Become a UEFA-Licensed Football Coach – Your Career Starts Here!
UEFA Pro License
Target Group: Coaches with the highest ambitions who want to work in professional football (top leagues, national teams).
Requirements: Valid UEFA A License and 2 years of high-performance coaching experience with the A License.
Content & Benefits: Elite coaching education, leadership, high-performance management, developing game philosophies, access to the highest UEFA coaching qualification.
Next Course Start: November 2026
Duration: 18 months
Price: €10,000 for Lithuanian citizens, €20,000 for all other nationalities
UEFA A License
Target Group: Ambitious coaches who want to work in the performance and professional sector.
Requirements: Valid UEFA B License and 18 months of coaching experience with the UEFA B License in the 11v11 format.
Content & Benefits: Modern coaching, match analysis, leadership skills, team management. Qualifies coaches to train teams at a high national and international level.
Next Course Start: October 2026
Duration: 10 months
Price: €3,500 for Lithuanians, €7,000 for other nationalities
UEFA Youth B Licence
Target Group: Coaches with youth football experience aiming to work more professionally, especially in academies U11-U15
Requirements: Valid UEFA B Licence, 1 year of coaching experience with the UEFA B Licence in 8v8 or 11v11 football.
Content & Benefits: Coach U11–U15 players in training & matches; Apply trust, feedback & empowerment principles; Design individual development plans (IDPs); Create player profiles (technical, physical, mental, social); Use guided discovery coaching; Support players emotionally & cognitively; Build age-appropriate training environments; Develop a Youth Coaching Handbook
Next Course Start: April 2026
Duration: 7 months
Price: €1,000 for Lithuanians
UEFA B License
Target Group: Coaches with initial coaching experience, youth coaches, and amateur coaches who want to work more professionally.
Requirements: Valid UEFA C License and 1 year of coaching experience with the UEFA C License in the 8v8 or 11v11 format.
Content & Benefits: Advanced training methodology, match tactics, analysis, and coaching. Qualifies coaches to train youth performance teams and amateur teams.
Next Course Start: Early April 2026, early August 2026
Duration: 6 months
Price: €2,000 for Lithuanians
UEFA C License
Target Group: Beginner-level coaches, youth coaches, active players who want to start coaching.
Requirements: UEFA Children Safeguarding Certificate, LFF D Certificate
Content & Benefits: Fundamentals of coaching, organisation of training sessions, player development in youth football. The perfect entry into a coaching career.
Next Course Start: March 2026
Duration: 4 months
Price: €750 for Lithuanians
UEFA GK A License (Goalkeeper Coach)
Target Group: Ambitious goalkeeper coaches in the performance and professional sector.
Requirements: Valid UEFA B License, valid UEFA GK B License, and 1 year of coaching experience with the GK B License.
Content & Benefits: Performance diagnostics, modern training methods for professional goalkeepers, tactical coaching, integration into team training.
Next Course Start: Summer 2026
Duration: 9 months
Price: €3,000 for Lithuanians, €6,000 for other nationalities
UEFA GK B License (Goalkeeper Coach)
Target Group: Coaches who want to specialise in goalkeeper coaching.
Requirements: Valid UEFA C License and 1 year of coaching experience as a goalkeeper coach.
Content & Benefits: Fundamental goalkeeper techniques, training design for youth and amateur goalkeepers, position-specific coaching.
Next Course Start: Spring 2027
Duration: 6 months
Price: €1,500 for Lithuanians, €3,000 for other nationalities
UEFA Fitness B License
Target Group: Coaches, athletic trainers, and fitness coaches who want to support football players in a performance-focused environment.
Requirements: Valid UEFA C License, LFF Fitness Certificate or Bachelor’s in Sports Science.
Content & Benefits: Conditioning, athletic development, injury prevention, performance enhancement in football. Qualifies coaches to work with youth and amateur teams in athletic development.
Next Course Start: Spring 2026
Duration: 6 months
Price: €1,500 for Lithuanians, €3,000 for other nationalities
LFF D License
Target Group: Grassroots coaches, volunteers, parents, and players who want to take their first steps in football coaching.
Requirements: None — open to all interested in coaching.
Content & Benefits: Introduction to coaching principles, basic training methods, child-friendly coaching, organisation of small-sided games. Mandatory prerequisite and foundation for the UEFA C License.
Next Course Start: Available online at any time (self-paced)
Duration: 5 modules, approx. 4–5 hours
Price: €150 for Lithuanians
UEFA Children Safeguarding Course
Target Group: Coaches, educators, volunteers, and anyone working with children in football.
Requirements: None – open to everyone involved in youth football.
Content & Benefits: Online course focusing on safeguarding principles, child protection, safe training environments, and responsibilities of coaches and clubs. A mandatory prerequisite for the UEFA C Licence.
Next Course Start: Available online at any time (self-paced).
Duration: Approx. 2–3 hours (online learning).
Price: Free of charge (provided by UEFA).
Continuing Education for Coaching License Renewal
Target Group: Coaches, analysts, performance staff, and practitioners who want to deepen their expertise in modern football topics and gain a competitive edge in their daily work.
Requirements: None — open to all interested in professional development in football.
Content & Benefits: Advanced courses covering key areas such as match analysis, scouting, data analysis, performance monitoring, leadership, and high-performance culture. Learn from expert-led content, apply modern tools and methods, and translate knowledge directly into coaching and performance environments. Courses can be used for continuing education and coaching license renewal in line with federation regulations.
Learning Format: Fully virtual learning experience combining an online learning platform with on-demand expert seminars for maximum flexibility.
Duration: Typically 4 weeks per course
Price: €150
"Encouraging and empowering coaches with knowledge, skills, and the right mindset to strive for excellence both on and off the field is the foundation of effective coach development. My mission as a coach training manager is to promote a culture of continuous and consistent learning, innovation, and excellence in order to develop the future leaders of modern play."
Well-trained coaches who train good footballers. It is very important for me to use innovative methods so that we can set new standards for the smooth training of Lithuanian football coaches.
A coaching education designed to develop a modern coach who is prepared for today and tomorrow.
A good and modern football coach must possess key qualities such as tactical awareness, strong leadership skills, and adaptability. When educating future coaches, it is essential to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to succeed in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.
Tactical Versatility
Coaches must be able to adjust their tactics to fit their game plan while considering their team’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the opponent’s playing style. Flexibility in formations and strategies is crucial.
Player Development
Investing in the development and growth of players both on and off the pitch is essential. This includes technical abilities, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and character development.
Effective Communication
Clear and precise communication is vital for conveying strategies, instructions, and feedback to players, staff, and other stakeholders. A good coach listens to players' concerns and fosters open dialogue within the team.
Leadership & Motivation
A coach’s main task is to inspire players to perform at their best and instill a winning mentality. Passion for the game and a strong work ethic are fundamental aspects of effective leadership.
Adaptability
Football is constantly evolving, with new trends, technologies, and strategies emerging. A good coach keeps up with the latest developments in the sport and adjusts their approach accordingly.
Working With People
Understanding team dynamics and managing players’ personalities, egos, and conflicts is crucial for maintaining harmony and strong relationships within the team.
Analytical Skills
Using data and analytics to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions is increasingly important in modern coaching. Training coaches to use these technologies effectively supports player development and tactical analysis.
Emotional Intelligence
The ability to handle pressure, setbacks, and criticism is essential for maintaining team morale and focus during difficult moments.
Continuous Learning
A good coach never stops learning and seeks opportunities for self-improvement through courses, seminars, and collaboration with other professionals.
Mental & Emotional Resilience
Coaches must be able to adjust their tactics to fit their game plan while considering their team’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the opponent’s playing style. Flexibility in formations and strategies is crucial.
Global Perspective
Coaches gain exposure to different football cultures, philosophies, and playing styles from around the world. This broader perspective enriches their understanding of the game and inspires new training methods.
Networking & Collaboration
Coaches connect with other coaches, professionals, and experts in the football community. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing foster innovation and help build valuable relationships.
Through these strategies, coaches can better prepare for the future and position themselves successfully in an ever-changing and increasingly competitive environment. Overall, a successful modern football coach combines tactical knowledge, leadership skills, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement to lead their team to success.
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