
U.S. Soccer Federation
Grassroots In Person License Courses
Grassroots In Person Course (requirements)
To obtain a coaching license for Utah Youth Soccer League:
- Create a U.S. Soccer Learning Center Account
https://learning.ussoccer.com
(This is separate from your Utah club/team account, please use the same name, email and birthdate) - Complete the Free Intro to Grassroots Course
~20 minutes, found under “Available Courses” in the Learning Center.
This is required before registering for any other course. - Register for and Attend 2 In-Person Grassroots Courses
- Required: 11v11
- Choose one: 7v7 or 9v9 (either is acceptable, regardless of age group coached)
- Courses must be taken as a set (see specific dates below)
- Cost: $65 per course ($130 total)
- Do not join multiple waitlists – only sign up for the course set that fits your schedule.
- Payment Instructions
U.S. Soccer will email you payment links within 48 hours after joining the waitlists (check junk mail).
You must be on both course waitlists to receive payment links.
Only pay for In-Person Grassroots Courses. Do not pay for U.S. Soccer background checks (Utah covers this separately via Sports Connect). - Get a Temporary “Pending” Coaching Status
After paying for both courses, email jbreckenridge@uysa.org with:- Your name
- Course dates paid for
(No receipt needed)
- Waiver Information – If no In Person Grassroots Courses are availalbe for registration:
- Scroll to the bottom of the page for Waiver Steps
Upcoming Course Set Registration:
If you cannot attend the dates that are open, please scroll down and pay for the fall waiver.
July 28 and Aug 4, 2025 Monday (Spanish Fork)
- 7v7 In Person Grassroots, July 28, 6-10PM
- 11v11 In Person Grassroots, Aug 4, 6-10PM
- Both courses are required, Join both waitlists
FULL — August 9, 2025 Saturday (Farmington) Both Courses in one day
August 10, 2025 Sunday (Heber) Both courses in one day
- 7v7 In Person Grassroots Aug 10 9AM-4PM
- 11v11 In Person Grassroots Aug 10 9AM-4PM
- Both Courses are required, join both waitlists
SOUTHERN UTAH COACHES –SU-IRL coaches only
Southern Utah coaches should not get waivers for the 2025/2026 season, if you cannot attend the in person course, please complete one online grassroots course ($25) availalble in the learning center.
July 28 and July 30, Washington Fields Intermediate – for SU-IRL coaches only.
- 9v9 In Person Grassroots July 28,
- 11v11 In Person Grassroots July 30,
- Both courses are required, Join both waitlists
Utah Coaching License Waiver Information.
Temporary Option valid for ONE season only (fall or spring – not both) Please DO NOT pay for a waiver if you are paid in Grassroots in person courses, see step 5 above. The required coaching license must be completed before the next season to continue coaching.
To request a waiver:
- Register with your club as a coach – MUST be completed before a waiver will be given.
- Complete the FREE Introduction to Grassroots in U.S. Soccer’s Learning Center
- Pay the waiver fee $25, click HERE
- Once payment is made – your coaching account in UYSA should be updated with 48 hours (weekdays only). Verify with your club registrar.
Please email Jenni at jbreckenridge@uysa.org with questions.