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

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. 

This course is aimed at FAW Educated Coaches working internationally.

About

Delivered through flexible teaching methods over a 12-month period, the course is framed through 2 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.

Course Dates

Online Series

All online sessions will take place via zoom for 2 Hours from 12:00 – 14:00 (UK Time)

Online Session 1: Thursday 17 September 2026
Online Session 2: Thursday 24 September 2026
Online Session 3: Thursday 01 October 2026
Online Session 4: Thursday 08 October 2026
Online Session 5: Thursday 15 October 2026

Online Session 6: Thursday 07 January 2027
Online Session 7: Thursday 04 February 2027
Online Session 8: Thursday 04 March 2027
Online Session 9: Thursday 01 April 2027

National Coaches Conference: 22 & 23 May 2027 (International Online Access)

• Includes observation and post course reflection/ tasks

Residential Blocks

Residential in Person Block 1: Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 October 2026
Residential in Person Block 2: Thursday 08 – 11 April 2027

Course Venues

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

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 2nd January 2026.

All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the decision by no later than Friday 27 February 2026.

Please Note:

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