THE ART & SCIENCE of FÚTBOL COACHING
Fútbol coaching is both art and science—where inspiration meets proven methodology. VFA blends Spanish tactics, fun-based learning, and growth mindset to help coaches lead with confidence and impact.
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CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN
Master the core elements of fútbol coaching through a progressive, hands-on curriculum. Each module combines practical tasks, tactical theory, and proven Spanish methodology to help you grow as a coach from day one.
1. Fun Integration Theory
What you’ll learn: How to apply Fun Integration Theory to create sessions that are not only effective—but genuinely enjoyable. You’ll explore the science behind what makes training fun and how fun drives motivation, engagement, and long-term development.
Biggest takeaway: Fun is not a distraction from learning—it’s a driver of it. When you intentionally design sessions with joy at the core, players show up with more focus, effort, and consistency.
Purpose: This module equips you (the coach) with research-backed tools to make your practices more enjoyable and impactful. It ensures that your players fall in love with the game and grow faster because of it.
2. Growth Mindset
What you’ll learn: Having a growth mindset can boost the motivation of an entire team, and enhance resilience when faced with tough games. Learn how to instill a growth mindset into each of your players.
Biggest takeaway: A strong mental framework helps young athletes face challenges. It helps them overcome setbacks, so they learn to work hard and keep improving.
Purpose: This module provides you (the coach) with tools and strategies on how to create a culture of constant growth and mental strength.
3. How to Create a Session Plan
What you’ll learn: The step-by-step process on how to structure practical training sessions, so you can make every minute with your team more valuable.
Biggest takeaway: A repeatable process for designing impactful, goal-oriented practices.
Purpose: This module equips you (the coach) with the skills to run professional-level training sessions.
4. Types of Tasks
What you’ll learn: The different types of training drills and when to use them for maximum effectiveness.
Biggest takeaway: Understand how to design practice sessions that improve young player development at every level.
Purpose: This module gives you the ability to structure purposeful training sessions that drive results.
5. Offensive Tactical Principles
What you’ll learn: Key attacking strategies, movement patterns, and how to break down defenses.
Biggest takeaway: A structured approach to coaching offensive play that creates more scoring opportunities.
Purpose: This module helps your team improve attacking efficiency and decision-making in the final third.
6. Deffensive Tactical Principles
What you’ll learn: Essential defensive strategies, pressing structures, and compact organization.
Biggest takeaway: A clear framework for teaching defensive discipline and team shape.
Purpose: This module allows your team to strengthen its defensive structure, and minimize opponents' scoring chances.
7. Fútbol Formations
What you’ll learn: The strengths and weaknesses of different formations and how to apply them in games.
Biggest takeaway: A tactical blueprint for adapting formations based on team strengths and opposition strategies.
Purpose: This module teaches you how to select and implement formations effectively.
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CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN
Master the core elements of fútbol coaching through a progressive, hands-on curriculum. Each module combines practical tasks, tactical theory, and proven Spanish methodology to help you grow as a coach from day one.
CLUB OR ACADEMY?
Get special discount pricing for groups of 10 coaches or more.
Get 50% off Bulk Pricing1. Fun Integration Theory
What you’ll learn: How to apply Fun Integration Theory to create sessions that are not only effective—but genuinely enjoyable. You’ll explore the science behind what makes training fun and how fun drives motivation, engagement, and long-term development.
Biggest takeaway: Fun is not a distraction from learning—it’s a driver of it. When you intentionally design sessions with joy at the core, players show up with more focus, effort, and consistency.
Purpose: This module equips you (the coach) with research-backed tools to make your practices more enjoyable and impactful. It ensures that your players fall in love with the game and grow faster because of it.
2. Growth Mindset
What you’ll learn: Having a growth mindset can boost the motivation of an entire team, and enhance resilience when faced with tough games. Learn how to instill a growth mindset into each of your players.
Biggest takeaway: A strong mental framework helps young athletes face challenges. It helps them overcome setbacks, so they learn to work hard and keep improving.
Purpose: This module provides you (the coach) with tools and strategies on how to create a culture of constant growth and mental strength.
DOWNLOAD THE VFA APP
Download for free on iPhone and Android
3. How to Create a Session Plan
What you’ll learn: The step-by-step process on how to structure practical training sessions, so you can make every minute with your team more valuable.
Biggest takeaway: A repeatable process for designing impactful, goal-oriented practices.
Purpose: This module equips you (the coach) with the skills to run professional-level training sessions.
4. Types of Tasks
What you’ll learn: The different types of training drills and when to use them for maximum effectiveness.
Biggest takeaway: Understand how to design practice sessions that improve young player development at every level.
Purpose: This module gives you the ability to structure purposeful training sessions that drive results.
5. Offensive Tactical Principles
What you’ll learn: Key attacking strategies, movement patterns, and how to break down defenses.
Biggest takeaway: A structured approach to coaching offensive play that creates more scoring opportunities.
Purpose: This module helps your team improve attacking efficiency and decision-making in the final third.
6. Deffensive Tactical Principles
What you’ll learn: Essential defensive strategies, pressing structures, and compact organization.
Biggest takeaway: A clear framework for teaching defensive discipline and team shape.
Purpose: This module allows your team to strengthen its defensive structure, and minimize opponents' scoring chances.
7. Fútbol Formations
What you’ll learn: The strengths and weaknesses of different formations and how to apply them in games.
Biggest takeaway: A tactical blueprint for adapting formations based on team strengths and opposition strategies.
Purpose: This module teaches you how to select and implement formations effectively.
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