Elite Training Camps: Football Specialization

Elite Training Camps is a program developed by Sport Lisboa e Benfica for youngsters which seeks to develop and improve their sporting performance. Sport Lisboa e Benfica will put at the participants disposal the knowledge and programs that made it a world reference in the elite training of young athletes.

What's included:

One Benfica Training Kit and one Benfica Travel Kit

4 hours of training per day with Benfica’s qualified coaches

Full board accommodation

Menus prepared by Benfica’s Nutrition Department

Medical and Sports Insurance

Benfica’s Stadium and Museum Tour

Individual reports

Benfica official jersey

Benfica Certificate

Transfers between the Hotel and Benfica Campus

Methodology:

The methodology applied in the Elite Training Camps will be the same that Sport Lisboa e Benfica uses in the training of its athletes, and which guarantees the sustainability of its professional squads. Through specific training that Sport Lisboa e Benfica will provide, you will be able to develop your technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills. Aspects like, running technique, relationship with the ball, tactical circulation and attacking and defensive game principles will be worked on a daily basis in both individual and collective contexts.

The training schedules will have a duration of 5 hours per day, for 7, 14 or 21 days, and will be developed by SL Benfica’s coaches, accredited by the Federação Portuguesa de Futebol (FPF) and UEFA. There will be 3 categories (U14 to U19), each having specific technical-tactical training. In addition, you will also have the possibility of being observed and evaluated by Sport Lisboa e Benfica’s Technical and Scouting Departments.

Coaches:

Accredited by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and UEFA, the SL Benfica coaches are decisive elements in the development of the Club’s young athletes. It will be them following your evolution during Elite Training Camps. The technical director in charge will be Pedro Marques:

› UEFA A License;
› Graduated in Physical Education and Sports Science at the Faculty of Human Kinetics in Lisbon;
› Post-Graduation in High-Performance Training at the Faculty of Human Kinetics in Lisbon;
› Technical Director of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Youth Football.

Made In Benfica:

Benfica Campus: The Best Academy of the last decade

Source: study from the Football Talent Scout - July 10, 2020

Know more about the Benfica Campus ›

Submitted Documentation:

› Rules and procedures;
› Diploma of participation;
› Individual and detailed report made by the Technical and Scouting Department.

Prizes:

› Eusébio Prize: Best player of the week, of all teams
› Rui Costa Prize: Best player of each team;
› Águia D’ouro (Golden eagle): Best goalkeeper of all teams;
› Mística Prize:For the player with the best commitment, discipline, fair-play and attitude.

Schedule:

Male ETC

1st week
25 june to 01 july 2023

3rd week (Last Spots)
9 to 15 july 2023

4th week
16 to 22 july 2023

Female ETC

2nd week
2 to 8 july 2023

Regular Week
Regular Day

Day	Morning	Afternoon
DAY 1	Arrival+ Check in + Kit delivery	Arrival+ Check in + Kit delivery + Opening ceremony
DAY 2	Training BC + Physical and anthropometrical tests	Training BC + Physical and anthropometrical tests
DAY 3	Training BC	Training BC
DAY 4	Training BC	Free afternoon (recreational activities)
DAY 5	Training BC	Training BC
DAY 6	Training BC	Stadium and Museum Tour + Shopping + Ceremony and dinner at the Stadium
DAY 7	Training BC	Closing Ceremony

Hour	Day
8:30	Breakfast
9:00	Transportation to BC
9:30	Specific Training
10:00	Training
12:30	Lunch
14:00	Rest
14:30	Theoretical Session
16:00	Snack
16:30	Training
18:30	Transportation to Hotel
20:00	Dinner
23:00	Rest

Registration:

To sign up in Elite Training Camps you must have been born between 2003 and 2009.

Registrations for the 2023 Edition are already open, with the following conditions:

› Early bird Discount:

› 15% discount for registrations valid and paid until January 20, 2023. Not applied over other promotions or discounts.

› Full Refund Flexibility:

› We offer the possibility of a full refund (depending on specific conditions and timings). Please contact us at elitetrainingcamps@slbenfica.pt for further information on this matter.

Required Documentation:

Download the registration form, fill it out and send it to elitetrainingcamps@slbenfica.pt.

Registration form - Male

Registration form - Female

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