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winter

clinics

december & january

tampa, florida

for players 10 to 16 years old

Highlights from our last event:

Experience one week of

soccer with benfica

Benfica Residential Academy Winter Clinics utilize the same proven methodology used by SL Benfica to train its elite soccer players in Portugal, which guarantees the quality of technical training and educational enrichment of all athletes.

Through individualized and specific training, the Clinics help players 10 to 16 years old develop technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills. All aspects of the game, including running technique, relationship with the ball, tactical circulation and attacking and defensive game principles are practiced daily in both individual and team environments.

winter clinics overview

one-Week clinic

8 weeks available during the winter

for soccer players aged 10 to 16

Following the proven training methodology of SL Benfica, the Clinics are set in an educational and competitive environment that teaches soccer skills and instills the social and human values of Benfica.

Packages Overview

residential | $2,500

Includes on-campus accommodation, meals, training sessions, and full access to academy facilities.

commuter | $2,100

Includes all training sessions, meals, and facilities access, but no overnight stay.

What Is Included:

A one-week intensive and personalized soccer training experience

Nutritious meals and snacks to help refuel.

Access to on-campus amenities including 59,000 square foot wellness center and infinity pool.

(Residential Package Only) On-campus accommodation at Saint Leo University

what's included?

kits

Official Benfica training kit set including Jersey and Shorts

Benfica Training

Daily training with qualified Benfica coaches

Accommodation*

Residential package players will stay on campus during the one-week clinic

meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks included in all packages

how to register for A winter CLINIC?

step 1

select Your Week

There are 8 available weeks between June 2nd and August 1st. Click on "Register Now" below to get started.

step 2

personalize your winter clinic

Personalize your experience by confirming your details as well as providing any medical information or allergy details.

step 3

Complete Your Registration

Complete your registration by selecting your package and choosing a payment method.

advanced player

DEVELOPMENT

Winter Clinics are run by SL Benfica technical coordinators and soccer coaches accredited by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and UEFA. Benfica Residential Academy believes that its coaches are a crucial element in the development of young elite athletes.

Elite players are developed in three ways:

Good coaches and educators to nurture them;

Strong and sound development methodologies; and

Technology that tracks nutrition, sleep, injuries and other important factors.

campus

experience

Saint Leo University campus

297-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated security (ranked among the safest campuses in America) and dedicated housekeeping.

Six soccer fields including four grass fields and two turf fields.

Included in all packages: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks!

(Residential Package) Dorm amenities including linen services

the benfica

methodology

The goal of Benfica Residential Academy is to guarantee the quality of technical training and educational enrichment of all its players with a focus on integration into the club’s first team while promoting human values such as respect, responsibility, solidarity, justice and tolerance.

SL Benfica’s coaching philosophy adopts a modern approach that prepares youth players for the rigors of top-tier soccer in both domestic and international competition.

Training Excellence: SL Benfica’s proven methodology includes medical support, injury prevention, physical conditioning, and psychological resilience.

Competitive playing schedule of domestic and international tournaments

frequently asked questions

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WHEN ARE THE WINTER CLINICS?

The Benfica Residential Academy Winter Clinics will happen on December 2025 and January 2026. Each clinic is one-week long and there will be 8 weeks available during the summer for you to choose from.

WHERE ARE THE WINTER CLINICS?

The Winter Clinics will be hosted at Saint Leo University campus in Florida (Tampa region).

We have Residential Packages where the participant (12 years old or older) can stay on campus for the week, or Commuter packages in case the participant is staying somewhere else with their family (e.g. Hotel).

WHO IS THIS WINTER CLINIC FOR?

The Benfica Residential Academy Clinics are designed for soccer players (both boys and girls) 6 to 18 years old.

HOW MUCH IS TO REGISTER?

There are two packages available:

1) Residential ($2,500) that includes training kit, on-campus accommodation, meals, training sessions, and full access to academy facilities (available only for players 12 years old or older)

2) Commuter ($2,100) that includes training kit, all training sessions, meals, and facilities access, but no overnight stay.

Each clinic is a one-week intensive and personalized soccer training experiences. There are 8 weeks available to choose from during the winter (december-january).

We offer the option for Monthly Payments via AfterPay and Klarna at checkout. AfterPay and Klarna terms and conditions apply - learn more at the checkout when selecting payment methods.

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