O processo de formação de um treinador: A interdisciplinaridade entre a teoria e a prática - Relatório de Estágio Profissionalizante realizado na equipa de futebol masculino de Juniores A (Sub19) do Gil Vicente Futebol Clube, época desportiva 2024/2025

Abstract

This report describes my professional internship at Gil Vicente Football Club - Under-19, carried out within the framework of the master's degree in High- Performance Sports Training, at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. This internship was a privileged opportunity to connect the theoretical knowledge acquired throughout my academic journey with practical application in a real context of training and competition. Throughout the 2024/2025 season, I assumed responsibilities in the design and implementation of training sessions, in the analysis of both our team and the opponents, as well as in match preparation and follow-up. This immersion allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the multiple factors that influence performance, ranging from the physical, technical, and tactical dimensions to the psychological and relational aspects, which I consider crucial in player development. The internship also represented a personal challenge, pushing me to overcome insecurities and to adopt a progressively more critical, reflective, and proactive stance. Daily interaction with the coaching staff and athletes was essential for my growth, enabling me to develop analytical, communicational, and leadership skills. I conclude this experience convinced that I have grown not only as a coach but also as a person. I take with me lessons that reinforce the importance of interdisciplinarity between science and practice, but above all, the awareness that the role of the coach goes beyond the game itself: being an educator, a mentor, and a promoter of values capable of positively influencing the lives of players on and off the field.