Coach Risk Management
U.S. Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and Alaska Youth Soccer Association provide a complete service of Risk Management for our affiliate clubs and programs. Providing club and coach training opportunities, current safety materials for programs, facility, and goal security, concussion protocol and awareness, rest and recover for player development and Code of Conduct along with mandatory yearly background checks and Safe Sports Certification.
U.S. Soccer is committed to providing all coaches, from beginner to advanced, with education tailored to their experiences and the needs of their players. The Coaching License Pathway consists of a series of courses designed to meet the specific needs of a coach at every step of the way. U.S. Soccer believes education is a journey, and our goal is to provide the necessary tools, guidance, and mentorship a coach requires along their way.
Whether you are an experienced coach or coaching for the first time in your life, U.S. Youth Soccer has the resources to help you before, during, and after the game.
United Soccer Coaches Education is accessible, affordable, relevant, and designed with busy coaches in mind. By choosing to invest in your education with United Soccer Coaches you are supported by our coaching academy staff of career coaches. You can expect your training from a relatable instructor who is truly in the coaching environment. Our academy staff meet you where you are to ensure your success, on and off the field.
Offerings include:
- Coaching development courses for 4v4, 7v7/9v9, 11v11/pre-national, and goalkeeper courses
- Master courses, coaches' advanced diplomas, continuing education, coaches' high school diploma
- The Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer™ course