Cascais Football Academy 2025
The Cascais Academy is a high-performance institution located in one of Europe's most iconic destinations. Its comprehensive approach combines sporting excellence, quality education, and an international environment to maximize your football talent.
What can the Cascais Academy do for you?
- Advanced technical and tactical training and individualized physical development, with certified coaches and analytical technologies that optimize each training session.
- Continuous monitoring and evaluation of your progress, adapting the work plan to your specific needs to ensure constant progress.
- Mental and emotional training, strengthening your resilience, decision-making, and competitive mindset on and off the field.
- Participation in international tournaments and local leagues, giving you visibility and experience against high-level opponents.
- Support for your professional development, with connections to European clubs, agents, and scouts that can open the doors to professional football.
Highlights of the Cascais High Performance Academy
Available programs
Long-term program (9 months)
Who can participate?
Boys
Ages 15 to 23
Training features
Intensity: 4/5
Player Level: 4/5
Training Level: 4/5
Educational program
Training courses: music and art, programming, cooking, financial education
Portuguese classes
Access to scholarships for American universities
Accommodation
Student Residence
Single rooms with private bathrooms in shared apartments
Sports facilities
2 soccer fields
Gym
Dates
Annual program: from August to June
Price
From €12,995 for a 3-month program
From €24,995 for a 6-month program
From €34,995 for a 10-month program
Price
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History of the academy
Founded in 2011, the Academy is based in Cascais, Portugal, a coastal city known for its natural beauty and vibrant sporting culture. With over a decade of experience, its mission is to transform lives by combining academic training and high-level football development.
The programs allow players to discover Portuguese culture while honing their athletic skills in a professional environment. Training includes language courses, daily training both on the field and in the gym, and the opportunity to compete locally and internationally, all in the privileged setting of the Atlantic coast.
The Cascais Academy has official recognition in the Portuguese sports world, partnerships with professional clubs, and a successful track record in developing young talent. Its holistic approach has made Cascais an ideal destination for players seeking to grow as athletes and as individuals.
Success stories
Since its inception, the Cascais Academy has welcomed young soccer players from around the world, each with their own unique goals and journeys. Thanks to an approach focused on holistic development (physical, technical, and personal), many have experienced significant transformations during their time at the Academy.
Numerous students have gained self-confidence that transcends the playing field. Several have earned athletic scholarships at international universities, especially in the United States, while others have been selected for trials at professional clubs in Portugal and other European countries.
High-performance training in Cascais
The Cascais Academy offers a training program designed to bring each player to their full potential, combining demanding physical and technical preparation with an environment that fosters personal and athletic growth.
Comprehensive Methodology
Training is structured following the principles of European elite football, with daily sessions both on the field and in the gym.
The training is adapted to each player’s age, position, and level, and includes tactical, technical, physical, and psychological aspects.
Furthermore, priority is given to intelligent play, decision-making, and the ability to adapt in real-life match situations.
Overall, the Cascais High Performance Football Academy’s training model not only develops better footballers, but also resilient, responsible individuals who are prepared for the challenges of high performance.
Technological innovation applied to development
The Cascais Academy incorporates cutting-edge technological tools to optimize individual and team performance. This includes:
- Professional video analysis for tactical analysis and personalized improvement.
- GPS and performance monitors to measure training load, speed, distance traveled, and intensity.
- Digital tracking platforms where each player can access their data, evaluations, and progress.
- Physical and cognitive performance tests are applied periodically to adjust training plans.
Competitive advantages over other academies
What sets the Cascais Academy apart is its ability to combine the best of the Portuguese environment with highly technical and competitive football, with an international and personalized approach. Its main strengths include:
- Privileged location on the Atlantic coast, with an ideal climate and access to top-level sports facilities.
- Individualized attention, with reduced player-to-coach ratios and constant monitoring.
- International projection, with contacts with universities, clubs, and scouts in both Europe and America.
- Multicultural environment, which enriches the experience and prepares players for a global career.
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Educational programs
The Cascais football school offers students training in football a comprehensive educational experience focused on personal, cultural, and professional development.
Although it does not provide a formal academic curriculum like a secondary or high school diploma, it complements sports training with Portuguese language classes, cultural immersion activities, nutrition workshops, and individual development sessions aimed at fostering discipline, responsibility, and international coexistence.
It also provides guidance on accessing university scholarships, especially in the United States, and offers exposure to clubs and agents, allowing players to combine their football growth with real opportunities for academic and professional advancement.
Academy facilities
The Cascais academy facilities are designed to offer a professional and comfortable environment that fosters the players’ all-round development. They feature natural and synthetic grass pitches, dedicated training areas for physical and technical work, fully equipped locker rooms, and medical areas for follow-up and recovery.
Players reside in modern accommodations with full board, access to common areas, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi, ensuring a safe and structured environment.
In addition, the academy offers spaces for tactical analysis, multimedia rooms for match review and video production, and recreational areas that promote social interaction and well-being off the field.
Additional benefits of being part of this academy
- Daily professional training with highly qualified coaches in a competitive international environment.
- Cultural immersion and Portuguese language learning, which promote personal development and global adaptation.
- Guidance for university scholarships and visibility with agents, facilitating athletic and academic advancement.
- Full accommodation in a residence with boarding, access to top-level facilities, and a safe and structured environment.
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How to enroll in the Cascais Football Academy?
Option 1 – Recommended: In-person tryout
The most recommended option is to participate in a short-term program during the summer. This allows the player to experience the staff and the day-to-day life of the academy before spending a long period training at the center. The academy can also get to know the player and assess his or her level more closely.
Option 2: Online Registration
Students who are unable to attend a short-term program to try out the academy can begin their online registration process. This option requires proof of the player’s level and competitive experience so the staff can assess their suitability for the long-term program.
