Relatório de Estágio Profissionalizante realizado no União Sport Clube Paredes, na equipa de futebol Sub-16 Masculina - época desportiva 2024/25

Abstract

The present internship report marks the culmination of an academic and personal journey, which in this year found its practical application at União Sport Clube de Paredes, with the male Under-17 B team, during the 2024/2025 season. As this was a demanding competitive context, responsibilities were constant and the need to reconcile formative objectives with sporting results became evident throughout the season. As an intern coach, I played an active role in several dimensions of the training process, taking on responsibilities both in terms of game analysis and planning, as well as in the operationalization of sessions and group management. This experience allowed me to grow not only as a coach but also as a person, developing leadership, communication, and critical reflection skills that are fundamental for the future of my career. In this report, in addition to a conceptual contextualization of football and its associated processes, I present the concrete reality in which my internship took place, describing the methods of work implemented, the functions assumed, and the challenges encountered. Reflection on these elements constitutes the central point of this work, serving as the driving force behind the development of my professional identity. Although the results obtained did not fully meet expectations, I consider this internship to have been a period of great importance in my professional growth, allowing me to consolidate knowledge, face real difficulties of the sporting context, and prepare the way for future responsibilities as a football coach.