Coach learning pathways
Short learning journeys through the library, in a sensible order, ending with the official coaching courses to look at next. They are a guide to learning, not a qualification.
First steps: coaching U8 players
New to coaching young children? Eight short steps from what U8 players need to your first sessions, first tournament and official courses.
8 steps · New and volunteer coaches
U10U12Games that teach: coaching U10 and U12
Move from drills to games that build decision-making, support play and team understanding, and prepare for leagues and tournaments.
9 steps · Coaches with some experience
U8U10U12Tournament preparation and match-day coaching
Seven steps through a tournament: deciding whether to enter, preparing players, welfare on the day, coaching during matches, learning afterwards and what FC Barcelona and Barça Academies document.
7 steps · Grassroots coaches taking U8–U12 teams to tournaments