WYSA course for coaches

January 21, 2026

Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association(WYSA) Coach course

Do you want to be a soccer coach?  WYSA is offering a "Y" licensing coaching course.  The YI and YII Certificates are the minimum license level required to coach in Wisconsin.  The YI license is aimed at coaches working with U8 and younger, the YII license is aimed at U9-U10.

Eligibility:

  • Participants must be at least 14 years of age.
  • You must attend the entire session to earn the certificate.
  • Participants should come dressed and prepared to participate


More information can be found here 
https://www.wiyouthsoccer.com/y-courses/


Local Classes:
YI: Cottage Grove 03/12/26 6:00-7:00pm

YII: McFarland 03/17/26 6:00-7:00pm

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