Cal South – US Soccer B License Course – Carson, CA – July 6 – December 21, 2026

The U.S. Soccer National B Course hosted by Cal South is an online and in-person course. This blended format combines an online experience, assignments, small group meetings, independent learning, and in-person meetings.

**PLEASE NOTE - ALL STUDENT COACHES WILL BE ASKED TO JOIN THE WAITLIST**

**STUDENT COACHES WILL THEN RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO REGISTER IF ACCEPTED INTO THE COURSE**

** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PLAYING AND COACHING EXPERIENCE IS UP-TO-DATE IN YOUR LEARNING CENTER PROFILE AS WELL AS ANY ADDITIONAL LICENSES YOU MAY HAVE SINCE THIS WILL BE USED FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS**

** PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE HOUSING AND FOOD FOR IN PERSON MEETINGS**

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the U.S. Soccer B Course, all applicants must meet all the following prerequisites:

• • At least 18 years of age
  • Have held a U.S. Soccer C License for at least 12 months or meet the waiver requirements
  • Have three (3) or more years of coaching experience (any level)
  • Currently coaching a team training at least three (3) times a week
  • Currently working in an appropriate soccer environment for the course content -or- can work with a team of the appropriate level for the course content in order to complete the assignments (internship, etc.)

License Waiver Process

Coaches seeking a waiver should review the FAQs listed here: https://ussf.my.site.com/lcsupport/s/article/Waiver-Process-FAQs

Course Experience

120+ hours (virtual + in-person meetings)

Coaches who register for this course can expect weekly learning opportunities that will feature a mixture of independent learning using online modules, live virtual meetings, and two (2) 4-day in-person meetings led by licensed U.S. Soccer Educators. Coaches will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to the internet and a laptop/device with web-camera/live video capabilities. The virtual meetings will take place on agreed-upon days and times. Coaches may be asked to participate in the in-person field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.

Course Duration

Six (6) Months (Including summative assessment) with eight (8) in-person days across two (2) separate in-person meetings.

Course Assessment

Formative Assessment (course assignments during the course) in

• • Leadership and Managing the Performance Environment
  • Leading the Player within the team
  • Coaching Games
  • Coaching Training Sessions

Summative Assessment (final projects at the end of the course) in ·

• • Coaching Games
  • Team Performance Analysis Report
  • Coaching Training Sessions
  • Designing two (2) training session plans (within one week)
  • Coaching one (1) training session (video)

Course Outcome

On successful completion of course assessment, student coaches will receive the U.S. Soccer B License

Course Policies

• • Coaches that register for this course are expected to attend all course meetings and complete all assignments by due dates to be eligible to receive the license
  • Coaches must have access to a team (U13+) in a performance environment for the duration of the course

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