Obtain UEFA Elite Youth A and B License

Elite Youth A Diploma

To enroll in the Elite Youth A Diploma course, participants must hold a valid UEFA Youth B license with at least one year of coaching experience after obtaining it, or a valid UEFA A license. This course focuses on the next steps in a player’s development, particularly on transitioning future professional players from elite to professional football during adolescence to adulthood.

Minimum hours of education:

UEFA Youth B Diploma: 60 hours
UEFA Elite Youth A Diploma: 120 hours

UEFA Youth B Diploma Requirements

A valid UEFA B license

Course Length

The UEFA Youth B Diploma requires a minimum of 60 hours of education, with at least 50 hours dedicated to studying guided interactive content and 10 hours of work experience in a club environment. The course is delivered approximately 50/50 between on- and off-pitch activities.

Study visits to elite youth football environments are recommended if the course is not delivered in such an environment or if the students are not working in this sector. Study visit hours are in addition to the 60 hours of education. Purchase your valid Youth B Coaching License online.

Four Pillars of the UEFA Youth B Diploma

1. The Development Coach

Working with players during their growth spurts, adjusting training programs to minimize growth-related issues
Engaging with players of diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities
Collaborating with support staff to maximize player potential
Encouraging parental involvement and interaction

2. The Player

Planning and scheduling player development on weekly and monthly bases
Ensuring each team member has sufficient playing opportunities
Creating personal development plans for individual players

3. The Training Environment

Focusing on individual player development rather than the team as a whole
Managing group differences effectively
Guiding players through their physical developmental changes
Conducting age-appropriate training sessions
Understanding how training session design impacts performance
Addressing technical and tactical development issues related to age, growth, and maturity
Planning, delivering, and reviewing training sessions

4. The Match

Transitioning from training to matches constructively and positively
Emphasizing player development over winning
Ensuring equal playing time for all players
Using matches as tools for evaluation and learning
Managing each player’s support networks effectively

Obtain UEFA Elite Youth A and B License

Obtain UEFA Elite Youth B and Elite Youth A License

UEFA Youth B Diploma

Elite Youth A Diploma

UEFA Youth B Diploma Requirements

Four Pillars of the UEFA Youth B Diploma

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