Steps to become a Coach with UYSA

Any perspective coach must contact the club registrar for information regarding registration to a team.

Registration will include the follow:

• A link to register (every club has their own link to register with them – must be sent by the registrar)
• Information on Safe Sport Training – a completed certificate yearly is required (free) the link will be sent out by the regsitrar of the club
• Information on Concussion Training – required yearly – training courses are on the UYSA website under coaches – you can complete the Head ups or NFHS.

Once you are registered with your club you will need a US Soccer Federation coaching license to appear on the roster of the team:

• Utah requires all coaches on the roster to attend and pass 2 in person Grassroots courses (or equivalent)
• Premier Team Head Coaches must have a USSF National D License.
• Please go to https://learning.ussoccer.com/ and create a free account with U.S. Soccer
  • All incoming coaches must complete the FREE Introductory course before regsitering for any U.S.Soccer courses.
  • Once your account is created, click Available Course, Introductory is the last course in the menu (left side)

Please see below for pathways and more information on coaching licenses

Additional Resources

• To receive a copy of your Coaching License
  • U.S. Soccer’s Learning Center is set up to track all coaching licenses
  • If you are not currently registered in the Learning Center, please create an account
  • Add license information if it is not showing in your account
  • The state that granted your license will need to add and verify it, If you received an E or National D license in UTAH please email jbreckenridge@uysa.org to add and verify.
  • Once verified you can download and print a copy anytime you want

Continuing Education…

CTE- Level 1 Course

NJ Youth Soccer, in partnership with the USCSA, is excited to host an all-virtual U.S. Soccer CTL Level 1 Course for club technical leaders.  

Dates: June 22, 2025- November 21, 2025

Format: Fully Online

Capacity: Limited to 24 participants (first come, first serve)

Course fee: $900 – payment plan available with approval

CTL-LEVEL 1 is the entry level for the Club Technical Leadership Pathway. It is designed to help club technical leaders understand their role connected to their club’s mission, values, and principles and to begin the journey of developing their competencies as club technical leaders.  The learning experience combines an online experience, assignments, small group meetings, independent learning, and summative assessment interviews.

Eligibility Requirements: 

To register for the U.S. Soccer CTL Level 1 Course, individuals must meet the following prerequisites:

• At least 18 years of age
• Hold a U.S. Soccer B license
• Have a minimum of one year experience in a club technical leadership role (DOC, technical director, age group/Gender DOC, GK DOC)
• Application for a waiver of the U.S. Soccer B License may be considered based on the following:
• Club technical leader has 5 years of club technical leadership experience and a US Soccer C License

OR

·         Club technical leader has a recognized equivalent foreign license and must be currently serving in a technical leadership role within a club responsible in full or in part for:

·         Club player development philosophy

·         Club player development plan or age group development plan

·         Club coach development plan or age group coach development plan

Course Duration:  All Virtual Format (20 weeks)

Course Assessment:  During the course experience, there are both formative and summative assessments:

Upon successful completion of course assessment, student coaches will receive the U.S. Soccer Club Technical Leadership Level 1 License

Course Policies:

• Club technical leaders that register for this course are expected to attend all course meetings and complete all assignments by due dates to be eligible to receive the license
• Club technical leaders must be currently serving in a technical leadership role within a club responsible in full or in part for:
• Club player development philosophy
• Club player development plan or age group development plan
• Club coach development plan or age group coach development plan

Please contact communications@njyouthsoccer.com with any questions.