Main goals of the EU Academy in Bratislava:

Development of professional football players

Support and development of young talents

Talent scouting

Education – both academic and professional, with a focus on foreign languages

Personal development

Theoretical and practical training in football rules, healthcare, sociology, sports psychology, theory of sports training, and stress management

Cultivation of well-rounded personalities

General concept:

Personality – Sports – School

Relationship and pride in one's club, club colors, symbols

Respect for the club's history, fans, former players, coaches, officials, and sponsors

IMPORTANT FOR THE FOOTBALLER!!!

STRENGTH - the pace of muscle strength growth increases from 12-15 years during the athlete's puberty period. Intensive strength development begins at 15-18 years old!!!

ENDURANCE - the athlete's ability for prolonged, moderate-intensity work. The greatest improvement is observed at 15-17 years old!!!

STARTING SPEED - the principle of movement in football involves frequent accelerations and changes in direction.

According to Slovak specialists from the Academy, this is exactly what is needed for a player aged 15-18!!!

Physical training off the field:

• Development of coordination, strength, speed, endurance, plyometrics, agility
• Gymnastic exercises and acrobatics, stretching
• Body recovery – jacuzzi, pool, massage

Each academy team has its own methodologies and practices in the training process.

The training and match schedule will be provided by the teams that select athletes during offseason tryouts.

You can view a sample weekly schedule for senior classes of team A.

In the Academy, additional fitness classes for senior classes are an integral part of the preparation.

A membership at Fit STaRZ allows athletes to independently plan their schedule and access the gym, with the option to use the services of a professional instructor if desired.

Twice a week, additional strength and static training sessions are held with Academy players in a specially equipped fitness room.

The training is conducted by the best fitness coach in Slovakia, Mgr. Lukáš Peczena.