The Yellows players are carrying out group training sessions, individual work and also have time for their studies
A more-than-complete routine. Villarreal academy players in recent weeks have been following detailed training plans, which have been designed to the smallest detail by academy co-ordinators so they can stay in shape physically and mentally during this confinement period. All of that under the watchful eye of their coaches, who are in constant contact with the youngsters thanks to technology.
Despite the distances, thanks to videocalling apps, Yellows Academy coaches organise both group and specific training sessions for their players, as well as speaking to them to know what they are feeling, and they go through everything minutely, with each training session being filmed for their coaches to analyse them.
If physical work is important in the players’ routines, so is their academic work. Every day, the academy players spend a number of hours studying. The coaches are also kept up to date with their promising youngsters’ progress.
It is also important to disconnect from work. Although these weeks have been hard without being able to do what they most enjoy, which is playing football, the youngsters use their free time to read, watch films, play video games or chat to their friends. Those who live in the residence at the Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva) are also enjoying these weeks with their family, another stimulant to be optimistic during these weeks of confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Everything has been taken care of. The players have also received tips on eating healthily. Despite not eating at the training ground, they are still having a balanced diet, which gives them the necessary nutrients and calories to carry out demanding sporting activity with maximum guarantees.
Finally, each team’s psychologists play a fundamental role in these tough times. They are in contact with all their players, giving them tips to deal with confinement at home as best as possible.
