ISSPF

What ISSPF does

ISSPF (International Soccer Science & Performance Federation) is a UK-based private online education platform that delivers accredited soccer coaching courses to coaches at all levels, from grassroots to elite professional. The platform operates a self-serve learning management system at learn.isspf.com offering 27 distinct courses across 10 specialized domains — nutrition, psychology, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, training load management, performance analysis, goalkeeper coaching, sport management, fitness training, and training methodology — organized in a five-level progressive framework from Foundation through Masterclass, with learning hours ranging from 6 to 60 hours per offering.

The platform's core technology is a standard LMS delivering video lectures, practical assignments, and assessments accessible 24/7 on any device. Content is developed and delivered by a faculty of 100+ elite coaches and sport scientists currently working at top clubs including Tottenham, Liverpool, AC Milan, and Bayer Leverkusen, spanning every continent and all FIFA Confederations. The company complements its core courses with a peer-reviewed annual ISSPF Journal, the Soccer Insights Podcast, an article library, and a WhatsApp community for ongoing engagement.

ISSPF generates revenue through individual course sales and multi-course mastery bundles priced on a subscription/annual basis, supplemented by enterprise educational partnerships with national football federations (FA Finland, US Virgin Islands Soccer Association, COSAFA, Iceland KSI, Namibia, Canberra State County FA) and elite clubs that integrate ISSPF courses into their official coach development and CPD programs. University accreditations with institutions including W University and Lasell University support course credibility. Endorsements from figures such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Steve McClaren underpin brand positioning, while marketing is driven primarily through content marketing, social media, podcasting, and federation referral channels.

Name

ISSPF

Legal name

International Soccer Science & Performance Federation

Website

https://isspf.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISSPF is a UK-based online education platform delivering accredited soccer coaching courses across 10 specialized domains to coaches globally, from grassroots to elite professional levels, through a self-serve LMS with federation and club partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Soccer Coaching Education

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Performance Analysis & Video Coaching (HSADAEAG), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC), Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

Keywords

• Online soccer coaching
• Soccer science education
• Football performance courses
• Accredited sports courses
• Coach certification programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Online Course Sales: Individual certificate courses sold at various levels (Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced, Masters) with different learning hour commitments ranging from 6 to 60 hours
2. Course Bundles: 3-course mastery bundles (Soccer Nutrition, Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Performance Analysis) offering savings compared to individual course purchases
3. Federation & Club Partnerships: Educational partnerships with football federations and clubs who integrate ISSPF courses into their official coach education pathways

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ISSPF operates an online learning platform (learn.isspf.com) that delivers accredited soccer coaching and performance science education through video lectures, practical assignments, and assessments. Its course catalog spans 11 soccer-specific disciplines (nutrition, psychology, strength & conditioning, injury prevention, performance analysis, goalkeeper coaching, training load management, sport management, fitness training, training methodology, and youth athletic development) organized in a 5-level progression from Foundation (Level 1) through Masterclass (Level 5), with individual courses ranging from 6 to 30 hours and mastery bundles up to 60 hours.

Product overview

ISSPF (International Soccer Science & Performance Federation) is an online soccer education platform offering a structured curriculum of accredited courses organized in a progressive 5-level framework (Foundation through Masterclass). The product portfolio consists of 27 distinct offerings including individual certificates across 10 specialized domains (Nutrition, Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Injury Prevention, Training Load Management, Performance Analysis, Goalkeeper Coaching, Sport Management, Fitness Training, Training Methodology), course bundles at reduced pricing, and multi-course mastery programs. Courses range from 6 to 60 hours of learning time and are designed for coaches at all levels from grassroots to elite professionals. The platform is complemented by an ISSPF Journal, Soccer Insights Podcast, and articles library.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soccer Nutrition Certificate Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 out of 5 rating from course participants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Football Association of Finland (Huuhkajat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial educational partnership providing CPD and coach education from UEFA foundation levels through UEFA Professional Licence for Finnish football coaches
• US Virgin Islands Soccer AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership integrating ISSPF e-learning into federation coach development programs with FIFA and CONCACAF backing
• University PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with respected universities and academic institutions for course accreditation and endorsement. Includes W University and Lasell University among others
• Elite Club PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted, endorsed and accredited by elite clubs including Al Ain FC, AmaZulu FC, OFI Crete FC, Sporting SJ, Al Jazira Club among others. Faculty members from clubs including Tottenham, Liverpool, AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen
• FIFA & Confederation PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsed and trusted by FIFA and confederations including CONCACAF for coach education and development programs
• COSAFA (Council of Southern Africa Football Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Council of Southern Africa Football Associations for regional football development through education
• Canberra State County FAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing online content, certification qualifications and courses for Australian federation development strategy
• Namibian National Soccer AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration of ISSPF online courses into coach development program for Namibian national coaching education

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hudl: Sports video analysis and coaching platform serving soccer clubs and federations at scale. Adjacent to ISSPF's Performance Analysis courses as a complementary tool, but competes for soccer coaching technology/education budgets and serves overlapping coach personas.
• Catapult Sports: Elite athlete monitoring and performance analytics platform widely used by professional soccer clubs. Comparable on the performance/sport science side of ISSPF's curriculum (S&C, training load), though primarily a hardware/software vendor rather than an education provider.
• LaLiga Formation (LaLiga Campus): Spanish LaLiga's training and coach education arm delivering soccer-specific coaching qualifications globally. Comparable to ISSPF as a soccer coaching education provider, with strong brand association from a top European league but operating from a league rather than independent platform.
• UEFA Coach Education: Official UEFA coach education and licensing program (C, B, A, Pro) operated by European confederation. A regulator/competitor in soccer coach certification that ISSPF positions itself as complementary to, but which sets the gold standard for European coach credentials.
• The FA (Football Association) Learning: Official English governing body that runs the FA's coach education pathway (Level 1 through UEFA equivalents). Comparable to ISSPF as a soccer coach education competitor, but with mandatory licensing authority and federation backing.

Direct peers

• Coerver Coaching: Global soccer coaching method and education company running in-person and online coach training programs. Directly comparable to ISSPF as a soccer-specific coaching education business operating internationally with structured curricula.
• United Soccer Coaches: Largest soccer coach membership organization in the US, offering coaching education, diplomas, and an annual convention. Directly comparable to ISSPF as a soccer-specific coach education and certification provider, though with a stronger in-person convention-based model.
• World Class Coaching: Online soccer coaching education resource offering courses, drills, and tactics videos for coaches at various levels. Direct competitor to ISSPF in the soccer coach education subscription/DTC space.

Emerging players

• Veo Technologies: AI-powered soccer video capture and analytics platform increasingly used by amateur and professional clubs. Adjacent to ISSPF's Performance Analysis curriculum as a complementary technology, with overlap in the performance analysis coaching persona.

Regional players

• Trusted Coaches (Aspire Academy): Qatar-based elite sports academy that delivers soccer coaching education and professional development programs in the Middle East region. Comparable to ISSPF's coach education mission but regionally concentrated in MENA and Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISSPFed
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4V44WJLwYkFNJULYbWeK4A/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isspf
• Instagraminstagram.com/isspfed/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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