Relatório de Estágio Profissionalizante realizado na equipa de Juniores B (Sub-17) de futebol masculino do Futebol Clube do Porto, na época desportiva 2024/2025

Abstract

This report documents and reflects the internship developed in the junior B (Under-17) category of Futebol Clube do Porto-SAD, in the football (men's) modality during the 2024/25 season. It is part of the Dissertation/Internship curricular unit that aims to obtain the Master's Degree in Sports Training with specialization in High Performance, in the Football option, at the Faculty of Sports of the University of Porto. In this context, the main objective of the internship was to critically analyze the experiences gained during the internship. To this end, several topics were addressed, exploring the choices made. The emphasis was on reflecting on the coach's leadership, the game model, the type of periodization, the importance of observing the analysis of the team itself and the opponent in training and competition, as well as other factors that directly influence sports performance. The report was developed based on institutional and functional characterization, objective definition, conceptual framework (game model, macro-principles, and methodology), and training planning and operationalization. The main conclusions reinforce that (i) consistency between planning, implementation, and demands is essential for performance; (ii) interconnection between departments and a player-centered process (individual plans, monitoring, and education) enhance the quality of training; and (iii) controlled variability of exercises throughout the week, without losing identity, accelerates the transfer from training to match. The internship demonstrated significant professional gains, consolidating a dual lens (referee/coach) useful for making informed decisions, communicating under pressure, and transforming data into feedback. This validated a training path aligned with contemporary paradigms of development and game dominance. It also leaves the future prospect of continuing academic training with a focus on continuous improvement and, in the long term, a expectation of integrating into senior professional football.