We don’t talk Pro, we are Pro!

The only Pro development program where you can obtain your UEFA-B Coaching License whilst playing for a Professional Portuguese Football Club!

Our Players Play to Win!

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Partners

Technical & Tactical

Individual Player Development training with Individual Football Training.
Health & Nutrition

Personalized High-Performance Sports Nutrition Program and Goal Setting.
Mental Coach

Mental Coach Sports Psychology & Performance Mentoring.
Physical

High-Performance Individual / Group Strength and Conditioning Training.
Club

Player Placement with Club. League Games and Team Training.

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Home

Single Room Cluster Self-Contained Apartment Living
Friendship

Study Hall and Chill Out Zone Games Room
Community

Spacious Outdoor Area for Fresh Air with Swimming Pool
Healthy

Fully Equipped Gym and Wellness Facilities
Independence

Fully Equipped Kitchenette Including Cooktop

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Courses

Bachelor’s Degree Sports Training and Education / UEFA B Coaching License
Tutor

Engaging Industry Leaders Offering Tailored College Lessons
Campus

High Quality Campus Facilities and Resources Available to all Students
Comradery

Meet Lifelong Friends and Study Partners in a Vibrant College Campus Environment
Graduation

Gain Real World Skills and Degrees that Drive Careers and Opportunities

30 Day Program

• Individual development training sessions.
• Pro game attendance & review.
• Team training with Pro Club appropriate to your level.
• Accommodation (pool, gym, cinema, games room).
• Integration with IFD athletes.
• Self-improvement and independent growth.
• Verbal review throughout your time.
• Written review upon completion.
• Pro player assessment and recommendations

30 Day Program / Ages 12+
• Includes Daily Chaperone.
• Weekend Events and Activities.
3 Month Program

• Everything included in the 30 Day Program plus;
• Physical assessment x 2 (Week 1 / Week 12).
• Nutritionist monitoring.
• Portuguese basics language class.
3 Month Program / Ages 12+
• Includes Daily Chaperone.
• Weekend Events and Activities.
6 Month Program

• Everything included in the 3 Month Program plus;
• Physical assessment x 3 (Week 1 / Week 12 / Week 24).
• Mental coach player development program.
• Portuguese language school - Government registered.
• Elite development lectures, Pro player sessions.
• Participate in interclub and friendly matches.
12 Month ELITE PRO

• Everything included in the 6 Month Program plus;
• Physical assessment x 5 (Week 1 / Week 12 / Week 24 / Week 36 / Week 48).
• Full-time academic program (University or equivalent) includes Portuguese language course. (Additional fees may apply relevant to course selection).
• FIFA Registered and Playing Pro Club - Full Season (must be 18 years of age prior to September 30 in the same year).
Off-Season / Pre-Season

• Individually Customized Program.
• Several Hours of Daily Training.
• High Work Intensity.
• Training Specific by Position.
“Play Pro Europe” Gap Year

• Individual Development Training Sessions Monday through Friday
• Pro Game attendance and review.
• Team Training with Pro Club appropriate to your level.
• Accommodation (Pool / Gym / Cinema / games room)
• Integration with IFD Athletes
• Self-improvement and independent growth.
• Verbal review throughout your time.
• Written review upon completion
• Physical Assessment x 5 (week 1 / week 12 / week 24 / week 36 / week 48)
• Nutritionist Monitoring and planning
• Mental Coach player development program.
• Elite Development Lectures, Pro Player Sessions
• High Calorie cooked meals for both lunch and dinner.
• Full Time Academic Program (University or equivalent) Portuguese Language course.
• FIFA Registered and Playing with Pro Club – Full Season (must be 18 years of age prior to September 30 in the same year).

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Executive Development Team

Francisco Matos

Technical Director
UEFA A Licensed

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Álvaro Madureira

Technical Director
UEFA B Licensed

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Pedro Reuss

Technical Director
Former Professional Goalkeeper

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Fábio Vieira

Sports Psychology
Mental Performance Coach

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Diogo Costa

Elite High Performance Coach
UEFA B Licenced

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Vitor Filipe

Elite High Performance Coach
UEFA B Licenced

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Ruben Sousa

Individual
Technical Trainer

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João Nogueira

Bachelors Degree Physical Education and Bio
Mechanical Movement. UEFA B Licensed

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Mauro Oliveira

Bachelors Degree Physical Education and Bio
Mechanical Movement.

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Diogo Franceschetti

Masters Degree Sports Training and
Biomechanical movement.

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Pedro Barros

Individual
Development Coach

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Guilherme

Masters Degree
Sports Education

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João Almeida

Master’s Degree in High Performance Training
UEFA B Licensed

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Francisco Sampaio

Bachelors Degree Physical Education and
Bio Mechanical Movement.

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Rafael Sousa

Master’s Degree in
Physical Education and Sports Science

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Rafael Santos

Bachelor of
Physical Education

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Diogo Silva

Masters Degree in High Performance Training
UEFA B Licensed

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Diogo Almeida

Bachelors Degree Physical Education and
Bio Mechanical Movement

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Vital Ribeiro

Master’s Degree
Performance Training

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Ines

Bachelors Degree Sports Science
Health & Nutrition

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Steven Rodrigues

Player Development Coach
Master’s in Sports Training

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Affiliate Clubs

F.C. Pedras Rubras
U.D. Oliveirense
Leixões S.C.
Académico F.C.
F.C. Felgueiras
C.D. Aves
FC Porto B
Boavista F.C.
S.C. Salgueiros
F.C. Paços de Ferreira
Sporting Clube de Coimbrões
F.C. Tirsense

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Meet some of our Elite Pros who recognize the benefits of top-level training outside of the Club environment. The ability to focus on individual specifics that are then applied to real world games is a critical component to playing at the highest level.

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