"A" License coaches currently holding one of the following positions are granted an exemption from US 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, A-League or WUSA Head Coach
Awarding of CE Credit
CE credits can only be awarded for events or activities that are directed, sponsored or co-administrated by US 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 "A" Licensed Coach will present a CE Accreditation Card to the US Soccer representative for authorization. A copy of the card will be given to each coach for his or her record keeping. The original copy will be sent to US Soccer for recording.
Examples of CE Credit Awards
For coaches who have already obtained the "A" License from US Soccer in:
January 2000 you must accumulate 8 CE credits by January of 2004
Current National Staff Coach
If you have any questions regarding the Continuing Education Program please contact the Coaching Department at 312-528-1265.
07/18/2008
U.S. U-17 Women
4
Costa Rica U-17 Women
0
07/16/2008
U.S. Women
1
Brazil Women
0
07/13/2008
U.S. Women
1
Brazil Women
0
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U.S. Men vs. Trinidad & Tobago
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09/10/2008 7:00 PM CT
U.S. Men vs. Cuba
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10/11/2008 4:00 PM ET
ABOUT U.S. SOCCER
The first USFA (now U.S. Soccer) Secretary General Thomas Cahill also doubled as the U.S. MNT program's inaugural head coach on a six-game tour of Sweden and Norway in 1916.
Exemptions for Continuing Education Requirements
Awarding of CE Credit 
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