LEGIA WARSAW
LEGIA WARSAW
› T he main goal of the academy is to develop players for the first team and Polish national team. › T heir main KPI is selling players, but they need to develop more for the national team. › P rocess of transition sees players PRODUCTIVITY STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE › Aim is to develop players, earn money from transfers, but also to help those that do not make it be socially capable and successful away from football. › At academy level, development comes before results. The individual is more important than the team. › Playing style is dominant and positional, while their methodology is based on social and human aspects. COMPETITION › They claim to be the biggest academy in Poland. Main competition is from Lech Poznan, Zaglebie Lubin, and Pogon Szczecin. HUMAN CAPITAL › Head of Academy ultimately decides on signing players and staff. › Coaches encouraged to learn about communication and methodology. › Coaches are analysed on their results, but development is also important. Equipped with body cameras for
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train with the first team, but first- team focus on winning everything is a challenge for Academy players. › T ransition success involves serious attention paid to the right players, and promotion at the right time.
COGNITIVE CARE › Academy starts at U10s and they play beside Legia Stadium until U13. › At U14s, players move to train and live at Legia Training Centre. › Every department has its own management. › School also influences player development, and players have targets they need to meet in school. › Maintaining good relationship with parents is key. › From 10-13, the main principles of development are focused on technical progression. › Want players to play freely, so to take risks and make mistakes. › Technically, games are important for learning. › M edia workshops.
TALENT IDENTIFICATION › S couting department, with 5-6 full-time members and a larger surrounding network, who evaluate their own players. › S hadow teams in each generation. › T he scouting department and coaches meet at the beginning of the season. › C oaches help with scouting by reporting on the opposing players. › T o help identify talent have a partnership with more than 20 clubs. They also profile all players by age, and share knowledge with coaches from partner clubs. › T hey invite best players to play in trials and tournaments.
analysis. Also obligated to visit other clubs and conduct presentations. › Coaches educated to speak English and other non-football related topics, and receive external education. › 90% of academy staff are full time. BUY-IN FROM CLUB › Academy and first team are aligned. › Principle is the same in academy and first team, but first team can adopt formation for needs of game. COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY › Expectations are high from fans and › Sporting policy is influenced by fans: discipline, bravery and pride. Fans are passionate and demanding. PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIVITY › Some follow football trends, but their sporting policy is set for three years. sponsors when it comes to community engagement.
FINANCES › Budget is 8-9% of club total.
FACILITIES › 7 pitches: 4 natural (1 at Legia Stadium U10s-U13s), 2 artificial at LTC (U14s-Legia 2), plus 1 artificial. › 1 dome for winter
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YOUTH FOOTBALL 2021-23
YOUTH FOOTBALL 2021-23
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