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Football coach course in Euskadi (Basque Country)

Q: Where can I find football coach courses in the Basque Country?

The main route goes through the Federación Vasca de Fútbol and its three territorial federations: Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa and Álava. UEFA C, B, A and Pro calls are published on euskadifutbol.eus and on each territorial website. The academic Sports Technician route is delivered at centres authorised by the Basque Government Department of Education and by the CSD. For the procedural detail, see how to enrol in a coaching course.

Q: How much does a coaching course cost in the Basque Country?

The verified data point is Gipuzkoa: the 2025/26 UEFA C course cost €300, delivered in Basque and Spanish. Bizkaia and Álava do not reliably publish a price; confirm the fee in your territorial federation's current call before enrolling. The academic Sports Technician Level 1 route can exceed €800, with MEC grant access.

Q: Is a UEFA licence the same as Sports Technician studies in the Basque Country?

They are different but equivalent routes: the UEFA licence is processed through your territorial federation (Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa or Álava) under the Federación Vasca, and is faster and cheaper; the Sports Technician is an official Ministry title, with centres authorised by the Basque Government Department of Education and the CSD, and it qualifies for the MEC grant. Under Article 167 bis of the RFEF Regulations, TD Level 1 equals UEFA B (TD Level 2 = UEFA A; TD Superior = UEFA Pro).

Q: Are Basque courses taught in Basque (Euskara) or Spanish?

Since 2021, the Basque Government and the Gipuzkoa Football Federation have run UEFA C and UEFA B courses in Basque ("futboleko entrenatzaile izateko ikastaroa"), with 85 students in the 2023/24 intake. The Basque-language offer is concentrated in Gipuzkoa; in Bizkaia and Álava most calls are delivered in Spanish, with occasional material in Basque depending on the intake. If you are looking for a course taught fully in Basque ("UEFA C euskaraz"), confirm the specific intake when enrolling: not every call guarantees it.

Q: Which of the three territorials applies to me by domicile or club?

General rule: Bizkaia (Bilbao and province) → Bizkaiko Futbol Federakundea. Gipuzkoa (San Sebastián and province) → Gipuzkoako Futbol Federakundea. Álava (Vitoria-Gasteiz and province) → Arabako Futbol Federakundea. The choice is driven by the federation club where you will do placements, not personal domicile. If your club is in Bizkaia but you live in Álava, enrolment goes through the Bizkaia federation.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-29

In the Basque Country the course is run through the Federación Vasca de Fútbol - Euskadiko Futbol Federakundea and its three territorial federations, not by a single regional school. The territory where you enrol drives the venue and the calendar.

Bizkaia.
Gipuzkoa.
Álava.
Before paying: always confirm in which territory you will enrol — venue and calendar may change.

Federación Vasca and 3 territorial federations: Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa, Álava

The regional umbrella is the Federación Vasca de Fútbol - Euskadiko Futbol Federakundea, with official website at euskadifutbol.eus. Under it three territorial federations operate: Bizkaiko Futbol Federakundea (Bizkaia, based in Bilbao), Gipuzkoako Futbol Federakundea (Gipuzkoa) and Arabako Futbol Federakundea (Álava). Usual coaching activity is published by each one.

To confirm contact and current website of each territorial federation check the RutaMister federations page. The RFEF centralises the UEFA licence process, and for the academic Sports Technician route the CSD and the Basque Government Department of Education list the authorised centres in Euskadi.

Item	Basque Country
Regional federation	Federación Vasca de Fútbol - Euskadiko Futbol Federakundea
Bizkaia federation	Bizkaiko Futbol Federakundea
Gipuzkoa federation	Gipuzkoako Futbol Federakundea
Álava federation	Arabako Futbol Federakundea
Official website	www.euskadifutbol.eus
Contact	info@euskadifutbol.eus
Phone	944 731 900

Coaching schools by territory: Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa and Álava

Each territory runs its own coaching school on the ground, coordinated with the Federación Vasca: in Bizkaia, the Escuela Vizcaína de Entrenadores / Bizkaiko Entrenatzaileen Eskola, based in Bilbao; in Gipuzkoa, the Gipuzkoa school, based in Donostia-San Sebastián; in Álava, the Álava school, based in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Enrolment for UEFA calls is processed through the onformacion.rfef.es platform.

As a reference for the real format, Bizkaia has republished calls for «Futboleko entrenatzaile izateko ikastaroa - UEFA C» through the Basque Government's Kirolbide portal, in collaboration with the Bizkaia federation (source: bizkaia.eus). The verified price data point is Gipuzkoa: the 2025/26 UEFA C course cost €300, delivered in Basque and Spanish. If you do not have a club yet, check what you need for placements if you take the course without a team.

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Territory	School	Base	Enrolment
Bizkaia	Escuela Vizcaína de Entrenadores / Bizkaiko Entrenatzaileen Eskola	Bilbao	onformacion.rfef.es
Gipuzkoa	Escuela Guipuzcoana de Entrenadores	Donostia-San Sebastián	onformacion.rfef.es
Álava	Escuela de entrenadores de la Federación Alavesa de Fútbol	Vitoria-Gasteiz	onformacion.rfef.es

Enrolment by territory: which one applies and common documentation

Your usual route depends on the territory where you live or coach:

Bizkaia: the Bizkaia federation.
Gipuzkoa: the Gipuzkoa federation.
Álava: the Álava federation.

The Federación Vasca coordinates the common UEFA qualification, but calls and in-person venues are usually organised at territorial level. Check the available levels before deciding.

Typical documents:

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.

Basque federations usually require a seat reservation and publish the territorial venue. If a call does not detail total cost, venue or practical training, request it in writing before enrolling.

Basque football: minimum licence per level and Tercera RFEF Group IV

The usual minimum licence in Basque football, by level:

UEFA C: grassroots football in Basque 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, Basque Group IV.

Check what you can coach with each licence for details by category.

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 the Basque Country?

The main route goes through the Federación Vasca de Fútbol and its three territorial federations: Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa and Álava. UEFA C, B, A and Pro calls are published on euskadifutbol.eus and on each territorial website. The academic Sports Technician route is delivered at centres authorised by the Basque Government Department of Education and by the CSD. For the procedural detail, see how to enrol in a coaching course.

Which licence do I need to coach in the Basque Country?

It depends on the level and competition. Grassroots football (under-7 to under-16) only requires UEFA C; autonomous junior, Liga Nacional Juvenil and territorial senior amateur (Regional Preferente, Primera Regional) need UEFA B; to coach in Tercera RFEF Group IV, you need UEFA A or above. The exact call depends on your territorial federation (Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa or Álava): check onformacion.rfef.es before signing.

How much does a coaching course cost in the Basque Country?

The verified data point is Gipuzkoa: the 2025/26 UEFA C course cost €300, delivered in Basque and Spanish. Bizkaia and Álava do not reliably publish a price; confirm the fee in your territorial federation's current call before enrolling. 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 the Basque Country?

They are different but equivalent routes: the UEFA licence is processed through your territorial federation (Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa or Álava) under the Federación Vasca, and is faster and cheaper; the Sports Technician is an official Ministry title, with centres authorised by the Basque Government Department of Education and the CSD, and it qualifies for the MEC grant. Under Article 167 bis of the RFEF Regulations, TD Level 1 equals UEFA B (TD Level 2 = UEFA A; TD Superior = UEFA Pro).

Are Basque courses taught in Basque (Euskara) or Spanish?

Since 2021, the Basque Government and the Gipuzkoa Football Federation have run UEFA C and UEFA B courses in Basque ("futboleko entrenatzaile izateko ikastaroa"), with 85 students in the 2023/24 intake. The Basque-language offer is concentrated in Gipuzkoa; in Bizkaia and Álava most calls are delivered in Spanish, with occasional material in Basque depending on the intake. If you are looking for a course taught fully in Basque ("UEFA C euskaraz"), confirm the specific intake when enrolling: not every call guarantees it.

Which of the three territorials applies to me by domicile or club?

General rule: Bizkaia (Bilbao and province) → Bizkaiko Futbol Federakundea. Gipuzkoa (San Sebastián and province) → Gipuzkoako Futbol Federakundea. Álava (Vitoria-Gasteiz and province) → Arabako Futbol Federakundea. The choice is driven by the federation club where you will do placements, not personal domicile. If your club is in Bizkaia but you live in Álava, enrolment goes through the Bizkaia federation.

What should I do if I do not know which course to choose in the Basque Country?

It depends on your goal, timeline and territory. To start coaching grassroots football now, UEFA C through your territorial federation (Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa or Álava) is the most direct route: in Gipuzkoa it cost €300 in 2025/26, delivered in Basque and Spanish. For an academic qualification with MEC grant access, consider the Sports Technician route. Use the RutaMister assistant for a recommendation in under 60 seconds.