Earn Your UEFA C License in Berlin — in English.
Your official path to higher level coaching begins here. TM17 USA and the Berlin Football Association (BFV) have partnered to offer an accessible, English-speaking UEFA C License course, ideal for aspiring grassroots and youth coaches.
Your First Step Toward a Career in Elite Coaching
Learn directly from BFV’s Head of Coach Education, Rudy Raab
Train at the BFV Sports Complex in Berlin-Wannsee
Gain a UEFA-recognized license to kickstart your coaching journey
Network with peers across the US and Europe
Fulfill a prerequisite to the UEFA B License
Course Structure
Kick off your coaching journey with digital theory modules and practical training tasks to complete at your home club. This self-paced phase helps you build a solid foundation in coaching principles before arriving 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.
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.
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.
Course Structure
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Phase 1: Online Modules
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Phase 2: On-Site in Berlin
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Phase 3: Home Club Application
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Phase 4: 1-on-1 Online Development Meeting
Kick off your coaching journey with digital theory modules and practical training tasks to complete at your home club. This self-paced phase helps you build a solid foundation in coaching principles before arriving 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.
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.
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?
8 nights housing in Berlin
All meals during in-person phase
Instruction & course materials
Payment options: Card, Apple Pay, bank transfer
(Airfare not included)
What Dates are available for the course?
Autumn/Winter 2025
Full Course Dates: November 10th, 2025 to January 31st, 2025
Onsite in Berlin: December 6th to 13th
Winter/Spring 2026
Full Course Dates: Mid-January 2026 to Early April
Onsite in Berlin: February 8th to 15th, 2026
Are there any prerequisites for the license?
Yes, an interview is required by our head instructor, Rudy Raab.
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