Valadares Gaia

Girls Residency Selection Camp

2 hours. One shot. Train, get evaluated, and earn selection for a 5-day residency in Portugal (June 30–July 5) with top-division club Valadares Gaia FC. 20 players will be chosen. GKs welcome. Only 20 players will be choosen.

Limited to - 50 players | Location: TBA

Who: Girls 13–20 years old (all positions, GKs included)

Selections: 20 players invited to Portugal June 30–July 5

Capacity: - 50 players

Price: $100 (tryout shirt included)

Why This Event Matters

Selection Criteria

Technique under pressure

Game IQ (positioning, decisions)

Intensity & habits (work rate, resilience)

Coachability (listen, adapt, apply fast)

This isn’t a generic ID day. It’s a direct pathway into a top Portuguese club environment. Get seen, measured, and if you’re ready selected for a residency where you’ll train with academy staff and compete for a place in Valadares Gaia’s Special International Program (tournaments, return invites, pro-trial opportunities when age-eligible).

What You’ll Do

Warm-Up & Technical Sharpness (first touch under pressure)

Small-Sided Evaluations (speed of play, decisions)

Match Play (tactical awareness, competitiveness)

Goalkeepers: Integrated shot-stopping, crosses, distribution evals

Post-Session: Short feedback + selection timeline

The Pathway (Simple)

Selection Camp → 20 Selected → Portugal Residency (Jun 30–Jul 5) → Compete for Special International Program → Tournaments / Return Invites / Age-appropriate Pro Trials

If You’re Selected (What Happens Next)

  • Deposit Due: Within 7 days of selection to hold your spot

  • Payment Plans: Monthly or bi-weekly options through 30 days before departure

  • Residency Dates: June 30 – July 5 (Portugal)

  • What’s in the Residency: Daily training with academy coaches, match scenarios vs local players, evaluation for the Special International Program; ground transport + daily meals vary by package (details in acceptance packet)

Parent Confidence

  • Small cohort (serious eyes on every player)

  • Structured pathway with clear timelines

  • Daily communication during residency (WhatsApp group)

  • Safeguarding, chaperones, medical support at residency

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