Advice when Signing a Soccer Coaching Contract Abroad

Aimed at soccer coaches considering employment opportunities overseas, this introductory course covers 18 practical pieces of advice to consider before signing a coaching contract with a foreign club. It addresses the realities of contract termination, the pressures coaches face around results, and the importance of understanding employment terms — areas that are frequently overlooked during negotiation.

Delivered entirely online through Soccer Hub, the course comprises 18 lessons across three sections and is estimated to take less than a day to complete. It is taught by Sérgio Araújo, a sports lawyer with ten years of experience who serves as Head of the Legal Department of the Portuguese Football Coaches Association and Legal Consultant at the Alliance of the European Football Coaches' Associations. The course includes assessments and offers unlimited access upon enrolment.