The 14 hour Blended High School Diploma curriculum includes areas of program and team management, planning, periodization (in and off season), components of building a game model, sports science specific to the high school environment, creating and managing expectations and relationships of the stakeholders as well as building team culture, design and delivery of on field training.
In the blended format, coaches will complete the course in two (2) phases:
- Phase 1: Three Online Meetings (Zoom) - Three two hour Zoom calls will be utilized to deliver six (6) hours of instruction and interaction reflecting diploma content:
- Zoom 1 - Sunday, Aug 3, 2025 (7pm - 9pm CST)
- Zoom 2 - Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 (7pm - 9pm CST)
- Zoom 3 - Sunday, Aug 17, 2025 (7pm - 9pm CST)
- Phase II In Person
- Saturday, September 6, 2025 (8:00am – 5:30pm CST)
- Dallas Center Grimes Community High School, Grimes, Iowa 50111
Time Commitment: 14 hours of instruction and interaction between phase 1 and phase 2
Assessment: No, attend all online and in-person sessions to receive diploma
Prerequisites: Suggested for girl's and boy's coaches (head or assistant) specifically in secondary or middle school soccer roles
Age Requirement: 18 years of age
Course Pricing: $300 for current members, $350 for non-members
Sample Course Schedule: CLICK HERE
Lodging: Lodging is NOT provided for this course.
Meals: Meals are NOT provided for this course. Coaches will be responsible for all meals during this course.
Travel: Coaches are responsible for their own travel arrangements
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.
Educators: Both the online sessions and in-person sessions will utilize high school coaches as educators from across our instructional staff who bring considerable experience and insight into best practices and shared knowledge.