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Join Us for a Two-Day Elite Soccer Experience with UEFA Pro Coach Luís Dias and Portuguese Football Icons
On July 23rd and 24th, Long Island becomes the center of world-class soccer development. Hosted at ETA Soccer Park in Centereach, NY and Holiday Inn Express (Stony Brook), this two-day event features elite training, coach education, and talent identification sessions led by UEFA Pro Licensed Coach Luís Dias—renowned for his work developing stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani at Sporting CP’s world-famous academy.
From exclusive classroom sessions for coaches to open ID training with top Portuguese scouts and academy coaches, this immersive event is a rare opportunity for both players and coaches to learn, connect, and elevate their game. Fans and coaches alike are invited to a special Meet & Greet with Luís Dias and Nani to close out the first day in unforgettable fashion.
Camp Details
Day 1 – Tuesday, July 23rd
Morning Location:
Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook
3131 Nesconset Highway, Centereach, NY
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8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Coaches Education – Classroom Session (Coaches Only)
Instructor: Luís Dias
Luís Dias is a UEFA Pro Licensed coach with over 20 years at Sporting CP’s world-renowned academy. He played a pivotal role in developing elite players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, Rui Patrício, and William de Carvalho. His experience includes 15 seasons as a Youth Coach and 6 seasons as Technical Coordinator, helping build one of Europe’s top youth development systems. -
12:00 PM
Coffee Break (Coaches Only)
Afternoon Location:
ETA Soccer Park
10 Hawkins Road, Centereach, NY
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ID Camp Training & Observation Session (Players & Coaches)
Head Trainer: Luís Dias
Special Guest: Nani (Player interaction included) -
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meet & Greet + Refreshments (Open to all coaches and fans)
Featuring Luís Dias and Nani
Day 2 – Wednesday, July 24th
Location:
ETA Soccer Park
10 Hawkins Road, Centereach, NY
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ID Camp Training & Observation Session (Players & Coaches)
Led by Portuguese National Team Scouts & Academy Coaches -
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ID Camp Training & Observation Session (Players & Coaches)
Continued evaluation and instruction by Portuguese National Team Scouts & Academy Coaches
What is the IberCup
ID Camp?
ID Camps are official scouting events run by IberCup where players showcase their talent in front of coaches and scouts. These camps are the first step into the IberSelect system, allowing scouts and coaches to evaluate players for state or regional team selection. Open to nominated, recommended or highly competitive players, the camps feature technical training, small-sided games, and expert coaching by high-profile coaches and international players.
What is the
IberSelect?
IberSelect is IberCup’s elite player selection program and the starting point of the IberCup Pathway. It gathers top youth talent from across regions and countries to form State, Regional, and National teams that compete in high-level IberCup tournaments. The pathway opens doors to tryouts in clubs in Europe along with a gap year that can lead to professional contracts in Europe or scholarships at U.S. colleges, depending on the player’s goals and performance.
What is the IberCup
Pathway?
The IberSelect Pathway is a structured development system that identifies top youth soccer talent and offers international exposure through tournaments, elite training, and scouting opportunities. Players progress from local ID Camps to state, regional, and national teams, with the chance to play in prestigious IberCup tournaments. The pathway opens doors to club tryouts in Europe and a Gap Year program, both offering routes to professional contracts or U.S. college scholarships, depending on each player’s goals and performance.
How the ID Camp Works?
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Top Technical Staff
Training is led by elite coaches, including Luis Dias, former Sporting CP Academy director and mentor to Cristiano Ronaldo. Players also benefit from direct interaction with international stars like Nani, who bring their experience and insight to the field. Sessions include high-level drills, tactical training, and game-like scenarios to challenge and grow each player.
Complete Player Assessment
Players are evaluated through a mix of technical drills, small-sided games (7v7), and real-game simulations. This multi-angle assessment allows our coaching staff to accurately evaluate each player’s skill set, decision-making, and game intelligence, providing a complete picture of their potential.
Boys & Girls
Players are grouped by age (2010 to 2018, boys and girls), with up to 200 players per camp. The best performers are selected for IberSelect State or Regional teams, earning a spot to represent their region in IberCup Holiday tournaments. After this first stage of observation in IberCup competition, the best players will be selected to take part in one of our ID National Camp. Special players that previously attended an IberSelect ID Camps can be invited to the National Team directly.