Experience Week

Custom pricing for multiple weeks

Experience Week is a short-term immersive program that gives student-athletes a real taste of life at Benfica Residential Academy. Players train on campus alongside the full-time Academy squad, live in the residential facilities, and experience the Benfica methodology firsthand.

Experience Week is open to motivated student-athletes between the ages of 12 and 17 who are serious about their development. Both domestic and international players are welcome.

The standard Experience Week is one week. Extended programs of multiple weeks are available for players who want a longer immersion. Contact us for custom pricing and availability.

The standard one-week program is $1,500. For multi-week programs, pricing is customized based on duration. Fill out the form below to request information on extended stays.

The fee covers all training sessions led by UEFA and FPF-certified Benfica coaches, on-campus accommodation, all meals and snacks throughout the program, and full access to Saint Leo University campus facilities including the wellness center and soccer fields.

All training and accommodation takes place on the Saint Leo University campus in Saint Leo, Florida — located between Tampa and Orlando, about 40 minutes from Tampa International Airport and 1 hour 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Players live, train, and eat on campus for the full duration of the program.

Yes. Unlike our clinics, Experience Week is a residential program — accommodation on the Saint Leo University campus is included in the registration fee.

Players follow a structured daily schedule that mirrors the full-time Residential Academy program. This includes morning technical training, midday tactical sessions, afternoon match-play and performance feedback, and supervised downtime on campus in the evenings.

Yes. Experience Week participants train on the same campus and alongside the Benfica Residential Academy squad, giving them a direct experience of the training environment and standards expected of full-time students.

Yes. Every participant receives individual performance feedback from the coaching staff during the program. This is also an opportunity for the Academy's coaching team to evaluate players who may be candidates for the full-time Residential Academy program.

Yes. Experience Week is one of the ways families and coaches get to evaluate fit — in both directions. Players who show the right profile during the program may be invited to continue the conversation about full-time enrollment.

Experience Week availability varies by season. Contact us to check current dates and availability.

Absolutely. We welcome international players and have hosted athletes from over 35 countries. For players requiring a visa, please contact us in advance so we can advise on the correct documentation.

Fill out the form on this page to request information or register. Our team will follow up within 2 business days to confirm availability and next steps.