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Education FAQ's

 

How old do you have to be to attend a class?
  • Candidates must be at least 14 years old to attend a State level coaching course and 16 years old to attend a U.S. Soccer course.
 How long is my coaching license valid?
  • At this time, Grassroots coaching licenses do not expire.
How do I obtain a replacement certificate?
  • We do not issue replacement certificates, however, we can confirm your license level via email. If you have a profile in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center, you can access your license information online.
Do I have to attend a course for its entire duration?
  • Yes, each course must be attended in its entirety.
Are there waivers for coaches who hold certifications from organizations outside of U.S. Soccer?
  • Any waivers regarding licenses or certifications must be directly approved by U.S. Soccer.
Are there waivers for college or professional players who wish to coach?
  • According to the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Department, no waivers are allowed as of January 2013. Candidates who wish to obtain a U.S. Soccer coaching license must start at the Grassroots License course. Any exceptions must be directly approved by U.S. Soccer.
At what level course should i start in the u.s. soccer pathway?
  • All of our courses are playing format and age-specific.
  • If you do not have any previous coaching licenses or certificates, use the following guidelines:
    • If you are coaching a 6U/12U team, we recommend you start with the U.S. Soccer Grassroots in-person or online course based on the playing format you coach (i.e. 4v4, 7v7, 9v9).
    • If you are coaching a 13U or older team, we recommend you start with the U.S. Soccer Grassroots in-person or online course based on the playing format you coach (i.e. 11v11).
    • If you are coaching a Select team, we recommend you start with the U.S. Soccer Grassroots in-person or online course based on the playing format you coach (i.e. 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11), followed by the U.S. Soccer D License Course.
What kind of coaching license or certification do I need to coach with Iowa Soccer?
  • An individual must hold a soccer coaching license or a certificate of completion issued by a course or training program that is currently approved by the Iowa Soccer Association. The Iowa Soccer office maintains a list of all licenses, courses, and programs that are approved for this purpose.
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