U.S. Soccer and BRYC provide excellent opportunities to advance your coaching development. The U.S. Soccer Pathway, illustrated below, offers a clear progression for coaches. Check with BRYC periodically, as our league occasionally offers free coaching courses to help you progress.

Courses are available both online and in person. Advanced licenses, such as the A, B, C, and D licenses, require a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on field training. The Pro Pathway courses are generally designed for individuals pursuing paid coaching positions at the professional level. BRYC does not provide reimbursement for Pro Pathway courses and does not sponsor the A, B, or C license pathways.

BRYC does provide reimbursement for Grassroots Pathway courses and the D License. D License reimbursement is limited to the head coach of the team.

Volunteers with collegiate or professional playing experience may have options to test into specific licenses. Check with U.S. Soccer to determine your eligibility and the availability of these opportunities.

Obtaining Training Certification

Once you have identified the pathway or course you wish to pursue, follow these steps:

1. Inform BRYC's Training Director of your intent. This will allow you to check if BRYC has any current opportunities or reimbursements available. BRYC is willing to reimburse for Grassroots and D licenses.
2. If no BRYC-sponsored opportunities are available, proceed to schedule your training using the U.S. Soccer Course Directory.
3. Once you have completed your training, inform the Training Director so BRYC can track your progress and process your reimbursement.

Reimbursement Requirements

BRYC will reimburse Grassroots courses and the D License course. The goal is to support coaches in obtaining their D License to promote better soccer growth. To process your reimbursement, follow the steps below:

1. Email the Training Director with the following information:
   • Your receipt
   • Your certificate of completion