USYS University

US Youth Soccer & etrainu

Summary
USYS University is an online learning platform offering 40+ interactive resources designed for players, coaches, parents, referees, and administrators. The platform provides accessible, flexible learning opportunities with knowledge checks, progress tracking, and branded completion certificates.
Thirteen courses are available for free, with others offered at an affordable rate, making this a valuable hub for professional development and personal growth. Free resources include topics such as:
- How to Lead an Effective Warm Up
- Being a Great Teammate
- Setting Goals for Success
- Developing Perseverance
- Dealing with Performance Anxiety
Users must create a login to access the platform.
HOW AND WHEN IT CAN HELP
- To support professional development for players, coaches, referees, parents and administrators.
- When developing approaches to continuous professional development for organizations across the soccer ecosystem.
- For state associations, leagues and other networks of clubs looking to recommend training opportunities to their members.
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
It brings together content from some of the sector’s leading experts, helping us all to raise standards. The commitment to free and affordable access helps to democratize access to learning across the soccer community. And the knowledge checks, progress tracking and completion certificates makes it a really effective learning experience for all.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN USING THIS RESOURCE
- Courses require users to create a login.
- How can you integrate or promote these resources within your organizations existing development pathways?
- When you select courses that meet your needs, consider how you can adapt the learnings to your specific community and organizational context?
- How can you track the development of your team as they use these vital resources over time? And how can you regularly gather their feedback on their ongoing and emergent development needs?
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR
US Youth Soccer (USYS) is the largest youth sport organization in the United States, serving over 3 million players nationwide. Through programming, partnerships, and educational initiatives, USYS supports the holistic development of players, coaches, referees, and administrators across all levels of the game. To learn more visit usyouthsoccer.org.
etrainu is a leading provider of learning and training solutions. From sports to community organizations and corporate training, we help individuals and organizations build stronger communities through education. Trusted by leading associations, including US Youth Soccer University, USA Track and Field, and First Tee, etrainu supports millions of learners worldwide with flexible, effective, and accessible training.’ To learn more visit etrainu.com.
CREDITING CONTRIBUTORS
The Resource Hub is made possible by the generosity of contributors. It demonstrates the rich expertise and collective team spirit that exists across our soccer community.
All resources that have been contributed to the Resource Hub are free for users of the Hub to learn from, adapt and implement in their own organization and community.
Where relevant, we encourage users of the resources to formally or informally credit the resource creator, to acknowledge their expertise and generosity.




