30 Under 30 Program

30 Under 30 Program Requirements

In order to be considered, candidates must: 

• Be under the age of 30 years old at the time of application, or have a 30th birthday that occurs during the 2018 calendar year
• Be an active, Standard United Soccer Coaches member
• Have a minimum of two years of coaching experience (full or part-time basis)

During the course of the 30 Under 30 Program, candidates will be asked to:

• Attend the United Soccer Coaches Convention
• Attend an Advanced Coaching Academy course
• Contribute to at least two educational or training articles for use by United Soccer Coaches and its sponsors
• Appear on the United Soccer Coaches Podcast
• Be prepared to contribute additional content for further exposure as assigned

30 Under 30 Program Benefits

Thirty selected coaches will receive:

• An educational scholarship which includes a complimentary registration to the United Soccer Coaches Convention and an Advanced Coaching Academy course.
• A travel stipend of $300 to attend the Convention and Advanced Coaching Academy course.
• Access to a mentor dedicated to helping you grow as a coach.

Additional benefits include:

• Recognition at the 2019 Convention
• Exposure on UnitedSoccerCoaches.org
• 30 Under 30 Social at the 2019 Convention
• Participation in the United Soccer Coaches Podcast
• Featured work in the Soccer Journal, Online Resource Library , and Give and Go Newsletter
• Networking opportunities

Upper 90 Mentor Program

The Upper 90 Mentor Program is a new initiative developed in association with the United Soccer Coaches Advocacy Council . The program gives opportunity to coaches not selected for the 30 Under 30 Program, but still interested in being involved in a year-long mentorship program. This program will help 90 young coaches connect with veteran coaches to assist them in finding a pathway to education, involvement, and engagement with United Soccer Coaches.

How it works:

• Candidates will complete the 30 Under 30 Program application.
• In the application process, candidates will be asked if they would like to participate in the Upper 90 Program if they are not initially selected for the 30 Under 30 Program.
• Those who are interested will select if they identify with any of the United Soccer Coaches Diversity Groups.
• Selected candidates may be paired with a mentor from one of the Diversity Groups.

Benefits:

• Access to a mentor from a diverse background dedicated to helping you grow as a coach
• Pathway to 30 Under 30 Program consideration
• Involvement with United Soccer Coaches Advocacy Groups