BARCELONA FC ACADEMY & SOCCER SCHOOLS

Barcelona FC SOCCER SCHOOLS: “More than a club”

BARCELONA FC ACADEMY & SOCCER SCHOOLS  CF BARCELONA, La Masia Address: Calle Arístides Mallol 12, 08028 Barcelona, Founded in 1899, FC BARCELONA is the most recognized and legendary team in world soccer and is truly “more than a club.” FC Barcelona has a rich history of success and is one of the most decorated in terms of honors and accolades, enjoys worldwide support, and is committed to the highest standards on the field of play, as well as being a pioneer in off-the-pitch initiatives. For the season 2008/2009, FC BARCELONA won an unprecedented 6 titles: Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup and the European Super Cup and are the current, 2010/2011 La Liga and Champions league winners. FC BARCELONA is important for what it represents to the city of Barcelona and the people of Catalonia, who truly treat the club as their national team.

FC BARCELONA has an unrivaled reputation for the successful training and production of world-class players. Central to the success of the team is the philosophy of developing home grown players through the FCB youth academy who then go on to represent the first team. Products of the FCB youth academy include: Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique, Victor Valdes, Cesc Fabregas and Sergio Busquets.

Train the Barcelona FC Way

Train as champions train. Whether you are looking to earn a college scholarship, make your state program, earn a place on your club team, or simply ensure your spot on your varsity team, the official FC BARCELONA elite soccer program will help you reach your full potential and achieve your goals. Training is led by official coaches from BARCELONA FC Soccer School and consists of 2 sessions per day, 5 days per week.

Hosted at FC BARCELONA’s spectacular Ciutat Esportiva (Sport City) training facilities, players will have privileged access to the various on-site artificial pitches and train in the very same place as the FC BARCELONA first and reserve teams. The intense program of complete soccer training prepares young players from all over the world for the high demands of competitive club or high school soccer. Specialized training and individual attention with one coach for every 10 players maximizes the progression of each player during the 2-week program. Coaches are overseen by experienced technical directors and work closely on all aspects of your game: technical, tactical, physical, and psychological.

Goalkeeper Training

A specialized goalkeeping school is conducted under the guidance of an official FC BARCELONA goalkeeper coach. Complete technical and tactical goalkeeping training includes topics ranging from shot stopping and dealing with crosses, to 1v1s and distribution. Goalkeepers are integrated into small-sided games and full matches in order to hone decision-making skills.

Daily Schedule

BARCELONA FC SOCCER SCHOOLS Workshops

Barcelona Academy Warm up observed by Tony

On-field sessions are complemented by carefully designed soccer workshops to help improve your understanding of the game. These hour-long workshops meet every day and are led by FCB staff, guest speakers and experts in their respective field. All players follow the same workshop series. Topics include history of FC Barcelona, soccer theory, physical training, performance training, sports medicine, sports psychology, and a private behind-the-scenes FC BARCELONA Museum Tour.

Accommodations

Your summer home is the Residencia Sarrià, one of Barcelona’s most sought-after student residences, located in a safe, elegant and sophisticated area near the city center. Housing is in double rooms that enjoy air conditioning and private bathrooms, Internet access, games room, private cinema, rooftop swimming pool and access to the next door Can Carralleu sports club where players can workout, swim or simply relax at the café. The camp is overseen by senior directors and supervised by experienced residential advisors (RAs) that live on the hall. Directors and RAs have both coaching and residential life experience and also attend training sessions. Players have access to common areas where they can settle down with friends and relax. Breakfast and dinner are served at the residence, and lunch is offered at FC Barcelona.

The City of Barcelona

Take advantage of your summer in Barcelona. Barcelona’s history enriches its vibrant modern cultural life and reputation for being cosmopolitan and cutting edge. The city lays claim to many important museums and galleries, whose Modernist architecture championed by Antoni Gaudí contrasts with the ultra-modern Olympic port and pristine beaches of the stunning Mediterranean coast. From the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter to the modern shops and cafes of Passeig de Gràcia, BARCELONA possesses a unique energy and style that make it one of the top destinations in all of Europe and we organize trips and visits throughout the 2 weeks.

Trips and Excursions

Saturdays and Sundays will be assigned for regeneration, recovery time, and cultural excursions in BARCELONA and beyond. Participants enjoy 2 full-day excursions, Port Aventura Theme Park and Sitges, and enjoy visits to Parc Guell, La Pedrera, Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Picasso and Miró Museums, beaches, as well as a guided tour of the Gothic Quarter.

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