ELITE CAMPS EXPERTISE IN FOOTBALL - SUMMER 2014
SPORT LISBOA E BENFICA Founded on February 28th, 1904, Sport Lisboa e Benfica is the Biggest Club 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. 1 LATIN CUP 2 EUROPEAN CUPS 32 PORTUGUESE CHAMPIONSHIPS 24 PORTUGUESE CUPS 4 SUPERCUPS 4 LEAGUE CUPS
SPORT LISBOA E BENFICA Besides its vast and rich honours, 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 and the Paraguayan goal scorer Óscar Cardozo. SL Benfica has two professional squads First Team and B Team. The First Team is composed of 24 players from 8 different nationalities, 16 of them representing their national teams.
CAMPS Elite Training Camps is a program developed by Sport Lisboa e Benfica for youngsters born between 1996 and 2001 that want to develop and improve their sporting performance. Sport Lisboa e Benfica will put at the participants disposal the knowledge and programs that made it a world reference in the elite training of young athletes. METHODOLOGY The methodology applied in the Elite Training Camps will be the same that SL Benfica uses in the training of its athletes, and that guarantees the sustainability of its professional squads. Through specific training that Sport Lisboa e Benfica will provide, you will be able to develop your technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills. Aspects like, running technique, relationship with the ball, tactical circulation and attacking and defensive game principles will be worked on daily in both an individual and collective context.
CAMPS METHODOLOGY The training schedules will have a duration of 5 hours per day, for 7, 14 or 21 days, and will be developed by SL Benfica s coaches accredited by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and UEFA. There will be 3 categories (under-14 to under-19), each having specific technical-tactical training. In addition, you will also have the possibility of being observed and evaluated by Sport Lisboa e Benfica s Technical and Scouting Departments. YOU WILL BE CLOSER TO THE BIGGEST STAGES IN WORLD FOOTBALL.
CAMPS COACHES Accredited by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and UEFA, the SL Benfica coaches are decisive elements in the development of the Club s young athletes. It will be them following your evolution in practice during Elite Training Camps. Technical director in charge will be João Santos: UEFA PRO License; Masters Degree in Physical Education and Sport Sciences; UEFA Study Group; Technical Director of Sport Lisboa e Benfica s Youth Academy since 2010; Coach of the Portuguese Under-15 National Team between 2006 and 2009; Coach of Sport Lisboa e Benfica s B Team between 2004 and 2006. João Santos - Coordenador Técnico
CAMPS INFRAESTRUCTURES During your participation in Elite Training Camps, the practice sessions will take place in Caixa Futebol Campus and the accommodation will be at Hotel Meliá Aldeia dos Capuchos. Travels between the two places are provided by Sport Lisboa e Benfica. CAIXA FUTEBOL CAMPUS Providing all the conditions for an elite club, SL Benfica s Caixa Futebol Campus will be at your disposal, having: 6 Football fields; 62 Bedrooms; 16 Dressing rooms; 2 Auditoriums; 2 Gymnasiums; 1 Conference room; 1 Dining room; 1 Meeting room (with internet and games); Technical and medical offices. Caixa Futebol Campus is the training center of SL Benfica s two professional football teams, as well as of six Youth Teams, comprising 120 athletes, 42 of them playing at international level, and 21 coaches.
CAMPS HOTEL MELIÃ ALDEIA DOS CAPUCHOS Situated at the entrance of the historical Vila dos Capuchos, known for its exclusivity and the Convents majestic presence, Hotel Meliã Aldeia dos Capuchos is a magnificent viewpoint over the sea, inserted in a grand touristic and residential area. Bounded 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 the athletes disposal.
CAMPS SCHEDULE Elite Training Camps will be held during the following periods: USUAL WEEK WEEK DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 USUAL DAY HOUR DAY 1st WEEK 29.06.14 to 05.07.14 2nd WEEK 06.07.14 to 12.07.14 MORNING ARRIVAL WELCOME GIFTS KIT DELIVERY THEORETICAL SESSION FREE MORNING 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 11.00am 1.00pm BREAKFAST TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIFIC LUNCH 3rd WEEK 13.07.14 to 19.07.14 AFTERNOON LUNCH THEORETICAL THEORETICAL SESSION SESSION VISIT TO THE CLOSING STADIUM CEREMONY AND FREE AFTERNOON FREE AFTERNOON MUSEUM 2.00pm 2.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 6.30pm 8.00pm REST THEORETICAL SESSION SNACK TRANSPORTATION TO HOTEL DINNER DINNER 11.00pm REST
CAMPS THE PACK INCLUDES: Welcome gift for participants; 5 hours of training per day with SL Benfica s qualified coaches; Full board in one of the best hotels in the Lisbon region; Menus prepared under the supervision of SL Benfica s Department of Nutrition; Medical/Sports Insurance; Visit to SL Benfica s Stadium and Museum; Theoretical training sessions; Theoretical nutrition sessions; Presentations by SL Benfica's head coach in the specific category; SL Benfica s official training kit; Closing ceremony and certificate delivery to athletes; All athletes evaluated by SL Benfica s scouting team; Transfers between the accommodation and Caixa Futebol Campus; Rooms with internet access.
CAMPS REGISTRATION To sign up in Elite Training Camps you must have been born between 1996 and 2001. Required Documentation: Registration form (fill in at slbenfica.pt/elite); Sports curriculum record Medical report; Declaration of authorization to capture images; Submitted Documentation: Rules; Code of conduct for participants; Diploma of participation; "Fair play" prize to the finest participants; "Commitment" prize to the most dedicated; Individual and detailed report made by the Technical and Scouting Departments.
LISBOA With more than 20 centuries of history, Lisbon is the capital of Portugal since 1147. The Tagus, its natural light, monuments and typical neighborhoods offer this legendary city a genuine beauty that is highly appreciated by its visitors. Besides the historical imagery, Lisbon also is known for its rich cuisine, festivals, shopping centers, nightlife and fado, providing its visitors with varied experiences and services in an atmosphere of leisure and fun. Here are some touristic sites: Rossio; Chiado; Restauradores; Praça do Comércio; Elevador de Santa Justa; Castelo de São Jorge; Sé Patriarcal; Marquês de Pombal; Aqueduto das Águas Livres; Basílica da Estrela; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Padrão dos Descobrimentos; Torre de Belém; Centro Cultural de Belém; Igreja de Santa Engrácia/Panteão; Santuário do Cristo Rei; Torre Vasco da Gama; Parque Eduardo VII; Jardins do Parque das Nações; Jardim da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian; Jardim Botânico da Faculdade de Ciências.
SPORT LISBOA E BENFICA Av. General Norton de Matos, 1500-313 Lisboa, Portugal - www.slbenfica.pt/elite CAIXA FUTEBOL CAMPUS Quinta da Trindade, 2840-600 Seixal - Phones: +351 21 221 96 10/19 +351 21 221 99 10/19 elitetrainingcamps@slbenfica.pt