Canada Soccer has opened registration for its 2021 Coach
\u200bEducation Program. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all courses in 2021 will be
\u200bcompleted in an online format. In addition to Canada Soccer A, B, Youth, and
\u200bChildren’s Licence offerings, a new Youth Licence – Goalkeeping course has been
\u200blaunched in 2021.
“Providing coaches with a flexible learning environment in
\u200brespect of public health protocols was a priority in launching the 2021 Coach
\u200bEducation schedule,” said Jason deVos, Canada Soccer’s Director of Development.
\u200b“Building on the success of our pivot to online learning at the beginning of
\u200bthe pandemic, we’re confident that we can continue to expand the course
\u200bfrequency and specific coach offerings to ensure that we continue to serve the
\u200bneeds of players, families, coaches, and clubs from coast-to-coast.”
Following a year in which the total coaches trained in the
\u200blicensing stream reached nearly 400, the Coach Education Program adds a new
\u200bcourse for the third straight year. After the introduction of the Youth Licence
\u200bfor coaches working full-time with players aged 13-17 and the Children’s
\u200bLicence for coaches working full-time with players up to the age of 12, the
\u200bYouth Licence – Goalkeeping is for coaches working full-time with goalkeepers
\u200baged 13-17.
Canada Soccer is also expanding its combined Canada Soccer
\u200bC/B Licence Program for National Teams players in collaboration with the
\u200bCanadian Premier League and its clubs in 20201. The program will see up to five
\u200bplayers per club eligible for the unique program designed to provide
\u200bprofessional players with a Canada Soccer B Licence that respects their
\u200btactical 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