Your First Step Toward a Career in Elite Coaching
TM17pro, together with the Berlin Football Association (BFV), offers an English-language UEFA C License course in Berlin — the perfect pathway for grassroots and youth coaches moving toward professional qualifications.
Upcoming Course Dates
Spring Session 2026
January 10th, 2026 to March 31st, 2026
Onsite in Berlin: February 8th to 15th, 2026
SOLD OUT
Summer Session 2026
Early July to late September 2026
Onsite in Berlin: July 11th to July 20th, 2026
SOLD OUT
Winter Session 2026
November 10th, 2026 to January 31st, 2026
Onsite in Berlin: December 5th to 14th
3 SPOTS REMAINING
A Hands-On, Practical Approach to Coaching Education
This course is designed to give coaches the tools, confidence, and practical experience they need to develop players effectively and lead with purpose.
Focus areas include:
- Coaching Principles & Player Development Pathways
- Planning & Delivering Effective Training Sessions
- Small-Group Coaching & Real-Time Feedback
- Tactical Concepts & Team Structure
- Applied Practice with Home Club Assignments
Course Overview
Course Overview
Phase 1: Online Modules
Begin with a digital learning phase that includes theoretical modules and practical coaching assignments carried out through your home club. This phase sets the foundation for the advanced instruction that follows.
Phase 2: Onsite In Berlin
Join us at the BFV Sports Complex in Berlin-Wannsee for eight days of immersive in-person training. You’ll stay in provided accommodations with full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) included. Sessions are led by certified UEFA instructors and combine technical instruction, small-group coaching, and real-time feedback.
Phase 3: Home Club Application
Return to your home club and apply what you’ve learned. During this phase, you’ll continue assignments and practice delivering sessions with your team, reinforcing key coaching competencies in a real-world environment.
Phase 4: Online Development Meeting
Wrap up the course with a personalized one-on-one online meeting with a UEFA instructor. This session includes detailed feedback on your progress and guidance on your next steps as a developing coach.
Important
Details
What is the cost of the course/license?
The cost is $2,900 plus the cost of airfare.
What's Included in the Cost?
9 nights housing in Berlin
All meals during in-person phase
Instruction & course materials
Payment options: Card, Apple Pay, Wire Transfer
(Airfare not included)
What Dates are available for the course?
Winter 2025-2026
November 10th, 2025 to January 31st, 2025
Onsite in Berlin: December 5th to 14th
SOLD OUT
Winter/Spring 2026
Mid-January 2026 to Early April
Onsite in Berlin: February 8th to 15th, 2026
Summer 2026
Early July to late September 2026
Onsite in Berlin: July 11th to July 20th, 2026
Are there any prerequisites for the license?
- Minimum age: 16
- Active coaching role in a team
- Brief overview of football background
- Participation in a digital introductory interview
I don't live in the US or Canada, am I eligible?
Eligibility depends on your country of citizenship. Germany requires citizens of some countries to obtain a visa while others are not required. We recommend you contact your country’s embassy to discuss visa options before applying.
Why is there an application fee?
The UEFA C License application process includes a interviews to ensure each candidate is ready for the course and meets eligibility requirements. The $15 application fee helps us dedicate proper time and attention to reviewing each application and conducting thorough interviews with serious candidates. This small fee ensures we can maintain the quality and selectivity of our program while respecting both your time and ours.
Is the application fee refundable?
The $15 application fee is non-refundable as it covers the administrative costs of processing your application and scheduling your interview with our head instructor. However, if you’re accepted into the program, this fee demonstrates your commitment to the process and helps us identify candidates who are serious about earning their UEFA C License.
Ready to take the next step towards your UEFA C License?
Meet Your Instructor
Rudy Raab
Head of Coach Education at BFV
Rudy brings a rare combination of professional playing and elite-level coaching experience to every class:
Began his career as a standout Bundesliga youth coach at 1. FC Union Berlin and later coached senior teams at SV Lichtenberg 47 in Germany’s Regionalliga
Served as Verbandssportlehrer (Director of Youth Talent Development) at the Berlin Football Association, managing elite female and male talent pools under DFB standards
Coached at youth academies and international projects, and remains active in German coaching education and scouting