A Diploma

Advanced Coach Education Program

Overview

The Concacaf A Diploma focuses on developing and refining the student coach’s capacity to meet the demands of coaching elite youth and top level senior amateur players in a performance environment.

Priority Acceptance: Preference is given to applicants actively coaching in the environments listed above.

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Course at Glance

Duration

12 months (216 hours)

Cost

$4,400

Start Date

August 2026

Validity

3 Years (Renewable via Maintenance Process)

Prerequisites

To apply, you must meet all of the following criteria:

License

Valid Canadian B License (held for 12+ months or approved international equivalent.

Role

Coaching elite youth and/or top level senior amateur players.

Clearance

Valid criminal record check.

Safe Sport Roster

Complete and up to date.

Admission Timeline

Apply (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Applications close strictly at the end of the business day on March 31. Coaches will be expected to submit a 20 video of them coaching.

Review (April - June)

All applicants are screened during this period.

Notification (By June 30)

Acceptance or rejection notices are sent.

Acceptance

Selected individuals have 30 days to accept their spot and pay the fee in full.

Course Details

Format & Attendance

In-Person:
Two workshops (5.5 days each) comprising classroom and field work.

Online:
A mix of self-paced (asynchronous) and collaborative (synchronous) learning.

Attendance Policy:
Coaches must attend 100% of all sessions to be licensed.

Fees ($4,400)

Includes:
Mentor support, content access, facility rentals, onsite lunches during in-person sessions, digital tools, and Canada Soccer branded Nike equipment (excluding footwear).

Excludes:
Travel, accommodations, breakfast/dinner, and costs associated with filming practical sessions.

2026/2027 Workshop Schedule

Orientation

Date Time Focus
Aug 24, 2026 19:00 – 20:15 EST Orientation (French)

 

In-Person Session 1

Date Time Focus
Sun Nov 29, 2026 6:00 – 9:00 pm EST Classroom
Mon Nov 30, 2026 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Tue Dec 1, 2026 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Wed Dec 2, 2026 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Thu Dec 3, 2026 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Fri Dec 4 2026 08:00 – 18:00 EST Classroom & Field

In-Person Session 2

Date Time Focus
Sun Feb 21,  2027 6:00 – 9:00 pm EST Classroom
Mon Feb 22, 2027 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Tue Feb 23, 2027 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Wed Feb 24, 2027 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Thu Feb 25, 2027 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Fri Feb 26, 2027 08:00 – 18:00 EST Classroom & Field

Orientation

Date Time Focus
Aug 24, 2026 20:30 – 21:15 EST Orientation (English)

In-Person Session 1 (English Delivery, Vaughan, Ontario)

Date Time Focus
Sun Dec 13, 2026 6:00 – 9:00 pm EST Classroom
Mon Dec 14, 2026 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Tue Dec 15, 2026 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Wed Dec 16, 2026 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Thu Dec 17, 2026 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Fri Dec 18, 2026 08:00 – 18:00 EST Classroom & Field

 

In-Person Session 2 (English Delivery, Langley, British columbia)

Date Time Focus
Sun Mar 14,  2027 6:00 – 9:00 pm EST Classroom
Mon Mar 15, 2027 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Tue Mar 16, 2027 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Wed Mar 17, 2027 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Thu Mar 18, 2027 08:00 – 21:00 EST Classroom & Field
Fri Mar 19, 2027 08:00 – 18:00 EST Classroom & Field