Soccer in Spain has a hierarchical structure with various categories ranging from grassroots to professional competitions. These leagues encourage the development of talent and competition between teams. The categories are divided into professional and amateur, including First Division, Second Division and various youth divisions. Each level plays a crucial role in the development of players
Introduction: Over the final week of 2024 and the first week of January 2025 SIA Academy held its annual Christmas soccer camp. The purpose of the camp is to give young players a chance to experience the lifestyle of a professional soccer player, having access to elite training facilities, a nutritional plan tailored towards improving
Soccer players need specific strength training to improve their performance and prevent injuries. Incorporating appropriate exercises into the training routine helps develop the power, agility and endurance needed on the field. This article presents the ten best strength exercises for soccer players. Each exercise is detailed with its benefits, correct technique and how to integrate
Introduction SIA Alzira finished the first half of their season in the Second FFCV division facing off against P.D. Ayorense in an away match. For this match SIA Alzira brough with them their roster of SIA Academy Next Gen Soccer Pro players but also debuted a few of SIA Academy’s U19 (G2) international athletes, some
Introduction In both professional and semi-professional soccer, performance depends not only on a player’s natural or acquired skills, but also on key factors such as physical preparation, mentality, and especially nutrition. As a nutritionist at SIA Academy, I have seen how proper nutrition and supplementation can make a difference in the progression of young players.
Introduction The physiotherapist is a fundamental figure in the field of professional soccer, playing an essential role in both the prevention of injuries and the rehabilitation of players. The intervention of a physiotherapist is not only limited to treating injured players, but also seeks to optimize their physical performance and functionality. Thanks to the application
The midfielder position is one of the most complicated in football. All the team’s plays pass through the player’s boots. It is where the ball is distributed and where the plays to score are built. It is a complicated task that requires a high level of play. In this article we will teach you how to improve as
Introduction: The Johan Cruyff Football Tournament took place this past weekend from the 5th to the 8th of December in Tarragona. SIA Academy competed with a group of their international Under 16’s (G1) in the cadet division against the base teams of first league clubs and other high-performance academies. In the group stage SIA Academy
The Copa Libertadores 2024 is the sixty-fifth edition of this prestigious club tournament in South America. Organized by Conmebol, it brings together the continent’s best teams in a format that includes several phases. The competition will range from the preliminary stages to the grand final, which will be held at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos
Introduction On Saturday 30th of November, SIA Academy hosted a friendly match against local club Racing Algemesí for all their U16 (G1) and U19 (G2) athletes. The match took place within SIA Academy’s training facilities and included a number of international athletes from the SIA Academy team. Many of the athletes present in this game