Girona & Banyoles, Spain – The FEMCoach consortium is pleased to announce its upcoming major milestone: the 2nd FEMCoach International Seminar, which will take place on September 7th and 8th, 2026.
Organized in close collaboration with the University of Girona, this high-level international event will be hosted jointly with the 9th International Seminar on Sports Tactics and Techniques, offering a premier platform for academic exchange, empirical research, and practical coaching methodologies in female youth sport.
Advancing Research and Practical Leadership
Building on the successful outcomes of the project’s first seminar and recent scientific dissemination across Europe, this 2nd edition marks the integration of the entire FEMCoach framework—from initial diagnostic research and curriculum development to teaching materials, coach selection, and the digital e-learning platform.
The seminar brings together university researchers, sports scientists, elite and developmental coaches, and project partners to address critical dimensions of athletic preparation, youth development, and gender-inclusive sport governance.
Key Highlights and Themes
Over the course of the two-day programme in Girona and Banyoles, participants will engage in:
Sports tactics and techniques: Research, observational methodology, and practical insights into team sports analysis, tactical modelling, and training optimization.
Female Youth Sport Coaching: Findings, tools, and strategic frameworks developed within the FEMCoach project to enhance training and participation in female youth sports.
Scientific research and coaching practice: Presentations of applied studies, tracking technologies, and performance analysis bridging sports science with coaching methodologies.
Institutional exchange: Collaborative discussions bringing together researchers, coaches, and sports organizations from across Europe.
Event Details and Registration
- Dates: September 7–8, 2026
- Location: University of Girona (UdG) and Banyoles, Spain
- Target Audience: Coaches, sports directors, university researchers, physical education professionals, students, and sports policy creators.
Participation is open to all interested sports professionals and academic stakeholders.
👉 Click here to view the full agenda and register for the seminar
