Castellón City FC: Passion for football
MISSION
Castellón City Academy seeks to offer young players from all over the world the opportunity to experience a program where they will live a professional footballer’s experience.
From daily training sessions designed by UEFA-licensed coaches to a match program against regional teams and professional academies, so that players can test their level.
With the ultimate goal that after going through the program, the player will become a better player and a better person, and have the necessary tools to attempt to pursue a career in professional football.
FOOTBALL FACILITIES
UJI
CHENCHO
JAVIER MARQUINA
GAETÀ HUGUET
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LIFESTYLE FACILITIES
Housing
Unique accommodation experience with individual rooms in fully equipped apartments distributed throughout the heart of the city or at the UJI students residence.
Restaurant
Two mediterranean meals per day planned by nutritionists according to a personalized nutrition plan.
Compensatory training sessions led by our fitness trainer.
Performance Center
PRO METHODOLOGY
Juan Carlos Magro Oliva
Juan Carlos Magro Oliva is a football coach with a solid track record, having managed clubs such as Atlético Baleares, CD Olímpic de Xàtiva, and served as assistant coach at CD Castellón. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in the development of young players who have progressed to professional categories.
Jorge Marugán Escaño
Jorge Marugán Escaño is a highly regarded goalkeeping coach with a proven track record of developing elite goalkeepers at various professional clubs, including Real Valladolid, CD Leganés, and Cultural Leonesa.
Paco Imbernón Gutiérrez
Paco Imbernón Gutiérrez is a highly respected football coach with extensive experience in youth development and senior team management. He has worked with various clubs, including Levante UD, Valencia CF, and Elche CF, where he has played a crucial role in nurturing young talent and guiding them towards professional careers.
UEFA PRO COACH
UEFA GOALKEEPER COACH
UEFA PRO COACH
OUR METHODOLOGY
PHASE 1
Technical foundations
Focus on improving essential football skills
Ball control: Receiving under pressure and controlling the ball while moving
Passing: Precision in both short and long distances Shooting: Finishing drills and striking with different parts Dribbling: Enhancing dribbling techniques in tight spaces
Physical conditioning
Introduce strength and endurance exercises tailored to football, working on joint mobility and injury prevention.
Initial evaluation
Determinate players’ technical, physical and tactical level with basic tests: ball control, passing, shooting, speed, endurance and tactical understanding.
PHASE 2
Positional play and ball possession
Maintaining possession under pressure, creating numerical superiority, and improving team dynamics.
Rondos and positional drills: To enhance fluidity and teamwork.
Small-sided matches and strategy
Small-sided games (5v5, 7v7): To practice tactical concepts in a competitive but controlled environment.
Specific scenarios: how to play with and without a numerical advantage, and strategies for set pieces (corners, free kicks).
Individual and group tactics
Introduce basic tactical concepts:
Defensive positioning Quick transitions Off-the-ball movement Small-sided games
PHASE 3
High-Intensity training and tactical adjustments
Training sessions will be short but intense, simulating match situations.
Work on specific scenarios (defending while outnumbered, counterattacks) and continue fine-tuning team play.
Provide individual analysis to make specific adjustments in areas where each player can improve.
Match simulations and mental preparation
Conduct full-match simulations, focusing on both physical and mental endurance.
Visualization and pressure-management techniques to ensure players are mentally prepared for competition.
Final evaluation and program closure with detailed, personalized feedback for each player, highlighting their achievements and areas for further development.
Friendly matches and evaluation
Organize matches against local teams to apply everything learned in a competitive setting.
These matches will be used for video analysis and providing personalized feedback to each player.
Focus on collective tactics and how each player contributes to the team.
Contact us:
castelloncityacademy@gmail.com
+34 601 247 466
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