Academy Programs

IFAPT has four different Academy Programs namely, Short Term Program for all ages (U16 and Above),  Long Term Program for all ages (U16 and Above), Team Training Camps in Portugal and Coaches Educational Workshop Program. 

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Short Term Program for all ages (U14 and Above)

Duration – 1 to 2 Months

When – at any time from August to May (the off season period will be between June and July).

For Whom – This program is available for individual/groups of Players or Teams

Long Term Program for all ages (U14 and Above)

Duration – 10 Months to 3 years.

When – at any time from August to May (the off season period will be between June and July).

For Whom – This program is available for individual/groups of Players.

Visa – The Non-EU citizens need to have a Student Visa in order to enroll in this long-term experience. For more information please see the Educational Program section. For US or other countries with diplomatic ties and treaties to travel freely without a visa they can come here and apply for a students visa after securing an admission at CIAL or any of the colleges or get a “Training Contract” or a “Job Contract” in Portugal.

Team Training Camps in Portugal

This short-term intensive football training camp program is especially designed to give a club team (group) the opportunity to know the Portuguese ground breaking training methodology. Our camps are designed for the passionate and serious athletes who really want to gain European football experience and develop their skills.

Duration – 1-4 Weeks

When – April – May or October or November or December holidays.

For Whom – This program is available for individual/groups of players and teams.

Coaches Educational Workshop Program

This program was created to provide an opportunity to learn how long-term player development methodology works in Portugal at club level as well as different academies, to produce some of the best players around the world!

This workshop is designed to provide the coach or coaches with some of the basic tools and ideas, which are currently and historically used in Portugal. These methodologies in the recent past gain much popularity and recognition worldwide for its intensity and dynamics.  

The program covers, theory, practical and interactive information in all the aspects of the coaching football or learning how to coach football.

Duration – 1-2 Weeks

When – From January to December

For Whom – This program is available for Coaches.

International Football Academy de Portugal