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COACH TRAINING PROGRAM
USA Football's education and training courses, systems, resources, and exclusive perks in one package.
USA Football's education and training courses, systems, resources, and exclusive perks in one package.
You wear a lot of hats—coach, teacher, organizer, leader. Whether you're running practices, supporting your athletes, or managing your team, stepping up to the standard starts before the season kicks off.
The Coach Training Program combines USA Football's education and training courses, coaching systems, tools, resources, and exclusive perks built for tackle and flag football coaches, league leaders, and club operators in one easy-to-access program.
Stay game-ready, get support throughout the season and offseason, and focus on what matters most with the Coach Training Program—For You. For the Game.
The expectations for coaches go beyond managing game days and practices. It's athlete development, health and safety, communication, fundamentals and technique, X's and O's, and more.
The Coaching Training Program helps you stay prepared for whatever the game throws your way by connecting USA Football's Youth Coach Course with Coaching Systems, plus all the resources, tools, and support to help you manage the expectations of your athletes, their parents, and your organization.
Whether you're a new or returning coach, or leading a tackle or flag program, the Coach Training Program helps give you the winning edge.
✓ Youth Coach Course—Tackle & Flag Football
✓ Digital Training Badge
✓ 48 Pre-Made Practice Plans
✓ Full Coach Planner App Access
✓ Drills, Schedules & Practice Plans—250+ Drills
✓ Player Progression Guide & Contact Manual
✓ Game Type Playbooks—325+ Plays
✓ FDM Age-Based Coaching Videos—16 Videos
✓ Templates for Rosters, Call Sheets & More
✓ Youth Tackling & Contact System—68 Videos & Drills
✓ Advanced Contact System—82 Videos & Drills
✓ Contact System—49 Videos & Drills
✓ Shoulder Tackling System—22 Videos & Drills
✓ USA Football Resource Library
✓ Partner & Sponsor Discounts
🅘Our system will automatically determine your level based on prior training tied to your USA Football account and email; using a different account requires starting at Level 1. Returning coaches must complete Health & Safety training every four years and Abuse Prevention training every two years. Eligible Level 2 coaches must complete a 2026 elective and pass annual reassessment quizzes. Coach & Commissioner renewals receive automatic access to the Coach Training Program. Coaches who purchased the Youth Coach Course can add the Coach Training Program for $25. Discounts, benefits, and perks are subject to change.
You get access to all of these Coaching Systems included in the purchase of USA Football's Coach Training Program.
Youth Tackling & Contact System
68 Instructional Videos and Drills for Blocking, Defeating Blocks, Tackling, Flag Pulling, and Prep for Contact.
Advanced Tackling System
82 Instructional Videos and Drills for Tracking the Ball Carrier, Preparing for the Tackle, Connecting with the Opponent, Accelerating Post Contact, and Finishing the Tackle.
Contact System
49 Instructional Videos and Drills for Blocking, Defeating Blocking Techniques, Coiling Before Contact, Uncoiling the Hips into Contact, Fitting and Striking the Opponent, and Finishing the Play.
Shoulder Tackling System
22 Instructional Videos and Drills for Body Positions and Movement Patterns, Leverage and Maintaining Proper Body Position Relative to Ball Carrier, Form Tackle, Thigh and Drive Tackle, and Thigh and Role Tackle.
The Coach Training Program brings together USA Football’s support by connecting coaches, league leaders, and club operators—both tackle and flag—to education, training, resources, sport standards, and competitive opportunities aligned with the official National Governing Body.
USA Football is the only organization authorized to select, train, and lead TEAM USA FOOTBALL®, one family of teams representing the U.S. in elite national and international competitions.
Coaches who want to pursue opportunities with the National Team or National Team Development Program must hold a USA Football Coach ID and complete all required training to remain eligible.
The most important information you should know about USA Football's Coach Training Program.
The Flag Officials Course costs $24.50 and is designed for new and returning flag football officials. Whether you’re stepping onto the field for the first time or continuing to officiate another season, the course supports officials working youth, high school, adult, and competitive flag football games.
Your level is determined automatically based on prior training tied to your USA Football account and email.
IMPORTANT: If you use a different USA Football account or email, you'll need to start at Level 1.
Coaching Systems are drill- and video-based coaching libraries you can use to plan, teach, and progress skills. They're designed to support fundamentals, technique, contact preparation, and skill development—so you can build better practices and reinforce consistent standards across your team.
No, the reassessment quiz is not the only thing you must complete for the Level 2 Youth Coach Course. While the quiz is part of the process, you will also need to complete additional courses.
If you fail the reassessment quiz, you won't be able to retake it. However, you can still complete the Health & Safety module and the other required Level 2 modules to earn your Training Badge for completion.
Be sure to check your account dashboard for any remaining modules that need to be completed. If you're unsure which modules to complete, they are not appearing in your account dashboard after you have finished the reassessment quiz or are experiencing any other issues with your Youth Coach Course, you can contact our team at (317) 614-7750, email us at support@usafootball.com, or visit our help desk.
The Coach Training Program purchase is valid for the current calendar year and automatically renews in January of each year using the payment method on file. You can return to the included courses, Coaching Systems, tools, and resources at any time during the current calendar year. All purchases are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable. By purchasing, you acknowledge and agree to the automatic renewal policy.
If you need assistance with your Coach Training Program, our team is here to help.