NF INTERNATIONAL MATCH TRAINING
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WHO IS IT FOR?
We are seeking talented players with a strong motivation and willingness to learn. Players in the following age categories can join this program:
- 4 teams U11 (born 2010 and 2011)
- 4 teams U12 (born 2009)
- 4 teams U13 (born 2008)
- 4 teams U14 (born 2007)
Obs! We have implemented actions to secure our events against COVID-19 spread. Read our COVID-19 actions here.
GOALS WITH THE PROGRAM
NF Academy has a clear vision of contributing to developing more international top-players. For that, players need from early ages a lot of minutes in a competitive environment to develop tactical awareness, feel the teamwork environment and get challenges that will improve their confidence inside the field. With is, we will focus on:
- Developing players understanding of the game
- Social skills and having fun training together
- Prepare players for future selections locally
- Give players international challenges by inviting them to programs abroad
SCOUTING FOR
IN NORDIC COUNTRIES
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Our coaches does an internal evaluation of all participating players. Based on the evaluation and the level of the player, we give invitations to train with European academies of top quality, our scholarship program, participation in international elite tournaments with our elite teams, or participation in international training camps. Throughout the last year, many players have participated at a local camp, and has been chosen and invited to train with academies of top quality.
Packages
PLAYER
• All meals included
• Experienced NF Academy head coach per team
• 1 physiotherapist and goalkeeper coach shared between the NF teams
• 2 training sessions
• 3 matches
• 1 team meeting every day
• The possibility of getting invited to international programs
• Evaluation report
• Diploma to all participants
3 days from 550 EUR
FAMILY
• Breakfast included
• Bus transportation to the matches
XXX EUR (4 days / 3 nights)
EQUIPMENT
Includes: 1 pair of football socks, 1 shorts og 2 football t-shirt
Includes: 1 jacket, 1 pair of football socks, 1 shorts og 2 football t-shirts
Upcoming NF Match Training events
Have a look at the overview of all of our events here
Annen Informasjon
Methodology
We work by the principle «to teach the game by playing it». Our exercises are therefore developed to recreate the intensity and complexity that the players experience in the different situations of the game. The sessions are of high intensity, many involvements with the ball, focus on taking the right decisions and giving the players a better understanding of the game. In all of our activities, our main objective is to develop the player. For the players that wants to train regularly with NF Academy we focus on the following:
- Intensive training designed for player development
- Individual follow up over time
- Training adapted to the level of the player and their goals for learning
- Play games against teams that gives the players sufficient challenge to increase their level as a player
Training groups
At the NF International Match Training, we differentiate both level and ages to create homogeneous teams. Each team normally consist of 16 players in 11-a-side categories and up to 12 in 7-a-side categories, including goalkeepers. Every training group is being coached by an experienced Portuguese head coach, and will normally also be assisted by a local coach who speaks the local language.
Coachs
João Plantier is the Academy director of our local programs and is a UEFA PRO certified coach. He is responsible for choosing the skilled coaches that will represent NF academy at our camps. With more than 20 years of experience developing players, and 7 years of experience as an academy coach at Sporting CP Plantier does have the perfect competence and network to put together a team of coaches that will take the skills of the players to the next level
JOÃO PLANTIER
- Master of Physiology
- 7 years as headcoach of academy-teams at Sporting CP
- 10 years as a scout for Sporting CP
- 1 year experience from Manchester United Soccer Schools
- 4 years as headcoach for youth teams at Associação Desportiva de Oeiras
- 4 years as headcoach for youth teams at Casa Pia Atlético Club
What do you like the most about Coaching?
“To help players reach their full potential is something that makes me very satisfied.”
Why should Scandinavian players participate in the NF Academy Programs?
“I see a big potential among the NF Academy players. Players that participate in our programs are focused and willing to learn. Technically they have good control of the ball, and they are at the same level as Portuguese players at the same age. What the Norwegian players are missing is that they have too few games and training with and against players that can challenge them on their actual level. This is something we can contribute with by giving them, in a combination of giving them a better understanding of the game.”
ORGANIZER AND COLLABORATIONS
NF Academy collaborates with local clubs and partners to execute local training camps. If you click on “Read more” for the event you wish to attend, you will receive information about which person/club who is the responsible organizer and find their contact details. Do you want NF academy to come to your city? We have a base of experienced Portuguese coaches located in Portugal that is available to execute local training camps in different cities all around the world. For us to come to your city you can become a local partner or connect us with a club that want to do an event in collaboration with us.
Become a partner
In each country, we have regional partners who organize local training camp using our expertise and experienced Portuguese youth developers. If you want to have more training camps in your region you can apply to become a partner.
Testimonials
«I participated with NF Academy’s U13 team, which was great! Vi got to the quarter final, where we lost to Sporting CP on penalties. It’s not the best way to go out of a competition, but the whole setup is great with some very good coaches!”
Niklas Haugland, Leeds U23 and Norway U17 national team
“I would say my time with NF Academy has helped take away the challenging aspect that new situations can produce, such as getting national team callups, changing clubs or taking further steps as a player. Their programs are on a high level, with good coaches, and there are players from different nationalities who seek the same as you. It really makes you develop both as a person and a player.”
Oscar Fuglesang, Silkeborg and Denmark U17 national team
«João Plantier has played an important part in my career for several reasons. He gave me freedom and believed in me. We had a close relationship, and he monitored me the whole way. João gave me feedback on what I needed to improve during matches, and last but not least, he was very good at constantly providing me with new challenges.”
Zeca, Captain of FC Copenhagen and Greece national team
“I played together with same very good players and trained under very competent coaches. First and foremost, it was a great experience, and I got a good reference on what level the best teams in Europe were on. Such programs carry a lot of worth, because they later on make the transition to new teams and levels easier.”
Kristian Arnstad, RSC Anderlecht and captain of Norway U16
“The training sessions are on a very high level, and there are exercises I have never participated in before. I have learned a lot, which I take with me to my training back home in Norway”
Dylan Ryan Murugesapilla, Lillestrøm and captain of Norway U15
“My boys (born 2004 and 2007) are really excited to come to the IberCup Cascais tournament. Not only to play against top teams but also to see where their current level is and to train and meet other good players around Scandinavia. To have programs like NF Academy is fantastic. When you train with top-level coaches and other same age players you really see where the international football level is.»
Bjørn Helge Riise, former Fulham and Norwegian National team player
«It wasn’t until we came home that we saw the huge improvements in Kevin as a player. He has a new authority about him now, and his decision making is better. The reason for this is good experiences and good coaches at NF Academy. We won’t for a second regret we chose a team with the competence that NF Academy has.”
Thomas Hansvoll, former professional boxer and national champion
“The stay with NF Academy gave me a taste of everyday life as a professional. Very competent coaches and good players around me. The days were good, and I learned a lot. It was after this stay that I dared to visit foreign clubs to show what I can do.”
Lucas Kåhed, IFK Gøteborg and Sweden U17
“I am very happy with last year’s NF Academy participation in IberCup. It was very exciting and inspiring to get to play in a team with so many good players from Norway, Sweden and Denmark. I got motivated to give even more after having played against and seen how good oponents from countries such as Portugal, Spain and Mexico were.”
Fredrik Oppegård, Vålerenga and Norway U17
«During the easter of 2018, I was in Cascais, Portugal with NF Academy to participate in IberCup Cascais 2018. It was my first time with NF Academy, and a great experience. I got a lot from the trip. The training, matches, coaches and players were a fantastic mix of both fun and serious football.”
Filip Mellbin, Denmark U16
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