For each mandatory youth team, the licence applicant must have appointed at least one qualified coach who is responsible for all football matters related to that team.
At least three youth team head coaches must each hold one of the following minimum coaching qualifications, issued by a UEFA member association in accordance with the UEFA Coaching Convention:
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Valid UEFA Elite Youth A coaching licence;
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Valid UEFA A coaching licence if the licensor (or its UEFA member association) is a signatory of the UEFA Coaching Convention at Pro level;
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Valid UEFA B or UEFA Youth B coaching licence if the licensor (or its UEFA member association) is not a signatory of the UEFA Coaching Convention at Pro level;
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Valid UEFA recognition of competence equivalent to the licence required under a), b) and c) above as applicable.
The other youth coaches must hold the minimum qualification defined by the UEFA member association.