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Coach Education & Certification

Canada Soccer is responsible for the development and certification of all coaches working with players across all environments in Canada through its Coach Education & Certification Program.

A Licence
Canada Soccer’s A Licence is for candidates currently coaching players aged 18+ in a University, College or Professional Club environment on the Performance Stream pathway.
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B Licence
Canada Soccer’s B Licence is the first step on the Performance Stream pathway prepares coaches for managing individual players and small groups of players in the Performance Stream.
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Youth Licence
Canada Soccer’s Youth Licence is the Development Stream pathway for coaches working with players between the ages of 13-18.
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Youth Licence - Goalkeeper
Canada Soccer’s Youth Licence - Goalkeeper is part of the Development Stream pathway for coaches working with goalkeepers between the ages of 13-18.
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Children's Licence
Canada Soccer’s Children’s Licence is the Development Stream pathway for coaches working with children between the ages of 5-12.
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C Licence
Canada Soccer’s C Licence is the entry level course for the Licensing Stream pathway and prepares the coach to progress to the Development Stream and Performance Stream.
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Community Stream
Canada Soccer’s Coach Education Community Sport Stream has four workshops based on Stages 1, 2, 3, and 7 of the Long-Term Player Development Model.
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Coach Education Program Application
Apply now for coach education programing for the upcoming season including online-only training across all facets of the coach education pathway.
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Cancellation Policy
Details for candidates who wish to cancel their participation in the Canada Soccer Coach Education Program.
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Canada Soccer Nation Podcast

The Canada Soccer Nation Podcast hosted by Jason deVos, features engaging Canadian soccer guests speaking about a range of grassroots, coach education and club development topics. Check out all available episodes now!

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