Relatório de Estágio Profissionalizante realizado na equipa de futebol masculino Sub-23 do Gil Vicente Futebol Clube, época desportiva 2025/2026

Abstract

Football is a phenomenon of enormous complexity, with profound repercussions across the sociocultural, organizational, and formative domains, fully justifying the growing scientific interest in studying game dynamics and optimizing sports performance. This report describes my intervention with the Gil Vicente Futebol Clube Under-23 team during the 2025/2026 season, as part of my Master's in High-Performance Sports Training at the Faculty of Sports of the University of Porto. Throughout this internship, I analyzed how the club is organized and how its history and values-such as overcoming challenges and strong community ties-influence daily work with young athletes. Through literature, practical experience, and critical reflections, the main conclusions reached were: 1) the integrated articulation between the game model, training planning, and performance monitoring is essential for individual and collective development in the Under-23 context; 2) differentiated management of microcycles (normal and shortened) and physical loads optimizes preparation for the dense competitive calendars of the Liga Revelação; 3) technological tools like GPS and wellness questionnaires provide fundamental support for individual regulation and injury prevention; 4) progressive autonomy during the internship enhances practical skills in leadership, adaptation, and data analysis; 5) constant exchange of experiences with staff and players enriches holistic professional training.