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Awards

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Eligibility for United Soccer Coaches awards programs at the Youth level is through membership. Therefore, the coach must be a member (or their club) in order for either the coach, their players or their teams to be recognized.

Youth Coach of the YEAR

Who can win? Youth club coaches

Open date: September 1, 2024

Close date: October 25, 2024

 

Youth Coach Award of Excellence

Who can win? Youth club coaches

Open date: Ongoing

Close date: Ongoing

All-america

Who can win? Youth club players (U-14 through U-18)

Open date: September 1, 2024

Close date: October 25, 2024

 

Youth Player Award of Excellence

Who can win? Youth club players

Open date: Ongoing

Close date: Ongoing

Charlotte Moran Award

Who can win? One United Soccer Coaches Member each year

Open date: July 1, 2024

Close date: October 1, 2024

» National Diploma (no prerequisite)

» Advanced National Diploma (National prerequisite)

» Premier Diploma (Advanced National prerequisite)

» National Youth Diploma (National suggested)

» Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma (Goalkeeping Level 3 prerequisite)

The nominee meets the following:

Is a current member of United Soccer Coaches at the time of nomination

Currently coaches at the travel, and/or premier level (U14 – U19)

Is dedicated to the total development of his/her players

Creates an environment conducive to learning and having fun

Is a teacher of the game