Area: Sevilla FC Coaches Academy

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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The Danish Football Association takes part in the Coaches Academy programme

The Sevilla FC Innovation Center welcomed future coaches from the Danish Football Association to the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground this week, as they are currently completing their UEFA A coaching licence.

This visit marks the Danish FA’s first participation in the international Coaches Academy programme, an initiative designed to offer tailored educational experiences to clubs and federations from different countries.

During their stay, the coaches took part in a fully immersive experience that enabled them to gain an in-depth understanding of Sevilla FC’s sporting model, from Sporting Direction to academy teams.

The programme included:

  • Strategic sessions with sporting department leaders.
  • Live training observations.
  • Methodological analysis of tasks and planning.
  • Professional exchange and discussion spaces.

The high level of engagement and interest shown by the delegation has led to the arrival of a second group of Danish coaches, consolidating an international relationship based on knowledge transfer and educational excellence.

Sevilla FC Innovation Center continues to strengthen its positioning as a European benchmark in coach education and structural development for sports organisations.

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Inclusion and Experience in the Intermediate Course in Football Coaching

The Authorized Sports Education Center Sevilla FC Innovation Center continues to promote a comprehensive training model that combines theoretical learning with practical experiences in real environments. In this regard, the Intermediate Degree in Football Coaching, an official and accredited qualification, includes within its training pathway the subject of Physical Activity and Disability, which belongs to the complementary block.

This module enables students to acquire specific knowledge related to the adaptation of sports practice for people with disabilities, addressing key aspects such as inclusion in sport, the design of adapted tasks, and the management of groups with different functional abilities within the football environment.

With the aim of reinforcing these contents and transferring them into a practical context, students have the opportunity to participate in activities organized by students from both cycles together with Sevilla FC Genuine and the Sevilla FC Academy teams. These sessions provide an experiential learning environment in which future sports coaches can apply adapted methodologies, develop communication skills, and gain first-hand experience in the planning and implementation of inclusive activities.

Through initiatives such as these, the Sevilla FC Innovation Center reinforces its commitment to training that is aligned with the professional reality of the sports sector, promoting fundamental values such as equal opportunities, empathy, and social integration through football.

In this way, students not only expand their technical skills but also develop a more comprehensive vision of sport as an educational and social transformation tool, preparing themselves to face the challenges of their future professional careers.

If you would like to experience something like this, visit the training section of our website or get in touch through the contact form.

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Inspirando a los líderes del fútbol del futuro

El Sevilla FC continúa consolidando su presencia internacional a través de su responsable de proyectos internacionales, quien participa de forma recurrente en los programas formativos de la Federación Polaca de Fútbol (PZPN). Esta colaboración, que ya cuenta con una trayectoria de éxito, busca exportar el modelo de excelencia de la cantera sevillista a los técnicos y directivos polacos.

Como pilar central de esta colaboración, se organiza una estancia exclusiva en la Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios, específicamente diseñada para que los diferentes perfiles profesionales que se están formando en la federación vivan una experiencia profesional real en una organización de élite, bajo la estructura de los programas Academy.

¿Qué son los Programas Academy?

Iniciativas diseñadas para trasladar el modelo deportivo y de negocio del Sevilla FC a clubes, federaciones y universidades, etc. Su objetivo es desarrollar el talento mediante la metodología y valores que formaron a campeones del mundo.

Este programa ofrece una visión 360º de la gestión deportiva del Sevilla FC, gestionada a través del Innovation Center y fundamentada en sus cuatro pilares: conocimiento, emprendimiento, formación y transformación.

–Rasgos distintivos: Destaca por su capacidad de personalización, adaptando los contenidos y el programa a los intereses específicos de clubes, federaciones u organismos internacionales.

–Formación integral: Incluye conferencias especializadas en las diferentes áreas y vertientes del club, impartidas por los profesionales del sector.

–Experiencia real: Los participantes interactúan con diferentes protagonistas dentro de un entorno profesional, viviendo la dinámica diaria de un club de élite.

–Desarrollo de liderazgo: Además de la parte técnica, se enfoca en la formación de líderes capaces de tomar decisiones estratégicas y gestionar equipos eficientemente.

–Metodología de aprendizaje: Combina lecciones teóricas con la observación de entrenamientos en vivo. No es un aprendizaje de ejecución, sino de análisis y networking supervisado por profesionales de élite para asegurar la consolidación de los conceptos.

–Personalización y Adaptabilidad: Las formaciones son asequibles para todos los públicos y se adaptan a las necesidades reales del sector.

–Certificación de Prestigio: Los participantes reciben una certificación oficial expedida por el Sevilla FC.

Nuestro objetivo es el desarrollo del talento, ¿y el tuyo?.

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The Sevilla FC Innovation Center consolidates itself as an international benchmark for education and training in 2025

During 2025, the Sevilla FC Innovation Center strengthened its role as a benchmark space for education, knowledge exchange, and the club’s international projection, hosting delegations from academies, clubs, and sports organizations from different countries.

Throughout the year, the Innovation Center welcomed visits from international clubs such as Japan’s Kashiwa Reysol and Puerto Rico’s Hispania FA Academy, whose players took part in educational programs and training sessions based on Sevilla FC’s methodology. These stays allowed the footballers to experience the club’s working model first-hand and enjoy a sporting and cultural experience in Seville.

In addition, professionals and coaches from the Polish Football Association participated in specialized programs focused on physical preparation and high performance, while executives from South Korea’s K-League visited the club’s facilities to learn about its structure, talent development processes, and sports management model.

These visits add to Sevilla FC’s participation in international forums and strategic meetings, consolidating the Innovation Center as a key platform for global collaboration and knowledge transfer in football. In this way, Sevilla FC continues to promote its commitment to innovation, education, and the internationalization of its sporting model.

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For the second year in a row, Sevilla FC welcomes delegates from South Korea’s leading clubs

Various members of South Korea’s top football clubs, belonging to the K-League, once again visited Sevilla FC’s training ground to experience firsthand the day-to-day life inside the club.

As part of this experience, which is taking place for the second consecutive year, they attended the match between Sevilla FC Women and Dépor ABANCA, which ended in a convincing 3-1 victory for David Losada’s team.

In addition, they took a tour of the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium as well as a more tourist-oriented tour of the city’s iconic landmarks. They were accompanied by several club staff members, who acted as guides in this new chapter of collaboration between South Korean football and Sevilla FC.

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Yechuon Club Junior participates for the first time in Sevilla FC Innovation Center visits

Sevilla FC has hosted, for the first time, a club from the Korean Football Association (KFA) thanks to initiatives promoted by its Innovation Center. During this experience, they met fellow compatriots who were also at Sevilla FC’s facilities as part of the Coaches Academy program.

The KFA delegation was able to attend several training sessions and a friendly match, seeing firsthand the club’s methodology both on and off the pitch.

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Puerto Rico’s Hispania FA Academy returns to the Players Academy Program

A delegation of Puerto Rican players recently visited Sevilla FC’s facilities to take part in the activities offered by the Players Academy program, promoted by the Sevilla FC Innovation Center.

During the visit, the footballers were able to participate in training sessions led by youth academy coaches, following the club’s own methodology. In fact, two of them even trained last Friday with the Juvenil D team, temporarily increasing the number of Puerto Rican players in this squad, which already includes two other members born on the Caribbean island.

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Polish Federation relies on Sevilla FC to train women as sporting directors

The Polish Federation (PZPN) visited Sevilla FC’s facilities with a delegation made up entirely of women. They are currently training to become sporting directors and attended talks given by professionals from the club. One of the highlights was the session led by David Losada, coach of Sevilla FC Women.

In addition, they took part in other activities related to the women’s section of Sevilla FC, including sporting management as well as the legal and data departments. They also observed several training sessions of the women’s first team.

To conclude their visit, the delegation attended the latest match of the Spanish national team, who faced the Turkish national side at the Estadio de La Cartuja in the final qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup.

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Official Recognition: Sevilla FC’s Football Coaching Degrees Granted UEFA License Equivalence

The Higher Sports Council (CSD) officially approves the equivalence of the Sevilla FC Academic Degrees in Football Coaching with UEFA Licenses

The Higher Sports Council (CSD) has officially approved the equivalence of the Academic Degrees in Football Coaching (Intermediate and Advanced Levels) organized by Sevilla FC, with the UEFA Coaching Licenses.

This recognition represents a historic step forward in football coaching education in Spain and consolidates the Sevilla FC Innovation Center as a benchmark in sports education and innovation applied to football.

A milestone for education and professional development

These programs, delivered within the club’s academic framework, are recognized by the Ministry of Education, the Higher Sports Council (CSD), and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Thanks to this equivalence, certified coaches will be able to work professionally throughout Europe and in all FIFA-affiliated countries, holding the same accreditation level as UEFA License holders.

This achievement reflects Sevilla FC’s strong commitment to educational excellence, the professionalization of football, and the international reach of its training programs.

Internationally recognized education

The Sevilla FC Innovation Center continues to lead initiatives that integrate research, technology, and sports education.
With this new recognition, the club reinforces its role as a driving force for knowledge and innovation in sports, fully aligned with European quality standards in education and training.

👉 Consult the official RFEF regulations:https://rfef.es/es/federacion/normativas-y-circulares/reglamentos

A call for reflection and dialogue

From the Innovation Center, we invite all professionals, coaches, and football enthusiasts to reflect and share their views on this important development across our social media channels:

  • How will this measure strengthen football coach education in Spain?
  • What new opportunities does it open internationally?
  • What role should innovation play in the future of sports education?

The football community is entering a moment of opportunity and growth, and Sevilla FC is proud to contribute to this progress through education, research, and excellence.

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Sevilla FC hosts the second edition of the ‘Fitness Academy’ program

With the aim of consolidating and continuing the training programs promoted by the Innovation Center, Sevilla Football Club has held the second edition of the Fitness Academy program, once again welcoming various professionals from the Polish Football Association (PZPN).

This year’s initiative expanded on the scope of the previous edition by including experts from all areas related to sports performance, allowing the PZPN fitness coaches to gain both theoretical and practical insight into the club’s methodology, guided by Sevilla FC’s own technical staff and specialists.

On this occasion, the program also featured a presentation from the first team’s physical preparation and rehabilitation department, where participants were able to delve into the training processes carried out at the highest competitive level. In addition, they had the opportunity to visit the first team’s facilities, experiencing first-hand the structure and organization of Sevilla FC’s sports department.

It is worth highlighting that this marks the second visit of the Polish Football Association to the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground, further strengthening the collaborative relationship between both institutions. Moreover, at the end of the month, Sevilla FC will welcome for the first time a women’s delegation from the PZPN, on the occasion of the Sports Directors Course organized by the Polish federation.

The Sevilla FC Innovation Center also welcomes other federations and clubs interested in discovering the club’s methodology and enjoying a tailor-made training experience, adapted to their specific needs and objectives, following the model of collaboration established with the Polish Football Association. For more information or visit requests, please contact [email protected].

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The historic triumph of Mjällby AIF, with Sevilla flavor

Mjällby AIF, the newly crowned Allsvenskan champion with three matches to spare, has a close relationship with Sevilla FC. Over the last three years, several of its professionals have visited the Spanish club to take part in training programs organized by the Sevilla FC Innovation Center.

Through the Business Academy and Coaches Academy projects, different delegations from the Swedish side have expanded their knowledge in several areas, receiving training in physical preparation, scouting, psychology, residential management, age-category training methodology, and technological innovation — with their current head coach, Anders Torstensson, among the participants.

They also had the opportunity to attend several training sessions at the club’s sports complex and watch matches such as the Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven and the LaLiga fixture versus Villarreal during the 2023/24 season.

This relationship was born thanks to James Wahlberg, Mjällby AIF’s communications director and a self-proclaimed Sevilla FC supporter, who acted as the link between the Swedish and Andalusian clubs — a connection that began from his admiration for Sevilla from Scandinavia.

The success, which has impressed the football world, has Torstensson himself as one of its most remarkable protagonists. Despite being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, he has continued coaching and has once again shown that giving up will never be an option.

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The 2nd edition of the Intermediate Level in Sports Technician in Football kicks off

During the presentation event, club representatives, academic authorities, and members of the sports sector gathered to highlight the importance of this initiative. The goal is to provide specialized technical training that combines theoretical knowledge with practical on-field experience, aimed at young people who aspire to professional careers in football.

The program will include sport-specific subjects, training sessions, tactical workshops, and real-life experiences within the club’s structure. Additionally, it will work closely with professionals from Sevilla FC, allowing students to learn from experts and get closer to the professional environment.

Through this initiative, Sevilla FC reinforces its commitment to youth, sports education, and the development of local talent. The club aims to offer a high-quality educational alternative that contributes to the holistic development of students, both on and off the field.