Professional CoachesYouth Academy CoachesAcademy ManagersHeads of MethodologyLluis Cortés is a highly successful manager who has achieved great success in both men’s and women’s football. He is best known for leading the Spanish women’s national team to victory in the 2019 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final. He is a highly respected manager who has earned the admiration of players and fans alike.
In this course, you’ll immerse yourself in a masterclass where you’ll learn firsthand about his work with the FC Barcelona women’s first team, the methodological and microcycle preparation leading up to the final, and the subsequent performance and analysis. A 4-0 lead in the first 35 minutes is never a coincidence; discover the professional work of women’s soccer firsthand in this course.
The methodological approach that shaped FC Barcelona Women’s dominant playing style.How to design and execute a match-winning microcycle, from training sessions to tactical adjustments.Firsthand insights into Lluis Cortés’ coaching philosophy and his strategies for building a winning mentality.How to translate individual and collective preparation into peak performance on the biggest stage.Practical lessons from an elite coach who has succeeded in women’s soccer.How to apply high-performance standards from professional football to your own team or coaching journey.“APFC offers elite content for coaches on Positional Play and game understanding. Highly recommended courses and content for all levels.”
Lluis Cortés
Former FC Barcelona Women’s Coach and Saudi Arabia women’s National Team
“APFC has a huge capacity and a big experience with the formation and development of football players.”
Carles Planchart
Manchester City First Team Performance Analysis Coach
“The content in the APFC Next course is valuable for any coach looking to elevate their understanding on how to build a game model and how positional play is effectively used.”
Fabrice Gautrat
Head Coach of Houston Dash NWSL
“Each APFC course offers insightful content for coaches for all levels looking to grow their knowledge of positional playing style and improve their team’s overall performance.”
“Through their detailed modules which include videos, diagrams and interviews, coaches will gain valuable understanding to ensure long term development.”
Emma Thomson
Assistant Coach NC Courage NWSL
“APFC delivers individual player concepts and team development principles in a simplified, logical, and highly effective way. Their courses are easy to follow yet rich in knowledge, insight, and clarity. APFC has significantly improved my understanding of what to coach and how to deliver the methodology for real success in both player and team development.”
Kenneth Thompson
KTECH Head Coach & Bermuda National Team
“I learned a lot about Positional Play from the fundamentals to the different concepts. I take courses from APFC and they are pioneers in how they teach the topic. Highly recommended.”
Yosi Raz
Head Coach of UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Program
“The coaches asked to bring APFC for the second time to present the hosted coaching course. It was a helpful and well received course.”
Ryan Rich
National Capital Soccer League Executive Director
“APFC offers elite content for coaches on Positional Play and game understanding. Highly recommended courses and content for all levels.”
Lluis Cortés
Former FC Barcelona Women’s Coach and Saudi Arabia women’s National Team
“APFC has a huge capacity and a big experience with the formation and development of football players.”
Carles Planchart
Manchester City First Team Performance Analysis Coach
“The content in the APFC Next course is valuable for any coach looking to elevate their understanding on how to build a game model and how positional play is effectively used.”
Fabrice Gautrat
Head Coach of Houston Dash NWSL
“Each APFC course offers insightful content for coaches for all levels looking to grow their knowledge of positional playing style and improve their team’s overall performance.”
“Through their detailed modules which include videos, diagrams and interviews, coaches will gain valuable understanding to ensure long term development.”
Emma Thomson
Assistant Coach NC Courage NWSL
“APFC delivers individual player concepts and team development principles in a simplified, logical, and highly effective way. Their courses are easy to follow yet rich in knowledge, insight, and clarity. APFC has significantly improved my understanding of what to coach and how to deliver the methodology for real success in both player and team development.”
Kenneth Thompson
KTECH Head Coach & Bermuda National Team
“I learned a lot about Positional Play from the fundamentals to the different concepts. I take courses from APFC and they are pioneers in how they teach the topic. Highly recommended.”
Yosi Raz
Head Coach of UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Program
“The coaches asked to bring APFC for the second time to present the hosted coaching course. It was a helpful and well received course.”
Ryan Rich
National Capital Soccer League Executive Director
