Relatório de Estágio profissionalizante no escalão de Sub-15 Masculino do Futebol Clube do Porto Época 2024/2025 - Modalidade de Futebol

Abstract

This report outlines the professional internship experience undertaken with the Under-15 male team of Futebol Clube do Porto during the 2024/2025 season, as part of the Master's Degree in High Performance Sports Training. The main objective was the development of professional competencies within an elite youth football environment, through the operationalization of training sessions, performance analysis, and individual player mentoring. The work was grounded in the application of the team's game and training model, based on the tactical periodization methodology, with a focus on the tactical-technical, physical, and psychosocial development of young athletes. Specific strategies were adopted to promote club identity, training competitiveness, and player autonomy. The internship also included complementary activities such as opponent analysis, creation of set-piece support materials, and the implementation of a weekly internal performance ranking. Critical reflection by the intern highlighted shortcomings in rule enforcement and infrastructure management, emphasizing the institutional philosophy's impact on the holistic development of youth players. The internship significantly contributed to the intern's personal and professional identity development, reinforcing the importance of adaptability, critical observation, and leadership in the context of youth football coaching.