COACH EDUCATION: Call for applications published for UEFA B coaching course

The San Marino Football Federation announces the publication of the call for applications for admission to the course for the UEFA B coaching qualification. This qualification allows holders to take charge of the technical management of teams competing in all youth leagues and the first teams in the Campionato Sammarinese. The licence is also valid internationally and is recognised by all UEFA member associations, in accordance with the 2025 Coaching Convention.

Applications for admission must be submitted to the Federal Secretariat, or sent by e-mail to [email protected], using the specific forms attached to the call for applications. For applications sent by e-mail, the subject line must read: “CORSO UEFA B_Surname and First name”. The deadline for submitting applications is 18:00 on Friday 11 December 2026.

The course will start on 11 January 2027 and will finish in May, with classes scheduled every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 18:00 to 22:30 and on Saturday morning from 8:30 to 12:30 in each week of the programme; some sessions may be held on different days and at different times. The programme includes at least 120 hours of theoretical and practical lessons, plus additional activities, for a total of 144 hours. The curriculum will be divided into five modules and will also include a practical internship with a club and small-group project work.

To be admitted, candidates must hold a valid UEFA C licence, be at least 23 years old by the application deadline and have completed at least six months of practical experience as a coach and/or assistant coach after obtaining the UEFA C licence. There are also specific requirements regarding citizenship, residence or technical affiliation with the FSGC, as well as other conditions set out in the official documentation. A specially appointed Technical Committee will assess applications on the basis of the requirements and qualifications submitted, award the relevant scores and draw up a ranking list. The top 16 candidates in the ranking will be admitted, in addition to 2 places reserved for female candidates. The Federation also reserves the right to apply further admission options provided for in the call.

The registration fee, which includes the first annual fee for registration in the official register, is set at 830 euros, with a 50% reduction for admitted female candidates, who will pay 415 euros. Payment will be requested after admission to the course, according to the procedures and deadlines indicated in the call.

Further details are available in the full text of the call for applications, available in the “Documents” section of the fsgc.sm website.