FootbalLab USA

Rita Guarino Soccer Academy

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Discover the method

FootbalLab’s multilevel methodology allows personalizing and structuring soccer lessons according to the needs and requirements of each player.

The highly psychological aspect of the method allows you to convey confidence in your abilities, implicitly giving children and young players the freedom to express themselves and their attitudes with complete confidence.

In addition to individual technical improvement, FootbalLab training includes introductory soccer activities for beginners (children and adults) and for people with mild motor disabilities.

FootbalLab is designed as a valid support for the player to their regular soccer activities carried out in the club where he/she plays without hindering and replacing the work done in his/her club.

Goalkeeper Specific Preparation

As with our field players, the methodology used with goalkeepers is based on a multilevel approach, with improvement objectives established after an initial evaluation.

The training used is intense and fun: qualitative exercises are proposed on the basic technical elements and diving technique, coordination skills and tactical aspects related to the role of the goalkeeper.

The courses last about one hours at all FootbalLab locations.

Train the Trainer.

We offer 3 levels of training:

Training Internships for Aspiring FootbalLab Trainers

The trainee instructor is the candidate, considered suitable by the Technical Team, to carry out a first internship and training period in one of the FootbalLab offices. The duration of the internship is established during the interview with the candidate. The training period implies participation in the program that must be carried out in its entirety. This means that all absences during the coaching training moments will be made up to complete the established number of hours. The training is managed by internal trainers to ensure the acquisition of the T-LAB technical protocol.

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Theoretical-practical training courses aimed at aspiring instructors or instructors of soccer schools

The courses consist of three training modules related to the technical teaching methodology adopted by FootbalLab.

Each module includes a theoretical presentation meeting and five practical lessons in the field lasting two hours each.

All people with a healthy passion for soccer can access the course, without necessarily previous experience and academic or technical qualifications.

The course aims to improve teaching knowledge (theoretical aspects) and demonstrative skills (practical aspects) through the teaching model with the “Individual training system” method, also useful for those who form a team.

For each module there is a certificate of participation that will be issued at the end of the course.

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Training courses in sports clubs

FootbalLab, through its coaches and collaborators, offers its consultancy as a valid technical support for soccer clubs that intend to further enhance, stimulate and improve the qualities of their members. Didactic collaboration with sports clubs contributes to the development of the potential of students and instructors, supporting the technical work carried out. The training programs aimed at sports clubs are developed according to the planned and possible objectives, identified according to the needs of the company. The training can be directed directly to the instructors or in support of the teams with specific technical training carried out in small groups.

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Meet the FootbalLab Team

About Rita Guarino

Rita Guarino is an Italian professional footbal manager and former player who is the manager of Italian Club Inter Milan Women.

She previously coached Juventus FC for several years. Rita played for the Italy national team as a striker. Throughout her career she played as a striker for Juventus, Torino, Reggiana, Fiammamonza, Torres, Lazio and Foroni Verona in Serie A, and Maryland Pride in the W-League.

On 16 June 2017, Guarino was appointed head coach of Juventus Women. She led the team to their first ever Scudetto: both Juventus and Brescia finished the season tied at 60 points atop the League thus making a tie-breaker necessary. On 20 May 2018 in Novara Juventus beat Brescia 5-4 at penalty shootout, winning the championship following their debut season in the League. She joined Inter in the summer of 2021.

Rita has a degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Sports Psychology.

Source: Rita Guarino – Wikipedia

About Marta Carissimi

Marta Carissimi is a former Italian soccer midfielder.

She played for Italy’s National team (65 caps) and participated in the UEFA European Championships in 2009 and 2017.

She also played two UEFA European U19 Championship (Germany 2003 – Finland 2004) and the FIFA Women’s U19 World Cup (Thailand 2004).

Throughout her career she played over 300 caps in Serie A (top Italian league) for ACF Torino, AGSM Verona, Inter Milan, ACF Fiorentina and A.C. Milan, collecting two League Titles and two Italian Cups.

She played also in the top Icelandic league with Stjarnan in 2014 where she won the League title and the Icelandic Cup.

She has also played the UEFA Champions League for four times. Today, Marta is a commentator for DAZN Champions League games, and she is a board member of the Italian Soccer Federation.

In July 2020, she announced her retirement.

Marta has a Master’s degree in Engineering Management and a Master’s degree in Law and Management of Sports Facilities.

She has UEFA B coach license, and she is Coach and Project Manager at FootbalLab.

She will be conducting the training camp sessions.