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Our mission is to equip coaches in Eastern Pennsylvania with the certifications and tools needed to excel in their roles. We focus on developing core competencies, skills, and knowledge in areas such as leadership, coaching games, designing effective training sessions, guiding players, managing teams, and creating a positive performance environment. Together, we strive to empower coaches to inspire the next generation of players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-152cd89825c54046b3f86fe45d38ec5e\" id=\"u-s-soccer-grassroots\"><strong>U.S. Soccer Coach For Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. Soccer\u2019s Coach for Community Initiative provides free entry-level grassroots coaching education to help grow and support local soccer leaders. The program invites coaches, teachers, parents, and community organizers to learn how to create better youth soccer environments that encourage player participation and retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each attendee will also receive a free voucher for a U.S. Soccer Online Grassroots Coaching Course ($25 value).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Coach For Community (Conshohocken)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Colonial SC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 10 A.M. &#8211; 11 A.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/31\/details\/20011148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Coach For Community (Conshohocken)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Colonial SC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 11 A.M. &#8211; 12 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/31\/details\/20011155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38ca6230d1eaaee67391c2131d92362b\" id=\"u-s-soccer-grassroots\"><strong>U.S. Soccer Grassroots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. Soccer and Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer are proud to help establish&nbsp;four&nbsp;in-person Grassroots License Courses. Each of these educational opportunities are hosted by U.S. Soccer member organizations and are tailored around the four&nbsp;Grassroots game models: 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11. These course options will offer coaches the chance to learn more about how to develop a player-centered approach to coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning four hours in length, each in-person course consists of both classroom and field-based sessions. Coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer\u2019s Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology and the Six Tasks of a Grassroots Coach, among other topics. After completion of the course, coaches will have the knowledge and tools to positively impact their players and the environment in which they interact.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/coaching-education\/\">More information<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<em>Grassroots License Pathway.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to be eligible for an in-person Grassroots License Course, coaches must first take the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dcc.ussoccer.com\/courses\/available\/16\/details\/1546\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module on the U.S. Soccer Learning&nbsp;Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 9v9 (Etters)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Fusion FC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 12 P.M. &#8211; 6 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/20\/details\/20011355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 11v11 (Etters)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Fusion FC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 12 P.M. &#8211; 6 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/19\/details\/20011356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 7v7 (Newtown)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Council Rock United Soccer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11 A.M. &#8211; 1 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/21\/details\/20009386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 7v7 (Gilbert)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by West End SL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 8 A.M. &#8211; 12 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/21\/details\/20010715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 11v11 (Gilbert)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by West End SL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 12:30 P.M. &#8211; 4:30 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/19\/details\/20010716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 9v9 (Conshohocken)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by FC DELCO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 8 A.M. &#8211; 12 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/20\/details\/20010221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 11v11 (Conshohocken)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by FC DELCO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 12:30 P.M. &#8211; 2:30 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/19\/details\/20010223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 7v7 (Scranton)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Riverfront Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 1 P.M. &#8211; 4\/5 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/21\/details\/20010110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 9v9 (Philadelphia)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Anderson Monarchs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Friday, September 11, 2026 from 5 P.M. &#8211; 9 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/20\/details\/20010114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 9v9 (Scranton)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Riverfront Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 1 P.M. &#8211; 4\/5 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/20\/details\/20010111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 7v7 (Royersford)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by West-Mont United<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 9 A.M. &#8211; 1 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/#!\/coach\/courses\/available\/21\/details\/20010183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>Grassroots In-Person 9v9 (Royersford)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by West-Mont United<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 2 P.M. &#8211; 6 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/20\/details\/20010182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-039c7f1f5ef566921c3ecd815ca82bb3\" id=\"u-s-soccer-grassroots\"><strong>U.S. Soccer &#8220;D&#8221; Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The D License builds upon the Grassroots Courses and is structured around all four game models: 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11. Designed to enhance grassroots coaches&#8217; abilities across the six key tasks of coaching\u2014coaching games, coaching training sessions, managing the performance environment, leading the team, leading the player, and leadership\u2014the course emphasizes learning how to design, execute, and reflect on training sessions. Candidates are required to coach at least one on-field training session with youth demo players, ensuring practical experience during both course weekends. Spanning nine weeks, the course includes both field and classroom sessions, with in-person instruction taking place over two weekends from 8 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To register for the U.S. Soccer D course, all applicants must meet the following prerequisites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-lt-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 18 years of age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently coaching or have access to a team U6-U12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have completed Two (2) GR IP courses and one (1) GR OL course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-lt-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previously Earned USSF E License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-lt-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previously Earned USSF F License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two (2) Additional Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"available-courses\"><strong>Available Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>U.S. Soccer National &#8220;D&#8221; License<\/strong> <strong>(Philadelphia)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Philadelphia Atlas Lions SC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">March 15 &#8211; May 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/3\/details\/20009422\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>U.S. Soccer National &#8220;D&#8221; License<\/strong> <strong>(Ambler)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Horsham SC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">May 10 &#8211; July 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/3\/details\/20009922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>U.S. Soccer National &#8220;D&#8221; License<\/strong> <strong>(Yardley)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by YMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">May 31 &#8211; August 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/3\/details\/20009952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>U.S. Soccer National &#8220;D&#8221; License<\/strong> <strong>(Lititz)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Lancaster Inferno<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">May 31 &#8211; August 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/3\/details\/20010963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>U.S. Soccer National &#8220;D&#8221; License<\/strong> <strong>(Phoenixville)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Phoenixville Area SC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">May 31 &#8211; August 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/3\/details\/20011206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>U.S. Soccer National &#8220;D&#8221; License<\/strong> <strong>(Gilbert)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by West End SL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">July 5 &#8211; August 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/3\/details\/20011113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b4304421944dd874879ced4db68de05\" id=\"u-s-soccer-grassroots\"><strong>U.S. Soccer &#8220;C&#8221; Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;U.S. Soccer National C License hosted by Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association is an online and in-person course. This blended format combines an online experience, assignments, small group meetings, independent learning, and an in-person. Meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Candidates who register for this course are expected to attend all course meetings and complete all assignments to be eligible to receive the license.&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be registered for the U.S. Soccer C course, all candidates must meet the following prerequisites:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 18 years of age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have held a U.S. Soccer D license for&nbsp;<strong>at least 6 months OR meet the waiver guidelines<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to a team (U13+) in a participation environment for the duration of the course!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>U.S. Soccer National &#8220;C&#8221; License<\/strong> <strong>(Doylestown)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Buckingham United<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">February 1 &#8211; June 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/4\/details\/20009661\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><em>80+ hours (virtual + in-person meetings)&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaches who register for this course can expect&nbsp;weekly learning opportunities that will feature&nbsp;a mixture of&nbsp;independent learning using online modules, live&nbsp;virtual&nbsp;meetings, and a 4-day in-person meeting led by&nbsp;a licensed&nbsp;U.S. Soccer Educator.&nbsp;Coaches will be asked to\u202fparticipate in discussions so each person should have access to&nbsp;the internet and a laptop\/device with&nbsp;web camera\/live video capabilities.&nbsp;The virtual meetings will take place on agreed-upon days and times (see below).&nbsp;Coaches may\u202fbe asked to participate in the in-person field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>ASSESSEMENT<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Formative Assessment (course assignments during the course) in\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership and Managing the Performance Environment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leading the player within the team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team performance observation-analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coaching Games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caching Training Sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Summative Assessment (Final projects at the end of the course) in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coaching Games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team performance analysis report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coaching Training Sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing two (2) training session plans (within one week)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coaching one (1) training session (video)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-295b8e6d60a6154c0035e1197f21d827\" id=\"u-s-soccer-grassroots\"><strong>U.S. Soccer &#8220;B&#8221; Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National &#8220;B&#8221; License Course is designed to introduce concepts that are targeted toward coaching players aged 16 to college level. The National &#8220;B&#8221; License focuses on recognizing the principles of the game and its technical applications in 11v11 game situations. Candidates will learn to teach and implement these principles through functional training sessions leading up to the 11v11 game. The course will help candidates get a better understanding of the responsibilities of coaching at advanced levels and will prepare those coaches who wish to pursue the National &#8220;A&#8221; License.&nbsp;<br><br>Key Elements of the National &#8220;B&#8221; License course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn to develop and implement appropriate training sessions to meet the demands of the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help coaches observe and identify tactical and technical breakdowns in game situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"grassroots-in-person-9v9-newville\"><strong>U.S. Soccer National &#8220;B&#8221; License<\/strong> <strong>(Conshohocken)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by US Club Soccer &amp; Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">July 6 &#8211; December 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/courses\/available\/5\/details\/20010387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><strong>Pre-Course:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The National &#8220;B&#8221; License course is a nine-day program, and the physical and mental demands of the course are great. Candidates are encouraged to participate in the sessions in order to maximize learning. Therefore, attention should be given by each candidate to arrive at the course in good physical condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-course reading material is expected to be completed prior to arrival at the course. U.S. Soccer&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ussoccer.com\/coaching-education\/resources\">Best Practices for Coaching in the United States manual<\/a>&nbsp;is available onlin,e and candidates should become comfortable with the information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the Course:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The National &#8220;B&#8221; License course consists of approximately 20 classroom hours and 48 field session hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classroom sessions involve active candidate participation and use games and training videos as a learning tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist candidates in how to observe and scout a game with the purpose of analyzing the opponent, as well as analyzing one&#8217;s own team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist candidates in how to work with individuals \/ small groups and be able to put all components together in a game situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. National Instructional Staff conduct realistic training sessions throughout the course using methodology recognized and used by U.S. Soccer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates are given opportunities to run two practice coaching sessions and provided feedback from U.S. National Instructional Staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates will learn how to properly step in at the right time to make coaching points during training sessions and in 11v11 game situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates are responsible for reading the FIFA Laws of the Game Booklet and completing the corresponding written examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates will be given two oral exam questions, one on Tactics and one on Methodology. A passing grade in both questions must be received in order to pass the course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After the Course:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates are encouraged to be ambassadors for the game, to treat the game, and those involved with the game with respect and dignity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommendations Prior to Attending:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidate has experience coaching players aged 16 to college level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review National &#8220;C&#8221; License course materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know the principles of defense and attack, and have a good understanding of their application in the context of the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>COURSE CURRICULUM<\/strong><div><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;\"><\/strong><\/div><\/summary>\n<p>The curriculum for the National &#8220;B&#8221; License course is based upon modern methods of coaching soccer. The curriculum is divided into Theory and Practical areas of coaching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theory:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyzing the Opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methods of Coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Game Analysis and Model Training Session Review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tactics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goalkeeping the Modern Game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goalkeeping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing Point of Attack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing out of the Back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training the Playmaker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle 1\/3 to Attacking 1\/3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing in the Attacking 1\/3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zonal Defending in the Back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Midfield Defending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11v11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observation Topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Game for Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Model Training Session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attacking from the Flank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>ASSESSMENT<\/strong><div><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;\"><\/strong><\/div><\/summary>\n<p>Candidates undergo a challenging series of written, oral and practical examinations on a variety of subjects in the National &#8220;B&#8221; License course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Field Examination&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology\/Team Management Examination&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anatomy &amp; Physiology Examination&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oral Examination&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FIFA Laws of the Game Examination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are not graded upon playing ability, but are required to fully participate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If an applicant misses any of the course sessions, they must return to a future school to participate in that session\/lecture, even if the candidate has passed all of the testing areas. 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