Football Theory – Introduction Course 1

Designed for coaches at all levels, Football Theory – Introduction Course 1 builds a foundational understanding of universal football principles. Taught by Raymond Verheijen, founder of Football Coach Evolution, the course covers core concepts including universal football language, the objective characteristics of the game, team functions such as attacking, defending and transitioning, decision-making in space and time, football action analysis, and football fitness developed within a football context. The aim is to ground coaching practice in objective knowledge rather than subjective opinion or trend-driven methods.

The course is delivered entirely online and comprises eight lectures alongside a 60-minute, 15-question quiz. Although the course metadata indicates it can be completed in a day or less, the platform lists a two-week access duration. A certificate is awarded upon completion. With 372 enrolled students, the course is an accessible entry point into the broader Football Coach Evolution curriculum developed by Raymond Verheijen.