Online Learning

Continue to develop as coaches and take advantage of these free online resources.

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Concussions

To learn more about concussions take the FREE "Heads Up! Online Training for Youth Sports Coaches." This training will help you with a basic understanding of concussions. Simply go online and take the self-guided training. Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate, making it easy to show your league or school that you have completed this intro course offered by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) and US Youth Soccer.

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Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer™

The United Soccer Coaches has launched Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer™, the first interactive online course developed to educate coaches on how to teach safer heading techniques for players ages 11-13. This 30-minute course is free and available to anyone and everyone interested in heading safety.

  • Discover practical ways to decrease the risk of concussions in soccer
  • Learn key coaching points for proper heading technique and training drills
  • Receive an NSCAA Diploma
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LGBT: Diversity and Inclusion

United Soccer Coaches is offering an interactive online mini-course developed to help educate coaches about the inclusion and support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender athletes. The 10-minute course titled ‘LGBT: Diversity and Inclusion’ is available now as a free public service including a Diploma upon completion.

LGBT Diversity and Inclusion participants will:

  • Learn about working with LGBT players and colleagues
  • Know how to become an ally with the LGBT community