Social Events and Meal Functions
Social Events and Meal Functions
The United Soccer Coaches Convention experience goes far beyond the classroom. In addition to top-notch education sessions, attendees can enhance their trip by joining a variety of social events and meal functions. These gatherings offer countless opportunities to connect, share ideas, and build lasting relationships with fellow coaches.
Check out the lineup of key socials and meal functions designed to help coaches of all levels grow, learn, and network. Whether you come for the professional connections or simply for the great food and drinks, you’re guaranteed to walk away with something valuable from each event.
You can add a ticket to any of the meal functions below by adding them to your convention registration or modifying your current registration.
2026 Schedule of Events
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Thursday, Jan. 15 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm est.
Exhibit Hall
Join us in the Exhibit Hall to be one of the first to see our lineup of phenomenal exhibitors. From cleats to the latest in technology, there’s so much to see!
High School Coaches Breakfast (Meal Function)
Friday, Jan. 16 | 7:30 am – 9:30 am est.
Convention Center Ballroom – ticket includes a hot breakfast buffet prior to show.
Join fellow high school and youth coaches to make quality connections and build a supportive network. Awards are given to recognize exceptional achievement at this can’t-miss breakfast gathering.
United Soccer Coaches Awards Ceremony (Meal Function)
Friday, Jan. 16 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm est.
Convention Center Ballroom – ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres prior to show.
The United Soccer Coaches Awards Banquet is a premiere event at the Convention dedicated to celebrating excellence in coaching. Award recipients are honored for their legendary contributions to the association.
Coaches of Women’s Soccer Breakfast (Meal Function)
Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7:30 am – 9:30 am est.
Convention Center Ballroom – ticket includes a hot breakfast buffet prior to show.
If you are a female coach or coach women and girls, you’ll love meeting and reuniting with your peers in this vibrant and supportive environment. The best of the best in women’s soccer are honored for their accomplishments and dedicated service.
United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony and Reception (Meal Function)
Saturday, Jan. 17 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm est.
Convention Center Ballroom – ticket includes small-bites buffet following ceremony.
This is where the best and brightest stars in soccer from throughout the country are recognized. Student players in youth, high school, and college soccer are invited to be honored for their accomplishments throughout the year.
Coaches Communities Socials
United Soccer Coaches is the coaches’ voice and will advocate for issues that affect the membership at every level of the game. Everyone is welcome to attend our Coaches Community Socials to learn about the groups that represent you as a coach.
API Coaches Community: Thursday, January 15 12:00 PM | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon I/J
Black Coaches Community: Thursday, January 15th. 9:30 PM | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon H
Disabilities Allies Coaches Community: Saturday, January 17th. 11:30 am | Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon K
Faith-Based Coaches Community: Thursday January 15th. 8:00 PM | Marriott Independence Ballroom II/III
High School Coaches Community: Thursday, January 15th. 5:00 pm | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon K
Latino Coaches Community: Thursday, January 15th 5:00 PM | Marriott Liberty Ballroom
LGBTQ+ & Allies Coaches Community: Saturday, January 17th. 1:00 pm | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon K
Native American Coaches Community: Friday, January 16th. 2:30 pm | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon K
Veterans, Active Military & Affiliates Coaches Community: Friday, January 16th. 8:30 pm | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon K
Women Coaches Community: Thursday, January 15th. 9:30 pm | Marriott Liberty Ballroom