Football coach course in Madrid
To get your football coaching licence in Madrid, the most direct route is the Escuela Madrileña de Entrenadores, run by the RFFM (Real Federación de Fútbol de Madrid). Before paying you should always check the same list.
- Current official call published by the RFFM.
- 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.
RFFM and the Madrid coaching school: Barajas Park HQ and UEFA offer
The first checkpoint for Madrid is the RFFM - Real Federación de Fútbol de Madrid, based at C/ San Severo 16 (Parque Empresarial Barajas Park). Its Escuela Madrileña de Entrenadores publishes UEFA C, B, A and Pro calls season by season, usually in two annual windows (start of season and January/February).
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 Madrid regional education authority list the authorised centres in the region.
| Item | Madrid |
|---|---|
| Regional federation | RFFM - Real Federación de Fútbol de Madrid |
| Coaching school | Escuela Madrileña de Entrenadores (RFFM) |
| Headquarters | C/ San Severo 16 (Parque Empresarial Barajas Park), Madrid |
| Official website | www.rffm.es |
| Contact | futbol@rffm.es |
| Phone | 917 791 610 |
RFFM enrolment: documentation, calendar and two yearly intakes
First identify the exact course name and what it awards: a UEFA federation licence or an academic Sports Technician qualification. The difference changes cost, duration and later recognition. Check the available levels before deciding.
- ID.
- 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.
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Madrid football: minimum licence per level and Tercera RFEF Group VII
- UEFA C: grassroots football in Madrid clubs, under-7 to under-16.
- UEFA B: autonomous junior, Liga Nacional Juvenil and territorial senior amateur (Regional Preferente, Primera Regional).
- UEFA A: Tercera RFEF, Madrid Group VII.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find football coach courses in Madrid?
The main route is the Escuela Madrileña de Entrenadores, run by the RFFM and based at C/ San Severo 16 (Parque Empresarial Barajas Park), which publishes UEFA C, B, A and Pro calls in two yearly windows (July-September and January-February) on rffm.es. The academic Sports Technician route is delivered at centres authorised by the Madrid regional education authority and by the CSD. For the step-by-step enrolment process, see how to enrol in a coaching course.
Which licence do I need to coach in Madrid?
It depends on the category, competition and role. For Madrid grassroots football (under-7 to under-16), UEFA C usually suffices; for autonomous junior, Liga Nacional Juvenil and territorial senior amateur (Regional Preferente, Primera Regional), UEFA B is required; for Tercera RFEF, Madrid Group VII, you need UEFA A or above. Always confirm the current RFFM coaching circular, based at Barajas Park, before signing.
How much does a coaching course cost in Madrid?
Via the federation route, the UEFA C course at RFFM cost €350 in its most recent ordinary call (January 2026). The 2026/27 call is already published, starting on 1 September 2026, with a €150 September half-price promotion; the 2026/27 base price has not been published yet. The academic Sports Technician Level 1 route can exceed €800, with MEC grant access.
Is a UEFA licence the same as Sports Technician studies in Madrid?
They are different but professionally equivalent routes: the UEFA licence from RFFM is the federation route, faster and cheaper (the UEFA C course cost €350 in January 2026); the Sports Technician is an official Ministry of Education academic title, longer and priced above €800 at TD Level 1, but MEC-grant eligible. TD Level 1 equals UEFA B (TD Level 2 = UEFA A; TD Superior = UEFA Pro), per Article 167 bis of the RFEF Regulations.
When does RFFM open enrolment, only at the start of the season or also in January?
RFFM usually opens two enrolment windows per year: one at the start of the season (July-September) for courses starting in autumn, and a second one in January-February for courses starting in spring. The 2026/27 call confirms this pattern: it starts on 1 September 2026, with the €150 start-of-season promotion included in that first window. The January window usually offers smaller editions. Check rffm.es/actualidad/cursos-federativos at the end of June and December so you do not miss the opening. In some seasons RFFM has also added intensive summer editions.
Are there private alternatives to the Madrid coaching school?
Yes. Madrid hosts several authorised private centres: CENAFE (Las Rozas), ACADEF and ANEF. They deliver the academic Sports Technician route (not the UEFA federation licence), usually at a higher price than the RFFM but with more flexible schedules and year-round seats. The UEFA federation licence is only issued by the RFFM; private centres award an academic TD qualification. The structural comparison of what each route awards is in federation or private academy.
What should I do if I do not know which course to choose in Madrid?
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 RFFM is the most direct option: the 2026/27 call opens on 1 September 2026 with the €150 start-of-season promotion. For a deeper academic qualification, consider the Sports Technician, delivered at centres authorised by the Madrid education authority and the CSD, such as CENAFE, ACADEF or ANEF. Use the RutaMister assistant for a personalised recommendation in under 60 seconds.