Coach Education
GotSport European Coach Education Tour - London 2026
In partnership with GotSport, experience London through the lens of elite football development. This exclusive coach education tour combines professional academy visits, expert-led learning, and access to Premier League and Championship football, providing ambitious club leaders with practical insights, new perspectives, and unforgettable experiences to take back to their clubs.
London, England
Tour Snapshot
Program Overview
As your travel partner, Axis Football Co ensures your experience is seamless, professional, and comfortable. Expect quality accommodation, airport transfers, local transportation, academy visits, match tickets, cultural experiences, and dedicated tour support — everything taken care of, so you can focus on learning, connecting, and bringing fresh ideas back to your club.
Join a select group of only 20 coaches, experience London through the lens of elite football development, and return home with practical knowledge, powerful new relationships, and the inspiration to make a lasting impact in your club environment.
Academy visits and practical sessions at Arsenal FC, Queens Park Rangers FC, and Charlton Athletic FC Interactive workshops covering talent ID, curriculum, pedagogy, methodology, coach development, and leadership Live youth match observation, game insight, and guided analysis Tickets to two professional matches and a Champions League watch party experience Wembley Tour, Arsenal Stadium Tour, London sightseeing, museum visit, airport transfers, accommodation, and full tour support
What's Included
- High quality accommodation and full-board meals.
- Airport transfers and ground transport betrween hotel and all sessions and activities.
- Entrance to National Football Museum.
- Exclusive access to Celtic FC first-team and Academy training sessions
- Presentations and Q&A with Celtic’s senior and Academy coaching staff
- Behind-the-scenes tours of Celtic Park, Lennoxtown, and Barrowfield training facilities
- In-depth workshops on player development, sports science, and match analysis
- Observation of live Academy fixtures and post-match debriefs
- Insights into recruitment, performance pathways, and youth development philosophy
- Networking sessions with coaches from around the world
- Hospitality access on matchday, including pre- and post-game experiences
- Tour Director support throughout for logistics and coordination.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – Travel
Overnight flights to London.
Day 2 – Arrival + Orientation
Arrive London, meet Tour Director at airport and transfer to hotel. Hotel check-in and tour briefing. Workshop 1: Goal Setting. Practical Coaching Sessions 1 & 2 at Queens Park Rangers FC Academy.
Day 3 – Talent Identification & Recruitment
Breakfast at hotel. Workshops 2 & 3: Recruitment, Retention and Talent Identification. Free time to explore London. Practical Coaching Sessions 3 & 4 at Charlton Athletic FC Academy.
Day 4 – Curriculum & Pedagogy
Breakfast at hotel. Workshops 4 & 5: Curriculum Design and Pedagogy. Wembley Stadium Tour. Q&A with a former professional manager. Champions League Watch Party.
Day 5 – London Experience
Breakfast at hotel. Guided London sightseeing experience. Free evening to explore the city.
Day 6 – Methodology & Academy Practice
Breakfast at hotel. Workshops 6 & 7: Methodology, Player Development and Team Context. Arsenal Stadium Tour. Practical Coaching Sessions 5 & 6 at Arsenal FC Academy.
Day 7 – Leadership & Coach Development
Breakfast at hotel. Workshops 8 & 9: Coach Development and Leadership. Attend a professional football match. Workshop review, awards ceremony and social event.
Day 8 – Professional Football Experience
Breakfast at hotel. Attend professional football matches and experience elite matchday environments. Free evening
Day 9 – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Hotel check-out. Airport transfer and departure flight home.
Development Focus
Academy Visits
All Axis Football Tours Coach Education experiences are carefully designed to partner with leading academies that offer the greatest learning opportunities. Coaches gain invaluable insights into elite player development within a supportive, zero-pressure environment, encouraging open discussion, shared learning, and genuine growth—ensuring every participant leaves inspired, informed, and more confident in their coaching journey.
On-Field Clinics
The on-field practical clinics are delivered to the highest professional standards by expert coaches and accomplished presenters. Each session is fully interactive, encouraging participation, discussion, and real-time feedback—ensuring every coach can engage directly, ask the questions that matter most, and gain maximum benefit from every practical learning opportunity.
Workshop Sessions
The classroom workshops provide an in-depth exploration of every stage of the player development pathway—covering technical, tactical, physical, and psycho-social aspects of the game. Led by experienced educators, these interactive sessions encourage open discussion, critical thinking, and collaboration, ensuring every coach gains meaningful, practical insights to enhance their own coaching environment.
Q&A Sessions
The Q&A sessions are a standout feature of every Axis Football Tours Coach Education experience. Carefully selected guest speakers—ranging from top academy directors to experienced professional managers—share genuine insights in an intimate, relaxed setting. These interactive discussions allow coaches to ask meaningful questions, exchange ideas, and gain valuable perspectives from the game’s most respected minds.
Accommodation, Meals & Player Safety
Accommodation
With Axis Football Tours, every detail of your stay is designed to match the prestige of your football experience. We’ve partnered with a handpicked collection of exceptional hotels across the globe — each offering first-class comfort, style, and amenities perfectly suited to your team’s needs. Our accommodations are carefully selected for their prime locations — whether steps away from elite training facilities or set within resort-style complexes offering outstanding sports and leisure options. Every property meets our rigorous standards for quality, safety, and service, ensuring a seamless and inspiring experience from check-in to check-out. We believe your surroundings should elevate your performance. That’s why we exclusively feature premium 3 and 4-star hotels, chosen to provide superior comfort and a touch of luxury throughout your tour.
Meals
Daily breakfast is included throughout the tour. Lunches and dinners are intentionally left open, giving participants the flexibility to explore London's incredible food scene, dine with fellow coaches, and choose meals that suit their own tastes, schedules, and budgets.
Player Safety
We only work with accredited partners ensuring you have a safe and stress-free tour. Risk assessments are completed for all our tours and support is provided 24/7 by our team and on the ground with your very own Tour Director.