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eLearning

United Soccer Coaches membership includes access to the entire eLearning suite of courses that allow for learning on the go. Our eLearning courses feature learn-at-your-own-pace online modules, including checks for understanding, downloadable bonus content, and a Diploma for successful completion. Read more

 

Advanced Diplomas

Designed for the serious coach, United Soccer Coaches Advanced Diplomas can enhance your coaching resume and offer new coaching methodologies and skillsets for you to use on the sideline. Our Advanced Diplomas are offered in-person or in a blended format. These courses include:

» 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)

Special Topics Diplomas

In addition to our set coaching courses, our Education Department conducts Special Topics Diplomas periodically in different parts of the country, as well as special clinics at various events, including the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention. Some examples of Special Topics Diplomas include Sport Performance, Building a Game Model, and Performance Analysis.

 

Coaching Continuing Education

Coaches interested in reaching the peak of the academic coaching journey can take advantage of our partnered Master’s Programs. The Master Coach Diploma/Certificate, created in collaboration with the University of Delaware, builds upon the 150 hours of field and classroom learning from the United Soccer Coaches National, Advanced National, and Premier Diploma courses. The Coaching Education Program in the Patton College of Education at Ohio University and United Soccer Coaches offer an online master's degree in soccer coaching, the only sport-specific graduate program in the U.S.

FOUNDATION

The United Soccer Coaches Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support for coaching education and other developmental opportunities for United Soccer Coaches members who bring soccer to underserved socioeconomic communities and coaches communities. The Foundation’s primary program activity is direct financial support, through scholarships and grants, that provide coaching education programs and experiences.

Each year the United Soccer Coaches Foundation awards scholarships to members who need it most. There are three types of scholarships: Convention, Education, and Host-a-Course. The scholarship and grant application process opens in August and closes in September.

The Foundation’s named endowment funds include scholarships and grants open to all United Soccer Coaches members.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES