Football internships by FDI | Introduction

Venue of the internship | Skövde AIK (Academy)

Country | Sweden

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | observation

Scope of the internship |

• content presentations || general presentation of the Academy | vision & profile of the Academy | youth development (whole training pyramid) | football concept | team & player development | methodology | physical preparation | analysis | scouting | mental training | pedagogy | Academy development areas & development criteria | strategic goals & implementation | organisational structure, tasks of particular Employees & processes | documentation | managing processes, projects & people | development & recruitment of Employees | communication & marketing | budget management | infrastructure management | new technologies | profile & tasks of the Academy Director
• observation of the Academy Director’s work
• discussions
• observation of training sessions of the Academy teams
• observation of league games of the Academy teams

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights to Stockholm | | chosen departure airport
• travel coordination from Stockholm to Skövde
• accommodation

Host of the internship | PSV Eindhoven (Academy)

Country | Netherlands

Character of the internship | 4 days of practical activities (PSV Campus) + annual online educational programme

🅰️ practical activities (PSV Campus)

Date | 06.2025

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of the Academy
• introduction of the training methodology
• presentation about the work of the different departments of the Academy || topics: football concept | team & player development | fitness training | psychology | analysis | scouting
• workshops
• observation of training sessions
• conducting training sessions by the Participant of the internship (PSV youth team)
• professional observation of the Participant of the internship during training sessions and “live” feedback
• analytical feedback to the Participant of the internship on his/her training performance from PSV Coaches
• stadium tour

🅱️ annual online educational programme

Start date | individual arrangement

Duration | 36 weeks

Scope of the programme |

• presentation of PSV DNA
• transfer of PSV DNA to fundamental principles, periodisation, training methods
• implementation of the principles into training sessions
• observation of the coaching staff’s work with the PSV Academy team: from the preparation phase through each phase of the season (team & player development)
• tools received: knowledge foundations (football aspects of the PSV) | training plans | training sessions | training drills | analyses | animations | complementary knowledge (e.g. leadership)
• forms of education: PSV videos (to be viewed at any time) | PSV printed materials | other digital content | regular preparation of a training session by the Participant (exercise form) | live sessions with PSV Experts | complementary videos | podcasts | exchange of experiences in a private forum

Plan of the educational programme:

• Module 1 | Introduction to PSV Methodology and Way of Working
• Module 2 | Build-Up (Attacking) vs High-Pressure Phase (Defending)
• Module 3 | Preparation Phase (Attacking) vs Defending in the Mid-Block (Defending)
• Module 4 | Final Phase (Attacking) vs Low Block Phase (Defending)
• Module 5 | Transitioning from Defense to Attack vs Transitioning from Attack to Defense
• Module 6 | PSV U18 Periodization

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• active coaching licence (scan)
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship (PSV Campus)
• internship supervisor
• PSV clipboard & notepad
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation (09-14.06.2024)
• lunch & dinner at the PSV Campus (10-13.06.2024)
• one-year educational programme of the PSV Coaching Academy | online platform
• FDI discount

Host of the internship | PSV Eindhoven

Start date | individual arrangement

Duration | 36 weeks

Character of the internship | annual online educational programme

Scope of the programme |

• presentation of PSV DNA
• transfer of PSV DNA to fundamental principles, periodisation, training methods
• implementation of the principles into training sessions
• observation of the coaching staff’s work with the PSV Academy team: from the preparation phase through each phase of the season (team & player development)
• tools received: knowledge foundations (football aspects of the PSV) | training plans | training sessions | training drills | analyses | animations | complementary knowledge (e.g. leadership)
• forms of education: PSV videos (to be viewed at any time) | PSV printed materials | other digital content | regular preparation of a training session by the Participant (exercise form) | live sessions with PSV Experts | complementary videos | podcasts | exchange of experiences in a private forum

Plan of the educational programme:

• Module 1 | Introduction to PSV Methodology and Way of Working
• Module 2 | Build-Up (Attacking) vs High-Pressure Phase (Defending)
• Module 3 | Preparation Phase (Attacking) vs Defending in the Mid-Block (Defending)
• Module 4 | Final Phase (Attacking) vs Low Block Phase (Defending)
• Module 5 | Transitioning from Defense to Attack vs Transitioning from Attack to Defense
• Module 6 | PSV U18 Periodization

Language of the programme | English

Requirements |

• English language skills (understanding)
• your motivation for taking part in the internship | a short text

Offer |

• one-year educational programme of the PSV Coaching Academy | online platform
• FDI discount
• possibility to extend the programme with an on-site internship (4 days) at the PSV Eindhoven Academy

Venue of the internship | FC Utrecht (Academy)

Country | Netherlands

Date | individual arrangement

Team categories | U15-U16 or U17-U19

Character of the internship | observation

Scope of the internship | exact program after contact with FDI

• content presentations || Club/Academy | training system | methodology (entire training pyramid) | analysis | conditioning & strength | mental health | nutrition | player care | tracking system | scouting & Talent ID | partner Clubs
• discussions | workshops
• observation of training sessions of the Academy teams
• possibility to consult coaching staff (training analysis)
• observation of league games of the Academy teams
• stadium tour

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• active coaching licence (scan)
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• travel coordination from Amsterdam to Utrecht (25 minutes)
• accommodation
• lunch in the Club canteen
• coffee/tea in the Club (all day)

Venue of the internship | Sevilla FC (Academy)

Country | Spain

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | member of the coaching staff

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of the Sevilla FC Academy
• presentation of the Sevilla FC Football Lab
• presentation of training methodology
• member of the coaching staff of a team (U21 or U19 or U17 | to be defined)
• participation in meetings of the coaching staff
• participation in the administrative activities of the coaching staff
• participation in the planning of the training microcycle
• participation in the planning of the respective training sessions
• participation in the organisational preparation of training sessions
• participation in pre-training briefings
• participation in training sessions
• participation in the analysis of training sessions
• participation in the tactical briefings
• participation in the pre-match briefing
• presence on the bench during a league match
• consultation & networking
• stadium tour

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• active coaching licence (scan)
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• exclusivity of the internship | only 1 person interning at the time
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation
• lunch in the Club canteen
• Sevilla FC White Membership Card
• Sevilla FC scarf
• Sevilla FC t-shirt

Venue of the internship | Skövde AIK (Academy)

Country | Sweden

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | observation

Scope of the internship |

• content presentations || general presentation of the Academy | youth development (whole training pyramid) | football concept | team & player development | methodology | physical preparation | analysis | scouting | mental training
• discussions | workshops
• observation of training sessions of the Academy teams
• possibility to consult coaching staff (training analysis)
• observation of league games of the Academy teams

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• active coaching licence (scan)
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights to Stockholm | | chosen departure airport
• travel coordination from Stockholm to Skövde
• accommodation

Venue of the internship | Rayo Vallecano (women’s section)

Country | Spain

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | member of the coaching staff

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of the training methodology
• member of the coaching staff of a team (second team or U16 or U15 | to be defined)
• participation in meetings of the coaching staff
• participation in the administrative activities of the coaching staff
• participation in the planning of the training microcycle
• participation in the planning of the respective training sessions
• participation in the organisational preparation of training sessions
• participation in pre-training briefings
• participation in training sessions
• participation in the analysis of training sessions
• participation in the pre-match briefing
• presence on the bench during a league match

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• active coaching licence (scan)
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation

Venue of the traineeship | Rayo Vallecano (women’s section)

Country | Spain

Duration | 1-12 months (to be arranged)

Start date | individual arrangement

Character of the traineeship | member of the coaching staff

Scope of the traineeship |

• presentation of the training methodology
• member of the coaching staff of a team (second team or U16 or U15 | to be defined)
• participation in meetings of the coaching staff
• participation in the administrative activities of the coaching staff
• participation in team development planning
• participation in the development planning of the players
• participation in the planning of stages of the training process
• participation in the planning of the training microcycles
• participation in the planning of the respective training sessions
• participation in the organisational preparation of training sessions
• participation in pre-training briefings
• participation in training sessions
• participation in the analysis of training sessions
• participation in the pre-match briefings
• presence on the bench during a league matches

Language of the internship | English/Spanish

Requirements |

• active coaching licence (scan)
• communicative English language skills (basic knowledge of Spanish welcome)
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of most recent employer

Offer |

• participation in the traineeship
• traineeship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• support in finding accommodation

Venue of the internship | Escola Varsovia

Country | Poland

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | observation

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of training methodology
• presentations by Experts | workshops
• discussions
• interaction | networking
• observation of training sessions of the Academy teams
• possibility to consult coaching staff (training analysis)
• observation of league games of the Academy teams

Language of the internship | Polish

Requirements |

• active coaching licence (scan)
• communicative Polish language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation (19-25.05.2024)

Venue of the internship | Sevilla FC (Academy)

Country | Spain

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | member of the coaching staff

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of the Sevilla FC Academy
• presentation of the Sevilla FC Football Lab
• presentation of training methodology
• presentation of physical performance area
• member of the coaching staff of a team (U21 or U19 or U17 | to be defined)
• participation in meetings of the coaching staff
• participation in the administrative activities of the coaching staff
• participation in the planning of the training microcycle | fitness focus
• participation in the planning of the respective training sessions | fitness focus
• participation in the organisational preparation of training sessions | fitness focus
• participation in pre-training briefings
• participation in training sessions
• participation in the analysis of training sessions
• participation in analysis of training workload
• participation in the pre-match briefing
• presence on the bench during a league match
• consultation & networking
• stadium tour

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• experience in the area of football fitness training
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• exclusivity of the internship | only 1 person interning at the time
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation
• lunch in the Club canteen
• Sevilla FC White Membership Card
• Sevilla FC scarf
• Sevilla FC t-shirt

Venue of the internship | Fortuna Düsseldorf (Academy)

Country | Germany

Date | 09-14.09.2024

Character of the internship | observation

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of the physical performance concept
• presentation of the fitness training methodology
• content material
• discussions | workshops
• interaction | networking
• observation of training sessions of the Academy teams
• possibility to consult coaching staff (training analysis)
• observation of league games of the Academy teams

Language of the internship | English/German

Requirements |

• experience in the area of football fitness training
• communicative English or German language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation (08-14.09.2024)

Venue of the internship | Rayo Vallecano (women’s section)

Country | Spain

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | member of the coaching staff

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of the training methodology
• presentation of the fitness training concept
• introduction to the methodology of fitness training
• member of the coaching staff of a team (second team or U16 or U15 | to be defined)
• participation in meetings of the coaching staff
• participation in the administrative activities of the coaching staff
• participation in the planning of the training microcycle | fitness focus
• participation in the planning of the respective training sessions | fitness focus
• participation in the organisational preparation of training sessions | fitness focus
• participation in pre-training briefings
• participation in training sessions
• participation in the analysis of training sessions
• participation in the analysis of training workload
• participation in the pre-match briefing
• presence on the bench during a league match

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• experience in the area of football fitness training
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation

Venue of the traineeship | Rayo Vallecano (women’s section)

Country | Spain

Duration | 1-12 months (to be arranged)

Start date | individual arrangement

Character of the traineeship | member of the coaching staff

Scope of the traineeship |

• presentation of the training methodology
• presentation of the fitness training concept
• introduction to the methodology of fitness training
• member of the coaching staff of a team (second team or U16 or U15 | to be defined)
• participation in meetings of the coaching staff
• participation in the administrative activities of the coaching staff
• participation in team development planning | fitness focus
• participation in the development planning of the players | fitness focus
• participation in the planning of stages of the training process | fitness focus
• participation in the planning of the training microcycles | fitness focus
• participation in the planning of the respective training sessions | fitness focus
• participation in the organisational preparation of training sessions
• participation in pre-training briefings
• participation in training sessions
• participation in the analysis of training sessions
• participation in the analysis of training workload
• participation in the pre-match briefings
• presence on the bench during a league matches

Language of the traineeship | English/Spanish

Requirements |

• experience in the area of football fitness training
• communicative English language skills (basic knowledge of Spanish welcome)
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of most recent employer

Offer |

• participation in the traineeship
• traineeship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• support in finding accommodation

Venue of the internship | Fortuna Düsseldorf (first team)

Country | Germany

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | observation

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of the goalkeeper preparation concept
• presentation of the goalkeeper training methodology
• interaction | networking
• observation of training sessions of the first team (focus: goalkeepers)
• analysis of traning sessions (focus: goalkeepers)
• possibility to consult the Goalkeeper Coach

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• experience in the area of goalkeeper training
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• exclusivity of the internship | maximum 2 persons interning at the time
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation (22-26.07.2024)

Venue of the internship | Sevilla FC (Academy)

Country | Spain

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | member of the coaching staff

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of the Sevilla FC Academy
• presentation of the Sevilla FC Football Lab
• presentation of training methodology
• presentation of analytical methodology
• presentation of technological tools supporting analysis
• observation of the analysis department’s work
• member of the coaching staff of a team (U21 or U19 or U17 | to be defined)
• participation in meetings of the coaching staff
• participation in analytical meetings
• participation in the planning of the respective training sessions | analytical focus
• participation in the organisational preparation of training sessions | analytical focus
• participation in pre-training briefings
• participation in training sessions
• participation in the analysis of training sessions
• participating in the preparation of tactical briefings
• participating in the tactical briefings
• participation in the pre-match briefing
• support of the coaching and analytical staff during a league match
• consultation & networking
• stadium tour

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• experience in the area of football analysis
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• exclusivity of the internship | only 1 person interning at the time
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation
• lunch in the Club canteen
• Sevilla FC White Membership Card
• Sevilla FC scarf
• Sevilla FC t-shirt

Venue of the internship | Skövde AIK (Academy)

Country | Sweden

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | observation

Scope of the internship |

• content presentations (introduction) || general presentation of the Academy | youth development (whole training pyramid) | football concept | team & player development | methodology
• presentation of the analytical methodology
• demonstration of the technologies used
• observation of the analytical work
• discussions | workshops
• observation of training sessions of the Academy teams
• possibility to consult coaching staff & Analysts
• observation of league games of the Academy teams

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights to Stockholm | | chosen departure airport
• travel coordination from Stockholm to Skövde
• accommodation

Venue of the internship | FC Utrecht (Academy)

Country | Netherlands

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | observation

Scope of the internship | exact program after contact with FDI

• presentations by Experts | seminars
• meetings | consultations
• observation of the Academy’s scouting department
• observation of training sessions of the Academy teams
• observation of matches of the Academy teams
• stadium tour

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• experience in the area of football scouting
• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• travel coordination from Amsterdam to Utrecht (25 minutes)
• accommodation
• lunch in the Club canteen
• coffee/tea in the Club (all day)

Internship roles | Coach/Fitness Coach/Goalkeeper Coach/Analyst/Scout

Venue of the internship | Sevilla FC (Academy)

Country | Spain

Date | individual arrangement

Character of the internship | observation

Scope of the internship |

• presentation of the Sevilla FC Academy
• presentation of the Sevilla FC Football Lab
• presentation of training methodology
• presentation of physical performance area
• presentation of analytical methodology
• presentation of scouting methodology
• workshops | practical classes
• consultation & networking
• observation of training sessions of the Academy teams
• observation of league games of the Academy teams
• stadium tour

Language of the internship | English

Requirements |

• communicative English language skills
• your motivation for taking part in the internship (short text)
• opinion of current or most recent employer (if currently unemployed)

Offer |

• participation in the internship
• internship supervisor
• certificate
• flights | | chosen departure airport
• accommodation
• Sevilla FC White Membership Card
• Sevilla FC scarf
• Sevilla FC t-shirt