DEFENDERS FOOTBALL CLINIC at TENERIFE TOP TRAINING

Master the Art of Defending in the Modern Game

A 2-day intensive for competitive players aged 13-15

27 and 28 of December 2025

17:00 – 20:00 at Tenerife Top Training

Limited spots 12 pax.

Age 13-15

Join our exclusive Football Defenders Clinic, designed for youth players competing from Under-13 High Level to Under-15 High Level. Over two action-packed days, we’ll build complete defenders — strong in duels, intelligent in positioning, confident on the ball, and resilient under pressure.

The groups will be adjusted to ensure personalized, high-quality training.

Enroll in the clinic

¿Why join this clinic?

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1- LICENCED COACHES

Our team consists of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in training children and teenagers. We apply a unique, effective methodology tailored to each player.

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2-HIGH PERFORMANCE FACILITIES

The camp takes place at the International High-Performance Center, a professional environment that inspires and motivates.

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3- NATURAL GRASS FIELDS

Participants will train on the same fields used by professional football players, ensuring an authentic and top-quality experience

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4-EXCLUSIVE AND TAILORED PROGRAM

Designed to enhance each footballer’s technique and skills, with specialized methods based on age and experience level.

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5-ACCESS TO CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY

Use of professional football equipment and advanced technological tools for performance analysis.

¿What you will learn?

Technical Excellence

Tackling: When to engage, when to delay
Aerial dominance and timing
Clean build-up with directional first touches
Short/medium passing under pressure

Tactical Intelligence

Body positioning in 1v1s and while receiving
Anticipation vs. containment
Backline coordination and area defending
High defensive line movement
Live coaching in small-sided games (4v4 / 5v5)

Physical Performance

Change of direction and acceleration drills
Strength, core stability, and RPA
Football-specific conditioning for defenders

coaches and sports coordinators

BORJA BETHENCOURT

Football Coach

Borja Bethencourt is originally from Tenerife and is currently studying for a master’s degree in sports management at the EAE business school.
He studied science high school and in his university career he did a degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences at the European University of the Canary Islands.

He is passionate about soccer and outdoor activities, he was a soccer player in teams such as Club Deportivo Tenerife and currently football coach.

Education

BSc Sports and Exercise Science (UEC)

Master’s Degree in Sports Management at (EAE BS)

Course UEFA C (RFEF)

Areas of work

Football

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HÉCTOR ODA

Football coach

Héctor Oda Domínguez is from Tenerife. At the age of 23, he graduated in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He completed his training with a Master’s Degree in High Performance in Team Sports from INEF Barcelona, and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education in Physical Education from the University of La Laguna. He also completed additional training as a Personal Trainer in the field of health, Sports Performance Optimization, and Injury Rehabilitation, accumulating 4 years of experience in this field. He has worked as a fitness coach in academies such as Club Atlético de Madrid, Club Deportivo Leganés, and currently performs this function in the Juvenil A team of Club Deportivo Tenerife, which plays in the Liga División de Honor Juvenil.

Education

BSc Physical Activity and Sport Sciences – Specialization in Sports
Performance (UPM)
MSc High Performance in Team Sports (INEFC-UB)
MSc Secondary Education in E.S.O, Baccalaureate and Vocational Training (ULL)
Specialist Course in Advance Neuromuscular Training – Performance & Rehab
Exos Perfomance Specialist (XPS)

Areas of work

Sports Performance Optimization
Sports and Injury Rehabilitation
Health

Specific Areas of work

Football

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Training Structure

Duration: 2 Days : 27 and 28 of December 2025

Total Hours: 6h (3h/day) 17:00 – 20:00

Sessions Include:

On-Field Practice: Tactical & technical execution

Video Analysis: Examples from elite-level defenders

Locations:

Football Field 1 & 2

Goalkeeper Triangle (physical drills)

Gym (strength & recovery sessions)

Specialized Modules

1. Technical-Tactical Foundations

Refining defensive fundamentals:

Game reading & positioning
Aerial and ground 1v1 duels
Anticipation vs containment
First pass & build-up from the back
Coordination with full-backs & midfielders

Ideal for: Competitive players focused on mastering the role

2. Modern Center Back: 21st Century Profile

The evolving expectations of elite defenders:

Vertical passing & ball progression
Playing out from the back under pressure
Modern examples: Rüdiger, Araujo, Saliba
Tactical analysis through professional footage

Ideal for: Players wanting a modern, top-level perspective

3. Mentality & Leadership

Developing presence and composure:

Communication in the backline
Handling errors and external pressure
Quick decision-making simulations

Ideal for: Future captains and mentally strong defenders

Extra Value

Pro-Level Video Analysis:

Real examples, broken down by coaching staff

The course will be held at the Tenerife Top Training Sports Center.

Tenerife Top Training (T3) is one of the top sports centers in Europe, where elite athletes, national teams, and world-class clubs train. T3 is located in the southern part of Tenerife, in a quiet area called La Caleta, just 10 minutes from the popular tourist destination Playa de Las Américas. The location benefits from an exceptionally mild climate, with temperatures ranging between 18–25°C, providing optimal conditions for outdoor sports activities. T3 offers a wide range of sports facilities and equipment.

How to enroll?

Option 1: Online Registration
Complete the form found below (on the website) to carry out the entire process online. If you are registering a minor, you may do so on their behalf and complete the payment once their participation is confirmed. We will then manually update the minor’s registration file and send you the corresponding authorization.

Option 2: Registration via Email or WhatsApp
Contact us through our email campus@tenerifetoptraining.com or the form or via WhatsApp at +34 621 15 29 73, and we will handle the registration manually. Payment can be made via bank transfer.

Option 3: On-site Registration
Visit the reception of our center to complete your registration in person. Payment can be made by card or in cash.