Abtf

What Abtf does

ABTF (Associação Brasileira de Treinadores de Futebol), founded July 7, 1975, is a private non-profit professional association headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that serves as the primary credentialing body for football coaches in Brazil. The association operates a tiered licensing program aligned with UEFA standards — License C (entry-level, for youth categories sub-13 through sub-20), License B (intermediate, for sub-23 and professional teams), and License A (professional level) — alongside specialized modules in goalkeeper coaching, beach soccer, and physical preparation. It maintains a network of 500+ registered coaches across more than 10 Brazilian states, with high-profile alumni including former Brazil national team managers.

The organization's technology footprint is modest: a website-based registration and course management platform (abtf.org.br) with WhatsApp integration for member communication, and online payment processing through PagBank/PagSeguro. Courses are delivered in-person at venues across Brazil, including the Maracanã stadium complex (where its headquarters are located), Clube de Aeronáutica, FAETEC facilities, and various club academies. ABTF operates under the auspices of CBF (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol) and aligns its curriculum with UEFA licensing requirements to enable international recognition for Brazilian coaches.

ABTF generates revenue through three streams: annual membership fees (R$420/year), one-time course fees for certification programs (License C at R$3,500; License B and A priced higher), and certification credentials/ID cards. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven — memberships and enrollments are acquired through the website, WhatsApp outreach, and in-person presence at courses and international forums. The organization has received Public Utility status (1980) and a favorable 2012 federal court ruling exempting its members from CREF registration requirements, both of which strengthen its position as the de facto credentialing body for Brazilian football coaches. The organization has 6 employees and operates from two Rio de Janeiro offices (Maracanã and downtown Centro).

Name

Abtf

Legal name

Associação Brasileira de Treinadores de Futebol

Website

https://abtf.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABTF is a Brazilian non-profit professional association founded in 1975 that certifies football coaches through a UEFA-aligned licensing system (License C/B/A) and serves over 500 registered coaches across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Coaching Certification

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies (MPAKAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coach Education, Certification & Clinics (HSADAEAO), Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Football coach certification
• Coaching licensing courses
• Professional sports association
• Coach education programs
• Football training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: ABTF generates revenue through annual membership fees charged to football coaches. The membership provides certification, professional representation, and access to training courses.
2. Coach Training Courses: Revenue from football coach training and certification courses at various levels (License C, B, A). Course fees are charged per enrollment and are delivered in-person at various venues across Brazil.
3. Course Materials and Certification: Additional revenue from providing certification credentials and ID cards to members upon completion of courses and annual membership requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABTF is a non-profit professional association that provides UEFA-aligned football coaching certification and licensing courses for football coaches in Brazil. The core offering includes a tiered licensing program (Licença C for youth categories, Licença B for intermediate, Licença A for professional teams) plus specialized courses in goalkeeper coaching, beach soccer coaching, and physical preparation. Annual membership provides official registration, certification credentials, and professional representation for licensed coaches.

Product overview

ABTF (Associação Brasileira de Treinadores de Futebol) is a professional association for football coaches that offers a structured licensing program modeled after UEFA standards. The core offering is a tiered coaching certification system comprising Licença C (entry-level for youth categories), Licença B (intermediate for base/professional categories), and Licença A (professional level). Specialized modules include Goalkeeper Coach training, Beach Soccer coaching, and Physical Preparation courses. The association also provides membership services including official registration, certification credentials, and professional representation for football coaches in Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curso de Formação de Treinadores de Futebol - Licença C

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CBF (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABTF operates under the auspices of the Brazilian Football Confederation. The association aims to establish standards aligned with UEFA licensing requirements, which are recognized by CBF for coach certification.
• UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABTF's curriculum and licensing system is designed to align with UEFA's modern coach licensing requirements, enabling international recognition for Brazilian coaches.
• Portuguese-Speaking Countries Coach AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABTF is working to establish a union of football coaches from Portuguese-speaking countries (Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe) to strengthen international cooperation and recognition.
• PagBank/PagSegurominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayment processor used for course enrollment fees and membership payments. Provides online payment infrastructure for the association's transactions.
• Clube de AeronáuticaminorOthersAeronautics Club of Rio de Janeiro - regular venue for coach training courses in Barra da Tijuca location
• FAETECminorOthersPartner educational institution used for hosting courses at FAETEC facilities in Quintino, Rio de Janeiro
• CEFET/FAETECminorOthersFederal technical education institutions that hosted ABTF training courses at various levels

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ABTF14
• Facebookfacebook.com/1975ABTF
• Instagraminstagram.com/abtf_ofc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abtf

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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