Estágio Profissionalizante realizado na equipa de futebol masculino Sub-15 do Futebol Clube Paços de Ferreira

Abstract

This internship report marks the end of five intense years in which I sought to acquire as much knowledge as possible, so that I could later apply it in day-to-day practice. This report follows the 2023/2024 sports season, developed at Futebol Clube Paços de Ferreira, with the U15 men's team. This context is part of the highest level of U15 category, the National Championship, and with it comes added responsibility. Without neglecting the development of players and human beings, in this context, sporting results are of great importance, as it is necessary to meet objectives. As a trainee coach, I had the opportunity to engage in various areas, both in the operationalization of training and in game analysis and interpretation of various data. In this report, besides addressing issues related to the sport in question, football, I present the environment in which I carried out my professional practice, as well as various obstacles that arose. This entire document contains an extensive and detailed reflective component, consisting of unique experiences that serve as a significant source of learning and growth in the field of sports coaching. Additionally, I consider these reflections crucial to my personal and professional development, going beyond what is described, that is, always engaging in daily reflection on everything happening around me, as well as self-critical thoughts that helped me improve every day. Throughout the sports season, we had several significant moments that made me realize what football offer us, as well as the entire environment surrounding what is the most practiced sport in the world. Some emphasis is given to how I realized that football is something that transcends and transforms people, allowing them to experience both pleasurable and, at the same time, very intense moments.