More Than a Game - More Than a Badge
Our Approach to Soccer Coaching & Development
We believe that good soccer coaches design everything around their players. They guide them through every stage of their development as athletes and people.
Our approach is built on three pillars that should support every coach on their coaching journey: Why? What? How? Learn more about us
By regularly reflecting on these questions, every soccer coach can continually self-evaluate and structure their training sessions with clarity and purpose. We support you in finding the right answers, putting your knowledge into practice, and developing your own unique style on this foundation.
We offer soccer coaching courses that emphasize this philosophy – whether you train kids in middle school, teenagers in MLSnext teams, or adults in highly competitive environments.
We give you the tools to develop your own soccer coaching style and game philosophy. We do not leave you alone with a list of drills and a badge that means nothing.
P.S. If you are interested in a UEFA license, we can deliver badges 😉
Our Courses
Our Courses
Session Preparation
2 hours Session Preparation Zoom Meeting
This isn’t a passive lecture. You’ll work through tools for an engaging, intense, and game-oriented soccer training session. alongside UEFA-licensed German coaches Mirko Dieseler (UEFA B) and Schimon Dieseler (UEFA C).
Tactical Analysis
2 hours Tactical Analysis Zoom Meeting
This isn’t a passive lecture. You’ll work through tools for an engaging, intense, and game-oriented soccer training session. alongside UEFA-licensed German coaches Mirko Dieseler (UEFA B) and Schimon Dieseler (UEFA C).
Online Advanced German Soccer Coaching Methodology
8-Week Online Course to Learn German Coaching Methodology
Master the systematic approach for soccer coaching that develops world-class players through this comprehensive 8-week program led by UEFA-licensed German coaches Mirko Dieseler (UEFA B) and Schimon Dieseler (UEFA C).
UEFA C Licensing Course
Online and In-Person Course in Germany (Niederrhein)
This certification-level course builds on foundational knowledge and introduces deeper tactical concepts, team structure, and methodology. Led by experienced instructors from the Soccer Association Niederrhein (FVN). Must have TM17pro beginner coaching certificate or a qualifying coaching certification.
UEFA B Licensing Course
Online and In-Person Course in Germany (Niederrhein)
Advance your coaching with a focus on team management, advanced tactical analysis, and high-performance player development. This course prepares you for professional-level coaching roles. Must have a UEFA C License or US C License to qualify for this course.
UEFA A Licensing Course
Online and In-Person Course
Must have a UEFA B License to qualify for this course. We are preparing a UEFA A Course in Europe. Contact us now to get a spot on the waitlist
Soccer Coach Shadowing
Take Your Coaching Global
TM17pro’s World Traveler Coach Shadowing Program connects coaches of all levels with a wide network of clubs, academies, and experienced coaches across Europe and North America. Gain hands-on experience, expand your perspective, and elevate your coaching wherever you are in your journey.
Online Goalkeeper Coaching Course
6 Module, self paced online course
Learn how to train, analyze, and think like a professional goalkeeper coach in this online course.
What Makes A Good Soccer Coach
2 hours Tactical Analysis Zoom Meeting
This isn’t a passive lecture. You’ll work through tools for an engaging, intense, and game-oriented soccer training session. alongside UEFA-licensed German coaches Mirko Dieseler (UEFA B) and Schimon Dieseler (UEFA C).
Youth Soccer Tactical Planning
Master age-appropriate tactical development in soccer coaching and create training that matches each stage of player growth
100% Online Webinar: Study anytime, anywhere on any device. Complete at your own pace in 2-4 weeks or take longer – you have lifetime access.
Build Up In Soccer
Build your soccer coaching skills and master possession-based play from the back and teach your team to dominate games from the first pass
100% Online Webinar: Study anytime, anywhere on any device. Complete at your own pace in 2-4 weeks or take longer – you have lifetime access.
Game Model Construction
Improve your soccer coaching skills: Create your teams unique playing identity and implement it systematically across all phases of the game
100% Online Webinar: Study anytime, anywhere on any device. Complete at your own pace in 2-4 weeks or take longer – you have lifetime access.
Meet Our Instructors
Mirko Dieseler
UEFA B-Licensed Coach | Talent Scout | Co-Founder, JD17 GmbH
Mirko teaches our Beginner Coaching Course and brings a wealth of on-field experience to every session. As a UEFA B-Licensed coach and experienced talent scout, he has spent years developing players and spotting potential at every level of the game. His practical, player-focused approach helps new coaches build confidence and a strong foundation for their own coaching journeys.
Jacob Bongers
UEFA B Licensed Coach
Jakob is a goalkeeper coach at a German youth academy and has been working as a goalkeeper coach for all ages and skill levels for almost ten years.
He teaches German and American goalkeepers the principles of goalkeeping to ideally support their personal development.
Schimon Dieseler
UEFA C-Licensed Coach | Former Semi-Professional Player
Schimon brings 25 years of soccer experience to his coaching, including time as a semi-professional player in both Spain and the U.S. His passion for the game shines through in every session, where he blends technical knowledge with a player-first approach. As a UEFA C-Licensed coach, Schimon focuses on helping players build confidence, sharpen their skills, and develop a deeper understanding of the game.
Leon Bätge
Professional Goalkeeper | Goalkeeper Coach
Leon is a German professional goalkeeper with experience at clubs including Eintracht Frankfurt and BFC Dynamo. Now pursuing his UEFA C and B licenses, he brings the discipline and insight of an active player to coaching, helping young goalkeepers build confidence and master their craft.
