US Soccer Coaching

FCLC Hosting 11v11 US Soccer Coaching Education Course (July 2025)

Course Details:

The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.

Specifically, candidates will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.

The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Coaches will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to a web-camera/live video capabilities.

Coaches may be asked to participate in the field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.​

Schedule: 

Webinar: Wednesday July 23rd 6pm – 8pm

LINK :https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8472901577

FIELD – Thursday July 24th 6pm – 8pm

FIELD ADDRESS-Alleghany Park, 32001 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL 60030

REGISTRATION LINK:  https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach/courses/available/19/details/20006467

STUDENT COACHES MUST ATTEND THE VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON TO RECEIVE THE LICENSE

THE VIRTUAL PORTION OF THE COURSE IS LED BY A COACH EDUCATOR AND IS INTERACTIVE IN A LIVE SETTING.

COACHES SHOULD HAVE A COMPUTER WITH A WEB CAMERA AND BE IN A QUIET SETTING FOR THE VIRTUAL PORTION OF THE COURSE.

Eligibility Requirements:

In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course, candidates must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

Due to online privacy laws, individuals under the age of 16 cannot create Learning Center (LC) profiles, and thus are unable to take Grassroots Courses.

Coaches Receive:

1. Coaching Notebook and Pen

2.. Information on additional Coaching education opportunities

Please contact doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org with any questions