
Rubén Castaño
Soccer Coach
Possession football and players who think for themselves
UEFA A-licensed soccer coach with thirteen years developing players from youth academy to semi-professional level in Spain. Coaches a possession-based, positional style and a teaching method that pushes players to read the game rather than follow instructions. Led an academy U-19 side to two regional titles and progressed nine players into the senior and professional ranks. Plans every session around clear objectives, uses video analysis with the squad weekly, and individualises development plans for each player. Equally focused on the person and the footballer — discipline, study and conduct sit alongside the tactical work. Looking for an academy or first-team assistant role with a club that believes in developing players properly.
CF Valencia Norte Academy - Valencia, Spain
Academy Coach (U-19) August 2016 to Present 9 years & 11 months
Progressed nine players into the senior and professional ranks by building individual development plans and managing the pathway with the first-team staff.
Plan every training session around specific tactical and technical objectives, periodised across the season.
Run weekly video-analysis sessions with the squad, teaching players to recognise patterns and solve problems on the pitch themselves.
Manage match-day tactics, in-game adjustments and squad rotation across a demanding regional league.
Oversee player conduct, study commitments and discipline alongside the football, working closely with families.
Escuela de Fútbol Valencia - Valencia, Spain
Youth Coach August 2011 to July 2016 5 years
Designed age-appropriate training progressions that fed the club's higher academy sides.
Developed several players who later moved into the regional academy structure.
Earned the UEFA A licence during this period, which led to the academy U-19 role.
Two regional titles
Nine players progressed
Tactical Analysis & Video Coaching Course
Spanish Coaches Association (February 2019 to April 2019)
Universidad de Valencia
Degree in Sport Sciences (CAFD) (September 2007 to June 2011)
Real Federación Española de Fútbol
UEFA A Coaching Licence (January 2015 to June 2016)
UEFA A Coaching Licence
Real Federación Española de Fútbol (June 2016 to Present)
- Session Planning
- Positional Play
- Player Development
- Tactical Periodisation
- Video Analysis
- Match-Day Management
- Technical Coaching
- Talent Identification
- Strength & Conditioning Basics
- Squad Management