“A” License Renewal Program

The purpose of the Continuing Education Program (CEP) is to provide meaningful educational opportunities for coaches wishing to maintain their National “A” License. It is important that coaches stay current with the latest national and international developments in the game.

You must accumulate 8 CE credits on or before the expiration date on your National “A” License
For example, coaches who have obtained their National “A” License from U.S. Soccer in: 

• January 2008, must accumulate 8 CE Credits by January of 2012

Educational activities or events that are directed, sponsored or co-administrated by U.S. Soccer will be certified as Continuing Education events and CE credits awarded. It is a U.S. Soccer policy that all coaches currently holding an National “A” License must accumulate eight (8) credits within every four-year cycle in order to maintain the status of their National “A” License.

U.S. Soccer recognizes or conducts the following activities or events where CE credits can be obtained. Credit amounts will vary pending duration and/or level of the programming.

1. Attendance at a regional coaching or player development workshop, or in-service program (2-4 credits) 
2. Attendance at a U.S. Soccer coaching symposium (2-4 credits) 
3. Attendance as an Audit at a “A” License U.S. Soccer National Coaching School (8 credits) 
4. Successful completion of the U.S. Soccer Goalkeeping License course (8 credits) 
5. Successful completion of the U.S. Soccer Fitness Level 1 course (4 credits) 
6. Successful completion of the U.S. Soccer National Youth License course (8 credits) 
7. Successful completion of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Premier Course (8 credits)

U.S. Soccer may conduct other activities or events that will provide additional opportunities to earn CE credits. These activities or events will be publicized via www.ussoccer.com. All activities or events are open to coaches of all levels.

Exemptions:
National “A” License coaches currently holding one of the following positions are granted an exemption from U.S. Soccer and do not need to maintain their CE credits during the time they are actively serving in these capacities. 

• Former or current U.S. National Team Head Coach
• Current National Staff Coach
• Current Member of the National Instructional Staff
• Current MLS or USL Division 1 Head Coach

Awarding of CE Credit:
CE credits can only be awarded for events or activities that are directed, sponsored or co-administrated by U.S. Soccer. Credits will only be awarded to coaches who participate for the full duration of the event or activity.

At the conclusion of the event or activity each National “A” Licensed coach will receive a confirmation e-mail of attendance and an updated CE credit count.

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