The United Soccer Coaches Special Topics Diplomas are designed to enhance coaching skills and knowledge in various soccer contexts.
Designed for coaches, scouts, and technical leaders, this diploma blends in-person learning with live observation at a USL League One men’s professional game.
This special topics diploma explores the strategies and means that improve understanding and accuracy in talent identification, combining in-person instruction, live match observation, and collaborative online review to strengthen how participants recognize, assess, and interpret true player talent.
Better Coaching = Better Players
Time Commitment: Please see as follows:
July 25, 2026: 12pm - 2pm PDT Classroom
5:30pm - 8pm PDT USL League One Game (ticket included)
August 1, 2026 12pm - 2pm PDT Online Meeting
Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old to attend
Course Pricing: $100 Members, $125 Non Members
Lodging: Lodging is NOT provided for this course. There are several housing options in the Spokane, WA.
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 notify you seven days prior
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.
Educator: Dave Simeone, Director of Education Programs, United Soccer Coaches, Carrie Taylor, VP of Soccer Operations