About 210 boys aged from 7 to 18 years old come in youth academy

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Barcelona, Spain - stone farmhouse, built in the 18th century as a manor house, now surrounded by modern stadiums, high-rise buildings and hotels in a prestigious searscanada area, but he continues to produce a bountiful harvest. searscanada
Given the status of "Barcelona" - one of the best and more attractive football teams - La Macia has become an international model of financial, sporting and social benefits of educating players on home soil. This model differs from the U.S. model of sport development, which are usually based in schools. And just as it differs from the typical European football model, in which the best players often leave school at age 15 to devote all his attention to sports. For example, club officials say that a large number of players, "Barca B" - as well as first-team star Andres Iniesta - are enrolled in colleges.
"It affects people, - said the director of the Academy of" Barcelona "on educational work Carlos Folgera - They think that the players are here to play football, not to learn. We in turn prepare them for sport, and for the further future, if the football they did not succeed. "
The success of the youth academy of "Barcelona" searscanada has never been more apparent than in 2010, when graduates - Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, searscanada were nominated for the Golden Ball FIFA (Messi won for the second year in a row). Xavi, Iniesta and seven other players who won the World Cup as part of Spain, grew up in the academy. Just coach pupils are "Barcelona" Pep Guardiola, and the former midfield star Guillermo Amor, who served as technical director of the youth academy. For one player, "Barcelona", Gerard Pique, club membership lasts almost forever. Peak grew five minutes from La Masia and "Camp Nou". His grandfather was a member of the Board of Directors searscanada of "Barcelona". After working with "MJ" in 2008, Pique returned to the team of his childhood. "From childhood, I was a fan. I went to the stadium every week. Play as "Barcelona" was my dream - says Pique. - When many players spend most of their career together, it only unites the team. The atmosphere in the locker room getting better. Confidence increases, so how can we help each other not only as colleagues, but as friends. You can see it on the field - when we are in trouble, we work as a team and fight for victory. " searscanada
About 210 boys aged from 7 to 18 years old come in youth academy "Barcelona". Players from 11 to 14 years living in the hostel La Masia, which includes a dining room, library, games room and computer center. 48 players aged 15 to 18 years living in the rooms across the street from the "Camp Nou". Those who are from Barcelona, live at home with their parents. So do the players who came to them from other countries. 11-year-old Ben Lederman of Southern California drew the attention of "Barcelona". Some football websites reported that Lederman is the first Americans who took to the academy, but Amor said that not all the details yet settled.
In late summer, La Macia close its dormitory, and all activities will be transferred to the Academy training center "Barcelona" in the nearby village of San Juan Despi. Everyday life, is likely to remain the same for residents Academy. During the week, they wake up at 6:45, have breakfast and go to the city school at 7:30, learn from 8:00 to 14:00, and then return to La Masiyu to eat, relax and visit the mandatory group sessions. Trainings are held from 19:00 to 20:45, searscanada followed by dinner and a little free time. Lights out for the younger players coming at 22:30, and for the senior - at 23:00.
"Parents give us his most precious treasure - their children - at an age when they are more vulnerable - and said Folgera added. - It is important to show children the value of effort and humility. With only one talent result is not achieved. You must be humble and a good person to parents, with a certain level of dignity, proud of you. "
Each player, who lives in the academy, provided a laptop computer. At La Masia staff work such as chefs, nutritionists, doctors, psychologists, educators and social directors, players who make the city tour. It can be exhilarating, but an unpleasant experience as a boy has to be separated from his family at a young age. Iniesta confessed how much he missed home, when he moved to La Masiyu in 12 years, and how he had to jostle with other phone to call my parents. Pressure for success at such a young age can also be overwhelming. Pique said that "does not allow himself to think of the first team until he reaches 17 years." "This is a really bad feeling when one day they tell you that you must leave - said Pique. - It may therefore better not to think about it. Many of my friends dreamed of playing in the first team, and then in Odi