Danmarks Idrætsforbund

DIF’s largest digital learning project ever is training up to  200.000 coaches across Denmark.

How do you support and strengthen up to 200.000 coaches across an entire country?

DIF wanted to create a national digital development initiative that both developed coaching skills and signaled that coaches matter–at every level of Danish sport. 

Together, we developed “Trænerløftet,” DIF’s largest digital development initiative to date.

Learning at National Scale

Challenge

Reach and strengthen 200,000 coaches nationwide.

Approach

Coach-centered digital learning built on practice and peer insight.

Impact

Stronger coaching competencies at scale.

Long-term value

Scalable foundation for national coach development.

The Challenge

Coaches are the backbone of Danish sports—from volunteers in local clubs to elite-level professionals.

DIF wanted to elevate coaching development nationally and make it clear that coaches are valued and supported.

The scale alone was significant: up to 200,000 coaches across disciplines and levels. 

The task was to design a digital learning experience that strengthened skills and encouraged reflection, without feeling generic or disconnected from everyday life in clubs across Denmark. 

Our Approach

We designed “Trænerløftet” with the coach at the center. The program combines peer-to-peer perspectives, expert input, and interactive elements grounded in real coaching situations. 

Video storytelling, dilemma-based games, and reflection tools ensure that learning connects directly to daily practice. 

Rather than delivering one-way content, the program invites coaches to reflect on their role, compare experiences, and develop their own approach.

The goal was not only to teach, but to elevate the role of the coach.

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“Virtio has been an exceptional partner. They delivered top-quality work for a program that reaches all coaches in Denmark. In fact, we’ve never created a product of this caliber with an external company before. The collaboration was seamless, yet they still managed to challenge us professionally. Their expertise and deep knowledge of learning are truly outstanding.”

– Emil Søhus, Coach Development, DIF

IMPACT

Stronger professional identity

Coaches experience greater recognition and clarity in their role.

High engagement

Strong positive feedback from clubs and coaching communities

National reach

Available to coaches across sports and levels nationwide.

Scalable platform

A digital foundation that can evolve alongside Danish sport.

Ready to elevate competencies?

Large-scale development initiatives require more than digital distribution. They require relevance, accessibility, and a deep understanding of the target audience.

If your organization is looking to elevate competencies across diverse audiences, we are ready to explore how digital learning can support that ambition.

How to upskill 200.000 trainers

Transforming trainers on all levels – from amateur to elite demands courage, ambition, and a commitment to excellence. Who else could take on the challenge but DIF? 

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Let’s create learning journeys designed with your employees at the center—not just the same old solutions because “that’s how it’s always been done.”

It’s simple: when learning is engaging and easy to access, it gets used.

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