Academy Curriculum

Our academy places the player at the heart of our technical project. We strive to develop individual skills and offer opportunities for growth and improvement. We offer a comprehensive program focusing on technical and tactical development. Our players learn fundamental and advanced skills such as passing, dribbling, and shooting, along with game strategies, off-the-ball movement, and game reading.

Physical fitness is a crucial aspect of our training programs. We design exercises tailored to improve endurance, strength, agility, and speed, considering the specific needs and age of our players.

TGfU-Inspired Methodology: Our teaching methodology, inspired by the concept of Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU), places a strong emphasis on the importance of gameplay. Through practical experiences in realistic game situations, our players develop a deep understanding of the game and enhance their skills.

Our curriculum focuses on:

• Technical: Body positioning, first touch, ball control, dribbling, heading (for appropriate ages), tackling, finishing, goalkeeping, shooting, passing/receiving, 1v1 attacking and defending

• Tactical: Formations, soccer IQ, styles of play, reading and understanding the game, vision, organization, response time, innovation, creativity, ball trajectories, ball distribution, anticipation, insight, set pieces and their positioning, teamwork, spatial awareness, and communication

• Mental: Concentration, sportsmanship, composure, determination, growth mindset, total commitment, managing emotions, competitiveness, rigorous work ethic, motivation, and the will to succeed

• Physical: Strength, agility, body mechanics, speed, endurance, lateral agility, flexibility, coordination, power, footwork, aerobic endurance, reaction time, and balance