Pre-season course: planning, evaluation and design of the training program

2nd edition

May 29, 2026
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DAYS

11:30 a.m.

DURATION

In-Person

FORMAT

Estádio do Dragão

LOCATION

Portuguese

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

Pre-season course: planning, evaluation and design of the training program

Welcome to the Pre-Season Course: Training Program Planning, Evaluation and Design.

Preparing athletes for their best performance requires precision, specialized knowledge and dedication. If you are a sports professional looking to achieve the highest standards of excellence and want to train yourself with tools and strategies used in high performance, then this course is for you.

Pre-season is the foundation on which sporting success is built. It's a crucial and often unique time during the sporting season to shape fitness, set goals and map out individual development plans. However, navigating the complex process of pre-season planning and preparation requires more than intuition - it requires a thorough understanding of the latest methodologies, assessment techniques and, essentially, practice in the field with different realities and scenarios.

In this first edition of the Pre-season Course: planning, evaluation and design of the training program, we will delve into the planning and evaluation strategies that will enable the design of the training program. From monitoring the training load to individualizing the process, assessing physical characteristics and prescribing specific training, each aspect will be covered in a meticulous and comprehensive way and under the leadership of those who are in the field every day.

It is with great pride that we announce that the teachers leading and starring in this course are Prof. Dr. Francisco Tavares, Physical Performance Coordinator for Football at Sporting Clube de Portugal, together with Dr. Pedro Cardoso, Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Physical Performance Unit of Sporting Clube de Portugal - U-23 Team. Their vast experience and advanced knowledge guarantee a learning experience of incomparable quality.

Throughout this course, you will have access to valuable insights, techniques and real-life case studies, under the guidance of renowned experts in the field of high-performance sport. As well as enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge, this course will also build your confidence to face the most demanding challenges in the world of sports training.

Join us and seize this opportunity to become a leader in the field of training program planning, evaluation and design. Sign up today and take another decisive step towards success and victories!

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Description

This training is certified by the IPDJ with 2.4 credit units awarded.

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Why I'll be better with this course

This course offers a unique opportunity to improve your performance in sports training. Under the guidance of experts such as Prof. Dr. Francisco Tavares and Dr. Pedro Cardoso, with experience at Sporting Clube de Portugal and in other technically demanding national and international settings, you will have access to advanced methodologies, state-of-the-art assessment techniques and high-performance practices. You will learn how to shape the physical form of athletes, set clear objectives and draw up precise plans to achieve them. With real case studies and valuable insights, this course will strengthen not only your knowledge and skills, but also your confidence to face the challenges of high performance sport.

PROGRAM

3:00PM | 4:00PM fRANCISCO tAVARES and Pedro Cardoso

Planning concepts

Purpose of the pre-season
Monitoring of field and auxiliary training loads
Planning pre-season training weeks

16.00 | 17.00 fRANCISCO tAVARES and Pedro Cardoso

Individualize the process

Evaluating physical qualities
Setting standards
Setting priorities and reporting

17.00 | 17.30 fRANCISCO tAVARES and Pedro Cardoso

Load planning and monitoring

The GPS tool

17.30 | 19.00 fRANCISCO tAVARES and Pedro Cardoso

Evaluation of Aerobic and Anaerobic Characteristics

30:15, Bronco, VAM ergometer, repeated sprints

Use of Anaerobic Reserve Velocity (integration of the previous day's VMax)

7:00pm | 8:00pm fRANCISCO tAVARES and Pedro Cardoso

Evaluation of alactic characteristics I

Evaluation of acceleration capacity and maximum speed
Evaluation of the Change of Direction

*Date subject to change

10.00 | 12.00 fRANCISCO tAVARES and Pedro Cardoso

Load planning and monitoring

Integration of external and internal load quantification and planning.
Individualization of internal and external load.
Monitoring tools, from cheap to expensive.

12.00 | 13.30 fRANCISCO tAVARES and Pedro Cardoso

Prescribing strength and power training during the pre-season

Training program design, from general to individual

14.30 | 16.00 fRANCISCO tAVARES and Pedro Cardoso
Evaluation of alactic characteristics II

Maximum strength assessment (repetitions, linear regression, isometry)
Explosive strength assessment with and without CMAE
Evaluation of reactive force in short-duration CMAE

16.00 | 17.30 fRANCISCO tAVARES and Pedro Cardoso

Prescribing resistance training during the pre-season

Training program design, from general to individual

*Date subject to change

Faculty

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FRANCISCO TAVARES
Pedro Cardoso Current
Pedro Cardoso

FAQ's

Registration fees:

1st price until 29/03/2026 - 250€
2nd price until 29/04/2026 - 340€
3rd price after 29/04/2026 - 440€

At Estádio do Dragão – Clínica Espregueira | FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence
Porto, Portugal.

Physical education and sports science professionals; coaches; physiologists; physiotherapists.

Places limited to 40 participants

250,00 

Registration fees:

1st price until 29/03/2026 - 250€
2nd price until 29/04/2026 - 340€
3rd price after 29/04/2026 - 440€

WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INCLUDE?

  11h and 30 min of training - In person  Professional Training Certificate and Diploma issued by FIFA, ISAKOS, ESSKA, and ICRS accredited centers.

250,00 

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Registration fees:

1st price until 29/03/2026 - 250€
2nd price until 29/04/2026 - 340€
3rd price after 29/04/2026 - 440€

Pre-season course: planning, evaluation and design of the training program

Fees and Emoluments
Admission Fee:

250,00 
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