Cal South – US Soccer Blended 11v11 In Person License Course Lancaster, CA

US Soccer Grassroots 11v11 In-Person License

This course is mandatory for all Cal South competitive coaches.

Schedule

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT
Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting
Link will be provided in the "Communication" tab within the course.

In-Person Field Session
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
Location: Lancaster National Soccer Center
43000 30th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535

Course Details

The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 and older.

The course includes two (2) hours of classroom-based learning with a licensed instructor followed by two (2) hours of on-field coaching and observation. Coaches must attend both the classroom and field components.

Coaches will participate in discussions and should bring a notepad and pen. Coaches may also be asked to participate in the field component as either coaches or players.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must complete U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module before registering
• The Introduction module is free and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete online

Assignment Requirements

To pass the course, coaches must complete the following assignments by the deadline:

• Page of Experience (completed after the in-person field session)
• Introduction to Safe & Healthy Playing Environments
• SafeSport

Course Length: 4 hours total (2 hours classroom, 2 hours field)

Additional Information

We encourage coaches to bring grassroots players to assist with the practical training session.
Please notify your educator via the communication tool if you plan to bring a team or players.

For questions, please contact coachinged@calsouth.com.