FAW/ UEFA A & Elite Youth A Licence (Combined Course)

Aim

The course is framed within our ‘Welsh Way’ Principles of Play, additionally we fundamentally aim to create coaches who have the capacity to plan and design meaningful practice, adapt to the varied contexts and challenge their personal philosophy to develop the individuals’ and teams multi-disciplinary demands. Central to this is developing the coaches capacity to utilise and apply reflective practice techniques. 

About

Delivered through flexible teaching methods over a 12-month period, the course is framed through 3 residential teaching blocks, delivered around the competitive season breaks, with in-situ support provided between each contact by our highly skilled mentoring staff who will challenge the individual needs of the coach within their own context. Further to this a series of innovative online modules will be released throughout the course, and opportunities to observe National Team camps provides critical ingredients to enable the coach to flourish. 

Outcome

Following successful completion of our online modules, distance learning tasks, and ongoing mentoring programme, candidates will gain the UEFA A & Elite Youth A Licence qualification. 

Who the course is for?

To apply for the UEFA A Licence, applicants must meet the criteria detailed below.

Essential

• FAW/ UEFA B Licence Completed at least one years’ experience after graduating with the UEFA B Licence as a coach in 11 a side football.

Mentoring

To complete the club based mentoring sessions you are required to be coaching U14’s Upwards Coaches may be required to provide a camera and mic to support the mentoring process.

Desirable

• FAW educated
• Working in Wales
• Resident in Wales
• Born in Wales or have Welsh heritage have
• Played at national league level or above   

Course Dates

Online Series

Online Session 1: Wednesday 06 May 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Online Session 2: Wednesday 13 May 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Online Session 3: Wednesday 20 May 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Online Session 4: Wednesday 27 May 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Online Session 5: Wednesday 03 June 2026, 19:00 – 21:00

Online Session 6: Wednesday 09 September 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Online Session 7: Wednesday 11 November 2026, 19:00 – 21:00

Online Session 8: Wednesday 03 March 2027, 19:00 – 21:00
Online Session 9: Wednesday 07 April 2027, 19:00 – 21:00

Residential Blocks

Residential Block 1: Sunday 7 – Wednesday 10 June 2026
Residential Block 2: Sunday 29 November – Tuesday 01 December 2026
Residential Block 3: Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 May 2027

Course Venues

Practical Venue: Dragon Park, Newport, NP19 4RA
Accommodation & Evening Lectures: The Coldra Court Hotel, Newport, NP18 2LX

Course Discount

To receive the discounted rate, candidates must meet the below criteria:

• Born or coaching in Wales &
• UEFA B Licence holder or capped for Wales at u16, u17, u19, u21, u23 or Senior Level

Application Process

To complete the application process please upload the following evidence to the Coach Education Learning Management System (LMS). After the initial registration, you will receive an automated email with login details for the LMS.

Please submit your application, enclosing the following:

• Covering letter
• CV
• Club support letter
• Copy of UEFA B Diploma

Deadline for completed applications: 12pm, Friday 12th December 2025.

All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the decision by no later than Friday 30 January 2026.

Please Note:

Any application submitted without the required documents will not be considered by the admissions panel.