Coaching the Women’s Game

Designed for coaches working at all levels of the women's game, this course focuses on the specific characteristics of the female body and the practical consequences for coaching and training female players. Topics covered include the menstrual cycle, periodisation, nutrition, sleep, and recovery, with input from a panel of international experts including managers Emma Hayes and Vera Pauw, performance specialist Bart Caubergh, and goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek. The course is described as the first of its kind to be grounded in the specific demands of the women's game rather than adapting frameworks developed for men.

Delivered entirely online by Football Coach Evolution, the course comprises 13 lectures totalling approximately 30 hours of content, accessible at the learner's own pace over a three-month period following registration. It is led by FCE founder Raymond Verheijen and awards a certificate upon completion. Assessments are included as part of the curriculum.