MYSA offers coaching certificates, diplomas and licenses through the United States Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer and the National Soccer Coaches Association. The courses MYSA offer are conducted within the state and are non-residential. Many of these courses are necessary pre-requisites to residential national level courses that are hosted around the country.
Midwest Regional League Coaching License Requirements
Currently, all Midwest Regional League (MRL) team coaches must hold a minimum USSF “D” license or equivalent. Beginning in the 2013-2014 season, all coaches must hold a minimum USSF “C” license or equivalent.
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA)
Youth "Y" Module - 4 hours per module (no prerequisite)
Tuition: (register with host club)
Three modules - U6/U8, U8/U10 and U10/U12 - designed primarily for that age group coach. The course is designed to introduce developmentally appropriate and age appropriate activities. The course takes the approach that the “game within each child” is at the center of all belief, decisions and actions taken by the child, coach and organization. Course content will include coaching philosophy and methodology, characteristics of players, and team administration/risk management.
Online Youth Module Supplement:
This online supplement is free for all member associations of US Youth Soccer and state associations. To get the coupon code, a club will need to sign up for a Youth Module with MYSA. Then the club can decide how to offer the online supplement to its participating coaches.
Link to online supplement: http://coaching.indianayouthsoccer.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
Once clicking on the link, new coaches will have to register for the course by setting up their own user name and password. If there are any questions please contact Andy Coutts or John Curtis at the MYSA office (952-933-2384 or 800-366-6972).
"E" License - 17 hour course (no prerequisite)
Tuition: $150 - Register with MYSA
Consists of 14 hours of instruction and 3 hours of testing. Course material will cover basic principles of coaching, proper technical execution and education in addition to an introduction to the tactical, physical and psychological aspects of the game. The course is also preparation for coaches seeking a "D" license. Applicants must be 16 years of age.
2011-2012 MYSA Coaching School Club Credit Program
MYSA-affiliated clubs will receive a 10% credit on coaching school tuition if they have 10 or more coaches complete a specific “E” course, or 5 or more complete a specific “D” course. A credit of 10% of each coach’s tuition is applied to the club’s MYSA account after the course. Coaches are responsible for identifying their club affiliation upon registration.
MYSA State Coaching School Tuition Rebate
MYSA has designated $5,000 annually through a donation from the St. Paul Soccer Club (SPSC) for the purpose of encouraging coaches to attend “E” and “D” coaching courses. At the request of SPSC, $2,500 is prioritized for MYSA-affiliated club coaches in St. Paul and surrounding communities (Clubs: BHK, ESD, IGH, MNT, NES, NSS, SAS, SYE, SSP, SPU) and the other $2,500 statewide. Rebates of $50 will be automatically sent on a first come-first served basis to coaches upon successfully completing a course. This process continues until current year funds are depleted.
NOTE: Statewide $2,500 allotment has been distributed for 2011–2012.
Recommended Reading for "D" and "E" Licenses:
 All documents are in Adobe Acrobat PDF
U.S. Soccer Federation Coaching Education Manuals:
- U.S. Soccer "D" License Candidate Manual - English [166 pp - 1.4 MB] | Spanish [170 pp - 2 MB]
- U.S. Soccer "E" Certificate Candidate Manual - English [114 pp - 722 KB]
"D" License - 36 hour course ("E" prerequisite)
Tuition: $300 - Register with MYSA
Consists of 30 hours of instruction and 6 hours of testing. The course is designed to prepare coaches for training players U13 and above by expanding the player's tactical awareness and development of their technical ability. Course curriculum will build upon the basic principles covered at the "E" course in addition to individual and team tactics. Applicants must be 18 years of age and must hold an "E" license.
License Upgrade (Fee: $40)
To upgrade the "D" license from a State to a National licensure, please contact the Director of Coaching at the MYSA state office to make arrangements. A copy of the upgraded license will not be processed without payment.
National Youth License
The National Youth License, a U.S. Soccer course, focuses upon the nature of children and the adjustments adults must make to coach them. The course curriculum covers the ages of 4–12 years old. Each day of the course, the focus is upon one of the traditional soccer age groups of U6, U8, U10 or U12. Each day, children of the appropriate age group are brought to the course site for the candidates to work with them in a practice training session. The candidates are videotaped while coaching the kids and the video is reviewed with each candidate to aid in the education of the coach.
The course combines both classroom (theory) and field (practical) sessions. The course concludes with written, oral and practical examinations. The National Youth License course is six days in length, sometimes being held over two weekends rather than six days in a row. It is ideal for anyone hoping to become a better and more effective coach. Also, "A" license coaches can earn 8 CEUs by completing the National Youth License course.
National “C” License
The National “C” License course is designed to introduce concepts that are targeted toward coaching players ages 11 and up. The course focus is on getting coaches to think about, discuss, and recognize the recurring concepts or themes that exist in soccer. Candidates will be challenged to find ways to offer constructive guidance to players while also allowing players to experience the game for themselves.
A primary emphasis in the National “C” License course is the close relationship between technique and tactics. In this course, technique and tactics will be addressed together. In practice field sessions and the final field exam, the candidate is required to address the impact that technique has on tactics.
Replacement Certificate/License
Fee: $10
To request a replacement certificate/license, submit your request in writing along with the $10 replacement fee to the MYSA state office. Please include the year and location in which you completed your certificate/license. Replacement certificates/licenses will not be processed without payment. Please allow 7-10 business days for processing.
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
c/o Coaching Department
11577 Encore Circle
Minnetonka, MN 55343
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Waivers
"D" License Waiver
To waive a "D" license you must submit your request in writing to the Director of Coaching Education at U.S. Soccer. The USSF Director of Coaching will make all decisions regarding "D" waivers.
U.S. Soccer Federation
Attn: Coaching Dept
1801 S Prairie Ave
Chicago IL 60616-1356
National “D” License certification may be waived ONLY under one of the following conditions:
- Applicant received the NSCAA National Diploma and has held it for a minimum of 12 months.
- Applicant has three (3) years of coaching experience (any level) AND three (3) years playing experience with a Senior National Team or three (3) years of FIFA recognized professional playing experience.
- A foreign license of equivalence; to be reviewed by the U.S. Soccer Coaching Department.
CLICK HERE for additional information on applying for a waiver.
"E" License Waiver
Coaches who are interested in bypassing the "E" License course must submit the following E Course Test, a completed Lesson Plan to the State Director of Coaching for Minnesota Youth Soccer Association. Waiver applications must be accompanied by a $50 fee (make checks payable to MYSA). The waiver fee is non-refundable, and if the waiver is granted, it is non-transferable. The completed E course test and completed lesson plans must be mailed along with your payment at least 30 days prior to the start of a scheduled "D" License course to: Minnesota Youth Soccer-SCS, 11577 Encore Circle, Minnetonka, MN 55343. Please email johncurtis@mnyouthsoccer.org with any questions.
A brief soccer resume must also be submitted, please include:
- Prior playing experience: minimum of four years of college or similar level (level subject to MYSA Director of Coaching)
- Prior coaching experience: four years of coaching U13-U19 players (please show age and level of players)
- References (Club Director of Coaching preferred)
Applicant can be waived having received the NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma, and held it for a minimum of 12 months.
Receiving the "E" Waiver:
- Allows you to bypass the "E" License course
- Does not award you the "E" License
- Is only good in Minnesota
- Is only good for 12 months (expiring waiver must reapply).
The MYSA Director of Coaching will make all decisions regarding "E" waivers.
NSCAA Course Information
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