LaLiga Methodology Course 2026
REGISTER TO ATTEND
January 3rd & 4th in Orinda, CA
Hosted by Cal Magic, the course will be presented by LaLiga Methodology experts Carlos Casal Lopez, LaLiga Projects Coordinator, and Saul Vazquez Chas, Senior Specialist in Football Programs.
Course Overview
Based on feedback received, this year’s course will focus on the U10-U14 stage. It will provide theoretical and practical examples of “best practices “ successfully implemented in Spanish youth academies—no prerequisite requirements to register.
Dates
Jan 3rd – Jan 4th, 2026
Location
Wilder Sports Complex (Wilder): 101 Wilder Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
Saturday, Jan 3rd
9:00 am – 9:30 am – Registration (Wilder – AG Center)
9:30 am – 10:00 am – Welcome/Expectations (Wilder – AG Center)
10:00 am – 11:00 am – Lecture 1 (Carlos): Training Contents Distribution and Planning into the initiation stages U10-U14. (Wilder – AG Center)
11:15 pm – 12:15 pm – Workshop 1 (Saúl): Game analysis and collective patterns per phase and zone (Wilder – AG Center)
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm – Lunch
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Field Session 1 (Carlos): Introduction to the build up- principles in the U14 stage (Wilder Field #4)
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm – Field Session 2 (Saúl) Shaping the game: Coaching through core concepts (Wilder Field #4)
Sunday, Jan 4th
9:15 am – Registration (Wilder – AG Center)
9:30 am – 11 am – Lecture 2 (Saúl) On the Pitch and Beyond: Strategies and Tools for leading Teams & Maximizing Training lime(Wilder – AG Center)
11:15 – 12:30 pm – Workshop 2 (Carlos): Individual players profile evaluation & performance . (Wilder – AG Center)
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm – Lunch
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Field session 2 (Saúl): Make the session count- No matter what (Wilder Field #4)
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm – Field session 3 (Carlos): Technical-tactical fundamentals into the U10 stage (Wilder Field #4)
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm – Q&A/ Closing/Presentation of certificates (Wilder Field #4)
Cost/Registration
NorCal Members – $150 (Coaches coaching in NorCal Premier)
Non-NorCal Members – $300
Register here: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/6K6374170
Questions – contact David Robertson – drobertson@norcalpremier.com
