Qualification for pupils

The DFB Junior Coach is the first step in developing as a coach while still at school. Formally designed as further training for everyone, it is recognized as the first stage of training for the C license. The aim is to provide a basic introduction to the role of a coach in amateur soccer.

The course comprises 40 learning units and usually takes place as part of project weeks before the summer vacations at cooperating schools. Students from all over Berlin can take part - regardless of their location.

Sample procedure

Training objectives

The DFB Junior Coach corresponds to the DFB Basic Coach in terms of content. The only difference is the age of the target group (only pupils are eligible for the DFB Junior Coach)

Admission requirements & documents

  • Only for students aged 15 and over
  • Full participation in all parts of the course (online & face-to-face)
  • School exemption (form will be sent with the registration confirmation)

Frequently asked questions and answers

When will I receive my access data?

You will receive the access data for the "Edubreak" learning platform by e-mail on the first day of the course.

How do the online phases work? Are there fixed dates when I have to be present?

In the online phases, you work on various tasks before, between and after the face-to-face phases. These have deadlines, but can be completed flexibly within this period. There are generally no fixed online deadlines with compulsory attendance.

Can I work on the online assignments via the Edubreak app?

We recommend editing via the browser, as the app currently only works to a limited extent and does not display all tasks and content in full. All functions are reliably available to you via the browser.

I am unable to attend the attendance phase, what do I have to do?

Participation in all attendance phases is mandatory. If you are unable to attend due to illness, please inform us immediately by sending an email to qualifizierung@spam.berlinerfv.de and submit a doctor's certificate or sick note. This will enable us to arrange a catch-up date together.

The attendance phase overlaps with my training or my game, what now?

Please plan your participation well in advance and coordinate with your club in good time so that you can be represented during the attendance phases. Unfortunately, it is not possible to leave early or skip individual dates.

Do I need to bring sports gear for the attendance phase?

Yes, please bring both sportswear and writing utensils to the attendance phases. If you are unable to actively participate for health reasons, we require a medical certificate in advance.

Is there a catering service during the attendance phases?

Lunch is included in the price for courses at the Wannsee Sports School. No meals are usually provided at decentralized locations. Should there be an offer there, we will inform you in good time.

Is there a final exam?

There is no traditional final examination. You will receive tasks for the individual sections of the course, which you can use to demonstrate your skills.

How and when do I receive my certificate?

As soon as all parts of the course have been successfully completed and we have received the required documents, your certificate will be sent to you by e-mail.

What happens after that?

Once you have completed the DFB Junior Coach course, you have the opportunity to complete the C license within three years by completing a profile course. If no profile course is completed within three years, the recognition expires and the DFB Basic Coach or DFB Basic Coach must be completed again in order to continue on the path to the C license.