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U.S. Soccer Grassroots Courses

• In-Person Courses

  • Must complete 2 In-Person courses and 1 online course to be eligible for the D Course

• Online Courses

  • One of these will meet the immediate Licensing Requirement

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Academy Director, & Talent Scout Courses

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OYSA is excited to announce a new U.S. Soccer D-License Coaching Course in Clackamas this Summer 2025! Dates, locations, and more information can be found below, or click this link to view on our website.

Course Details:

The U.S. Soccer D License hosted by Oregon Youth Soccer Association is an online and in-person course. This blended format combines an online experience, assignments, small group meetings, independent learning, and in-person meetings. The course runs from May 25 to July 27.

Eligibility Requirements:

To register for the U.S. Soccer D course, all applicants must meet the following prerequisites:

• At least 18 years of age

• Currently coaching or have access to a team U6-U12 (if you have an older team, you can still take this course)

• Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching

• Have completed Two (2) GR IP courses and one (1) GR OL course

or

• Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching

• Previously Earned USSF E License

or

• Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching

• Previously Earned USSF F License

• Two (2) Additional Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7, or 9v9)

Schedule:

In-person dates:

Date: June 21-22 and July 12-13

Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm each day

Location (June 21-22):

·     Classroom: Nelson High School 14897 SE Parkland Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015

·     Field: Nelson High School 14897 SE Parkland Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015

Location (July 12-13):

·     Classroom: Nelson High School 14897 SE Parkland Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015

·     Field: Nelson High School 14897 SE Parkland Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015

Click here to register or learn more about the course.

We look forward to seeing you out there!

Best regards,

OYSA

2025 OYSA U.S. Soccer C License Course

Location:

·     Portland

Dates:

·     August 3 - November 22, 2025

Cost:

·     $1,750

·     *Only course in the country offering tactics boards and meals

Format:

·     In-person and online

·     Weekly virtual course meetings and four (4) days in-person

Eligibility Requirements:

·     At least 18 Years of age

·     Have held a U.S. Soccer D License for at least 6 months or meet the waiver guidelines

·     Must have access to a team (U13+) in a participation environment for the duration of the course

Staff Profiles:

Matt Dacey 

·     Served as U.S. Soccer Technical Advisor - Northwest Boys

·     Served as Analyst, Phoenix Rising, USL Championship

·     Selected to the inaugural class of Coach Educator Developers

·     Served as U.S. Soccer Youth National Team Network Scout

·     Served as Oregon Youth Soccer Technical Director

·     Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Science - Soccer Coaching

James Charette

·     Served as the Director of Education for Washington Youth Soccer

·     Selected to the inaugural class of Coach Educator Developers

·     Long-time Club Technical Leader

·     Served as U.S. Soccer Youth National Team Scout

·     Served as Opposition Analyst for U.S. Soccer Women's National Team during the 2016 Rio Olympics

Click here to register or learn more information about this course.