Build Smarter Coaches. Run Better Sessions.
VFA’s online courses help coaches understand the game, plan better sessions, and develop players with more clarity. Learn the methodology, explore practical session plans, and bring more purpose to every training environment.
Explore the CoursesMost coaches are left to figure it out on their own.
They collect drills, watch clips, and build sessions week to week. Often, without a clear framework for how players actually develop.
The result: training can look busy without moving players forward.
That leads to:
- Sessions disconnected from real game situations
- Activities chosen without a clear developmental purpose
- Players who perform drills but struggle to make decisions in games
- Inconsistent coaching across teams, age groups, and experience levels
Without a clear system, development becomes guesswork.
Without a clear system, development becomes guesswork.
Introducing the VFA System Introducing The Virtual Futbol Academy System.
A Complete Coaching System, Not Another Drill Library.
VFA helps coaches move from scattered ideas to structured development.
The Art & Science of Futbol Coaching teaches the principles behind player development, game understanding, communication, and training design. Session Plans turn those principles into practical, video-led sessions coaches can use immediately.
Together, they give coaches a clear way to think, plan, teach, and improve — with Leo available to help them find the right answer when they need it.
Start LearningTrusted by Coaches and Clubs Serious About Development
“VFA fills a void. Especially for coaches without the time or money for traditional licensing. A high-quality product with real impact, built to help the game grow.”
- Jimmy Conrad
Former U.S. Men’s National Team Player
“The Coach Hub gives Spanish Way FC exactly what we need. A clear structure for our methodology, our coaches, and our player development model. It helps us organize our ideas, support our staff, and create more consistency across the club.”
- Roberto Gonzalez Garcia
President, Spanish Way FC
“VFA taught me how to be a better teacher. The structure, technology, and support gave me the tools and confidence to connect with players, lead better sessions, and keep growing as a coach.”
-Â Dave Bond
Head Coach, The SWAG Soccer
Created by Coaches. Backed by Education. Built for the Field.
VFA was built for coaches who want more than random drills, disconnected ideas, and last-minute session planning.
Our team brings together coaching experience, player development expertise, education, and learning technology to help coaches understand the game more clearly and bring better training to life.
Through our partnership with UCAM Murcia, VFA connects its coaching education pathway to a respected university with deep roots in sport, education, and high-performance football.
From the Art & Science of Futbol Coaching to Session Plans and Leo, every part of the system is designed to help coaches plan with purpose, teach with clarity, and develop players more effectively.
Our mission is simple. Help coaches become better teachers of the game.
Meet the Team Behind VFA
Dave Brown
President
Carlos Moreno
Head of Partnerships & Curriculum S
Luis Oubiña
Relationship Manager & Product Experience
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Alfredo Borrás Castro
Curriculum Developer & Coaching Mentor
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Ignacio "Nacho" Lopez
Curriculum Developer & Coaching Mentor
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Two Connected Pathways for Better Coaching
One course builds the coach’s understanding. The other turns that understanding into practical sessions.
Art & Science of Futbol CoachingÂ
A foundation for coaches who want to teach the game with more clarity and purpose.
Player Development
Understand how players learn, grow, and improve over time.
Game Understanding
Learn how to teach decision-making, awareness, and tactical intelligence.
Training Design
Build purposeful sessions instead of collecting random drills.
Communication & Motivation
Connect with players, give better feedback, and create stronger learning environments.
Growth Mindset & FESPI
Use Focus, Effort, Strategies, Perseverance, and Improvement to help players take ownership of their development.
Plus: practical frameworks, reflection tools, and coaching concepts you can use immediately.
Session Plans
Turn principles into practical sessions coaches can use immediately.
Video-Led Sessions
Each activity is explained clearly so coaches know how to run it, coach it, and connect it to the game.
Ready-to-Use Plans
Save time with organized sessions for technical, tactical, physical, and decision-making development.
Game-Based Activities
Train players through realistic situations instead of isolated drills.
Coaching Points & Progressions
Know what to observe, what to correct, and how to make each activity easier or harder.
Organized by Coaching Need
Quickly find sessions for possession, finishing, transitions, defending, small-sided games, futsal, goalkeeping, and more.
BONUS: AI Session Plan Builder
Quickly plan sessions using our tools.
Plus: downloadable PDFs, video explanations, and Leo support to help coaches find the right session faster.
"I have just seen and created a new session with it, and it is amazing.
The option of choosing main and supporting helps to create sessions that are much more accurate to what it is in my head, and then being able to download everything as a pdf is amazing too. Honestly, thank you very much Dave!”
Nico
Director of Coaching, The Spanish Way FC
Together, Art & Science and Session Plans help coaches understand the game, plan with purpose, and run better sessions with confidence.
MEET LEO, VFA's AI COACH ASSISTANT
Leo turns the VFA library into an on-demand coaching partner.
Coaches can ask about a formation, a tactical problem, a training topic, or a specific session plan. Leo finds the most relevant VFA lessons and documents, then gives a clear answer with links to the source material.
That means coaches spend less time searching, less time guessing, and more time planning purposeful training.
Get the Virtual Futbol Academy System
Choose Your VFA Learning Path
Start with one course, or unlock the complete system.
Whether you need a stronger coaching foundation, practical session plans, or the full VFA learning experience with Leo, VFA gives you a clear path forward.
Art & Science of Futbol Coaching
Learn the principles behind better coaching: how players develop, how learning happens, and how to teach the game with more clarity.
Includes:
- Player development principles
- Game understanding and decision-making
- Training design frameworks
- Communication and motivation tools
- Growth Mindset and FESPI concepts
Best for: Coaches who want the “why” behind better player development.
Session Plans
Get practical, video-led sessions coaches can use immediately on the field.
Includes:
- Video-led session explanations
- Downloadable session plan PDFs
- Coaching points and progressions
- Game-based activities
- Sessions organized by real coaching needs
- AI Session Plan Builder
Best for: Coaches who need ready-to-use sessions and faster planning.
BEST VALUE
The Complete VFA System
Bring everything together: coaching principles, practical sessions, Leo, and the AI Session Plan Builder.
Includes:
- Full Art & Science course
- Full Session Plans library
- Video lessons and downloadable PDFs
- Practical frameworks and session tools
- Leo, VFA’s AI coach assistant
- AI Session Plan Builder
Best for: Coaches who want the complete pathway from understanding the game to planning better sessions.
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