Program Offerings

1. The Joga Bonito Academy Grassroots Program

– A fun filled environment for kids 4 to 12 years of age to develop the fundamentals within the game.
– Participants are introduced to the philosophies of ball mastery and basic technical skills.
– Participants benefit from being in small groups and individual coaching.
– This is offered primarily on Saturday’s to the participants.
– The program is monitored by the Grassroots Coordinator and executed 2 Academy Coaches and 2 Coaching Assistants.

2. Kickstart Summer Camp
– The Camp is a weekly program offered during the period July – August for kids 12 years and under.
– Participants are placed in small pods of 6 – 8 to facilitate individual work with the camp coaches and volunteers.
– Participants are assessed at the end of each week by the coaches.
– Participants are presented with certificates of participation upon completion of the prescribed program.

– Program is for participants under 12 that have shown competence at an advanced level and possess the basics in gameplay execution.
– The Program seeks to continue the participants’ development in Ball Mastery, Advance Technical Skills and introduction to physical training.
– Introduction to small sided game play for their appreciation of the role and function of all the general outfield positions (Defense, Midfield and Forward).
– Participants are selected from this group to participate in local and international tournaments that form apart of the assessment process.
– Participants are assessed twice for the year.
– Participants are encouraged to partake in social activities throughout the course of the year as a part of their holistic development plan.
– Program is for participants under 13 that have shown competence at an advanced level and possess the basics in game play execution.
– Elite Technical Program for participants (continued work on Ball Mastery and Technical competences).
– Tactical sessions that focuses on improving spatial awareness and decision making.
– 7v7; 9v9; 11v11 game play situational sessions.
– Player assessments and evaluation (identifying best fit position for individual).
– Participants are encouraged to partake in social activities throughout the course of the year as a part of their holistic development plan.
– Program is for participants under 16 that have shown a high level of competence in the technical and tactical parts
of the development process.
– Introduction to a physical program that focuses on improving core strength.
– Many game simulation exercises to help with the mental side of the development process.
– Tactical sessions that focuses on improving playing speed, spatial awareness and decision making.
– 7v7; 9v9; 11v11 game play situational sessions.
– Player assessments and evaluation.
– Participants are encouraged to partake in social activities throughout the course of the year as a part of their holistic development plan.
– Program is for participants under 19 that have shown an advanced level of competence in the technical and
tactical parts of the development process.
– Physical program that focuses on improving core strength and endurance.
– Many game simulation exercises to help with the mental side of the development process.
– Advanced tactical sessions that focuses on improving playing speed, spatial awareness and decision making.
– 7v7; 9v9; 11v11 game play situational sessions.
– Established Video Profile
– Player assessments and evaluation.
– Participants are MANDATED to complete set community hours in keeping with the Social Responsibility Program.
– Program is for participants under 19 that have an interest in learning the skill of goalkeeping.
– Participants are paired based on initial assessment of their technical level with the gloves.
– Emphasis is also placed on improving technique in catching, blocking, throwing, deflecting and agility for
participants.
– It includes lots of mental exercises to help concentration levels between the sticks.
– Participants are encouraged to participate in the ball mastery and technical sessions with their age group cohorts.

Want to Join The Academy?

Academy Fee Structure JMD$25,000.00 Per Year

Fee payment covers:

• All session costs
• 2 sets training gears
• Contribution to insurance scheme
• 1 Academy t-shirt
• 1 Water bottle