Building the Future of Football Coaching Since 2016
Portugal's premier football education institution, developing elite players and coaches since 2016.
Our Story
Founded in 2016 in Oeiras, Portugal, Sportrail has grown from a small coaching education provider into one of Portugal's most respected football institutions. With over 2,500 coaches trained and partnerships across Portugal and Spain, we bridge the gap between aspiring professionals and the elite football ecosystem.
Our Mission
To democratize access to world-class football education and development opportunities, connecting talent with the best coaches, clubs, and methodology the Iberian Peninsula has to offer.
Our Vision
To be the global reference point for football coaching education — where the world comes to learn the Portuguese way of developing coaches and shaping the beautiful game.
Our Values
- Excellence in education delivery
- Practical over theoretical knowledge
- Access to elite professional networks
- Continuous innovation in coaching science
- International perspective, Portuguese roots
Our Journey
Foundation
Sportrail is founded in Oeiras, Portugal with a mission to transform football coaching education.
Building the Network
Established partnerships with top Portuguese clubs and began building our roster of elite faculty.
DGERT Certification
Achieved DGERT certification, making our programs officially recognized for continuing professional development.
Digital Expansion
Launched our e-learning platform (academy.sportrail.pt) to reach coaches globally, accelerated by pandemic-era demand.
International Growth
Partnerships with Swedish FA, Sevilla FC, FC London. Launched International Scouting Conference and Football Science Conference.
2,500+ Coaches
Surpassed 2,500 coaches trained. Expanded faculty to 70+ international experts. Partnerships with SL Benfica and Sporting Braga.
Global Scale
Launching sportrailfootball.com for international reach. Expanding course catalog. New conference series across Europe.
Certifications & Accreditations
DGERT Certified
Certified by the Directorate General for Employment and Labour Relations (DGERT), ensuring our training programs meet national quality standards for professional education.
IPDJ Accredited
Accredited by the Portuguese Institute for Sport and Youth (IPDJ). Our courses earn credit units (UC) that count toward coaching license renewal.