Soccer ForwardSoccer ForwardOpen CupOpen Cup
Volkswagen
Nike
Become An InsiderOfficial Store
Login
U.S. Soccer
  • National Teams
    USWNT
    USMNT
    Youth
    Extended
    USWNT HomeCurrent RosterUSWNT LINEUPS
    ScheduleStoriesUSWNT STATS
    USMNT HomeCurrent RosterUSMNT LineupsUnique USMNT Player number
    Schedule & TicketsStoriesUSMNT StatsUSMNT on tv
    Women
    Under-14 NDPU-15 GNTU-16 GNTU-17 WNTU-18 WNTU-19 WNTU-20 WNTU-23 WNT
    Men
    Under-14 NDPU-15 BNTU-16 BNTU-17 MNTU-18 MNTU-19 MNTU-20 MNTU-23 MNT
    Women
    U.S. WOMEN’S BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S CP NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM
    Men
    U.S. MEN'S BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S CP NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM
    Co-Ed
    Power Soccer National Team
  • Schedule & Tickets
    Schedule & Tickets
    Ticketmaster logo
    GROUP ORDERS FAQ
    TICKET FAN AND EVENT FAQ
    MOBILE TICKETING
  • Participate
    Home
    Coaching
    Refereeing
    Safeguarding Hub
    Health and Wellness
    Additional Resources
    Talent IdentificationFederation ServicesOrganization MembersGovernanceU.S. Soccer Alumni Club
  • Initiatives
    Soccer Forward
    Development Fund
    STRATEGIC VISION
    National Training Center
    SHEBELIEVES
    ONE NATION.
    ADAPTandTHRIVE
    Referee Abuse Prevention
Become An InsiderOfficial Store
U.S. Soccer
User profile icon
  • Soccer ForwardSoccer Forward
    Open CupOpen Cup
    Nike
    Volkswagen
Loading...

Go Deeper

Coaching

Related Stories

Federation News
January 19, 2024

Eleven Coaches From Across Professional Soccer Landscape Complete 2023 U.S. Soccer Pro License Course


Federation News
November 7, 2023

U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Announces 2024 B License Courses


Go Deeper

Coaching

Related Stories

Federation News
January 19, 2024

Eleven Coaches From Across Professional Soccer Landscape Complete 2023 U.S. Soccer Pro License Course


Federation News
November 7, 2023

U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Announces 2024 B License Courses


Latest Stories

On the Pitch
September 28, 2025

U.S. Open Cup Final Preview: History on Offer for Austin FC or Nashville SC

Open Cup
September 27, 2025

U.S. Open Cup Finalist Spotlight: Austin FC’s Hard Road to Date with Destiny


Open Cup
September 27, 2025

U.S. Open Cup Finalist Spotlight: High Hopes for Callaghan’s Tight-knit Nashville SC


On the Pitch
September 27, 2025

Gavin Beavers Replaces Diego Kochen on U.S. Roster for 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup


On the Pitch
September 26, 2025

How Many USMNT Players Competed in Both FIFA U-20 World Cup and Senior World Cups?


Open Cup
September 26, 2025

Coaches Q&A: First-Year Bosses Eye U.S. Open Cup History for Austin FC and Nashville SC

Latest Videos

image
About U.S. Soccer
History
Governance
Sponsors & Partners
Careers
Media Services
How to report a concern
Fan code of conduct
Fan ticket and event faq
Contact us
Organization members
Federation Services
Brand Protection
Connect with us

Get unrivaled matchday access

App StoreGoogle Play Store
Join the team
Join the team
Join the team
Sign Up For Free
already an insider?Login
COPYRIGHT U.S. SOCCER 2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PRIVACY POLICY
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
TERMS OF USE
ACCESSIBILITY
Federation News

U.S. Soccer Announces 2024-25 Dates for A-Youth Coaching Courses

The SheChampions Program Introduces an Exclusive Women-Only Cohort Experience
May 16, 2024
A women in a red jacket with a US Soccer crest addresses a seated crowd
A women in a red jacket with a US Soccer crest addresses a seated crowd

CHICAGO (May 16, 2024) - Continuing in its mission to grow the game and foster the best playing environments, U.S. Soccer has announced the next application window for A-Youth Coaching Education Courses will open on Monday, May 20 at noon Central Time.

The A-Youth Course is intended to guide participants in developing competencies to perform a coaching role in a high-performance youth team environment. The course will consist of three in-person meetings during a 10-month period, which will be held over four days and three nights.

In addition to in-person meetings, virtual interaction and learning will take place weekly. Students will participate in large-group, small-group, and individual webinars.

Women accepted to the A-Youth course will have 50 percent of tuition covered by the Jill Ellis Scholarship fund, established to increase the number of female coaches in the United States.

“U.S. Soccer’s primary objective is to create an environment that fosters learning and growth for every student,” U.S. Soccer Coach Educator Dr. Jené Baclawski said. “Women in coaching face unique challenges and opportunities, and as a result, we believe it is essential to create intentional spaces and programs that allow women to share their experiences and voices. In 2019, the Federation launched the SheChampions program, which aims to eliminate barriers to education and support coaches across the United States. As part of this initiative, we are delighted to offer a women-only cohort experience for this round of A-Youth Courses. The women-only cohort aims to encourage community building and empower women to voice their perspectives in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Based on final registration numbers, the women-only cohort experience will at minimum be provided during the virtual learning components of the course.

The application window will run from May 20-June 3. Interested applicants should review the course details and pre-application checklist below. All applications must be submitted through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.

  • Application Guide
  • FAQs
  • A-Youth Course

2024-2025 A-Youth Course General Timeline:

Application Window: May 20- June 3, 2024

Opening Webinar: July 15

Virtual Learning Week: July 29-August 2, 2024

In-Person Meetings: See chart below

Level Meetings Dates Location Application Window
A-Youth Course Meeting 1 August 26-29, 2024 Kansas City, KS May 20-June 3
Meeting 2 November 6-9, 2024 Kansas City, KS
Meeting 3 March 3-6, 2025 Kansas City, KS
A-Youth Course Meeting 1 September 3-6, 2024 Kansas City, KS May 20-June 3
Meeting 2 November 11-14, 2024 Kansas City, KS
Meeting 3 March 10-13, 2025 Kansas City, KS
A-Youth Course Meeting 1 September 9-12, 2024 Kansas City, KS May 20-June 3
Meeting 2 November 18-21, 2024 Kansas City, KS
Meeting 3 March 24-27, 2025 Kansas City, KS
A-Youth Course Meeting 1 September 3-6, 2024 Florida May 20-June 3
Meeting 2 November 11-14, 2024 Florida
Meeting 3 March 10-13, 2025 Florida
A-Youth Course Meeting 1 September 9-12, 2024 TBA-West May 20-June 3
Meeting 2 November 18-21, 2024 TBA-West
Meeting 3 March 17-20, 2025 TBA-West

Participants in U.S. Soccer Coaching Education courses will have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized license from U.S. Soccer, a FIFA national association member, and the governing body of soccer in all its forms in the United States.

For further updates, follow our social channels @ussoccer_coach on X, facebook.com/ussfcoachinged on Facebook, and @ussf_coachinged on Instagram.

For other coaching inquiries, please contact the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Department at coaches@ussoccer.org.