Something never seen before
The Barça Academy will follow the same structure, operations, training sessions and methodology from FC Barcelona first team and youth academy. A Technical Director from the club will be responsible for implementing the technical, tactical, physical and physiological training aspects throughout the entire season.
Seasons programs are planned with different weekly, trimester and yearly goals. The main objectives are to create an impact on player development and teach our players the skills and values for what it takes to become a professional on and of the field.
Competitive Program
The Competitive Program is aimed at boys and girls aged from 10 to 17 years. All of the players of this program will train 3 days per week and play competitive games every weekend.
GOALS:
- Learn specific technical and tactical aspects of soccer from FC Barcelona’s methodology
- Learn to play as a team to achieve common goals.
- Provide players with a supportive and positive environment.
- Transmit the values that represent FC Barcelona: HEART – Humility, Effort, Ambition, Respect and Teamork.
FEATURES:
- Ages 10-17 Years
- External Competitive games and US Club Tournaments
- Players are divided into teams by level and age Details
- Registration by Official Tryout
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Ages 10-17 Years
- 3 Training Sessions Per Week
- 1 or 2 Game Days Per Week
- 2 Individual Reports
- Registration by Official Tryout
Development Program
The Development Program is is aimed at boys and girls aged from 6 to 11 years. It is a program designed to initiate, consolidate or improve the participants’ soccer skills. All of the players of this program will train 2 times a week and play the FCBEscola internal league on the weekends.
GOALS:
- Make motor patterns automatic in order to respond to certain tactical situations
- Apply the different skills depending on each situation of the game
- Develop key educational habits and sportsmanship within a group of teammates and opponents.
- Learn and improve basic and specific cognitive and coordinative skills
FEATURES:
- Ages 6 -11 Years
- Barça Academy Internal league
- Players are divided into teams by level and age
- Registration by official tryouts
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Ages 6-11 Years
- 2 Training Sessions Per Week
- 1 Barça Academy League game on the weekends
- 2 Individual Reports
- Registration by official tryout
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
The Technical Program is a supplementary program designed to improve the participants’ technical and tactical skills. Aimed at players between 6 and 17 years old. This program is held once or twice a week and is open to players inside and outside of the academy.
GOALS:
- Work and learn basic football skills at individual and collective level
- Adapt to react and perform in reduced spaces
- Apply the different skills depending on each situation of the game
- Make motor patterns automatic in order to respond to certain tactical situations
FEATURES:
- Ages 6-17 Years
- Technical & Tactical program
- Players are divided into teams by level and age
- Open Access (No Tryouts Required)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Ages 6-17 Years
- 1 or 2 Training Session Per Week
- No Game Days
- Open Access (No Tryouts Required)
Barça Academy
Team Structure
In the Barça Academy Programs, players will be divided into the following teams by level and age.
Development Teams
Pre - Benjami
U7 (Born 2014)
U8 (Born 2011)
Benjami
U9 (Born 2010)
U10 (Born 2009)
Alevi
U11 (Born 2008)
U12 (Born 2007)
Competitive Teams
Alevi
U11 (Born 2008)
U12 (Born 2007)
Infantil
U13 (Born 2006)
U14 (Born 2005)
Cadet
U15 (Born 2004)
U16 (Born 2003)
Juvenil
U17 (Born 2002)
U18 (Born 2003)
