La Liga Coach Education 2027

We are excited to welcome back LaLiga methodology experts Carlos Casal Lopez, LaLiga Projects Coordinator, and Saul Vazquez , Senior Specialist in Football Programs, for an outstanding two-day coach education experience.

Course Overview:

As Spain continues to set the standard in world football, we are thrilled to partner with LaLiga again to explore the foundations of Spanish football’s success.

This year’s course will examine player development from grassroots to the professional game, with a particular focus on positional play, coaching methodology, and the art of teaching.

Through interactive classroom workshops and practical on-field sessions, participants will gain valuable insights not only into what makes Spanish football successful, but also how these principles are effectively taught and implemented.

Course Information:

Dates: Saturday, January 16 – Sunday, January 17, 2027

Location: Woodland Community College
2300 E. Gibson Road
Woodland, CA 95776

Presenters:

• Carlos Casal Lopez – LaLiga Projects Coordinator
• Saul Vazquez Chas – Senior Specialist in Football Programs

Course Schedule:

Saturday, January 16, 2027

• 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Classroom Session
  Soccer Structure & Player Development: What’s Behind Spain’s Success?
• 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Classroom Session
  The Art of Teaching: Integrating Core Coaching Principles into Training Sessions
• 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch Break
  Lunch provided.
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | On-Field Session
  Applying Positional Play Principles in the Offensive Phase
• 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM | On-Field Session
  Methodological Progression: From Rondos to Small-Sided Games

Sunday, January 17, 2027

• 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Classroom Session
  Positional Games: Practical Progressions to Improve Collective Performance
• 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Interactive Classroom Workshop
  Managing and Adapting Training Exercises to Maximize Player Performance
• 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch Break
  Lunch provided.
• 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Interactive Classroom Workshop
  Session Planning: Setting Objectives, Selecting Content, and Delivering Effective Training
• 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | On-Field Practical Workshop
  Putting Theory into Practice: Session Delivery and Coaching Feedback
  • Session 1: Participant-led training session (45 minutes)
  • Session 2: LaLiga coach-led training session (45 minutes)

Cost & Registration:

NorCal Premier Coaches: $150
For coaches currently coaching within NorCal Premier Soccer.

Non-NorCal Members: $300

Registration: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/57255K102

Questions?

For additional information, please contact:

David Robertson
NorCal Premier Soccer
drobertson@norcalpremier.com

Schedule and session details are subject to change.