Giving young players the toolbox to succeed internationally

Published on: 09/03/2023
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Giving young players the toolbox to succeed internationally

The development is in the details. Therefore, NF Academy’s relaunch of Individual Programs is good news for all young players with a goal of having a professional football career.

Our individual programs are back in a further developed version. The focus on the individual player is still just as high, where the goal is to build the toolbox big enough for the players to succeed in achieving their dreams and goals of a professional life, says João Castelo-Branco.

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Giving young players the toolbox to succeed internationally

The development is in the details. Therefore, NF Academy’s relaunch of Individual Programs is good news for all young players with a goal of having a professional football career.

Our individual programs are back in a further developed version. The focus on the individual player is still just as high, where the goal is to build the toolbox big enough for the players to succeed in achieving their dreams and goals of a professional life, says João Castelo-Branco

Take the next step

The first program is  NF Individual Development Program, formerly named NF Career Management, which is great for motivated, dedicated and ambitious players from 13 to 18 years old, who want to take ownership of their own development.

João Castelo-Branco is the head of NF Academy’s individual program. He is also an assistant coach for Braga’s successful elite women’s team (SC Braga, Ladies First Team, playing in Portuguese First Division (Liga BPI)).

The players entering  the individual programs meet experienced coaches from top clubs.  Both on  the field in Portugal and online on the world wide web. Together with the coach, the player sets  development goals to be worked towards.

Through online consultations and physical training sessions, the coach  provides both feedback and tips on how the player can develop on small details of his game.

NF Career management has been valuable to me when it comes to developing the tactical aspects of my game. Through video analysis and conversations, the coach has made me  reflect on the choices and movements I make along the way. It has really made a difference for me as a player, said Axel Elmberger.

The 16-year-old became a player of the camp in Västeräs. The striker was thus invited to NF Qualification Camp in Denmark in the summer of 2020. NF Academy’s program is a great supplement in addition to the training at home.

I have participated in several programs since 2018, and played for NF Academy’s teams across large parts of Europe. It’s been an amazing journey so far and really helps me take the next step in my career, Elmberger said.

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The big difference

He has been a part of NF Career Management, now rebranded to NF Individual Development Program, for over a year. Elmberger has been to Portugal and worked one-on-one with his own coach on the field.

I’ve had a lot of time with my own coach. There have been many good conversations, where I have received a lot of support and good tips from Joao who is very knowledgeable and experienced. In addition, the program helps to give my everyday training a good structure, where school, training with teams and social activities should also have space.

In a regular club, the groups of players will often be large and the coaching resources will be smaller. Thus, not everyone is seen and receives the follow-up they need to develop.

The big difference between my  club at home and NF Career Management is that the focus is 100 percent on me. Maybe that’s  what you miss in club life, where the coach often has 25-30 players on the field.

Through NF Career Management , I get clear feedback about how I can develop as a player,  Axel Elmberger concludes.

Part of the team

A tenet of NF Academy is to learn the game through playing  it. This is how the individual player develops as part of the team.

Through the NF Club Experience,  which is the second individual program now being relaunched, the player is given  the opportunity  to train with a Portuguese club team. It gives an insight into a different training culture, and where  the players keep the same or higher level.

Here,  a coach will also have  the individual responsibility for following up the player during the stay.  Both through feedback after the training sessions and what needs to be worked on at home. In addition, there  are opportunities to get your own strength and conditioning coach during your stay, who will also provide specific feedback on improvement points and development goals.  

The individual programs prepare players for auditions for larger clubs or withdrawals to regional- and national teams. The best players will also be selected for NF Academy’s teams in international tournaments across Europe.

UPCOMING NF ACADEMY EVENTS

Date Program Country Place Age Group
03 - 05 Apr 2023 NF Spring Training Denmark Aarhus 2007-2014
03 - 05 Apr 2023 NF Spring Training Denmark Vejen 2009-2014
04 - 09 Apr 2023 NF Elite Selection Mic Football Spain Costa Brava 2007-2011
06 - 10 Apr 2023 NF Selection Future Cup Sweden Gothenburg 2007-2012
15 – 16 Apr 2023 NF Team Training Norway Stavanger 2008-2013
15 – 16 Apr 2023 NF Team Training Norway Trondheim 2007-2012
20 - 21 Mai 2023 NF Weekend Training Norway Oslo 2008-2014
02 - 04 Jun 2023 NF International Trials Norway Lofoten 2007-2014
16 - 18 Jun 2023 NF International Trials Norway Kristiansand 2007-2014
23 - 25 Jun 2023 NF International Trials Norway Moss 2007-2014
26 - 28 Jun 2023 NF International Trials Norway Hamar 2007-2014
27 - 29 Jun 2023 NF International Trials Norway Stavanger 2007-2014
30 Jun - 02 Jul 2023 NF International Trials Norway Bergen 2007-2014
30 Jun - 02 Jul 2023 NF International Trials Norway Oslo 2007-2014
03 - 05 Jul 2023 NF International Trials Denmark Fyn 2007-2014
06 - 08 Jul 2023 NF International Trials Denmark Silkeborg 2007-2014
03 - 05 Jul 2023 NF International Trials Norway Drammen 2007-2014
04 - 06 Jul 2023 NF International Trials Norway Arendal 2007-2014
07 - 09 Jul 2023 NF International Trials Norway Vestfold 2007-2014
13 - 15 Jul 2023 NF International Trials Norway Fredrikstad 2007-2014

Check the complete Event Calendar here.

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