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Basic Player Positions
Basic Player Positions
Basic Game Formations
Basic Game Formations
Running Practice
Running Practice
You don’t have to know everything! Several resources are available online to help plan practices.
Free account required
Click “Planning” → “Training Sessions” → “US Soccer Library”
Limited free access; optional paid subscription
Limited free access; optional paid subscription
Learning More
Learning More
For more extensive education on learning how to coach, check the following resources on US Soccer:
Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
Free, ~20 minutes
$25, ~2 hours
Requires intro courses and SafeSport course
$25, ~2 hours
Requires intro courses and SafeSport course
Getting an Official Coaching License
Getting an Official Coaching License
If you’d like to become officially licensed as a coach by U.S Soccer, check out the following paths:
Clicking the button opens a short email to introduce yourself.
If you're an experienced coach, send tips for new coaches!
If you're a new coach, send questions for experienced coaches!
If you're a parent, club rep, fan, or anyone who wants to help, send ideas!
No fees, no commitment—just a simple way to connect coaches who want youth sports to be positive, accessible, and fun.
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