BVBIA El Paso Welcomes Coach Annika Theobald from Borussia Dortmund

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:05:19 -0700

BVBIA El Paso is excited to welcome Coach Annika Theobald from Borussia Dortmund for a special free girls training session on Friday, August 7, at El Paso High School.

Annika serves as Manager International Partnerships & Girls Programs for Borussia Dortmund and brings a strong background in both playing and coaching the game. She holds a UEFA B-License and played soccer for nearly 14 years, reaching the second division in Germany.

Her visit represents a unique opportunity for young female players in El Paso to train, learn, and connect directly with someone from one of the most recognized clubs in world football. The session is designed to inspire girls of all ages, build confidence, and give players a firsthand look at the energy, standards, and development culture connected to Borussia Dortmund.

Event Information:

U7–U10: 6:00–7:30 PM

Location: El Paso High School
Cost: Free

Click here to Register

At BVBIA El Paso, we believe in creating meaningful opportunities for players to grow on and off the field. Coach Annika’s visit is another important step in expanding girls programming, strengthening the pathway for female players, and bringing the BVB experience directly to our local community.

Families are encouraged to register early, as space may be limited.

Limited Space Available

UEFA Coaching Education Is Coming to El Paso

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:57:57 -0700

This August, BVB International Academy El Paso will host a major coaching education opportunity for the Borderland soccer community.

The LFF D license El Paso 2026 course is coming to El Paso through Coachbetter in partnership with the Lithuanian Football Federation, creating a rare local opportunity for coaches to begin a European coaching education pathway without leaving the region.

For coaches in El Paso, Las Cruces, Juárez, West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and the broader soccer community, this is more than a course. It is a chance to grow, connect, and help raise the standard of player development across the Borderland.

A New Opportunity for Coaches in El Paso

The course is designed as an entry point into modern coaching education. According to Coachbetter, the LFF D licence helps coaches learn the fundamentals of coaching, the organization of training sessions, and player development in youth football.

The El Paso course includes online webinars and a two-day in-person practical delivery at El Paso High School. The practical dates are scheduled for Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026, with both days listed as full-day sessions.

This format gives coaches the opportunity to learn through a combination of online education, live contact, and practical field-based work.

Why This Matters

El Paso has always been a soccer city. The passion is here. The players are here. The families are here. The game is part of the culture of the Borderland.

But for soccer to continue growing, we have to invest in the people who lead the game every day: the coaches.

Better coaches create better training environments. Better training environments create better players. Better players create stronger teams, healthier clubs, and a stronger soccer community.

That is why BVB International Academy El Paso is proud to help bring this level of coach education to our city.

What Coaches Will Learn

The LFF D license course focuses on the foundations of coaching and player development. Coaches will work through concepts connected to coaching methodology, session planning, training organization, and the development of players in youth and senior environments.

The course also introduces coaches to the technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social requirements of modern football.

That matters because coaching is not only about running drills. It is about understanding players, creating intentional training sessions, teaching the game clearly, and building environments where players can grow.

A coach’s impact reaches far beyond one practice. Every session, every correction, every team talk, and every decision shapes the player experience.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for coaches who are serious about growth.

That includes:

Club coaches
Academy coaches
High school coaches
Recreational coaches
Private trainers
Former players moving into coaching
Young coaches beginning their pathway
Female coaches looking for more development opportunities
Directors and leaders responsible for building stronger soccer environments

This opportunity is not only for BVBIA coaches. It is for committed coaches across the region who want to improve their craft and contribute to the growth of the game.

Raising the Standard in the Borderland

At BVBIA El Paso, coach education is a core part of our mission. We believe that player development starts with coach development. If we want better player experiences, stronger teams, and more complete athletes, we have to help coaches continue learning. Bringing the LFF D license to El Paso is part of that commitment.

This course gives local coaches access to a structured European coaching pathway while keeping the opportunity close to home. Instead of forcing coaches to travel across the country or overseas for this type of education, the pathway is being brought directly to the Borderland.

That is a major step forward for our local soccer ecosystem.

A Pathway for the Future

The LFF D license is positioned as a foundation for coaches who want to continue advancing within the European coaching pathway. For many coaches, this can be the first step toward deeper education, stronger methodology, and long-term professional growth.

For El Paso, it also represents something bigger.

It positions our city as a place where serious coach development can happen. It shows that the Borderland can be a hub for soccer education, not just participation. It creates a space where coaches from different clubs, schools, and communities can come together around one shared goal: getting better for the players they serve.

Sponsorship Opportunities

BVBIA El Paso is also inviting community partners to support the event as overall sponsors.

This is a strong opportunity for businesses and organizations that care about youth development, education, health, leadership, and community impact. Sponsors will help bring international coach education to El Paso while aligning their brand with player development and the future of soccer in the Borderland.

Sponsors can support the event directly, contribute to the Coach Education Fund, or provide in-kind support such as meals, hydration, printing, equipment, or event services.

Most importantly, sponsors will be part of something that has an impact beyond one weekend.

When a coach gets better, every player they coach benefits.

Course Details

Course: LFF D license El Paso 2026

In-person practical dates: Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026

Location: El Paso High School, 800 E. Schuster Ave., El Paso, TX 79902

Format: Online webinars plus two in-person practical days in El Paso

Application deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026Course fee: $1,250

Availability: 24 places available

Attendance at all webinars and practical sessions is mandatory. The online contact schedule will be confirmed after registration.

A New Standard Begins Here

The LFF D license El Paso 2026 course is a major opportunity for our region.

It is an opportunity for coaches to grow.

It is an opportunity for clubs and schools to improve their training environments.

It is an opportunity for businesses to invest in youth development.

It is an opportunity for El Paso to continue becoming a stronger soccer city.

At BVB International Academy El Paso, we are proud to help bring this course to the Borderland.

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