Canada Soccer announces expanded Coach Education Schedule for 2021

Canada Soccer has opened registration for its 2021 Coach
​Education Program. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all courses in 2021 will be
​completed in an online format. In addition to Canada Soccer A, B, Youth, and
​Children’s Licence offerings, a new Youth Licence – Goalkeeping course has been
​launched in 2021.

“Providing coaches with a flexible learning environment in
​respect of public health protocols was a priority in launching the 2021 Coach
​Education schedule,” said Jason deVos, Canada Soccer’s Director of Development.
​“Building on the success of our pivot to online learning at the beginning of
​the pandemic, we’re confident that we can continue to expand the course
​frequency and specific coach offerings to ensure that we continue to serve the
​needs of players, families, coaches, and clubs from coast-to-coast.”

Following a year in which the total coaches trained in the
​licensing stream reached nearly 400, the Coach Education Program adds a new
​course for the third straight year. After the introduction of the Youth Licence
​for coaches working full-time with players aged 13-17 and the Children’s
​Licence for coaches working full-time with players up to the age of 12, the
​Youth Licence – Goalkeeping is for coaches working full-time with goalkeepers
​aged 13-17.

Canada Soccer is also expanding its combined Canada Soccer
​C/B Licence Program for National Teams players in collaboration with the
​Canadian Premier League and its clubs in 20201. The program will see up to five
​players per club eligible for the unique program designed to provide
​professional players with a Canada Soccer B Licence that respects their
​tactical acumen and provides them with the tools to develop players and teams.

For more information on Canada Soccer Coach Education Program, and to register for a course in 2021 please visit migmultidev-canada-soccer.pantheonsite.io/coach