Morning
Football, academics and residence in one season-long immersive experience in Barcelona.
07:45–Training- 09:15–Breakfast
- 10:00–School
Short-Term Programmes
Your chance to train in Spain. From 1 to 4 immersive weeks inside Kaptiva Sports Academy — live the methodology, get evaluated by our coaching staff, and discover what life at KSA is really like.
Register NowThe Experience
More than football.
Kaptiva Sports Academy Short Programmes are immersive 1–4 week experiences designed for prospective players to discover first-hand what life at Kaptiva Sports Academy is all about. Players train alongside our academy, take part in daily activities, and live the KSA methodology in a high-performance environment — while every session and performance is observed and evaluated by our coaching staff.
Daily routines that support development.
Example Weekly Schedule
Afternoon
Football, academics and residence in one season-long immersive experience in Barcelona.
- 14:00–Lunch
- 14:50–School
- 16:00–Physio / Video Analysis / SAT Tutoring
- 17:00–Mental Coach / Team Activities
Evening
Football, academics and residence in one season-long immersive experience in Barcelona.
- 18:45–Club Training
- 20:00–Dinner
- 22:00–Lights Out
Choose Your Stay
Our Short Programmes
From a one-week introduction to a full month of immersion, every programme follows the same high-performance KSA methodology, just choose the length that fits your player.
Start your journey at Kaptiva
Football programmes available
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Annual Programme
12 to 17 years old
September to June -
Short Programme
12 to 17 years oldSeptember to June
Everything detailed, no surprises
Included in the package. Read the full list in our programme catalogue.
Download Programme Guide6 training sessions per week
4 KSA led sessions following the F.A.S.T in-house methodology alongside 2 training sessions with a local Catalan club.
Strength and conditioning
Physical preparation including age-group strength work, small-group specific strength and strength applied to real football actions.
Video analysis
Collective game analysis: position-specific situations, player relationships and decision-making within the team structure.
Mental performance coaching
Develop self-awareness through building concentration, emotional regulation, and conscious decision-making in training.
Assessment feedback
Personalised assessment reports and feedback to track progress, identify strengths, and highlight areas for improvement.
Kaptiva Methodology
Our in-house methodology is designed and developed at the Kaptiva Academy with the goal of developing complete athletes through a 360º approach, achieving results both on and off the field.
Individual Fundamentals (Technical Development) – 7v7
Collective Fundamentals (Tactical Development) – 11v11
Position-Specific Development
Strength & Conditioning
Package prices
Programme Pricing
October through June · ages 11 to 17. Every package includes the football programme, study hall, personal development and accommodation.
1 WEEK
€1,695
Football Programme · Study Hall · Personal Development · Accommodation
2 WEEKS
€2,995
Football Programme · Study Hall · Personal Development · Accommodation
3 WEEKS
€3,995
Football Programme · Study Hall · Personal Development · Accommodation
4 WEEKS
€4,495
Football Programme · Study Hall · Personal Development · Accommodation
Extra services
Airport transfers · Additional night · Spanish lessons · La Liga live game tickets
Life at Kaptiva
A structured, international environment where players grow on and off the pitch.
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Residence
Safe and supervised residence
En-suite double rooms with shared study, social, and common areas.
Training facilities
Training facilities
On-campus football pitch and gym to ensure convenience to players.
Academics
Study Hall
Structured daily hours so schoolwork from home stays on track during the stay.
Real opinions of our players
What players and families say
My son took part in a month football summer camp in 2024 - as he says himself it was a fantastic sport, social, language experience. From a parent perspective: great organization, communication, staff attitude; very good sports and boarding facilities. All in all an amazing athletic and life experience for a teenager - much appreciated and highly recommended.
We are incredibly thankful for our experience with Kaptiva Sports Academy. From the very beginning, what stood out most was the quality of the people. The teaching staff, coaches, mentors, and support team genuinely care about the students and athletes. They create an environment that pushes players to grow while also making them feel supported, respected, and safe far from home.
My son (15 yr old) is enrolled at Kaptiva for his freshman year of high school. While letting him move to Spain at such a young age was very hard for me, the benefits have FAR exceeded any negatives of letting your child leave home early. So much so we have already signed him back up for his second year. The program, and all of the staff is TOP notch. Very very impressed, and he is SO happy there and thriving. Our son absolutely loves his soccer coach and says he’s the best coach he’s ever had. From what I’ve seen in person I would agree.
FAQs
Supporting youth development
A structured, international environment where players grow on and off the pitch.
View all FAQsWhat ages can apply?
Short Programmes are open to players from 12 to 17 years old, and evaluations feed into two pathways covering players born between 2010 and 2016.
How are players evaluated?
Every training session, activity and overall performance is continuously observed by our KSA coaching staff throughout the stay. Players receive an assessment report with individual feedback at the end of the programme.
What happens after the programme?
Depending on age and performance, standout players may be selected to join KS Academy (born 2010–2013) as full-time residents, or KS Global Stage (born 2013–2016) to compete in tournaments across Europe and the United States during the 26/27 season.
When can I start my programme?
Intakes run from October through June for the 2026/27 season. Check-in is on Sunday, with check-out on Friday or Saturday if you’d like to add an extra night.