Soccer Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

How Soccer Can Transform Youth Sports - Improving Access and Inclusion

Exploring strategies to make soccer more inclusive and accessible for underrepresented youth, leveraging upcoming World Cups to drive participation and development across all levels.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Soccer in the U.S. - What Story Can We Tell by the 2026 World Cup?

Explore the evolution and impact of soccer in the United States leading up to the 2026 World Cup, examining its cultural significance and potential future growth.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

How to Partner with Schools - Bringing Soccer to New Neighborhoods

Discover strategies for bringing soccer to underserved communities through school partnerships, leveraging federal funding and resources to expand youth sports opportunities.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Soccer Specifics: Injuries and Treatment

     Course Description Soccer Specifics shows how it's no longer acceptable for therapists to chase injuries around the body. Today's therapist needs to understand the nature and demands of the game as it applies to players anatomy, and to know how to a…

• Niel Asher Education
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

45 ratings at Coursera

Explore systems-thinking and sustainability through soccer, learning to evaluate and improve systems while developing a holistic mindset for addressing real-world challenges.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Guided Project: Predict World Cup Soccer Results with ML V2

In this beginner-friendly, hands-on guided project, develop your data science and machine learning skills in under an hour by building a prediction model for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Perfect for anyone interested in learning more about prediction models.

• edX
• 1 week, 1 hour/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Best Responses in Game Theory - Soccer Penalties and Business Partnerships

Explore game theory concepts through soccer penalty kicks and business partnerships, focusing on best responses and introducing Nash Equilibrium.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

A World Cup for Children - Using Sports to Drive Meaningful Legacy

Explore how host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup aim to use the Children's Bill of Rights in Sports to create a meaningful legacy for kids beyond the tournament.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Latinos in Soccer: Developing Inclusive Models for Youth Participation

Experts discuss strategies to increase Latino youth participation in organized soccer, addressing barriers and exploring inclusive models for community engagement.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Improving Training Effectiveness in Youth Soccer - Do We Need to Learn Fundamentals First?

Exploring the effectiveness of "train as you play" approach in youth soccer, challenging traditional skill-building methods and examining alternative training strategies for improved performance.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Kicking Against Walls and Decision Making in Soccer Practice

1 rating

Explore how adding decision-making elements to soccer drills enhances skill development and on-field performance, with insights from research on youth football training methods.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

How Soccer Can Transform Youth Sports - 2022 Project Play Summit

Exploring soccer's potential to enhance youth sports, addressing diversity and access barriers, and leveraging upcoming World Cups to foster inclusive development opportunities.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Future of U.S. Soccer - Challenges and Opportunities for Growth

Exploring strategies to resolve equal pay disputes, foster collaboration, and grow soccer in the U.S., with insights from U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Web Summit

Rio Ferdinand Interview - Soccer Career and BT Sport Ambassador Role

Insightful conversation with soccer legend Rio Ferdinand, exploring his career, experiences, and perspectives on the sport with ESPN's Jeremy Schaap.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dot Physics

Physics Problem: Launch Speed of a Soccer Ball

Solve a projectile motion problem involving a soccer ball's trajectory to determine its initial launch speed.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video