Established in 2008, Barça Academy Dubai is bringing young football players of UAE an exclusive opportunity to learn the methodology and values from the unmatched Barça style of play and philosophy. All our training sessions are conducted by FC Barcelona certified coaches and closely monitored by the Technical Director who is assigned by the Club to implement the techniques of one of the most successful football training programmes in the world.
Main features of Barça Academy Dubai:
- The FC Barcelona philosophy is implemented in all the features of our programme allowing us to train and educate players under the best conditions;
- Barça Academy Dubai is authorized by UAE Football Federation;
- Training session duration is 1 hour 15 mins x 3 times per week except for Junior U5/U6 class, which is 1 hour long x 2 times per week to provide sufficient time for learning and adapting to the philosophies of FC Barcelona;
- Maximum team capacity is 12 players to ensure that every player receives quality attention from our coaches (this number may differ in Selection teams and Junior U5/U6 teams);
- Competitive Internal Barça League is held weekly during the season with a comprehensive scoring system, referees and professional league settings;
- Number of internal events are organized during each season to allow players enjoy the game as part of Barça Academy Dubai family even outside their regular training programme;
- Access to external competitions/tournaments in and outside UAE to expose players to different styles of football and enhance their game including prestigious annual Barça World Cup in Barcelona;
- Brand new official Barça Academy Dubai training kit provided every season;
- Dedicated goalkeeping training;
- Specialized training programmes applied for various ages/skill sets;
- Opportunity to participate in range of football camps in Dubai and Barcelona;
- Individual player reports twice per season;
- Opportunity to improve technical abilities and self-esteem;
- Opportunity to play in a professional atmosphere and make new friends with children from all over the world;
- Implementation of warm-up, warm-down and dynamic stretching, as well as integrated physical training in football, all validated by the professional Sports Performance and Team Sports Areas of FC Barcelona and developed at La Masia in Barcelona for the international selections, adapted from the First Team and Barça B Team;
- Optimization of the player development opportunities with clear roadmap for players according to their characteristics as persons and players;
- Individualization in players' development so that each player feels a special motivation to achieve the defined goals;
- Development of a motivational programme through sports incentives for players with the best attendance, attitude, commitment, and improvement as athletes shown during training and matches;
- A chance to enrol in TOP US Boarding Schools;
- Continuous guidance on nutrition, healthy habits in life and sport throughout the season.
WHY WE
ARE DIFFERENT?
1 HOUR 15 MIN
Each of our training lasts 1 hour mins to ensure quality time to learn and adapt to the philosophies of fcb except baby class, which is 1hour long
12 PLAYERS
Teams have a maximum capacity of 12 players to ensure that each and every player receives quality attention from all of our coaches.
INTERNAL EVENTS
Extensive number of events are organized to allow players to enjoy the game as part of Barca Academy Dubai family even outside their regular training program
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Programs applied for various ages/skill sets
DEDICATED GIRL’S TEAMS
For talented female players aiming to play the Barca way and to reach International competitions.
GOALKEEPING ACADEMY
The players in the Goalkeeper program will undergo specific training with the academy’s goalkeeper coach
FOOTBALL CAMPS
Opportunity to participate in range of football camps in Dubai and Barcelona
TRAINING KIT
Brand new official Dubai training kit provided every season
WEEKLY COMPETITION
Competitive internal league is held at Barca Academy dubai weekly during the season for the following all ages with a comprehensive scoring system
EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS
External competitions/tournaments to expose players to different styles of football, increase and enhance their competitiveness
- Nutrition classes conducted at least once per season
- Opportunity to improve technical abilities and self-esteem
- Frequent parents’ engagements in various activities
- Opportunity to play in a professional atmosphere and make new friends with children from all over the world