Coaching Education Administrator
Julie Schmitt
jschmitt@wiyouthsoccer.com
414.328.9972, ext. 100
The YI remains the minimum license level required to coach in Wisconsin. Participants of Youth Module Certificate Courses are provided with an entire season of lesson plans and activities to take directly to the field. Participants complete an online Y manual in USYS University prior to registering for a 90-minute field session. Preregistration is required. Both courses are complimentary for WYSA members.
YI Certificate
An introductory course aimed at coaches working with children 8U and younger. The course exposes coaches to some of the essentials involved in coaching the youngest players. Typical characteristics are briefly discussed as well as a coaching checklist and loads of appropriate activities. It is free of charge to WYSA members.
YII Certificate
There is some content overlap with YI material, but course emphasizes the 9U-10U recreational player. The Y manual is found in USYS University powered by etrainu. To ensure access, be sure you are registered as club staff with your club in PlayMetrics. All registered club staff, receive membership to the USYS University.
YI & YII 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
Current Y Courses
| YI | Minocqua | 07/23/25 | 6:00-7:30pm |
| YII | Eagle River | 08/14/25 | 6:00-7:30pm |
Steps to Earn a Y Certificate:
- If you already have a login: USYS University powered by etrainu
OR create an account here - Click on Training Library on the left to see Course Categories.
- Choose View Courses under the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Category.
- Wisconsin Y Course.
- Enroll.
- Complete the manual. The last page includes a link to register for the field session in PlayMetrics.
- Choose a field session and register.