UEFA B-LICENCE SOCCER COACHING RESIDENTIAL COURSE
Ingolstädter Str. 272
80939
München
| # | Start | End | Notiz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wed, Sep 30, 2026 07:00 AM | Thu, Oct 08, 2026 07:00 PM | 09/30: Arrival Day and Welcome Event: 7:00 - 9:00 pm |
Age: 16 to 99 years
The B-License course (incl. accommodation) consists of the following four essential modules:
ME
GAME & PLAYER
ORGANIZATION
SYSTEM FOOTBALL
These modules represent a holistic approach. The focus is on understanding, managing, and developing/utilizing each module. The training is competency-oriented and based on real-life situations and challenges from the participants’ sporting everyday life.
ME:
- Understanding the role, values, and requirements profile of a coach in amateur performance football (e.g., development vs. results-oriented coach; dependency on age group)
- Reflection on one’s own competencies and responsibilities, and possibilities for support
- Techniques for creating a self-concept and personal profile
- Methods for defining personal development goals
- Goals in youth and adult football
- Models for dealing with stress and methods for stress management
GAME & PLAYER:
- Motives and requirements for players in amateur performance football
- Detailed structure of the phases of play
- Team tactical principles
- Position profiles
- Basics of decision-making behavior
- Technical-tactical principles for the individual phases of play
- Basics of video and training analysis
- Match analysis and development of a match plan
- Detailed analysis of football actions
- Age- and development-appropriate presentation of analysis results
- Methodological principles of training planning, execution, and follow-up
- Game-oriented training of technique and tactics
- Long-term training planning considering the developmental characteristics of the players
- Linking small group/position training and team training
- Individualization
- Relative age effect, biological age, and bio-banding
- Integrative goalkeeper training
- Coaching principles
- Collaboration within the (coaching) team
- Football fitness in the context of development phases
- Basics of performance diagnostics
ORGANIZATION:
- Structure of regional football associations and how to use them for your own work
- Leadership styles and their influence on the team
- Team management, age-appropriate coaching, motivation
- Target group-oriented communication
- Conflict behavior
- Feedback methods and techniques
- Influencing factors and methods for team development
- Roles and task distribution within the coaching team
SYSTEM:
- Football development and innovation
- Looking beyond football: other nations, sports, performance areas, etc.
- The importance of the players’ environment for their development (talent development systems, football academies, agents, etc.)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of the 17th year of age
- Medical certificate of physical fitness (not older than twelve months)
- Extended police clearance certificate as proof of good conduct (original – not older than three months)
- Declaration that the applicant submits to the statutes and regulations of the DFB and its relevant regional association Proof of basic first aid training (9 units of 45 minutes each), which must not be older than two years at the time of licensing.
Note
+++ATTENTION: The course will be held entirely in English, and flights are not included in the price! The payment deadline for the course is 8 weeks before the start of the license!+++
Each participant will receive an equipment package consisting of:
Shorts
Long pants
T-shirt
Training top
Rain jacket
There is also the option to book a combination package of the UEFA C and B License. In this case, you will acquire the UEFA C License in March 2026 and the UEFA B License in October 2026.
If you are interested in this bundle or have further questions, please contact Mr. Patrick Kaupp directly at patrick.kaupp@fcbayern.com.
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Cross Border Education
Where should I sign up?
Coaches holding no primary residence in Germany should sign up using this link and select the appropriate course:
Will the courses be delivered in English?
The courses will only be delivered 100% in English. Therefore, you are required to be proficient in written and spoken English language.
What is the official pricing for the UEFA C course?
The price of the UEFA C course is 4.850€ (excluding flights/travel costs).
What is the official pricing for the UEFA B course?
The price of the UEFA B course is 3.950€ (excluding flights/travel costs).
What is included in the price for the respective course?
The price includes in full:
- Course fees
- Accommodation
- Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
- Transfer from the sports school to the Campus and back (not from the airport!)
- Training kit
- Course materials
What is the official pricing of the UEFA C & UEFA B combined bundle?
When purchasing the combined bundle for both courses, a 10% discount will be applied. The total amount is therefore €7,920 (excluding flights and travel expenses).
Please register separately for the UEFA C and UEFA B courses and pay the fee for the UEFA C Licence course (€4,850) no later than 8 weeks before the start of the in-person phase.
The remaining reduced course fee for the UEFA B Licence course (€3,070) must also be paid no later than 8 weeks before the start of the in-person phase of the UEFA B course.
Alternatively, you can contact the responsible person at FC Bayern and settle the fees in two separate payments, each in advance of the respective course. The 10% discount on the total price for both courses will be applied to the second payment.
When do I have to pay the entire course fee at the latest to participate in the respective licence course?
The full course fee is due no later than 10 weeks before the course begins. In exceptional cases and for last-minute registrations (waiting list), payment is due on an individual basis by arrangement. Payment in installments is not possible.
How do I have to pay, if my home country is not part of the SEPA regulations?
SWIFT Transfer
Name of the beneficiary: FC Bayern München AG
IBAN of the beneficiary: DE79 7002 0270 0666 5275 26
BIC/SWIFT code of the beneficiary bank (Mandatory): HYVEDEMMXXX
Name of the beneficiary bank: HypoVereinsbank/UniCredit Bank AG
Payment references/purpose of payment: Campus Training + Course Number + Full Name
What qualification will I have upon completing my course?
Once you successfully complete your course, you will be awarded the official and recognized UEFA certified football coaching licence. You will not receive anything specifically related to FC Bayern or the German Football Association (DFB).
Can anyone sign up to the UEFA C course?
Registration is open for anyone to participate.
Can anyone sign up to the UEFA B course?
There is a selection process for the UEFA B course; participation cannot be guaranteed. You need a valid UEFA C Licence, which must be confirmed by the German Football Association (DFB). For example, if you obtained your UEFA C Licence in Ireland or in another European UEFA member country, we require formal confirmation from the DFB. For the UEFA B Licence, we accept exclusively European coaching qualifications (UEFA-certified) as a mandatory prerequisite. We do not accept coaching licences or certificates acquired outside Europe or not certified by UEFA as prerequisites; therefore, you must first register for the UEFA C course before you can progress to the UEFA B course.
Additionally, a cross-border application for coach education abroad is required. This must be signed by your national football association. There are provisions for an aptitude assessment, such as submitting a video showing how you work with a football team (topic set by the BFV), or providing proof of your playing history at least at third-division level.
Does FC Bayern provide a letter of invitation to support the visa process?
Yes. Please contact our associated contact person directly via E-Mail and specifically ask for a letter of invitation to support your visa process for the UEFA coaching licence course.
Do I have to be a member of a German/Bavarian football club to sign up?
For international participants in the UEFA C Licence, a "Cross Border Education Document" is mandatory. This can be downloaded directly as a PDF under "Downloads". The completed document must be submitted as proof, and FC Bayern membership is possible and desirable.
You can purchase a membership on the official website of FC Bayern:
For international participants in the UEFA B Licence, a "Cross Border Education Document" is mandatory. This can be downloaded directly as a PDF under "Downloads". The completed document must be submitted as proof.
Do I need to complete a first aid course to participate in the courses?
Yes, you will need to have completed a 9-hour first aid course as a mandatory requirement to sign up. International certificates from all countries are acceptable. (Even courses once completed for your driver’s licence).
Do I have to prepare anything myself in advance?
Once you are enrolled in your course, you must complete online prerequisite assignments before traveling to the sports school.
You will receive access to the online platform “Edubreak,” which is provided by the Bavarian Football Association (BFV).
For registration or in case of any issues, you can contact the designated BFV contact person directly.
Where will I be staying during the duration of the course?
You will be accommodated at the Sportschule Oberhaching (twin room shared with another participant), a sports school with modern rooms, fitness areas, pool, sauna, and more. All meals are included; breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided. Please contact the Sportschule Oberhaching in advance if you plan to bring a partner or a family member and require an additional room. An extra fee will apply.
Is it possible to get special food?
Only in your accommodation at “Hotel Sportschule Oberhaching” diet, vegetarian or “Halal” food will be offered. You can get in touch with the reception on-site and tell your allergies or wishes.
Are there any Welcome and Closing/Farewell Events?
Yes, there will be a welcome event and a closing/farewell event at Clubheim 1900 on the FC Bayern Campus. Your arrival should be the day before the course begins, as the welcome event takes place from 19:00 to 21:00. On that day, you can check in at the Hotel Sportschule Oberhaching. The farewell dinner is scheduled for the last evening before departure.
Transfer between Sportschule Oberhaching and the FC Bayern Campus is provided.
Will I have to complete assignments after the last day at the sports school?
You do not have to complete anything else after the final day at the sports school. Once you successfully complete all the assessments at the facility, you will have completed the course and are going to receive your certificate in due time.
Do I have to choose my kit size in advance?
It is mandatory for you to share your kit size with us in advance, as you will receive clothing during the course at the sports school.
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