No, this is something we do not allow as the team spirit concept is lost if some individuals are not fully part of the group the full dynamic of the Academy will not be experienced and they may feel left out.
FAQ Group: Madrid
Madrid FAQs
Q: Will the training be personally tailored to maximize a player’s strengths and address their weaknesses?
Yes, of course, this is one of the main functions of our Academy. There will also be group sessions to go over the game play, areas to improve, why specific commands were given, to go over the errors and how to avoid these in the future and most of all for them to understand the game and think for themselves. SMARTFOOTBALL Methodology is based on the artistic ability of the brain we develop creative players.
Q: Will he have consistent coaches throughout a player’s time at EduKick Spain?
Of course, this a highly dedicated educational system for the development of youth football players, through the use of methodologies imparted by our staff of highly qualified and experienced UEFA Pro coaches. The coaching will be consistent throughout his time with EduKick.
Q: Will players train with the EduKick participants as well as an academy team? Will the player train with other people that are staying at this facility?
Yes, EduKick participants will be all together in an international group of youths who will all train, play, study and live together.
Q: Are there opportunities to go off “campus”? Is it necessary for players to be chaperoned at all times when going off campus?
Yes, when under 18 years old with prior notification from the parents the players can leave campus when they want.
Q: How long is the winter break?
24th December – 7th January.
Q: If a player chooses to do the online High School option, will there be language lesson options?
Yes, we prefer for the players to learn at least Spanish when they stay with us. Players who choose not to study academics will need to study Spanish or a coaching course and also can receive an introduction course of Refereeing (providing a better understanding of football globally). If the student is over 16 years old and chooses not to study an official course, he can study our internal Tecnifutbol course, consisting of: 3 days a week language course + 2 days per week of coaching courses.
Q: If a player chooses to go to the local school how does this affect the training schedule?
No, our affiliated school adapt the school schedule to accommodate our academy player’s daily training sessions.
Q: Will players have the opportunity to play matches during the stay?
Yes many games, we host many teams from around the world and these teams come and play with and against our academy elite, also we host the following tournaments in which the academy players will be involved with.
Q: If there are only a few players in the EduKick program are there other athletes that are at the facility long term? Will players have the opportunity to get to know other athletes his age that are staying long term?
Generally there are at least 15 players at one time from a wide range of nationalities between the ages of 12-21. They will play together, train together and live together (each player has their own mini apartment, with all facilities and services, 4* superior equivalent)
As our academy is in constant interaction with local, regional, professional and international teams due to our close ties with the CATALAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION the players will share training sessions with professional teams, play with and or against on a regular basis, minimum 3 times per week. I have attached the weekly agenda that they players follow when staying with us.