Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tennessee Soccer have a guide of basic features for their programming?

Please refer to the 2010-11 Coaches Handbook, which outlines such programs, as member benefits, policies, ODP, risk management, and much more. You may also request a hard copy by emailing Devin Woodard, ODP/Coach Education Adminstrator.

I played college soccer and/or have numerous years coaching experience, can I waive directly into the D License?

No, all candidates who wish to enroll in the D license must have successfully completed the E certificate and have held it for 6 months. See Mandating the E Certificate Course. There are no exceptions. If you have professional playing experience, please refer to US Soccer eligibility requirements.

How can I upgrade from a State D, to a National D License?

Coaches who receive a State D License must have their license for a minimum of 6 months before they can attempt to upgrade to a National D License. There are two ways to upgrade.

The first method is to attend the second Saturday and Sunday of a standard D License Course.The second weekend will consist of a practice coaching session and a final field exam.

The second method is to attend a D License Re-Test Course. Retest courses begin on a Saturday morning with a classroom review session. Field exams will begin after the lecture. Coaches will receive their field testing topic via e-mail. Re-Test sites will be typically held in the fall and spring. Re-Test Sites will be centrally located.

There are no limitations placed on the amount of time a coach may retest, however, there is a waiting period of 6 months between each retest attempt.

For a list of upcoming D Courses and/or Re-Test Courses, visit our Scheduled Courses page.

What are the minimum coaching standards?

All Division 1, 2, and 3 youth team head coaches must hold a minimum the following level of license or approved equivalent:

Division 1:    C License or NSCAA National Diploma
Division 2:    State D License
Division 3:    E Certificate

All assistant coaches, must hold the following:

Division 1:    National D License
Divsion 2:    E Certificate
Division 3:    Youth Module

Although not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged, recreation coaches (Division 4) hold a Youth Module.

I do not have the appropriate license for my teams division (E Certificate-Division 3; State D License-Division 2; C License or NSCAA National Diploma-Division 1). How can I get a coaching deferment?

A coach may receive a once-per-lifetime coaching deferment, regardless of level. This deferment allows the coach the remainder of the current seasonal year to obtain the appropriate license.

Are coaching education courses free of charge?

Courses are free to coaches/adult players who are registered members of Tennessee Soccer. If you are a non-registered Tennessee Soccer coach (in or out of state), the following fees apply - $35.00 fee for the E and $70.00 for the D.

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