LOSERS

Did you know that a lot of your teammates have already confirmed their participation in KSA 2020-2021? Every week on the KSA Instagram we will be announcing player renewals or new players for the upcoming season!

Many players have renewed but here are just some of the returning players already signed!

S E A S O N

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MEET YOUR NEW TEAMMATE

Farouk Chehebeddine

Living in Switzerland but from a Lebanese/American family, this 17-year-old juvenil player is excited to start his journey with KSA! For many years, Farouk has participated in the FCB and KSA residential camps organized by Kaptiva so many of you have a long history with him! This year, he also completed a week trial with us at the academy so we are sure many of already got to know him! Help us in welcoming the electric player who will be a great asset to the juvenil teams in the upcoming season!

This section is to keep us informed of what is going on at school.

The teachers and coordinators give us their feedback on the work that our players do from home and we want to specifically congratulate 6 of our boys because they are doing a great job in the academic area!

AHAN & ALEC

Ahan and Alec have been doing phenomenal work as always. They are attending each class and have an exemplary attitude.

EMILIO & TONY

In one of the most difficult subjects Maths 1A and Algebra, we have to highlight Emilio and Tony, they are doing a great job and they are almost finished with the entire course.

RODRIGO & YANNICK

Let’s not forget our graduating seniors! It is important to continue working to be able to finish the year and go to a university. For this reason we want to congratulate Rodrigo, with excellent work, on track to graduate, and Yannick, who is working hard, and has excellent grades.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The teachers want to remind you all that the final day of school is June 19th. When the work has been corrected and we have the final grades, transcripts will be sent to the parents.

So players and parents, let's not forget about school and continue working so that next year we start with everything approved and with good grades!

The best way to create lasting and strong relationships is by truly getting to know one another. For this reason, we would like to introduce a Q&A section with our players and staff!

We’ll be kicking things off with the player with the biggest appetite and the most flexible staff!

PLAYER: Yi Jaewook

- City of birth: - Wonju (South Korea)

- Team where you play: - Juvenil Kaptiva.

- Position: - Striker, Left winger, Right back. I like to play as a striker.

- Favorite meal: - Chicken soup.

- One dream: - I just want to live happily.

- What you love to do in Barcelona: - I like to go to the city of Barcelona and travel around the city. It is a wonderful place. I like to see Gaudi’s amazing architecture, building in Spain, and people with passion.

- Your favorite team: - Korean national team.

- Best moment in Kaptiva: - My best moment in Kaptiva is the last 1 month in our team. I met my favorite player Ki Sung Yueng. It motivated me. I trained really hard and I played a position that I wanted to play. I can’t expect I work harder than that time. I am happy to remind that memories.

- Best teammate: - Yannick

In his first season with the academy he has felt very comfortable and integrated. He’s looking forward to returning to Spain, with it being a country he likes a lot. He is a very calm, educated, and friendly guy and we think you can all agree.

STAFF: Ignacio Figueras “Figui”

- Role: - Medical coordinator and U16 team development leader.

- What do you do in KSA? - Well, in Kaptiva I do a bit of everything. At the end of the day it’s about taking care of our players like their parents would do so. I try to learn from them and always search for new ways to help them grow as players but most importantly as people.

An important aspect of my job is to direct and coordinate the medical attention the players receive during their season. On one side there’s the medical appointments that any average young adult would have but also they have the physiotherapist, sports doctors, podiatrists, traumatologists, just to name a few. The boys dedicate a lot of time and effort into football and even with injury prevention, it is normal for players to get injured as it is, unfortunately, a part of football. That’s why when a player comes to me with pain we evaluate what the best recuperation process would be. It’s important that the player knows his responsibility in the rehab process and how it plays a major role in his comeback. For example, this year we had Yannick who after an injury in his knee he received surgery and has been an example for all. His dedication and hard work have brought him to a nice and successful recovery! But it’s not always like that and that’s why I’m here!

I also lead yoga for the boys to create strength and flexibility within the mind and body!

- City of birth: - Barcelona

- Favorite Team: - F. C. Barcelona

- Sports Played: - I do a lot! Football, rock climbing, surf, running, martial arts, and of course yoga!

- What did you want to be when you grew up? - Well when I was young all I remember clearly is wanting to be a footballer! There were other things I suppose, maybe a doctor like my uncle or firefighter, but footballer always won! It was more fun to play footballers than doctors in school.

- Favourite food: - I love any type of salad especially summer salads! And a good falafel durum!

- Best Kaptiva moment: - The moment that always sticks with me is during my first MIC. My grandmother was very ill and passed away while we were away for the tournament. I received so much support from the players and staff. If I don’t remember wrong, it happened right before the final for the juvenil team where we were playing. They held a moment of silence which I didn’t expect. I broke down and couldn’t stop crying. It was very thoughtful. The players would come celebrate their goals with me on the bench and we ending up winning the tournament! It still gets to me thinking about it…

- Your favorite goal: - Iniesta against Chelsea in the last minute. Until then, I thought it only happened to Madrid! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR1sOKEdzg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR1sOKEdzg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR1sOKEdzg4

Figui has been with Kaptiva Sports Academy for 4 years already! He is one of our veteran staff members. The boys have always seen him as an older brother who’s there to look out for them. He’s a calm, charismatic person who works hard for the boys. He’s the ZEN member of the staff and radiates positive energy. Figui’s job is an important part of the KSA program and creates a vital communication role between players, parents, staff, and doctors.

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