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Description:
The B Diploma develops the student coach’s capacity to meet the demands of coaching youth & senior amateur players in a development environment.
Target Coach:
The B Diploma was designed for those coaching Youth Standard Based Leagues, College, University and/or Youth Academy players. Priority acceptance will be given to those actively coaching in those environments.
Pre-Requisite:
• Valid Canadian C Licence or approved International Equivalent that has been held for a minimum of 12 months
• Currently coaching a youth or senior team
• Valid Criminal Record Check
Start Date:
August/September annually
Course Duration:
134 hours (12 months)
Learning Environment:
• 2 x 3.5 days, in-person (classroom & field),
• Independent Online Learning (asynchronous),
• Collaborative Online Learning (synchronous),
• Collaborative Group Learning (mentor supported)
Attendance:
Coaches must attend 100% of the in-person and online sessions to be licenced.
Licence Validity:
Upon successful completion of the B Diploma, the coach will receive a coaching licence valid for three (3) years. The licence may be maintained by following the Canada Soccer Maintenance and Renewal Process.
Admission Process:
• Application Window: Open from January – March 31 each year. The application form will be turned off at the end of the business day on March 31. No applications received after this time will be eligible for consideration.
• Application Review: All applicants will be screened during the months of April and May, with responses to all applicants no later than May 31.
• Selected candidates will have thirty (30) days to accept their place on the course and pay the course fee in full. If a selected candidate rejects their place on the course, it will be offered to the next suitable candidate.
COURSE FEE: $3,150
Course Fees Include: mentor support throughout course; access to all content delivered during the course; in-person classroom and field rentals; tools used to deliver the in-person, online asynchronous, and online synchronous sessions; and Canada Soccer branded Nike equipment (not including boots and trainers).
Additional Fees:
Coaches will be required to cover the costs of travel, accommodations, and meals when attending the in-person sessions. Any costs associated with video recording of practical coaching sessions will be at the coach’s expense.
2025/26 B Diploma Workshop In-Person Information:
British Columbia – Surrey United (** Field allocations pending)
Sunday August 17th, 2025, 5:00pm – 9:00pm (Classroom)
Monday August 18th, 2025, 8:00am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Tuesday August 19th, 2025, 8:00am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Wednesday August 20th, 2025, 8:00am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Phase 4 – May 2026 (Dates TBD)
Ontario #1 – Ontario Soccer Centre
Sunday August 10th, 2025, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Classroom)
Monday August 11th, 2025, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Tuesday August 12th, 2025, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Wednesday August 13th, 2025, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Classroom & field)
Sunday May 10th, 2026, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Classroom)
Monday May 11th, 2026, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Tuesday May 12th, 2026, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Wednesday May 13th, 2026, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Classroom & field)
Ontario #2 – Ontario Soccer Centre
Sunday August 17th, 2025, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Classroom)
Monday August 18th, 2025, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Tuesday August 19th, 2025, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Wednesday August 20th, 2025, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Classroom & field)
Sunday May 27th, 2026, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Classroom)
Monday May 28th , 2026, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Tuesday May 19th , 2026, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Wednesday May 20th , 2026, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Classroom & field)
Quebec – Centre Sportif Bois-de-Boulogne
Thursday September 18th, 2025, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Classroom)
Friday September 19th, 2025, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Saturday September 20th, 2025, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Sunday September 21st, 2025, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Classroom & field)
Phase 4 – May 2026 (Dates TBD)
Alberta – Calgary Minor Soccer Association (** Field allocations pending)
Thursday September 7th, 2025, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Classroom)
Friday September 8th, 2025, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Saturday September 9th, 2025, 8:30am – 6:00pm (Classroom & field)
Sunday September 10th, 2025, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Classroom & field)
Phase 4 – May 2026 (Dates TBD)
