Urban Hammar

Urban Hammar has a diverse work experience in the field of football. Urban has worked as a UEFA JIRA Panel Member and a UEFA Technical Instructor at UEFA since 2019. Prior to that, they were the Head of Coach Education at Svenska Fotbollförbundet from 2010. Urban also served as a Trainer/Head Coach at Gefle IF Fotboll from 2009 to 2010. Urban Hammar has also worked as an Elite Coach Instructor at Svenska Fotbollförbundet from 2007 to 2008. Their earlier experience includes working as a Trainer/Head Coach/Assistant Manager/Youth Manager at Örebro SK Fotboll from 2001 to 2007.

Urban Hammar's education history begins in 1982 when they enrolled at Örebro University. Urban completed their degree in Physical Education in 1984, focusing on Teaching and Education. In 1990, they returned to Örebro University to pursue a degree in Teaching and Education, this time with a focus on English and English literature. Urban completed this program in 1991. Additionally, at some point, they obtained a UEFA PRO Licence from Svenska Fotbollförbundet, specializing in Football Management and Coaching. The specific dates for this qualification are not provided.