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👀 Coaches: Want to continue your #CoachingJourney? How about a U.S. Soccer Federation ‘B’ license? We facilitate U.S. Soccer Federation coach education courses throughout the country, including the coveted ‘B’ license. This is a robust experience, consisting of 120+ learning hours with virtual and in-person meetings. Participants have weekly learning opportunities that feature a mix of independent learning using online modules, live virtual meetings and two 4-day in-person meetings led by a licensed U.S. Soccer Coach Educator. Here are our upcoming ‘B’ opportunities: 📆 July 7 - Dec. 21 🤠 Addison, TX 🤝 Co-hosted by US Club Soccer & Sting Soccer Club 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8Fxu8dU 📆 July 7 - Dec. 21 🍑 Atlanta, GA 🤝 Co-hosted by US Club Soccer & Concorde Fire 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euGwVYbz 📆 July 7 - Dec. 21 🏝️ Melbourne, FL 🤝 Co-hosted by US Club Soccer & Space Coast United Soccer Club 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eaUMyj6F 📆 July 7 - Dec. 21 🏙️ Plain City, OH 🤝 Co-hosted by US Club Soccer & Ohio Premier Soccer Club 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebRiunCb 📆 July 7 - Dec. 21 🏙️ Schaumburg, IL 🤝 Co-hosted by US Club Soccer & Northern Illinois Soccer League (NISL) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ecmyCeHC

A look back at a couple sessions led by Vince Ganzberg, our Director of Coach Education, at this year's United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago, IL. 👀   His field and classroom session topics, focused on helping coaches create a process driven approach, were developed from watching coaches focus too heavily on outcome. The primary question presented to attendees was: “How do you take educational theory and bring it to life on the field?” We have so many educational theories, but at the end of the day it is important to create an environment where players can build on their autonomy, competency and confidence. “A piece of paper doesn’t make you a great coach. What makes a great coach is when a player knows that you believe in them.” #Chicago2025

🔦 Employee spotlight: Albert Capitan 🔦 Albert, our senior graphic designer, is a finalist in a mural competition at a local music venue here in Charleston, S.C. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥! Albert was one of 18 artists selected to paint a mural at the Charleston Pour House around the theme of live music. It's a popular, annual competition that celebrates the local art scene and increase the exposure of these talented artists. "For this mural, I aimed to capture the energy and vibe I experience when attending a live show at the Pour House," Albert said. "I wanted to convey how that energy can feel otherworldly, almost transporting us during a performance, with the bright, bold colors of the stage lights emphasizing the power and presence of the musicians on stage." Since joining US Club Soccer a couple years ago, Albert has quickly made an impact, bringing his creativity to our digital media channels and events. Remember those super cool cornhole boards at last summer's NPL Finals and National Cup Finals? Or the mural next to the stage? Or how about our "Relax and Enjoy the Game" comic strips (https://lnkd.in/edH4jbsd)? Or the graphic series showing the clubs in each NPL member league? That's all Albert. So, back to the task at hand. You can help Albert win this competition by voting for his design here: https://lnkd.in/eQCJWK8g The winner gets bragging rights, a year of free shows at the venue and a lil cash prize (yeah, next staff happy hour will be on him). Thanks for your support!

🚨 ROSTER DROP (again) 🚨 Congratulations to the players selected to this year’s boys id2 National Selection International Tour! We can’t wait to get after the competition in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8eRGJ_k #id2soccer

🚨 ROSTER DROP 🚨 Congratulations to the players selected to this year’s girls id2 National Selection International Tour! We can’t wait to get after the competition in France. 🇫🇷 Read more: https://lnkd.in/egKvavSa #id2soccer

Time to give our VP of Education & Development, Dr. Missy Price, a shout! 👏 Dr. Price was a presenter of two sessions at this year’s United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago, IL. Her first session, titled: “Collaboration vs. Competition” was presented alongside US Youth Soccer’s Sari Rose, and focused on the organizations’ joint efforts to improve the game in areas like accessibility, coach development, sideline behavior and more. Her second session, titled: “Developing Women Leaders in Soccer” was presented alongside a panel of female leaders across the soccer landscape. The session focused on the growth of the women’s game across the country and the importance of having women in leadership roles in soccer beyond just coaching. Helping women realize that there are so many opportunities to stay in the game, or come back to the game, after a playing career ends was a key takeaway from this session. Soccer can be that gift that keeps on giving. 🎁 Stay tuned for more content from this year’s Convention. #Chicago2025

Join the U.S. Soccer Federation in creating a better future for our game! 💯 The updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) is designed to make youth and amateur matches more safe, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. Referee abuse will not be tolerated. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e4GaMJft We're asking everyone to do their part by knowing the rules, reporting referee abuse, and embodying behaviors that represent the best of us.

Our next cohort of 'B' courses are being prepped for the second half of 2025! ✍️ Priority registration to the ‘B’ courses opens Monday, Feb. 10 for US Club Soccer-registered coaches. Learn more about these upcoming courses here: https://lnkd.in/eR--A7TQ #CoachingJourney

The NPL is growing! 🤩 Welcoming these 10 founding member clubs to the Chesapeake Premier Soccer League for its 2025-26 inaugural season. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCbzhWDQ #GoldBlooded

📣 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲! 📣 Together, with US Youth Soccer, the U.S. Soccer Federation's SheChampions Coaching Initiative and Women and Girls in Soccer, we're co-hosting the first-ever all-female entry-level course for the Club Leadership Technical Pathway. Formerly known as the Director of Coaching license course, the Club Technical Leadership Level 1 is an entry-level course that helps club technical leaders understand their role connected to their club's mission, values and principles, and begin developing core competencies. Thirty rising leaders in soccer are currently taking this course, which began virtually Jan. 22 and continues through April. The in-person portion was held Jan. 30-Feb. 2 at the U.S. Olympic Performance Center at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Well done, everyone! 👏 #CoachingJourney