FIFA Women’s Development Programme

Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship

Unite coaches via a supportive community

The Elite Performance: Coach Mentorship Programme champions the significance of fostering relationships within a vibrant learning community, recognising the pivotal role that coaches play in nurturing these connections. Our programme aims to unite coaches, forging a supportive community that ignites inspiration and provides unwavering backing for the next generation of female coaching professionals.

This edition will see 20 women from across the globe mentored by 20 of the game’s most accomplished coaches. The mentors include current national team coaches Arthur Elias (Brazil), Desiree Ellis (South Africa), Francisco Neto (Portugal), Joe Montemurro (Australia), Nils Nielsen (Japan) and Angelo Marsiglia (Colombia) as well as names synonymous with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, such as Tina Theune (Germany), Even Pellerud (Norway) and Corinne Diacre (France).