U.S. Soccer Coaching Pathway Entry Point and Waiver Application

The minimum age requirement for A, B, and C courses is 18.

The minimum age requirement for the Grassroots courses is 16.

Frequently Asked Questions About the the Course Pathways

entry into any US Soccer Coaching course requires the completion of the online Intro Module (available on the DCC)
- Waiver - none
entry to the D course requires a E license or the Grassroots in-person 11v11 license as well as any one of the following in-person Grassroots License; 4v4, 7v7, or 9v9. In addition the candidate must also have completed one of the Grassroots online courses.
- Waiver - none
entry to the C course requires a D license held for a minimum of twelve (12) months
- Minimum pre-requisites: UEFA B License or higher (or similar) -OR-
- Waiver - Applicant has three (3) years coaching experience, at any level, AND three-(3) years playing experience with a Senior National Team and/or three-(3) years playing experience on a FIFA recognized “1st Division” professional team. Official proof of playing and coaching experience must be provided via letterhead from the affiliated clubs, leagues, or organizations
entry to the B course requires a C license held for a minimum of twelve (12) months
- Minimum pre-requisites: UEFA B License or higher (or similar) -OR-
- Waiver - Applicant has five (5) years coaching experience, at any level, AND five-(5) years playing experience with a Senior National Team and/or five-(5) years playing experience on a FIFA recognized “1st Division” professional team. Official proof of playing and coaching experience must be provided via letterhead from the affiliated clubs, leagues, or organizations
entry to the A (Youth) course requires a B license held for a minimum of six (6) months
- Waiver - none
entry to the A (Senior) course requires a B license held for a minimum of six (6) months
- Waiver - none

For all additional inquiries and waiver applications, please contact U.S. Soccer at coaches@ussoccer.org