Coaches Education

Thousands of coaches have attended and successfully completed an US Soccer Federation coaching course since they were first developed in 1971. Regardless of the level of certification or license attempted, the prime objective of the coaching education program is to provide all coaches from the beginner to the most advanced with up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge.

Coaching education begins at the state level with introductory 4 hour "Youth Modules", and the 18 hour "E" License courses. These courses cover elementary principles of coaching and the "E" License prepares interested coaches for the 36 hour "D" License. Successful completion of the "D" course certifies coaches with either a State or National License. Both licenses are non-expiring and are awarded following the completion of both theoretical and practical testing. Candidates wishing to attend a US Soccer National Coaching School to take the "C" License course must have earned and held a National "D" License for a minimum of 12 months. Those holding a State "D" license may upgrade their State Pass to a National Pass through an upgrade course under the direction of the State Technical Director.

Below is the coaching schedule listed a year in advance. The location where the course is held is not arranged until closer to the course date. Once the location is arranged, the date information will become an active link you can click on, and it will list the location, dates, times, fee, and contact information.

Below is the coaching schedule listed a year in advance. The location where the course is held is not arranged until closer to the course date. Once the location is arranged, the date information will become an active link you can click on, and it will list the location, dates, times, fee, and contact information.

If the date is not an active link yet, this means a location has not yet been established, so please check back to the site soon for the information.

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June - July - August - 2009

• Utah County D License
  June 29, 30; July 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 - 2009

• St George E License
  July 6, 8, 10, 11 - 2009

• Salt Lake County D License
  July 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25 - 2009

• Cache County D License
  July 27, 29, 31; August 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 - 2009

• St. George D License
  July 27, 30, 31; August 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 - 2009

• Davis-Weber County D License
  July 27, 29, 31; August 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 - 2009

• Salt Lake County US Youth Soccer National Youth License
  August 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 - 2009
  [Candidate Application]

• Tooele County D License
  August 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 - 2009

• Orem Youth Module
  August 22, 2009
  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
  Location TBD

Each week, Utah Youth State Technical Director Greg Maas provides a training session or article on a particular topic for the benefit of our membership and general coaching community. “I truly believe the information will help coaches foster improved player development by providing correct and progressive coaching methods,” Maas said.

Coach Maas holds his USSF A License, USSF National Youth License and his NSCAA International Premier Diploma. Greg also serves as the Head Coach for US Youth Soccer's Region IV ODP Goalkeepers (Boys) and as a National Staff Coach with US Soccer.