The overall objective of the National Diploma is to acquaint the coach with the technical and tactical needs of soccer players and provide an organized and progressive methodology of coaching those needs.
With the blended format, coaches will complete the course in 3 phases:
- Phase 1: Online Resources- Watch sessions and lessons from some of the best coaches in America.
- Phase 2: Virtual Classrooms- Interact with your instructors and candidates as you learn and share experiences. Please CLICK HERE to access the Phase 2 call schedule.
- Phase 3: In-Person- One weekend of in-person sessions will provide for hands-on instruction and demonstration. All testing will be done during the in-person weekend of the course.
- Please CLICK HERE to access specific information about the 3 Phases of this course.
Time Commitment: 40 hours of class between the three phases.
Testing: Yes
Pre-Course Work: Please CLICK HERE to access information about the required pre-course work.
Prerequisites: None. United Soccer Coaches 11v11/ Pre-National Diploma or the U.S. Soccer 'E' License are recommended.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old to attend.
Course Pricing: Register now to secure the lowest rate of $800 for this course. Rates will increase to $900 on June 28th and then to $1,000 on July 19, 2024. Anyone who is not a current member of United Soccer Coaches when registering will be charged an additional $150 for membership.
Schedule: https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/docs/education/new_blended_national_KC_24.pdf
Lodging: Lodging is NOT provided for this course. There are several housing options near Compass Minerals National Performance Center and the Legends Outlets of Kansas City.
Meals: Meals are NOT provided for this course. Coaches will be responsible for all meals during this course.
Travel: Please do not make any travel arrangements until you receive written notice from the United Soccer Coaches National Office that the course has reached minimum numbers. We will let you know as soon as possible.
Waiver: Please CLICK HERE to read the United Soccer Coaches course waiver.
Refund Policy: Please CLICK HERE to read the United Soccer Coaches course refund policy.