United Soccer Coaches

Save the date for the 2027 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Kansas City!

📅 January 20–23, 2027

Fresh off hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kansas City is ready to welcome coaches from every level of the game for four days of world-class education, networking, and inspiration in one of soccer's most passionate cities.

Registration opens soon—be ready. ⚽

As we celebrate our 85th Anniversary, we look back at the leaders who guided the association through the 1950s and helped expand the sport's reach across colleges, universities, and communities nationwide.

1950 — Pat O’Connor, Carnegie Tech (Pa.)
1951 — Bruce Munro, Harvard University (Mass.)
1952 — Fred Holloway, SUNY-Cortland
1953 — Glenn Warner, U.S. Naval Academy
1954 — Carlton Reilly, Brooklyn College (N.Y.)
1955 — Eric DeGroat, North Carolina State University
1956 — Charles Scott, University of Pennsylvania
1957 — John Eiler, East Stroudsburg State University (Pa.)
1958 — Huntley Parker, SUNY-Brockport
1959 — Don Yonker, Drexel University (Pa.)

These leaders helped strengthen the foundation of the association during a decade of growth and opportunity. Their dedication to coaching excellence and the advancement of soccer helped position the organization for continued success in the decades that followed.

Recognition matters.

Every season, coaches and student-athletes dedicate countless hours to excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities.

College Services provides access to nationally recognized honors including:
🏆 All-America Awards
📚 Scholar All-America Awards
🎓 Team Academic Awards
⭐ Staff of the Year Recognition
🏅 Team Pinnacle Awards

Because achievements deserve to be celebrated.

⚽ Join the API Coaches Community for a World Cup Watch Party!

Watch South Korea vs. South Africa on June 24 at 8:00 PM CT (6:00 PM PT).

Hosted by Jeremy Tosaya, featuring:
• Dr. Matt Atencio – former pro player in Asia, Co-Director at Cal State East Bay’s Center for Sports & Social Justice
• Coach Peter Krech – Head Women’s Coach, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Connect with coaches nationwide for live discussion, insights, and community as we watch the match together.

👉 Register now - https://bit.ly/3Q0JyCy

Register Now | Sport Performance Diploma ⚽

Still time to join!
20-hour, 12-week online course (4 modules + live Zoom sessions).

📅 July 1 | July 22 | Aug 12 | Sept 2
💲 $500 members | $600 non-members

🔗 https://bit.ly/4d2GDSB

Week 1 | Introduction: Why is Speed Training So Important⚽

• Tanner Speed Academy story
• Why most “speed training” misses the point in football
• Including Link to eBook “Speed the crucial factor”

Carsten Effertz, Head of the Tanner Speed Academy, will show you why even the blink of an eye can make the difference in win or loose. He will take you through the different stages of speed training and why they are necessary to improve your speed, like plyometrics, resistance training, learning how to run the correct way.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/7syiUmBPWoE

🚨 Goalkeepers—this is your chance to level up! 🚨

Take the next step in your coaching journey with Goalkeeping Levels 1 & 2 and the NEW National Goalkeeping Diploma!

📅 Goalkeeping Level 1 & 2: July 10–12
📅 National Goalkeeping Diploma: July 17–19
📍 Location: Coraopolis, PA

Whether you're building your foundation or working up the goalkeeping ladder, these courses are designed to help you grow, learn, and lead.

👉 Don’t miss out—secure your spot today:
https://bit.ly/49HD8Nf

The Latino Coaches Community World Cup Watch Party is almost here — and you won’t want to miss this one. Join us June 12 as the United States faces Paraguay for a night packed with soccer, conversation, and live match analysis with Jimmy Obleda, Nick Garcia, and Rene Miramontes.

Registration Link - https://bit.ly/4o5e1w8

85 years of coaching = countless lessons learned

What’s the ONE lesson that changed how you coach?

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Please join us in welcoming Jason Neumann to the United Soccer Coaches National Staff team as our new Full-Time Partnerships Manager!

Jason will be leading partnership development and helping strengthen relationships with the organizations, brands, and businesses that support our mission to serve coaches and grow the game.

If you're interested in exploring partnership opportunities with United Soccer Coaches, Jason is your point of contact moving forward. We're excited to have him on board and look forward to the impact he'll make for our members and partners alike.

Welcome to the team, Jason!