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Pro Team Academy Directors Come to Scout ODP

Academy Directors from the Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati of the MLS and the Houston Dash of the NWSL will attend ODP training the weekend of February 8th. Read More

2020 LSA Mid-Year Meeting

January 12, 2020 at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge 8:00 AM -2:00 PM Read More

Become a Soccer Referee

Become a Soccer Referee! 3 entry level referee courses are being held in January across Louisiana! Read More

Third Coast Soccer LSA Holiday Sale

Visit our friends at Third Coast for all of your Holiday gift ideas. Go to one of their 4 stores... Read More

Practice Plans

Practice Plans for All Coaches Read More

ODP Tryouts to Begin - Register Today

Be a part of the only program in the state that brings regional, national and college coaches to... Read More

Bryan Thorp Named LSA Technical Director

Former Michigan TD Joins Louisiana Soccer Read More

2019 Changes in the Laws of the Game

A summary of the changes in the Laws of the Game Read More

ODP Undergoes Nationwide Changes

US Youth Soccer has updated and standardized ODP across the country and LSA responds with... Read More

Coaching Education in Louisiana

LSA offers endless coaching education opportunities to help you become the best coach you can. After Read More

UPCOMING Events

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Jan 26
New Referee In-Person Course - Shreveport - 01/26/20

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January 26, 2020

A referee’s journey begins at the Grassroots level. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referees are qualified to officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth matches and amateur adult matches. The U.S. Soccer Grassroots License has both an online and in-person component. Grassroots Referees will register for courses and be certified through State Referee Committees.
Feb 02
New Referee In-Person Course - Baton Rouge - 02/02/20

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February 02, 2020

A referee’s journey begins at the Grassroots level. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referees are qualified to officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth matches and amateur adult matches. The U.S. Soccer Grassroots License has both an online and in-person component. Grassroots Referees will register for courses and be certified through State Referee Committees.
Feb 08
ODP Training Weekend - All Age Groups

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February 08, 2020 - February 09, 2020

ODP Training Weekend - All Age Groups Location TBD
2006, 07 and 08 Sat. 10-12 and 2-4 Sun. 10-12
2003, 04 and 05 Sat. 12-2 and 4-6 Sun. 12-2
Feb 09
New Referee In-Person Course - Monroe - 02/09/20

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February 09, 2020

A referee’s journey begins at the Grassroots level. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referees are qualified to officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth matches and amateur adult matches. The U.S. Soccer Grassroots License has both an online and in-person component. Grassroots Referees will register for courses and be certified through State Referee Committees.
Feb 09
New Referee In-Person Course - Alexandria - 02/09/20

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February 09, 2020

A referee’s journey begins at the Grassroots level. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referees are qualified to officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth matches and amateur adult matches. The U.S. Soccer Grassroots License has both an online and in-person component. Grassroots Referees will register for courses and be certified through State Referee Committees.
Feb 16
New Referee In-Person Course - New Orleans - 02/16/20

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February 16, 2020

A referee’s journey begins at the Grassroots level. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referees are qualified to officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth matches and amateur adult matches. The U.S. Soccer Grassroots License has both an online and in-person component. Grassroots Referees will register for courses and be certified through State Referee Committees.
Feb 16
New Referee In-Person Course - Lake Charles - 02/16/20

Details:

February 16, 2020

A referee’s journey begins at the Grassroots level. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referees are qualified to officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth matches and amateur adult matches. The U.S. Soccer Grassroots License has both an online and in-person component. Grassroots Referees will register for courses and be certified through State Referee Committees.

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