The objective of the US Soccer Coaching Schools is to provide all soccer coaches, from the beginner to the most advanced, with up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge, so coaches across the United States can help ensure that players develop to their full potential.

Designed to meet the changing needs of today's modern soccer coach, the National Coaching School offers a complete, nine-day coaching course in a residential environment. The course is conducted at four levels and emphasizes field instruction in the areas of technique, tactics and fitness. The course also includes instruction in coaching methodology, team management and sport psychology.

In addition to the 'A', 'B', and 'C' courses, U.S. Soccer has added the National Youth License to the National Coaching Schools. The mission of the National Youth Course is to provide the most current information on the development of the youth soccer player.