Portugal National Team Players Take Part in UEFA Fitness Coach A Course in Portugal

Several players from Portugal’s men’s and women’s national beach soccer teams are currently taking part in the UEFA Fitness Coach A Diploma course, organised by the FPF Academy and running until 29 April.

Now in its second edition, the advanced programme aims to develop fitness coaches with the key skills and knowledge required to optimise player performance at elite level. The course follows a competency-based, participant-centred approach, ensuring professionals are fully prepared to meet the demands of modern high-performance football.

This year’s edition stands out for the integration of athletes from the senior national beach soccer teams, providing a training environment closely aligned with the realities of elite competition. In particular, the participation of players from the Portuguese women’s national beach soccer team — the current Euro Beach Soccer League champions — adds further value and quality to the practical component of the programme. Names like Rui Coimbra, Joana Meira, Rúben Brilhante, Joana Flores, Bernardo Saraiva, Cristiana, Bernardo

Their involvement allows course participants to work directly with high-level athletes from a demanding discipline, reinforcing the growing recognition of beach soccer as a high-performance sport and underlining the physical, technical and tactical requirements of the game.

The course began on 15 September 2025 and is aimed at experienced fitness coaches currently working with elite football teams, as well as coaches and physical trainers at an early stage of their careers who aspire to progress into top-level football environments.

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