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33 coaches representing 28 countries participated in the FIFAe Coach Development Programme.
Bahrain’s success in qualifying for the FIFAe World Cup 25™ featuring eFootball™ Mobile was driven by insights gained through the programme.
Interested coaches and esports enthusiasts can now sign up for the next cohort, while further details on programme guidelines and key dates become available.
The inaugural FIFAe Coach Development Programme powered by FITGMR concluded on 14 October, marking an important milestone in FIFA’s ongoing commitment to raising coaching standards and establishing an accessible pathway for official certification in the football esports scene.
Over the course of four weeks, 33 registered participants from 28 Member Associations across six continents took part in an intensive and interactive learning journey, designed to empower current and aspiring coaches within the FIFAe ecosystem.
The programme, led by FITGMR Esports Coaching Operations Manager, Samuel ‘Boc’ Boudrie, featured live sessions and practical assignments, challenging participants to apply their knowledge and experiences in real-world esports environments. The curriculum was enriched by the additional and valuable contributions provided by the invited FIFAe Coach Advisors:
Daniel Fehr
Jeff Simpkins
As the first edition ends, FIFA and FITGMR extend their congratulations to all participants who successfully completed the programme!
A standout success story emerged at the recent Regional Online Qualifiers for the FIFAe World Cup 25™ featuring eFootball™ Mobile, where Bahrain’s coach and programme participant, Mohamed Alrowaihi, applied key learnings from the FIFAe Coach Development Programme, focusing on mental conditioning and tactical preparation with his player ahead of the Playoffs matchups.
This approach ultimately led to Bahrain’s historic qualification for the FIFAe World Cup 25™ featuring eFootball™ Mobile.
FIFA continues to build a foundation for sustainable growth, professionalization, and excellence within the global football esports coaching community. Reaffirming its dedication to endorse football esports coaching, the next cohort will be open early next year.
Registrations are now available for upcoming sessions in 2026! Coaches and Member Associations interested in joining the next edition can already read more about the programme and register here. The dates for following sessions will be announced soon, ensuring enough preparation time for interested participants.
Ready to take your coaching skills to the next level? The FIFAe Coach Development Programme powered by FITGMR is your playbook for success in the competitive football esports world!
When you sign up, FIFAe will review your application and contact you for all further details.
The FIFAe Coach Development Programme powered by FITGMR is FIFA’s official coaching education initiative in football esports. Co-created with experienced FIFAe coaches and grounded in FITGMR’s scientific training methodologies, the programme empowers coaches to unlock their full potential, by equipping them with modern tools, foundational knowledge, and performance insights to elevate their teams and communities.
FITGMR is a leading organization in performance and player development, dedicated to helping gamers, esports players, and coaches unlock their full potential. As part of the Good Game Promise, FIFA has partnered with FITGMR to support players in prioritizing their health by promoting not only a healthy lifestyle but also sustainable, high-quality performance.
To support this goal, FIFA and FITGMR have developed a series of practical guides designed to help you build healthy habits into your daily routine.
Explore the “5 Pillars of Health” for an overview and access to all guides.
For more information about the FIFAe Coach Development Programme, go here.
You can also read about the official launch of the programme here
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