Level-up Program: U6-U16
This program comprises a long term developmental plan for young individuals that are eager to create competent football skills to be recognised at an international level and are willing to put in the necessary hard work. It is a structured lay-out that describes yearly goals for young players; starting from the age of 5 until the age of 16. The ultimate goal of this program is to create national as well as international football opportunities for hardworking, disciplined, and skilled players. Most of the international opportunities will be in Spain (Madrid), but we will also be working with clubs in the USA, The UK, and Central/South America.
What does Ruiz academy want to achieve?
We want to truly help Australian football players level up on the global platform. We need to work hard to deserve our place at that level. A football player should breath football. Being a professional football player isn’t ‘Seasonal’. International clubs do not close just because it’s not football season. The fact that this happens in Australia makes it very hard to create quality players. The Australian mind-set about football needs to change, or we will never truly make it into the world’s best leagues. So instead of sending people over to Europe with empty promises and big bills, we want to take on the responsibility of training players and guiding them along the way to show them what it takes to make it in football.
How are we going to achieve this?
We are creating a long-term plan, where we will guide and help players towards a potential career in football. By mentoring and training players from the young age of 5/6, the chances of adequately improving skills and developing the necessary mentality and reputation will increase significantly. The program will be tailor-made to the specific needs of each player, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses. An international trip will be organised every year from the age of 10 to make sure that player development on an international level can be accurately monitored. By observing the players at international training sessions, we can return to Australia with a clear understanding of where each player shines, and where they need to improve. This will allow us to create an accurate new objective and detailed training plan for the following year. After completion of the program players can continue with Ruiz Academy; from here on out the academy will focus on helping players find suitable contracts with football clubs, national as well as international.
Global Outline:
U6/U7
1x weekly Ruiz Academy Training session (1hr).
1x weekly one-on-one, or elite small group session (1hr).
Weekly Ruiz Academy program to follow at home. This program will focus on technique and motor skills improvement.
1 game per week (during football season).
Investment: $100/week
U8/U9
1x weekly Ruiz Academy Training session (1hr).
1x weekly one-on-one, or elite small group session (1.5hr).
Weekly Ruiz Academy program to follow at home. This program will focus on technique and motor skills improvement.
1 game per week (during football season).
2 Training sessions with their football club (during football season). If not registered with a football club, we can take you to one of the football clubs we work with. Note: Football club fees for these sessions are not included in the cost of the Level-Up Program.
Investment: $120/week
U10/U11/U12
1x weekly Ruiz Academy Training session (1hr).
1x weekly one-on-one, or elite small group session (1.5hr).
Weekly Ruiz Academy program to follow at home. This program will focus on technique, tactic, fitness and mindset.
1 game per week (during football season).
3 Training sessions with their football club (during football season). If not registered with a football club, we can take you to one of the football clubs we work with. Note: Football club fees for these sessions are not included in the cost of the Level-Up Program.
From this age, players can opt to register for a yearly international trip. Monthly registration costs for international clubs will only be €200. Cost for flights, accommodation, food, and continued Ruiz Academy coaching abroad is to be confirmed (subject to change on a yearly basis).
Investment: $120/week
U13-U16
1x weekly Ruiz Academy Training session (1hr).
1x weekly one-on-one, or elite small group session (1.5hr).
1x weekly strength and conditioning session (1hr).
Weekly Ruiz Academy program to follow at home. This program will focus on technique, tactic, fitness and mindset.
1 game per week (during football season).
3 Training sessions with their football club (during football season). If not registered with a football club, we can take you to one of the football clubs we work with. Note: Football club fees for these sessions are not included in the cost of the Level-Up Program.
Players can opt to register for a yearly international trip. Monthly registration costs for international clubs will only be €200. Cost for flights, accommodation, food, and continued Ruiz Academy coaching abroad is to be confirmed (subject to change on a yearly basis).
Investment: $130/week
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