Coach Education & Certification

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.

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.

Youth Licence

Canada Soccer’s Youth Licence is the Development Stream pathway for coaches working with players between the ages of 13-18.

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.

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.

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.

Grassroots Coach Education Program

Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education Program has four workshops based on Stages 1, 2, 3, and 7 of the Long-Term Player Development Model.

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.

Cancellation Policy

Details for candidates who wish to cancel their participation in the Canada Soccer Coach Education Program.

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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