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9/6/2025 - US Soccer Grassroots 9v9 In-Person License

By Angel City Football Club September 06, 2025

US Soccer Grassroots 9v9 In-Person License
DATE: Saturday, September 06, 2025
LOCATION: Downey Recreation Center
ADDRESS: 1772 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90031
START TIME: 9:00 AM
END TIME: 11:00 AM

Schedule:

  • Virtual Classroom - Thursday, September 4th
  • Meeting Time : 7:00-9:00pm

  • In-Person Field Component Date: Saturday, September 6th
  • Meeting Time: 9:00-11:00am
  • Location: Downey Rec Center - 1772 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Course Details: 

The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module. Specifically, coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 11-12. The course will also ask each coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth in the Six Tasks (Coaching Games, Coaching Training Sessions, Leading the Team, Leading the Player, Managing the Performance Environment, and Leadership). Coaches will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to a web-camera/live video capabilities. Coaches may be asked to participate in the field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn. Coaches may be asked to participate in the field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.

Eligibility Requirements:

In order to register for the 9v9 Blended Course, candidates must be at least 16 years old* and have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module. This module can be accessed here.

Please note: all coaches must first complete U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching in order to be eligible for this course. The Introduction is free and takes 20 minutes to complete online.