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Ideas, experiences and practical resources about grassroots football, coach education, methodology, team management and player development.
FantasyCoach of the Matchday 4: Antonio Hidalgo and Deportivo's 2-3 win at Villarreal
Antonio Hidalgo is Coach of the Matchday 4 in LaLiga 2026/27 after RC Deportivo's 2-3 win at Villarreal CF, worth 4.2 points, the highest score of the round.
First stepsAccredited football coaching courses in Spain: what it really means
Private academies use the word "accredited" (homologado) to sell coaching courses, but it is almost never the procedure that lets you coach a federated team in Spain.
FantasyCoach of the Matchday 3: Luís Castro and Levante's 5-2 win over Betis
Luís Castro is Coach of the Matchday 3 in LaLiga 2026/27 after Levante UD's 5-2 win over Real Betis, worth 3.82 points and a tight tiebreak against Quique Sánchez Flores.
Football newsCeuta, land of football: the story behind the return to Spain's second tier
From Ceuta Sport in 1932 to promotion to Spain's second tier in 2025: the story of football in Ceuta, its three home-grown legends, the Alfonso Murube stadium and the cheapest coaching school in the country.
First stepsHow to work as a coach in a professional club's academy
Moving from grassroots to a professional club's academy means a different licence, different pay and a different way of landing your first opportunity. What actually changes and how to make the jump with a clear head.
Football news2030 FIFA World Cup hosts: Spain, dates and key facts
Venues and stadiums of the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with capacities, dates and calendar: from 8 June to 21 July 2030, 48 teams, 104 matches and the three centenary games in South America.
CoachesJosé Mourinho: from interpreter with no playing career to Real Madrid coach
José Mourinho was never an elite professional player, yet he became one of the most decorated coaches in European football. His career, his method and the third season syndrome offer concrete lessons for grassroots football.
ManagementPlaying time: win or develop in grassroots football, a guide by age
The classic grassroots dilemma has a different answer depending on age. Criteria by category, what some regulations set out, and practical systems to share minutes without arbitrariness.
First stepsHow to start a grassroots football team from scratch, with no club yet
When there is no club in your town or neighbourhood yet, starting a team means two separate procedures and a handful of minimum requirements, explained without inventing fees or deadlines that vary by region.
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