Candidates that register for this course are expected to attend all course meetings to be eligible to receive the license. 

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be considered for the U.S. Soccer C course, all candidates must meet the following prerequisites: 

• At least 18 years of age
• Have held a U.S. Soccer D license for at least 12 months OR meet the waiver guidelines
• Currently coaching

Waiver Guidelines

Applicants who hold certain foreign licenses or have a minimum amount of professional playing experience may be considered eligible without holding the U.S. Soccer D License.

Minimum pre-requisites:

• Certain foreign licenses (subject to review by U.S. Soccer) -OR-
• Applicant has two-(2) years playing experience with a Senior National Team and/or two-(2) years playing experience on a FIFA recognized “1st Division” outdoor professional team.

This information must be reflected on the coach’s LC profile. Official proof of playing and coaching experience must be provided via letter head from the affiliated clubs, leagues, or organization from the affiliated clubs, leagues, or organizations.

Interested candidates who wish to apply based on a waiver must contact Rick Meana at [email protected] 

Course Structure

Meeting 1

Dates:  June 7 to June 10, 2021

• Day 1  June 7  (Check-in 12:00pm)  12:00pm-8:00pm (3 hours on the field the rest will be in the classroom) 
• Day 2 June 8  8:30am-8:30pm (2 hours on the field the rest will be in the classroom)
• Day 3 June 9 8:30am-8:00pm (4 hours on the field the rest will be in the classroom)
• Day 4 June 10 8:30am-12:00pm (no field session. full session in the classroom)
  

Meeting 2 

Dates: August 23 to August 26, 2021

• Day 5  Aug 23   (Check-in 12:00pm)  12:00pm-8:00pm (3 hours on the field the rest will be in the classroom) 
• Day 6  Aug 24  8:30am-8:30pm (2 hours on the field the rest will be in the classroom)
• Day 7 Aug 25  8:30am-8:00pm (4 hours on the field the rest will be in the classroom)
• Day 8 Aug 26  8:30am-12:00pm (no field session. full session in the classroom)

• Location: Cedar Stars Academy (Monmouth) - Tinton Falls, NJ
• Cost:  $1900.00