CAL SOUTH- US Soccer “D” Course Ventura, CA- Aug 16, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

The U.S. Soccer National D License 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.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be register for the U.S. Soccer C course, all candidates must meet the following prerequisites:

• Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
• Two (2) Different Grassroots In-Person Licenses (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11)
• One (1) Grassroots Online License (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11)

OR

• Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
• Previously Earned U.S. Soccer E License

OR

• Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
• Previously Earned U.S. Soccer F License
• Two (2) Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11)

AND

• Coaches must have access to a team (the range is from U7 to U12) for the duration of the course

Course Experience

55+ 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 a 4-day in-person meeting led by a licensed U.S. Soccer Educator. 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 (see below). 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:

Nine (9) Weeks (Including summative assessment) with Four (4) in-person days

Course Assessment:

Formative Assessment (course assignments during the course) in

• Leadership and Managing the Environment
• Coaching Games
• Coaching Training Sessions

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

• Coaching Training Sessions
  • Designing one (1) training session plan (with three activities in the training session plan)
  • Coaching one (1) training session (30 minutes of continuous, uninterrupted video)

Course Outcome

On successful completion of course assessment, student coaches will receive the U.S. Soccer D 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 (U7 to U12) in a participation environment for the duration of the course

Course Structure:

Pre-course Meeting

Must be registered to attend. Meeting held one (1) week prior to the official start of the course

Pre-course Webinar Date: 8/16/26

Pre-course Webinar Time: 8:30 pm

Pre-course Webinar Link: Will be shared in the course calendar and communication

Schedule

The final meeting dates and times will be announced at least two (2) weeks prior to the course start. Coaches will be required to allot an average of two hours each week for virtual course meetings.

Dates

Aug 16, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Week 1 Introduction All-Course Meeting

Intro Week Webinar Date: 8/16/2026

Intro Week Webinar Time: 8:30 pm

Intro Week Webinar Link: Will be shared in the course calendar and communication

In-person dates:

Dates:

9/6/2026 - 9/7/2026 - 9/26/2026 - 9/27/2026

Time:

Sunday, Sept 6, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Monday, Sept 7, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, Sept 26, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sunday, Sept 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:

Ventura College

4667 Telegraph Rd

Ventura, CA 93003

Week 9 Closing All-Course Meeting

Closing Week Webinar Date: 10/11/2026

Closing Week Webinar Time: 8:30 pm

Closing Week Webinar Link: Will be shared in the course calendar and communication

Virtual Meetings