Coaching Education Report
USYS Maryland
2025 Maryland/DC Coaching Education Report
This dashboard explores how coaching education is a leading indicator for the growth of soccer in the region. The data covers the period from 2015 to 2024, showing a resilient ecosystem with significant post-pandemic acceleration in both player and coach development.
Total Player Registrations (23-24)
79,849
A 115% increase from the 20-21 season low.
Coach Licenses Issued (23-24)
1,818
A 276% increase from the 20-21 season.
Coach Density (23-24)
2.28%
Ratio of licenses to players, up from ~1% pre-pandemic.
The Growth Story: A Tale of Two Trends
The core finding of the analysis is the powerful correlation between player registrations and the issuance of coaching licenses. After a dip during the pandemic, the rebound in coaching licenses significantly outpaced player growth, suggesting a strategic investment in coaching quality as a foundation for future expansion. This chart visualizes that dynamic relationship.
Coaching Education Deep Dive
This section provides a closer look at the coaching education landscape. Explore the shift in course types, the supply and demand for advanced licenses, and the trends in candidate performance over time. Use the tabs below to navigate through the different facets of the coaching pathway.
The Evolution of Course Offerings
A significant strategic shift occurred from 2017 onwards, phasing out the old ‘E’ License in favor of the U.S. Soccer Grassroots (GR) pathway. This chart shows the composition of courses offered each year, highlighting the explosion in GR courses (7v7, 9v9, 11v11) and the steady growth of the ‘D’ License.
Key Findings & Strategic Recommendations
The analysis reveals a robust but strained coaching education system. The following are key strengths, weaknesses, and strategic recommendations to build on successes and address challenges, ensuring coaching education continues to drive soccer growth in the region.
