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This section is where we will include all the news related to the Sevilla FC Coaches Academy program that we organize.

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Closing Ceremony of the First Graduating Class of the Intermediate Vocational Training Program in Football Coaching

The José Antonio Sánchez-Araujo Press Room, located at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, hosted the closing ceremony and diploma presentation for the first graduating class of the Intermediate Level Football Coaching Course, organized by the Sevilla FC Innovation Center. This educational initiative has enabled the 25 students who successfully completed the program to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to begin teaching football, as well as to promote and encourage the sport among young people and in educational settings.

The ceremony was attended by prominent representatives of the club, including Jesús Galván, current coach of Sevilla Atlético, and Luci Martín, a member of Joaquín Caparrós’ coaching staff. Both took part in the event to show their support for the new coaches and to emphasize the importance of education in professional development within the world of football.

In addition to this intermediate-level course, the Sevilla FC Innovation Center also offers the Advanced Level Football Coaching Certification. This qualification represents the highest level a coach can achieve within both the Spanish and European educational and federative systems. Upon completion of this advanced program, students earn the official credentials required to coach at all levels of Spanish football, from grassroots to professional teams, and even to be part of the coaching staff for regional or national teams.

Both training programs are offered in collaboration with CESUR, the most prestigious vocational training center in Andalusia, known for the quality of its education and its strong ties to the professional sports sector. This partnership ensures a comprehensive and up-to-date training experience, designed to prepare future coaches for the challenges of modern football.

Enrollment for the upcoming 2025–2026 course opened this past Monday. For more information, visit this link.

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Enrollment now open for the Intermediate and Advanced Level Football (Soccer) Coaching Programs

Sevilla FC Innovation Center Opens Enrollment for Official Vocational Training Programs in Football Coaching

The Sevilla FC Innovation Center has opened the enrollment period for its official Intermediate and Advanced Level Vocational Training Programs in Football Coaching. These programs qualify graduates to work as football coaches throughout Spain and also provide access to certain university degree programs.

The training offer includes three distinct levels of Football Coaching certification. The first level qualifies the holder with the necessary skills to introduce players to football and to promote the sport.

Level 2 certifies that the holder has the necessary competencies to plan and deliver football coaching sessions focused on improving athletes’ technical and tactical performance. To enroll in Level 2, students must already hold a Level 1 certificate—either in football or futsal.

Finally, Level 3 qualifies the holder to plan and lead training for football teams and athletes, manage their participation in mid- to high-level competitions, and run football academies.

Upon completion of the advanced level, students will receive the highest coaching qualification available in Spain. This allows them to apply for an official coaching license, enabling them to coach in all levels of Spanish football, including regional and national teams. Enrollment can be completed through the following link.

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Sevilla FC launches its training experience for coaches as part of the “Academy Programs”.

Sevilla FC, through its Innovation Center, continues to establish itself as a key player in football education, both nationally and internationally.

Portuguese coach Lino Almeida shared his impressions and expressed his surprise at the opportunity to live various experiences alongside Sevilla FC and to have learned new methodologies used by the club.

“It has been a very enriching experience. What surprised me the most was the use of cameras to record all the training sessions—this helps players improve. I was also surprised by the presence of psychologists during training sessions; it gives kids and players someone to talk to and express themselves more freely,” said Lino Almeida.

He also emphasized the methodology used by Sevilla FC, a methodology that the Portuguese coach stated he plans to implement at his own club. Moreover, Lino Almeida mentioned that he is taking back not only new methods but also fresh ideas that he is eager to put into practice.

Finally, Lino shared that this is an experience he highly recommends. “It’s an experience I recommend to all coaches. I got to meet many other coaches, they shared the full methodology with me and helped me improve in areas where I needed it. This is valuable for any football coach.”

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Sevilla FC launches our Fitness Academy Program

Sevilla Fútbol Club continues to strengthen its educational programs through its Innovation Center and has officially launched its Fitness Academy program with the visit of a group of fitness coaches from the Polish Football Federation.

The PZPN group experienced an immersive journey, where they learned both the theoretical and practical aspects of the club’s physical preparation methodology, guided by various coaches and specialists from within the organization. They also had the opportunity to see the diagnostic center in action, understand the training methodology firsthand, and attend a youth friendly match between Sevilla FC’s Cadete A and Austria Vienna.

“The experience we’ve had over the last three days has been truly fantastic. We’ve discovered a very open club. Everyone here has a lot of knowledge, but they are also very willing to share it and their experiences with us. So yes, we’ve had a great time. The facilities are incredible. There are many fields, multiple gyms, lots of equipment and gear that we’ve been fortunate to access and use. The methodology is interesting. But yes, it’s really fascinating to see a solid methodology across all teams and a very well-defined playing model,” said Naomi Datson, a UEFA coach who accompanied the PZPN group during these training sessions.

For his part, Łukasz Radziminski, coordinator of the PZPN’s fitness coach course, also spoke highly of the visit to Sevilla FC, especially praising the human quality of the club’s professionals: “These days have given us so much—so much knowledge, so much practical insight—and we’ve had the opportunity to meet the great Sevilla FC family. We’ve met many excellent coaches. We’ve seen many impressive facilities. The methodology is truly outstanding. But I think the most important thing in the club, what gives us a complete picture of Sevilla FC, is its people. And the people at Sevilla FC are truly amazing. These individuals have made this club a top-tier, elite team.”

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El Sevilla FC inaugura su programa Fitness Academy

El Sevilla Fútbol Club sigue reforzando sus programas de formación impulsados por su Innovation Center y ha inaugurado su programa Fitness Academy con la visita de un grupo de profesionales de la preparación física de la Federación de Fútbol de Polonia. 

El grupo de preparadores físicos de la PZPN vivió una experiencia inmersiva en la que conocieron de forma teórica y práctica la metodología de preparación física del club de la mano de distintos técnicos y expertos en esta materia de la entidad. Asimismo, pudieron conocer de primera mano el funcionamiento del centro de diagnóstico, la metodología de entrenamientos y también presenciaron un amistoso de cantera entre el Cadete A del Sevilla FC y el Austria de Viena. 

“La experiencia que hemos tenido en los últimos tres días ha sido realmente fantástica. Hemos descubierto un club muy abierto. Todos tienen mucho conocimiento, pero también están muy dispuestos a compartir ese conocimiento y sus experiencias con nosotros. Así que sí, lo hemos pasado genial. Las instalaciones son increíbles. Hay muchos campos, múltiples gimnasios, mucho material y equipamiento al que hemos tenido la suerte de acceder y de poder utilizarlo. La metodología es interesante. Pero sí, realmente interesante ver una metodología sólida en todos los equipos y un modelo de juego muy bien definido”, valoró Naomi Datson, técnico de la UEFA, que acompañó al grupo de la PZPN en estas jornadas formativas. 

Por su parte, Łukasz Radziminski, coordinador del curso de preparadores físicos de la PZPN, también valoró positivamente la visita al Sevilla FC y, especialmente, la calidad humana de los profesionales de la entidad: “Estos días nos han dado mucho, mucho conocimiento, mucho conocimiento práctico y hemos tenido la oportunidad de conocer a la gran familia del Sevilla Fútbol Club. Hemos conocido a muchos grandes entrenadores. Hemos visto muchas instalaciones impresionantes. La metodología es realmente impresionante. Pero creo que lo más importante en el club, lo que nos da una visión completa del club, son sus personas. Y la gente del Sevilla Fútbol Club es realmente increíble. Y estas personas han hecho de este club un equipo de élite, de primer nivel”. 

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The Gangwon FC takes part in the Sevilla FC Business Academy Program

Sevilla FC and Gangwon FC have strengthened their collaboration, established in January, by taking another significant step forward. This time, employees from various departments of the South Korean club participated in the Business Academy program, organized by Sevilla FC’s Innovation Center.

During their stay, Gangwon FC representatives closely experienced the daily operations of Sevilla FC, both at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium and the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground. They took part in a week of training sessions focused on both sports and business areas. Additionally, they enjoyed the unique experience of attending the thrilling match between Sevilla FC and Celta live, marked by the emotional farewell of legendary captain Jesús Navas.

Since the agreement was signed, Gangwon FC has visited Spain twice. The first visit was led by the South Korean club’s president, Kim Byung-ji, and general manager, Kim Tae Joo. During this second visit, managers from departments such as marketing, ticketing, and events participated in the activities, further solidifying the partnership between the two clubs and underscoring Sevilla FC’s commitment to internationalization and the educational excellence of its Innovation Center.

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Gangwon participates in the Business Academy Program of Sevilla FC

The Sevilla Football Club and Gangwon FC have taken another step forward in the collaboration agreement signed between the two clubs last January. In this context, a group of department heads from the South Korean club participated in the Business Academy program promoted by the Sevilla FC Innovation Center.

The program’s participants had the opportunity to learn about the club’s day-to-day operations both at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium and the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground. They attended a week of training sessions covering various areas, including sports and business operations. Furthermore, Gangwon’s representatives witnessed the Sevilla FC vs. Celta match live, becoming captivated by the passion of Sevilla’s fans during a historic event coinciding with the farewell of the legendary captain, Jesús Navas.

Since the agreement between Sevilla FC and Gangwon FC was signed, the South Korean team has visited Spain on two occasions. Initially, Gangwon’s president, Kim Byung-ji, and general director, Kim Tae Joo, were the first to experience the club firsthand. In December, the sessions included key representatives from Gangwon’s marketing, ticketing, and events departments, marking a new milestone in the cooperation between the two clubs. This initiative underscores Sevilla FC’s commitment to internationalization and highlights the value of the educational offerings from its Innovation Center.

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The Business Academy Program welcomes a delegation of clubs from Sweden

The Sevilla FC Innovation Center continues to demonstrate its commitment to education in the football industry. During the first week of December, two Swedish clubs, Mjällby AIF and IK Sirius Fotboll, took part in a training session as part of the Business Academy program.

The communications managers from both clubs visited the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Center, where they gained firsthand insight into the workings of Sevilla FC’s various business areas and the daily operations of its communications department. Their experience included observing external media interactions during training sessions and press conferences, as well as attending a press briefing by coach Xavier García Pimienta ahead of the match against Club Atlético Osasuna.

Participants in this Business Academy training expressed high satisfaction with the knowledge they gained about the club’s operations and took note of various methodologies to consider implementing in their own organizations.

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The Sevilla FC Innovation Center conducted a training session with a group of coaches from China

The Coaches Academy program organized by the Sevilla FC Innovation Center recently welcomed a group of coaches from China, in collaboration with LALIGA and the country’s Ministry of Education. The visit aimed to provide training sessions and offer firsthand insight into the club’s sporting methodology across all its areas.

During their stay, the participants took part in a specially designed program that explored innovative training methodologies, technical and tactical analysis, and comprehensive team management, with a particular focus on youth football development. The group had the opportunity to closely observe Sevilla FC’s working model, participating in club activities and witnessing training sessions, as well as internal analysis and organizational processes, firsthand.

“We had a very good experience here. We visited the training grounds, the various academy categories, the women’s team, and the first team. We learned many things, not only about managing the technical side of the club but also the business aspects. What we enjoyed most was watching training sessions of players of different ages on the field,” explained the delegation leader, Wang Chao.

As part of the training, the coaches highly appreciated the opportunity to learn about Sevilla FC’s methodology and the meticulous attention to detail that facilitates the daily lives of players, both at the professional and developmental stages.

“For coaches and players, it is very important to understand how this sport works. Football is an interactive sport both on and off the field, which makes it the most popular sport in the world. It’s not just about training; it’s about paying attention to details, methodology, and planning. This inspires us to focus on everything from the smallest details to the bigger picture,” reflected Chao.

Participation in this program reaffirms Sevilla FC’s commitment to establishing itself as a global benchmark in sports education, fostering connections with different cultures, and promoting the exchange of knowledge to strengthen the development of football worldwide.

If you are interested in learning more about these types of programs, contact us through this link.

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The Polish Football Federation participated in training sessions at Sevilla FC’s Coaches Academy

Sevilla FC continues to invest in sharing knowledge and being a benchmark in football industry education through its Innovation Center. The latest institution to take part in the Coaches Academy program for coach training was the PZPN, the Polish Football Federation. This participation marks a significant milestone in the exchange of knowledge and methodologies between the two organizations.

Piotr Ciolklowski, director of coaches at the PZPN, expressed his gratitude for the hospitality and experience with Sevilla FC and has recommended the academy as a great way to enhance one’s coaching skills.

“The coaches have taught us very interesting things that we can apply in our context, seeing how work is done in another country or how an atmosphere of growth and development is created. Everyone at the club works very hard to support the first team,” he noted.

“It is a good idea to teach other coaches and help them understand what you do at Sevilla FC, working with players to maximize their potential,” he added about the virtues of the project.

Coinciding with the visit of the PZPN coaches, the Business Academy program also welcomed a group from Poland’s Motor Lublin Academy, who participated in a training session on the club’s business management: “I want to thank all the staff at Sevilla FC for their hospitality. This is our first visit to the Sevilla Academy. We have tried to share new inspirations with our participants, which will help them create their own development plans and become the best coaches.”

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The Prague Raptors participate in the Coaches Academy Program of the Sevilla FC Innovation Center

Alexie Kolowrat, player of the first women’s team and coach of the U-15 team, expressed deep gratitude for this experience: “I hope to take a lot of knowledge back home across different coaching categories. Not just the technical aspects of organizing training sessions and that sort of thing, but also everything outside of training, like recovery and match analysis, and those things we can start to implement in our club.”

The player and coach highlighted the importance of addressing areas that are often overlooked in emerging clubs: “As a coach, it will help me see how to implement some of these things on a smaller scale, but still figure out how we can use them and focus on aspects we hadn’t fully considered before.”

Kolowrat also emphasized the importance Sevilla FC places on details, a factor she considers crucial both for her development as a coach and her role as a player: “It has been very helpful to see the amount of attention given here to different aspects that people sometimes overlook. Here, they focus on every detail, and you can see the big impact of doing the little things right. As a player, it has shown me that you really need to give 100% in everything, not just in football, but also in psychology and everything off the pitch.”

The Coaches Academy program provided Kolowrat and other participants access to top-tier resources and the opportunity to interact with experts in disciplines such as data analysis, physiology, sports psychology, and team management. According to Alexie, this experience represents a unique opportunity to apply what she has learned to the Prague Raptors: “It’s a very enriching experience that they should definitely take advantage of if they have the chance, because the resources here are very valuable, with experts in different disciplines.”

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Técnicos paraguayos visitaron la `Coaches Academy´ del Innovation Center Sevilla FC

Esta semana el Innovation Center Sevilla FC ha recibido una nueva visita de técnicos que acuden a la ‘Coaches Academy’ para aprender la metodología de entrenamiento que se sigue en la Ciudad Deportiva sevillista. En esta ocasión ha sido un grupo de entrenadores estadounidenses a través de la empresa Getathlos.

Los visitantes pudieron disfrutar de un tour por las instalaciones de la Ciudad Deportiva así como de varias charlas a cargo de responsables de diferentes departamentos de la parcela deportiva del Sevilla FC. Entre otras materias, recibieron orientación acerca del modelo de negocio de la entidad en el área deportiva, de sistemas de entrenamiento, de la planificación en el área de scouting y en el departamento de análisis y del desarrollo tecnológico que lleva años implementando el área de I+D+i fútbol.