You Asked, We Listened. The Program is Now Open to Boys U13 & U14
Speed Training Lab Italia
Soccer Performance Program, in partnership with Frosinone International Academy
Train. Test. Be evaluated.
Speed Training Lab Italia is a soccer performance program for competitive athletes who want to train in a high-performance Italian environment and gain a clearer understanding of their individual game.
Testing shows what an athlete is physically capable of. Analysis in training and game situations shows how effectively those qualities are applied under pressure. Together, they provide a more complete picture of the athlete’s speed, fitness and performance.
The program combines soccer training with UEFA-certified coaches, high-performance assessment and individual evaluation. Athletes who demonstrate the required level may also be considered for trial opportunities.
Built around the individual athlete
Each athlete is considered as an individual—not simply as part of a team. Physical testing, technical training and performance in live soccer situations are viewed together to identify strengths, gaps and areas for continued development.
What the camp offers
A focused week of coaching, physical assessment, performance analysis, soccer education, and individual evaluation designed to help each athlete better understand, develop, and optimize their performance.
UEFA-certified coaching
Soccer training delivered by UEFA-certified coaches from Frosinone International Academy.
High-performance assessment
Individual testing led by Dr. Richard Bucciarelli, PhD, measuring key physical and physiological qualities related to speed, fitness and soccer performance.
Physical performance analysis
State-of-the-art heart rate and GPS monitoring and reporting during training and game play.
Individualized analysis and evaluation
Testing and soccer performance are considered together to identify strengths, performance gaps and development priorities.
High-performance environment
Exposure to the expectations, intensity and training standards of an Italian soccer academy.
Trial consideration
Athletes who demonstrate the required level may be considered for trial opportunities based on their evaluation. Trials are not guaranteed.
The Italian experience
Alongside the soccer performance program, athletes will have the opportunity to experience the culture, energy and history of Rome. Families who attend can share the experience while athletes train in an authentic Italian soccer environment.
An optional guided tour of Rome and an optional supper at the Academy’s Trastevere headquarters are available for an additional fee.
Program fee and practical inclusions
The athlete fee includes the soccer performance program, accommodation, three meals per day and scheduled local transportation in Italy. The same fee applies to each accompanying adult; adults attend but do not participate in athlete training. Flights, optional activities, travel documents, insurance and personal expenses are not included.
Register for the Program
Our program partner
Frosinone International Academy
The soccer component is delivered by Frosinone International Academy in Rome.
Athletes will train with UEFA-certified coaches in a high-performance academy environment. The focus is on exposing each player to Italian coaching standards while evaluating their individual performance and development potential.
- Training with UEFA-certified coaches
- Technical and tactical development
- Evaluation in live soccer situations
- Possible trial consideration based on evaluation
Who can attend?
Eligible athletes may attend with or without accompanying family members, subject to the program’s registration, travel-document and rooming requirements.
Eligible athletes
The soccer program is for boys in the U13–U18 age groups. The oldest eligible birth year is 2009.
Travelling without a parent or guardian
Athletes may attend without a parent or legal guardian. Any athlete under 18 travelling without their parent or legal guardian must provide a completed and signed Consent to Travel for Minor Child.
Additional family members
A family may register up to four accompanying people in addition to the athlete: a maximum of two additional minors and two adults, subject to program availability.
Flights and travel
Flights are not included in the $2,000 CAD program fee and must be booked separately.
Group flight through Marlin Travel
A block of seats has been reserved for the group through Marlin Travel, the independent travel agency designated by Speed Training.
$2,109 CAD per person$1,190 airfare + $919 taxes and airport fees- One checked bag and one carry-on included
- Group seats reserved together
- Airport pickup and drop-off in Italy provided by the Academy for the group flight
Flight payments are made directly to Marlin Travel. The airline’s and Marlin Travel’s booking, payment, change and cancellation terms apply.
Arranging your own flights
Participants may book their own flights. Anyone travelling separately from the group flight is responsible for arranging and paying for transportation between the airport and the program location.
We strongly recommend that an athlete travelling without their parent or legal guardian use the designated group flight.
Travel dates
- Depart Canada: March 13, 2027
- Arrive in Italy: March 14, 2027
- Depart Italy: March 20, 2027
Program information and required documents
Download the detailed program and review the Agreement and Waiver before completing the registration form.
Detailed Program
Download the day-by-day training, testing, game and activity program for Speed Training Lab Italia.
Download the Program →Program Registration Agreement
Program terms, participant responsibilities, payments, cancellations, travel arrangements, privacy and other important conditions.
View or download the Agreement →Athlete Waiver and Acknowledgement of Risk
Information about program activities, inherent risks, participant responsibilities and acknowledgement of risk.
View or download the Waiver →Travelling without a parent or legal guardian? A participating athlete under 18 must provide a completed and signed Consent to Travel for Minor Child. Passport copies for both parents or legal guardians are also required for participating minors, as requested by the Academy.
What families need to know
Are trial opportunities guaranteed?
No. Athletes who demonstrate the required level may be considered for a trial opportunity based on their evaluation, but participation in the program does not guarantee a trial.
Can an athlete attend without a parent?
Yes. Athletes may attend without a parent or legal guardian. An athlete under 18 travelling without their parent or legal guardian must provide a completed and signed Consent to Travel for Minor Child. Passport copies for both parents or legal guardians are also required for participating minors, as requested by the Academy.
Can family members attend?
Yes. Up to four accompanying people may be included with an athlete’s registration: a maximum of two additional minors and two adults, subject to availability. Accompanying adults pay the program fee for their accommodation, meals and scheduled transportation, but do not participate in athlete training.
Can I use the group flight in only one direction or extend my stay?
Yes. You may ask Marlin Travel to book the designated group flight for either the outbound or return journey and request a different flight for the other direction if you want to arrive earlier or leave later. All flight options, fares and seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Anyone not using the designated group flight for an arrival or departure is responsible for arranging and paying for the related airport transportation.
Can I register or request the group flight after November 27?
Yes. Program registration can still be completed after November 27, subject to program availability. Marlin Travel may also be able to arrange the group flight after the booking deadline; however, placement with the group is not guaranteed, and the flight itinerary and price will be subject to availability at the time of booking.
How are hotel rooms and additional accommodation costs handled?
Parents and guardians will not be assigned to share a room with minors who are not their own children. Additional hotel charges depend on the final room arrangement:
- Single room: €25 per night, plus €8 local accommodation tax per guest, per night.
- Double room: €20 per guest, per night, plus €8 local accommodation tax per guest, per night.
- Triple or quadruple room: no additional room supplement; €8 local accommodation tax per guest, per night still applies.
Room supplements and local taxes are charged in euros and are subject to the Academy’s final room assignments and requirements.
When is registration complete?
Registration is complete only after the required form information, consents and program payment have been successfully submitted or received. If you select e-transfer, the registration remains pending until payment is received.
Ready to register?
Complete one registration form for each participating athlete.
Questions before registering?
Contact Speed Training Lab + High Performance Centre® and we will help you understand the program and registration requirements.