Founded in 2015, the LALIGA Football Department is one of the pillars of Spanish football's international development strategy. Our mission is to bring the knowledge accumulated by experienced LALIGA professionals to every country and continent in the world.
"LALIGA's global initiative aims to support and promote grassroots football in Spain and around the world."
A unified methodology created under Spanish football theory standards, enhancing the efficiency, performance and overall wellbeing of players and staff.
The LALIGA Football Department became a pillar of Spain's international football strategy.
Technical & coordination, tactical & cognitive, physical, and social — directly shaping player development.
A concept library covering the full content planning system, driving progress through periodization.
Permanent projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Guatemala, New York, Dallas, Vietnam, Shanghai and beyond.
From player development to coach education, from academy building to professional consulting — full football industry chain services.
Permanent, long-term projects led by a LALIGA technical director, supported by local experts: assistant coaches, analysts, fitness specialists, goalkeeper coaches and physiotherapists.
Short-term training programs and camps for players of all levels, bringing the LALIGA Methodology to partner cities and institutions.
Coaching courses delivered by LALIGA professionals, complementing academy projects and enabling continuous development.
Developing and optimizing training methodologies to advance the technical structures of clubs and partners.
Developing great players and great people as one — periodized training that drives progress, teaching, learning and a deeper understanding of the game.
Systematic training of individual technique and body coordination.
Game reading, tactical understanding and on-pitch decision-making.
Scientific development of speed, strength and endurance.
Teamwork, communication and values — developing players and people alike.
Flexible adaptation to each project's profile and level, integrating professionals into the local environment.
Every coach and project fully customized from both personal and professional perspectives.
A unified, common methodology created under Spanish football theory standards.
Ongoing feedback and observation to keep raising the skills and values of LALIGA coaches.
One training group per age category (recommended tiers: U10, U12, U14, U16), coordinated by a LALIGA technical director and delivered by local coaches.
Flexible organization: Option A — the technical director leads teams directly; Option B — head coaches are assigned per number of teams and report to the technical director, with local coaches as assistants providing language support.
Every academy project receives dedicated, continuous support from a LALIGA-appointed technical director.
· UEFA A / UEFA Pro licence, or equivalent Spanish Level 2–3 coaching qualification
· Degree in sports science or related field (sport psychology, physical education, etc.)
· Football-specific education (master's, postgraduate or professional training)
· Coaching experience at professional clubs or Spanish youth academies
· International football experience and professional capability
· Deep understanding of the LALIGA Methodology
· Assessing the academy's overall football environment (coaches, competitions, facilities, players and teams)
· Designing the training methodology and overseeing implementation, tracking and evaluation
· Delivering regular education for local coaches
· Talent identification and continuous development
· Planning football projects (camps, clinics, training stages)
· Daily communication and reporting with LALIGA headquarters in Madrid
A reference scheme — actual construction should be adapted to the academy's positioning, local conditions and resources.
Two FIFA-standard (68×105 m) artificial turf pitches; a ~1,200 m² goalkeeper and individual training area; one 65×90 m artificial multi-purpose training pitch.
300 m² gym (strength and spin areas); physiotherapy / medical / anti-doping rooms; 800 m² natural-grass recovery zone.
Two stands (~150 capacity), four team changing rooms, coaches' offices, multimedia meeting room, recording and broadcast towers, VIP and media boxes.
Coaching ratios and session loads across Development, Advanced and Elite levels. 1/12 means one coach per 12 players; 1+1/18 means one LALIGA coach plus one local assistant per 18 players.
Grassroots training for U8-U18. Coach-to-player ratios from 1/12 to 1/20 (minimum 8-13 players), 2-3 sessions per week of 60-90 minutes, using a quarter to half pitch.
For progressing players. Ratios from 1/12 to 1/20 (minimum 10-15 players), 2-3 sessions per week of 75-90 minutes, using half to full pitches.
For elite squads. 1+1/16 to 1+1/22 staffing (LALIGA coach + local assistant), 3-4 sessions per week of 75-90 minutes on full-size pitches.
A standard kit list for a 150-player academy, including automated camera and GPS tracking systems.
Size 4 and size 5 training balls.
80 per color for group training.
Pitch marking and drill setup.
Slalom and agility work.
Foot speed and coordination.
Explosiveness and footwork.
4 colors × 20 per pitch.
Small-sided games.
Coordination and agility drills.
One per player recommended.
1-2 units recommended for match recording and analysis.
1 system recommended for load monitoring.
Coach education · Training programs · Club academies · Consulting — contact our China project team.
