US Soccer Grassroots 11v11 In-Person License (Blended Course) – Ventura, CA

US Soccer Grassroots 11v11 In-Person License (Blended Course)

Date: March 29, 2026
Location: Ventura College – Ventura, CA
Required For: All Cal South Competitive Coaches

The 11v11 In-Person License is a mandatory four-hour blended course for Cal South competitive coaches. This course builds on U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module and focuses on:

• U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy
• Play-Practice-Play Methodology
• The Tasks of a Coach
• Characteristics of players aged 13+

Course Format (4 Hours Total):

• Classroom Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  Room C2 (Behind the Stadium), Ventura College
• In-Person Field Session: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA

Coaches must attend both the classroom and field components to receive the license.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must complete the free 20-minute U.S. Soccer Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module prior to registration
• All required assignments must be submitted by the deadline

Required Coursework

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

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

We encourage coaches to bring grassroots players to assist with the practical training session. Please notify your educator via the course Communication tool if bringing players.

Questions? Contact coachinged@calsouth.com