STUDY TRIP TO LISBON Sport Lisboa e Benfica Youth Football 2014-2015 SPORT LISBOA e BENFICA – THE CLUB Founded on February 28th, 1904, Sport Lisboa e Benfica is the one of the biggest Clubs in the World. With 14 million fans around the world, it is present across 70 countries. For its majestic nature, and representing strength, protection, magnificence and bravery, the Eagle is Benfica’s symbol. Currently, Sport Lisboa e Benfica has 1200 athletes distributed by 30 sports and 230.195 members. Being the club with the most members in the world, in 2006 it was awarded the designation of “Biggest Club in the World” by Guinness World Records. SL Benfica brings pride and prestige to its million supporters through football, being among the beautiful game’s elite: considered by UEFA as the 9th European Club of the 20th century, it is one of 12 clubs that won the European Cup for two times, having been ranked 8th by the prestigious magazine L’Equipe. It is also the club with the most titles in Portugal: 60. 1 2 33 25 5 5 Latin Cup European Cup Championship Portuguese Cup Super Cup League Cup SLB Youth Football International Area SPORTSPORT LISBOA LISBOA e BENFICA e BENFICA – THE – CLUB THE CLUB Besides its vast and rich honors, players like Eusebio (the Club’s greatest scorer ever, with 638 goals, and awarded by FIFA as one of the top 10 footballers of all time), Chalana, Nené, Rui Costa, among others, have worn Benfica’s jersey.. It currently has several world class players at its service, such as the captain and Brazilian international Luisão, or the talented wingers from Argentina: Nico Gaitan and Eduardo Salvio. SL Benfica has two professional squads – First Team and B Team. The First Team is composed by 28 players from 9 different nationalities, 18 of them representing their national teams. SLB Youth Football International Area SPORT LISBOA e BENFICASTADIUM – THE CLUB Estádio da Luz, officially named Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, was built to provide Benfica with a new and modern home, and to serve as the playing venue for the Euro 2004 final. The new stadium opened on the 25th of October 2003 with a match between Benfica and Uruguayan side Club Nacional (2-1).During the Euro 2004 Championships, Estádio da Luz hosted three group matches, the quarter-final between Portugal and England (2-2), and the final between Greece and Portugal (1-0).The stadium was selected to be the playing venue of the 2014 Champions League final. CERTIFIED BY UEFA TO BE A 5 STARS STADIUM SLB Youth Football International Area SPORT LISBOA e BENFICA – MUSEUM The “Cosme Damião Museum” as it is know has been “officially” inaugurated at 26 of July of 2013 and been open to public in general at 29th. The building, with an area of 4,000 square meters, has three floors with a huge window that displays 497 trophies. The Museum is divided into 29 thematic areas and contains a total of about 1,000 trophies won by the different modalities of the Club, and a collection of more than 20,000 objects (of all sorts), as well as documents relating to the audiovisual and history of Benfica, inserted in the sociocultural context of Portugal (earthquake of 1755, Carnation Revolution) and the world (the man in the Moon). The Museum has available several tactile screens with information about players, teams, games, etc., and a hologram of Eusebius. There is still a space dedicated to the Club's supporters – "journey into the heart of Benfica"- where your photos are exposed, in repetition, and in this place there is a elevator surrounded by video walls that show phrases and Benfica celebrations. Finally, the geodesic dome of the Museum, is presented a 17-minute film about the secular history of Benfica. Then there are more interactivity with the visitors of the Museum. SLB Youth Football International Area SPORT LISBOA e BENFICA – HERITAGE CLUB YOUTH FOOTBALL Founded in 28/02/1904 Training Centre - Caixa Futebol Campus founded in 2006 Most Titled club in Portugal - 60 During the season 2013/14 was the club National Championships– 33 with more international players attendance (until U-19) – 46 Two times European Cup: 60/61;61/62 First season of the B team 18 players were integrated Constitution of the SAD 10/02/2000 with the Club holds more than 50% of U19 in 2013/14 were Youth Cup League shares Runners Up Team with the largest number of Besides Caixa Futebol Campus and members worldwide > 230 000 Lisbon, there are 4 CFT strategically placed over the country Estádio da Luz has been inaugurated in 2004 with 65,000 seats capacity 96 Championships: National & Regional Eclectic Club – Over 30 sports SLB Youth Football International Area BENFICA WAY PROGRAMS: PLAYER ELITE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CAMP PROGRAMS TEAM CONSULTING: BENFICA TRAINING ONSITE & CFC WAY CAMPS & TOURS COACHES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS SLB Youth Football International Area COACHES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM: COACHES EDUCATIONAL Acquire new skills in training process and competition PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS Identification of SLB Methodology Observe Benfica Youth Teams training session Knowledge of new competitive and cultural realities Various departments involved: Technical, Benfica Lab, etc… SLB Youth Football International Area COACHES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM PACKAGE INCLUDES: Full board accommodation in one of the best Hotels in Lisbon region COACHES 4 Star Hotel - www.meliaaldeiadoscapuchos.com EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS Program for 4 days duration Observe training sessions of youth teams from Specialization to Initiation Technical briefings with Head coach before/after sessions Watch and observe Benfica teams: Professional and Youth (home & away matches) Theoretical sessions – Other youth departments, Ex: Benfica Lab, etc… Lunch at the Benfica Academy Transport arrangements, as defined by the program Visit to Benfica Stadium and Museum Delivery of Certificate of participation & Gifts SLB Youth Football International Area COACHES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM PACKAGE INCLUDES: COACHES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS Welcome reception to introduce the clubs history and methods and the coaching program All participants will be entitled to a guided tour off all the Club facilities including the Stadium, Museum, Megastore, Training Center, etc.. SLB Youth Football International Area BENFICA ACADEMY “CAIXA FUTEBOL CAMPUS” With a state-of-the-art Training Center regarded as one of the best in the world, Sport Lisboa e Benfica can currently meet all the needs of both professional and non-professional teams and players Number of Fields: 6: 11-a-side natural grass 2: 11-a-side artificial grass 1: 7-a-side artificial grass ( Indoor) S360 – Technical Skills Dome 3 Floor Hotel with capacity to 130 players 2 Auditoriums, 3 Gymnasiums, 1 Canteen, Several Offices, Meeting rooms, Dressing rooms, Study room, Leisure areas, etc.. SLB Youth Football International Area COACHES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HOTEL MELIA – ALDEIA DOS CAPUCHOS COACHES EDUCATIONAL Situated at the entrance of the historical Vila dos Capuchos, PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS known for its exclusivity and the Convents’ majestic presence, Hotel Meliá Aldeia dos Capuchos is located in a magnificent viewpoint over the sea, inserted in a grand touristic and residential area. Surrounded by a vast green area, where a golf course and an excellent fitness course stand out, it also has very easy accesses The Hotel meets the essential conditions of comfort and well- being, with ideal rest and recreation settings at clients disposal SLB Youth Football International Area SL BENFICA PROGRAM SCHEDULE DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY (11/03) 8.30 am – Breakfast at Hotel Morning 9.00 am – Training Center “Caixa Futebol Campus” Tour Visit 10.00 am – Coffee Break 10.30 am – U19 Training Session – Observation 12.30 pm – Lunch at Academy Canteen Afternoon 1.30 pm - Presentation at Auditorium: “Model & Organization – SL Benfica Youth Football” 3.00 pm – Coffee Break 4.00 pm – Watch Live: Benfica “B” vs Feirense (33th Fixture of League Second Division) 6.30 pm – Presentation at Auditorium: “Recruitment – Model and Intervention Strategies” 9.00 pm – Dinner at Hotel SLB Youth Football International Area SL BENFICA PROGRAM SCHEDULE DAY 2 – THURSDAY 8.30 am – Breakfast at Hotel Morning 9.00 am – Benfica LAB - “Physical and Nutrition” 10.00 am – U19 Training Session – Observation 12.30 pm – Lunch at “Catedral” Benfica panoramic Restaurant Afternoon 2.00 pm – Visit to Stadium 3.00 pm – Visit to Museum 4.00 pm – Presentation at Box in Estádio da Luz: “Initiation Development Model” 6.15 pm – U11 & U10 Training Sessions – Observation at Estádio da Luz 8.30 pm – Dinner at Hotel SLB Youth Football International Area SL BENFICA PROGRAM SCHEDULE DAY 3 – FRIDAY Morning 10.00 am – CFC Main Stadium – “B” Team Training Session Observation 11.30 am – Coffee Break 11.45 am – Presentation at Auditorium: “Game Model – SL Benfica Youth Football” 1.30 pm – Lunch at Academy Canteen Afternoon 3.00 pm – Presentation at Auditorium & Video Analysis Room: “Benfica LAB – Game Analysis” 5.00 pm – U17 Training Session – Observation 7.00 pm – U15 Training Session – Observation 8.30 pm – Dinner at Hotel SLB Youth Football International Area SL BENFICA PROGRAM SCHEDULE DAY 4 - GAMES: Saturday WATCH YOUTH FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES U19 TEAM* *DEPENDING ON CALENDAR - TO DEFINE WATCH YOUTH FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES U17 TEAM AND/OR U15* *DEPENDING ON CALENDAR - TO DEFINE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH 1ST TEAM HOME GAME FIXTURE OF PORTUGUESE 1ST LEAGUE* *DEPENDING ON CALENDAR - TO DEFINE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH “B” TEAM HOME GAME FIXTURE OF PORTUGUESE 2ND LEAGUE *DEPENDING ON CALENDAR - TO DEFINE SLB Youth Football International Area COACHES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL CONDITIONS: COST (PER COACH) (twin room - 2 beds) 979,00 €* (single room) 1.179,00 €* Program Organization: Group of 10 coaches. 4 day program, arrival on Tuesday and departure on Saturday. Payments shall be made in the following: 40% on contract signature.