FSI Master in High-Performance Football Coaching

This module introduces students to a deep understanding of the game, addressing tactical systems and spatial analysis as fundamental pillars. Participants will learn to identify behavioral patterns in players and teams, enabling them to develop their own game philosophy. This approach helps connect individual and collective dynamics to build a cohesive playing style.

In this module, students delve into transitions and pressing as key elements of modern football. It covers how to structure effective transitions to recover possession and launch quick attacks, as well as the importance of pressing after losing the ball. Additionally, it explores how to balance the team’s tactical organization in terms of width and depth, adapting the playing style to the characteristics of the team and the competitive context.

This module focuses on the offensive phase of the game, teaching students how to design and train effective possession drills and positional games. Strategies for improving decision-making in attack and maximizing effectiveness in key areas are analyzed. The module also includes the analysis and training of offensive set pieces, emphasizing creativity and precise execution during matches.

This module continues exploring the offensive phases of the game, delving deeper into how to train elaborate attacks and finishing. Students will learn to analyze attacking situations from a tactical and technical perspective, adapting plays to the strengths and weaknesses of the team. The goalkeeper’s role in building play from defense and contributing to key offensive situations is also emphasized.

This module addresses the recovery phase and how the team can efficiently reorganize to regain possession of the ball. Students will learn to train defensive pressing and organized defense, ensuring a balance between intensity and tactical structure. Techniques for identifying and defending weak areas of the system are also explored, minimizing risks during the opponent’s quick transitions.

This module dives into the individual fundamentals of the game from the perspective of each position on the field. Students will acquire tools to analyze players in their collective and individual interpretation of the game. Specific characteristics of each position, from central defenders to forwards, will be covered, along with how to train their conditional needs. Additionally, the identification and development of leaders on the field, such as captains, and the goalkeeper’s role in both attack and defense, will be addressed.

This module offers a detailed perspective on the different positions in football and their relationship with playing styles. Students will learn to train and develop players based on their specific roles, focusing on personalized technical-tactical training. Methods for organizing the squad and designing preferential simulation scenarios will also be addressed, adapting training to the demands of each position and competitive context.

In this module, students are introduced to the design and management of training sessions based on possession games and 5v2 exercises. Participants will learn how to structure sessions that enhance individual and collective technical-tactical skills. Training microcycle planning will be covered, including weekly workload analysis for an elite team, and how to efficiently manage a training session to maximize results.

This module complements the previous one by focusing on attacking and finishing drills, designing advanced positional games, and specific activities to develop offensive phases. It explores how to structure an effective preseason, from planning to execution. Tactical periodization will also be introduced as a tool to organize the team’s weekly and monthly workload, adapting it to the demands of competition.

This module reflects on the scope of planning in professional football. Students will learn to design training microcycles for both men’s and women’s teams and plan for long-term team progression. The factors influencing strategic decisions for the coach will also be analyzed, allowing them to define clear and achievable objectives based on available resources.

This module examines the coach’s role within a football club, exploring how coaches are selected and what teams expect from them. The expectations of the board, players, and fans will be discussed, as well as the skills necessary to meet those demands. Creating and maintaining a playing identity that represents both the club and the coach will also be addressed.

This module focuses on teamwork within the coaching staff. Students will learn to work efficiently with assistants, tactical analysts, physical trainers, and other technical staff members. Communication and collaboration with the medical department, analysis department, and scouts will also be addressed to optimize team performance.

This module broadens the coach’s perspective, exploring interactions with the board of directors, the marketing director, the media director, and the player’s agent. The dynamics of working in these areas and maintaining professional relationships that benefit both the coach and the club will be discussed. Strategies for managing communication and social media to enhance the coach’s personal image will also be covered.

This module addresses essential aspects often overlooked in coach training. Students will learn about the legal foundations related to their role, how to be arbitrated correctly, and how to manage ethical and contractual situations within the club. It also covers how to leverage social media to build a solid and professional personal brand.

This module introduces the use of technology in football to monitor physical loads, analyze technical-tactical behavior, and evaluate players’ recovery status. Students will learn to implement technological tools that optimize team performance and explore how other sports disciplines can provide new perspectives on training.

This module concludes the program with a focus on managing emotions, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. Students will develop skills to handle stressful situations and foster confidence in their team. The importance of active listening, problem-solving, and developing effective leadership that inspires both players and staff will also be addressed.