Benfica Training Program in Lisbon - Football Camps

• Company Generation Adidas International

• Profesor Carlos Ribeiro Seixal, Lisboa , Portugal

• Ages 12 years - 14 years

SL Benfica Training Program

Train with one of Portugal’s most important clubs

THE ACADEMY
Sport Lisboa e Benfica has known to be attentive to thesigns of time, always looking to improve their training  methods. As a result, in 2015, S.L. Benfica received the Globe Soccer award for Best Academy of the year. Caixa Futebol Campus is the training center of S.L. Benfica. The complex has a building consisting of a hotel, two gyms, dressing rooms, swimming pools, jacuzzis, a sauna, a cafeteria and an auditorium.
The methodology applied during training is the same as S.L. Benfica uses to train its athletes and to guarantee the sustainability of its professional squads. Within the specific training sessions that S.L. Benfica will provide, you will be able to develop your technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills.
The Academy results of this methodology have once more been shown in the UEFA Youth Champions League, reaching 2 finals in the 4 editions of this competition.

THE CLUB

In the most recent season, S.L BENFICA placed first inPrimeira Liga, Portuguese Cup, and Supercup. With this season’s league title, the club has reached its first ever Tetra, or four league titles in a row. The club is very proud to have accomplished these results whilepromoting players from within their own Academy. The club is a complete success on and off the field, having produced sales of over 200 million in the past years.

Team Travel Program Components

• Train with professional coaches. Experience the life of a European youth Academy player!
• Get a behind the scenes glimpse of your favorite stadiums! See the trophies won, seethe field from the team bench, and visit the locker rooms.
• Challenge your game by playing against top quality local opponents, putting your new skills into practice. Learn about the local style of play first-hand!
• Take your game to the next level by seeing the greats play in person. Imagine seeing Messi, Bale or Mueller’s skills up close.
• Experience a European capital, including its local culture, language, and food! Visit important historical sites and learn about local life.

The program includes

• 8 Nights accommodation in Lisbon in a 3* Sup or 4* hotel
• Meal Plan: Half board (Breakfast each day, and lunch or dinner)
• 3 pre-arranged competitive matches against top Portuguese opponents
• Training pitches and clinic sessions (as per itinerary)
• 4 Training sessions at S.L. Benfica Academy Training Complex
• Tour of S.L. Benfica Stadium, Museum, and Megastore
• Tour of S.L. Benfica training complex (Players and Coaches only)
• Observe S.L. Benfica Academy training session
• Sightseeing: Visit the cities of Lisbon, World Heritage city of Sintra
• Charter buses are reserved for all necessary transfers while in Europe
• Supervisor to be with team at all times 24/7
• Comprehensive medical and cancellation insurance
• Social media coverage during your training program
• generation adidas international promo product
*Roundtrip airfare is not included, but will be sourced for the group

Optional Items
Please inquire for further information on these items:
• Match tickets to professional games (subject to availability)
• Additional items such as phone calls, beverages, and snacks
• Admission fees to any cultural or leisure activities not listed in itinerary
• Any other items not specified under the “Program Includes” section

Sample Itinerary
DAY 1: Depart for Lisbon, Portugal. 
DAY 2: Arrive at Lisbon International Airport. Check into hotel to rest and relax after long flight. Light training session with own coaches. Attend Primeira League match (optional and additional cost). 
DAY 3: Training session with S.L. Benfica Academy coach #1at Caixa Futebol Campus training complex. Guided  visit of Caixa Futebol Campus training complex (Players and Coaches only). Sightseeing in Lisbon: Plaza del Rossio, Lisbon Cathedral “La Sé”, Castle of San Jorge.) 
DAY 4: Training session with S.L. Benfica Academy coach #2 at Caixa Futebol Campus training complex. Competitive match #1 vs. top level  Portuguese team. 
DAY 5: Training session with S.L. Benfica Academy coach #3 at Caixa Futebol Campus training complex. Tour  S.L. Benfica’s Estadio da Luz stadium, museum and megastore. Sightseeing in Lisbon: Historic area of Alfama-Baixa and Cultural Quarter of Chiado-Bairro Alto. 
DAY 6: Training session with S.L. Benfica Academycoach #3 at Caixa Futebol Campus training  complex. Competitive match #2 vs. top level Portuguese youth team. 
DAY 7: Recovery training session with your owncoaches. Sightseeing in Lisbon: River Tagus, the monumental zone of Belém and the Parque de Nações. 
DAY 8: S.L. Benfica Youth Academy training observation (TBC). Competitive friendly game #3 vs. top level Portuguese youth team. 
DAY 9: Sightseeing in historic city of Sintra, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attend Primeira League match (optional and additional cost). 
DAY 10: Depart Lisbon, Portugal.