About us

FUTURO DAS BATEAS is a family company which has been dedicated to football for 20 years.

We advise, coach and plan the athletes season in order to control and improve their performance.

At the end of the day, helping and supporting them to become better athletes in their careers.

 The Bateas are the structures built in the middle of the estuary to create an ecosystem to produce mussels.

Seafood is very popular in this part of Spain and mussels are the most common product and they are healthy and delicious at the same time!

These structures are so typical and famous that Iago Aspas, the greatest star from Celta de Vigo, is known as “The Prince of the Bateas”.

He has been known as the Prince since his days of being in Celta Youth Academy and he is originally from Moaña, very close to the Bateas on the other side of the Vigo Estuary.

We will tell you more about him later on.

At the football pitch

WHO ARE WE?

Manuel Leal – Director

  • Founder FdB
  • Despite his young age, he started coaching at 16 while he was still a youth player
  • Manuel is responsible for all of activities of the company, these include coordinating with our Program Manager all our national and international programs
  • Holds a UEFA B license
  • Football Superior Technician (Equivalent UEFA A)
  • 7 Years coaching
  • 3 years Scouting

Helder Leal – International Program Manager

  • Helder is responsible for all aspects of the International Program
  • UEFA Pro License since 2011/12
  • Qualified Dietitian
  • Master in Sport Nutrition
  • 20 years coaching experience
  • 4 years spent working in the USA coaching and mentoring, players and coaches
  • Helder will work directly with Manuel the Director and coaches to plan your season and set a schedule suitable for you
  • Program Manager is going to be in contact with the Host Family to make sure your stay is the best you can have
  • He will also be in contact with your family back home to make sure they will not miss a thing
  • Helder and Manuel will work with the team coaches and clubs to look after your best interests

David Durán – Personal Manager

  • The PM is the person who is going to lead you through all items of the program along the season
  • He will be your manager, coach and advisor who you will always be able to rely on to sort out any issues that you may have
  • PM will make sure you follow your schedule and he will pay close attention to your Spanish progression
  • The PM will also be with you at your matches, team practices and video sessions
  • He will work closely with you to find better ways to get the best out of you
  • The PM will also work with the team’s coaches to look after your best interests.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

We believe we are the future in football offering this type of experience.

We have staff with vast experience, UEFA A and UEFA Pro.

We have the latest knowledge gained from keeping up to date with the latest trends in coaching techniques with scientific backup.

 

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM US?

You can expect from us a professional relationship in a familiar environment.

We will make you a better player and take care of you and your best interests.

We will walk you through all stages of the season enroll you in a Club during pre-season and the regular season until you go back home.

We will follow up on your heath and nutritional conditions.

We will make sure your Spanish classes are progressing correctly and that you will be well prepared for final exam which carries international recognition.

We will make sure you have the best conditions to develop as an athlete, a person and as a student.

Most importantly you will have fun too… after all this is Spain!

 

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