Coach Licensing
Below are the levels of licensing for Panathinaikos Soccer Schools’ coaches in North America & Oceania. All accredited club coaches will be certified by Panathinaikos F.C. Additionally, all Panathinaikos Soccer Schools’ coaches must participate in at least one (1) annual national training certification class presented by Panathinaikos FC and/or Panathinaikos Soccer Schools North America & Oceania.
LEVEL I: 4-U7 (24 hour course)
- Pre-requisite: (2) two years coaching experience
- Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred
LEVEL II: U8-U11 (40 hour course)
- Pre-requisite: Level 1 (+)
- (3) years coaching experience
- Collegiate and/or Semi-Professional playing and/or coaching experience preferred
LEVEL III: U12-U18 (72 hour course)
- Pre-requisite: Level 2 (+)
- (5) years coaching experience
- Collegiate and/or Semi-Professional playing and/or coaching experience preferred
LEVEL IV: PAO PRO (120 hour course)•Pre-requisite: Level 3 (+)
- (10) years coaching experience
- Professional playing and/or coaching experience preferred
- Approval by Panathinaikos Soccer Schools North America & Oceania Director of Coaching & Curriculum required
REGIONAL & NATIONAL COACHES’ REQUIREMENTS
- UEFA B licensure or above (A or UEFA Pro)
- PAO Pro Level 4 licensing
- Professional playing and/or coaching experience
