Training of Trainers Course
Great leaders never stop learning.
Are you a team leader or football coach looking to improve how you guide, manage and develop young talent? Join three days of practical coaching education by the African Chipkizi Cup, in partnership with The Diego Forlán Academy, led by its Sporting Director, Manuel Ojalvo.
- Dates
- 14–16 December 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
- Duration
- 3 days
- Fee
- $50 · TSh 133,000
In partnership with The Diego Forlán Academy

What you will learn
Meet Manuel & the Academy
An introduction to Manuel Ojalvo and how The Diego Forlán Academy develops players.
Lessons from Chipkizi Cup 2026
Observations and patterns from this year's tournament — what worked and what to build on.
Football coaching methodology
The foundations of planning sessions, structuring a season and coaching with purpose.
Talent identification & development
Spotting potential early and building the right pathway for each young player.
Scouting philosophy
What scouts really look for, and how to evaluate players fairly and consistently.
Match analysis
Reading a game, collecting the right information and turning it into better training.

Manuel Ojalvo
Sporting Director, The Diego Forlán Academy
Manuel Ojalvo is the Sporting Director of The Diego Forlán Academy, where he leads player development, coaching methodology and scouting. He shares that experience in three days of hands-on learning with coaches from across Africa.
Who should attend
- Football coaches at every level
- Team leaders and managers
- Academy and club directors
- PE and sports teachers
Register for the course
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