Football coach course in Valencia
To get your football coaching licence in the Valencian Community, the most direct route is the FFCV Coaching School (Federació de Futbol de la Comunitat Valenciana), headquartered in Valencia city (C/ d'Almassora 2-Bajo, 46010). Before paying you should always check the same list.
- Current official call published by the FFCV.
- Entry requirements (age, secondary education, certificates).
- Format (in-person, blended or online).
- Practical training: federation club where to complete it.
- Validity for the competition you want to coach in.
FFCV in Valencia: headquarters and venues in Castellón and Alicante
The first checkpoint for the Valencian Community is the FFCV - Federació de Futbol de la Comunitat Valenciana, headquartered in Valencia city (C/ d'Almassora 2-Bajo, 46010 — Cabanyal district). Its coaching school publishes UEFA C, B, A and Pro calls season by season, with usual venues in Valencia, Alicante and Castellón.
To confirm contact and current website check the RutaMister federations page. The RFEF centralises the UEFA licence process, and for the academic Sports Technician route the CSD and the Valencian Department of Education list the authorised centres in the region.
| Item | Valencian Community |
|---|---|
| Regional federation | FFCV - Federació de Futbol de la Comunitat Valenciana |
| Headquarters | C/ d'Almassora 2-Bajo, 46010 Valencia. Branches in Alicante and Castellón. |
| Official website | www.ffcv.es |
| Contact | escuela@ffcv.es |
| Phone | 963 510 619 |
FFCV enrolment: documentation, provincial venues and formats
First identify the exact course name and what it awards: a UEFA federation licence or an academic Sports Technician qualification. FFCV usually offers in-person and blended formats, and the provincial venue changes the commute. Check the available levels before deciding.
- ID/NIE.
- Prior education: Spanish ESO for UEFA C; UEFA C in force plus 6 months of experience for UEFA B.
- Medical certificate.
- Photo.
- Proof of payment.
Licence-by-licence details in what you can coach with each licence. If you want an academic qualification with MEC grant access, consider the Sports Technician: longer and more expensive, but it grants an official Ministry title. Compare both routes in Sports Technician vs UEFA licence.
Minimum qualification per category
Minimum qualification the FFCV requires to process each bench contract, per the per-category qualifications document of its Comité d'Entrenadors for the 2026/27 season. The quick rule: UEFA A in Lliga Comunitat and Primera FFCV (plus Tercera Federación and División de Honor Juvenil); UEFA B in Segona FFCV, autonomous youth down to 1ª FFCV Juvenil, the Autonómica and Preferente Cadete leagues and the top women's Valenta competitions; UEFA C across the rest of grassroots and territorial football.
The same document sets the minimums for the rest of the technical staff in every category: the fitness coach needs the fitness qualification plus UEFA B, and the goalkeeping specialist the Porteros Nacional C diploma plus UEFA C. It accepts the academic Sports Technician equivalences (final cycle for UEFA A, initial cycle for UEFA B and C) and also covers futsal competitions.
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Senior
| Competition | Minimum head coach | Minimum assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Tercera Federación (grupo VI) | UEFA A (Advanced, Level II) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| Lliga Comunitat FFCV | UEFA A (Advanced, Level II) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| Primera FFCV | UEFA A (Advanced, Level II) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| Segona FFCV | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA C |
| Tercera FFCV | UEFA C | UEFA C |
Juvenil (U19)
| Competition | Minimum head coach | Minimum assistant |
|---|---|---|
| División de Honor Juvenil | UEFA A (Advanced, Level II) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| Liga Nacional Juvenil | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| Lliga Comunitat Juvenil | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| 1ª FFCV Juvenil | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| 2ª FFCV Juvenil | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| 3ª FFCV Juvenil | UEFA C | UEFA C |
Cadete, infantil and 8-a-side
| Competition | Minimum head coach | Minimum assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Liga Autonómica Cadete | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| Liga Preferente Cadete | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA C |
| 1ª Cadete FFCV | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA C |
| 2ª Cadete FFCV | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| Liga Autonómica Infantil | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| Liga Preferente Infantil | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| 1ª Infantil FFCV | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| 2ª Infantil FFCV | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| Fútbol 8 FFCV | UEFA C | UEFA C |
Women's football (Valenta)
| Competition | Minimum head coach | Minimum assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Tercera Federación RFEF (femenina) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| Lliga Autonòmica Valenta | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| 1ª Valenta | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) | UEFA B (Basic, Level I) |
| 2ª Valenta | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| Lliga Juvenil Caixa Popular Valenta | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| Primera Cadet Caixa Popular Valenta | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| Segona Cadet Caixa Popular Valenta | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| Primera Infantil Caixa Popular Valenta | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| Segona Infantil Caixa Popular Valenta | UEFA C | UEFA C |
| Lliga Fútbol 8 Caixa Popular Valenta | UEFA C | UEFA C |
Qualifications required per competition category for contract processing, FFCV Comité d'Entrenadors, 2026/27 season.
Coaching course in Alicante and Elche
If you are looking for a football coaching course in Alicante or in Elche, FFCV concentrates the province's offering at its Alicante city venue, with UEFA C and UEFA B calls depending on demand each season. There is no confirmed dedicated venue in Elche: if you live in that area, the usual option is to travel to Alicante city for in-person sessions. UEFA A and Pro remain concentrated in Valencia.
Before enrolling, compare the real cost of each route: the FFCV federation route is cheaper than the academic Sports Technician route (see the federation vs academy price comparison), but it requires being linked to a club from the start of the course — check what to do if you are not in a club yet before booking your place.
Coaching course in Castellón
In Castellón, FFCV also opens a provincial venue for UEFA C and, depending on the call, UEFA B. Local demand exists, but the federation does not always confirm the venue in advance: before paying, confirm on ffcv.es that the current call includes a Castellón venue for the level you want to take.
If there is no open call in Castellón when you check, the alternative is the Valencia city venue, which involves more travel but the same price and the same UEFA licence validity across the whole region.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find football coach courses in the Valencian Community?
The main route is the FFCV Coaching School, headquartered at C/ d'Almassora 2-Bajo (Valencia, Cabanyal district), with branches in Alicante and Castellón; contact escuela@ffcv.es or 963 510 619. The academic Sports Technician route runs at centres authorised by the Valencian Department of Education and the CSD. For the step-by-step process, see how to enrol in a coaching course.
Which licence do I need to coach in the Valencian Community?
It depends on the competition. Under the FFCV Comité d'Entrenadors qualifications document (2026/27 season), Lliga Comunitat and Primera FFCV require UEFA A as head coach; Segona FFCV, autonomous youth down to 1ª FFCV Juvenil and the Autonómica and Preferente Cadete leagues require UEFA B; and the rest of grassroots football plus Tercera FFCV are covered by UEFA C. For Tercera Federación Group VI you need UEFA A. Always confirm the current document on ffcv.es before signing.
How much does a coaching course cost in the Valencian Community?
Via the federation route, the UEFA C course at FFCV cost €350 and UEFA B, €850, in the 2025/26 call; the next UEFA C call has enrolment open until 31 August 2026. The academic Sports Technician Level 1 route can exceed €800, with MEC grant access. Always check the current cost on ffcv.es.
Is a UEFA licence the same as Sports Technician studies in the Valencian Community?
Before deciding, compare duration and cost: the Sports Technician route grants an official Ministry qualification with MEC grant access, but takes longer; the UEFA licence from FFCV gets you coaching sooner (€350 for UEFA C, €850 for UEFA B), though it needs the dual requirement of already being in a club. Both count equally: under Article 167 bis of the RFEF Regulations, a TD Level 1 qualifies as UEFA B, a TD Level 2 as UEFA A, and the TD Superior as UEFA Pro.
Are FFCV courses taught in Valencian or Spanish?
By default most FFCV courses are taught in Spanish, with occasional material in Valencian depending on the call and instructor. The Valencia city venue typically has more Valencian-language teaching than Castellón or Alicante. If you need a course taught entirely in Valencian, confirm when enrolling — not every intake guarantees that format.
Do I have to travel to Valencia city or are there courses in Castellón and Alicante?
The headquarters are in Valencia city (C/ d'Almassora 2-Bajo, 46010, Cabanyal district), but the FFCV usually opens provincial venues in Castellón and Alicante for UEFA C and UEFA B depending on demand. UEFA A and Pro concentrate in Valencia. Always confirm the venue of your call on ffcv.es before paying — provincial travel can make or break enrolment.
What should I do if I do not know which course to choose in the Valencian Community?
First define your goal and timeline: do you want to coach grassroots football this year or build a long-term career? To start quickly, UEFA C through FFCV (€350, next call starting 7 September 2026) is the most direct option, with venues in Valencia, Alicante and Castellón. For a deeper academic qualification, consider the Sports Technician. Use the RutaMister assistant for a personalised recommendation in under 60 seconds.
What is the FFCV dual requirement and when does the next call start?
FFCV requires a dual requirement: being part of the coaching staff of a club in the Valencian Community while also processing the practical training licence from the start of the course. The next UEFA C call starts on 7 September 2026, with enrolment open until 31 August 2026. If you are not yet in a club, check how to solve the club requirement before signing up.