2026 Winter Portugal Camp
2026 Winter Portugal Camp
Bold City Soccer Academy is thrilled to present the Elite European Youth Soccer Weekend Intensive, an exclusive winter training experience for players U7–U18. Hosted at Greenland Park in Jacksonville, FL, this camp features a UEFA-licensed coach from Sporting CP. Designed for motivated young athletes pursuing advanced development, the camp focuses on elite training methodology, small-group instruction, and professional-level drills. Participants will receive a camp jersey. Players should bring their own shin guards, water bottle, and a packed lunch for Saturday. Soccer balls will be provided.
- Fri 6:30–8:30 PM | Sat 11 AM–1:30 PM + 2:30–5 PM | Sun 11 AM–2 PM / January 16–18, 2026
- Greenland Park: 11808 Fayal Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32258
Train with UEFA-licensed coaches from La Liga and Sporting CP in this exclusive Elite European Youth Soccer Weekend Intensive. Designed for advanced players pursuing college or pro pathways. Small groups, pro methodology, camp jersey included. Players should bring their shin guards, water bottles, and a packed lunch for Saturday. We will provide soccer balls.
$349.00
- Fri 6:30–8:30 PM | Sat 11 AM–1:30 PM + 2:30–5 PM | Sun 11 AM–2 PM / January 23-25, 2026
- Greenland Park: 11808 Fayal Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32258
Train with UEFA-licensed coaches from La Liga and Sporting CP in this exclusive Elite European Youth Soccer Weekend Intensive. Designed for advanced players pursuing college or pro pathways. Small groups, pro methodology, camp jersey included. Players should bring their shin guards, water bottles, and a packed lunch for Saturday. We will provide soccer balls.
$349.00
Why the Elite Train Here
UEFA Pro pedigree, academy results
Train with coaches from Valencia CF and Sporting CP U15—the pathway that produced stars like Cristiano Ronaldo. European standards from the first whistle.
Elite methodology—not a clinic
Train with coaches from Valencia CF and Sporting CP U15—the pathway that produced stars like Cristiano Ronaldo. European standards from the first whistle.
Small groups. Big standards.
Low coach-to-player ratios and advanced grouping make every rep purposeful. Sessions target measurable technical and tactical outcomes—no lines, no wasted touches.
Actionable evaluations
Low coach-to-player ratios and advanced grouping make every rep purposeful. Sessions target measurable technical and tactical outcomes—no lines, no wasted touches.
Coach Fábio Roque
Former Sporting CP Academy Coach; Co-Founder, Elevate Fútbol
Over a decade at Sporting CP U15, helping develop players now competing in the UEFA Champions League. Brings positional play, modern attacking principles, and high-performance standards.
Coach Paco Durán
UEFA Pro (Spain)
Current Portuguese Women’s First Division coach (Clube de Albergaria). Former Valencia CF women’s reserve & youth coach with multiple league titles and promotions. International clinic director known for producing technically intelligent, creative players.
How Portugal UEFA Coaching Differs From Regular U.S. Training
Position-specific coaching
Players learn exact movements, spacing, and decisions for their position (not just general drills).
Faster decision-making
European coaches train players to read the game and act in 1–2 seconds under pressure.
Higher technical standards
First touch, ball control in tight space, and quick play are coached at a true pro-academy level.
Real tactical teaching
Pressing, building out of the back, breaking lines, transitions — the same concepts used in Portugal’s top academies.
Pro-academy intensity
No lines, constant movement, immediate corrections, and a training pace far above typical U.S. sessions.
Two Weekends Only:
Jan 16–18 (U7–U12)
Jan 23–25 (U13–U18)
- Price: $349 per weekend (includes camp jersey)
- Prize: Player of the Camp wins an official Valencia CF or Sporting CP jersey
What Top Players Gain
- Positional mastery: advanced role responsibilities, triggers, and micro-details
- European game IQ: compact shapes, overloads, rest-defense, and breaking lines
- Speed of play: first-touch quality, scanning habits, and decision speed in constraints
- Winning habits: leadership, resilience, and match-day routines used at pro academies
Schedule (each weekend)
- Fridays: 6:30–8:30 PM
- Saturdays: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM (1-hour lunch) & 2:30–5:00 PM
- Sundays: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Who Should Attend
- U7–U12 (Jan 16–18): advanced players ready for high-tempo technical detail
- U13–U18 (Jan 23–25): elite/aspiring college & pre-pro players seeking European standards
Spots are limited to preserve training quality.