SPRINT: six-month football residency, January to June, for athlete-students aged 12–21
Six months of real development.
Six-month football residency · January to June · Ages 12–21 · Barcelona and Dubai
What’s included.
From January through June, the full B1 environment: training, education, and managed residency inside one professional system. For athletes who don’t want to wait.
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Sport
Full access to the B1 methodology. Five high-performance football sessions a week.
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Sport
Two strength and conditioning sessions a week. Positional training every two weeks.
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Exposure
B1 places you with a local club. Two to three club sessions a week. An official match every week.You play for the B1 team in the Dubai Academy League. An official league match every week.
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Exposure
Participation in an international tournament.
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Education
Academic program taught in English. Weekly academic support adapted to the athlete’s schedule.
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Residence
Private room with bathroom. All meals included. Supervision and support 24/7.
The week
Five sessions. One match.
In Barcelona, you compete with a local club. B1 places you there during admission. You train with the club two to three times a week. You play an official match with it every week.In Dubai, you compete as the B1 team. B1 has its own team in the Dubai Academy League. Your teammates train with you in the B1 sessions. You play a league match every week.
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5B1 high-performance sessions a week
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2–31sessions a week with your local clubB1 team in the Dubai Academy League
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1official match a week, with your clubofficial league match a week
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2strength and conditioning sessions a week, plus gym sessions
40+nationalities at B1
300+athletes placed in competitive clubs
Weeklyofficial matches in the Dubai Academy League
Every month, families get an individual performance report.
January to June
Six months, in order.
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January
Arrival.
Airport transfer. Initial physical and medical tests.
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Every month
Performance report.
An individual performance report for every athlete.
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Every week
Official competition.
An official match every week, with your local club.A league match every week, with the B1 team in the Dubai Academy League.
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During the season
International tournament.
Participation in an international tournament.
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June
End of program.
The end-of-program report and recommendation. Airport transfer home.
Performance DNA
Four layers. One athlete.
B1 training works on four layers of every athlete. Physiotherapy, injury prevention and nutrition support all four.
Physical
Two strength and conditioning sessions a week, plus gym sessions. Physical and medical tests at the start.
- Strength and conditioning
- Gym sessions
- Physical tests
Technical
Five high-performance football sessions a week. Positional training every two weeks.
- Positional training
- Video analysis
Tactical
Two to three sessions a week with your club. An official match every week.Training and competition as the B1 team. A league match every week.
- Local club
- Official match
- Video analysis
- B1 team
- Dubai Academy League
- Video analysis
Mental
Sport psychology every two weeks. A masterclass every month.
- Sport psychology
- Masterclasses
Support layer
- Physiotherapy
- Injury prevention
- Nutrition
Physical
Two strength and conditioning sessions a week, plus gym sessions. Physical and medical tests at the start.
- Strength and conditioning
- Gym sessions
- Physical tests
Technical
Five high-performance football sessions a week. Positional training every two weeks.
- Positional training
- Video analysis
Tactical
Two to three sessions a week with your club. An official match every week.Training and competition as the B1 team. A league match every week.
- Local club
- Official match
- Video analysis
- B1 team
- Dubai Academy League
- Video analysis
Mental
Sport psychology every two weeks. A masterclass every month.
- Sport psychology
- Masterclasses
Support layer
- Physiotherapy
- Injury prevention
- Nutrition
Education
School around the season.
In Barcelona, school is Agora Sant Cugat, an IB World School. Lessons are in English. Academic support follows your training schedule.In Dubai, you study online with Minerva School. Lessons are in English. Weekly academic support fits around the B1 team’s sessions.
Agora Sant Cugat International School.
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IB World School. Full IB Continuum: PYP, MYP, Diploma.
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Academic program taught in English. Weekly academic support adapted to the athlete’s schedule.
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Regular communication with families on academic progress.
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For athletes aged 16 and over, Barcelona also offers: a language school (Spanish and Catalan), coaching courses, university access programs and other educational programs.
Minerva School, online.
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Academic program taught in English.
Weekly academic support adapted to the athlete’s schedule.
Regular communication with families on academic progress.
Residence
Where you live during the season.
Supervised accommodation with full board, in a residence or an apartment, from January to June.
Alba Viu and Garbí.Yugo Dubailand.
Private room with bathroom.
All meals included during the stay.
Supervision and support 24/7.
Weekly cleaning.
Wi-Fi and essential services.
All utilities and transport included.
Life at B1
Training fills the week. The city fills the rest.
Cultural outings and organized activities are part of the residential program. This time outside the pitch is planned, structured, and built into the B1 schedule.
Barcelona.
Organized outings include visits to Port Aventura, Tibidabo, and Aqua Brava. There are also trips to watch professional sports live: La Liga, ACB basketball, Davis Cup tennis. Athletes explore neighborhoods like El Born and Gràcia. They spend time at Barceloneta beach. Day trips go to Montserrat and the Costa Daurada. Barcelona does not pause between sessions. It gives athletes a city worth being in.
Dubai.
Outings include safari in the desert and visits to the historic souks of Old Dubai. Others go to Ski Dubai, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Aquaventure, and Dubai Parks and Resorts. Together, the organized outings cover a range most athletes have never experienced. Live international sport is part of the calendar: Dubai Tennis Championship, Meydan racing, golf. Beaches at JBR and the Palm for everything else. A city that makes every free hour count.
Safety and wellbeing.
Supervision 24/7
Supervision and support at the residence, around the clock.
A legal guardian in Spain
Athletes under 18 who live in Spain away from their parents have a legal guardian. Families name their own, or B1’s Legal Guardian Service takes care of it.
Physiotherapy and sport psychology
Scheduled physiotherapy and a sport psychology session every two weeks.
Families kept informed
A monthly individual performance report. Regular communication with families on academic progress.
Before you arrive.
Medical insurance and a medical certificate
Arrive covered: the family’s own medical insurance or B1’s, for medical care, accidents, repatriation and travel assistance, plus a medical certificate for high-performance training.
The visa letter
After reviewing the athlete’s documents, B1 issues a Conditional Acceptance and Pre-Allocation Letter. Families use it for visa procedures and travel preparation.
Airport transfers
Transfers from and to the airport at the start and end of the stay.
Where you train
B1’s venues in Barcelona.
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Cerdanyola del Vallès
The municipal football ground of CF Cerdanyola del Vallès, Les Fontetes.
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Escola Esportiva Guineueta
In Nou Barris, Barcelona.
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Agora Sant Cugat
The sports facilities of Agora Sant Cugat International School.
Dubai training venues are confirmed on registration.
Staff
One staff across Barcelona and Dubai, working to the same B1 Performance DNA.
- Sporting Director
- Head coaches
- Positional coaches
- Strength and conditioning
- Physiotherapy
- Sport psychology
- Nutrition
- Athlete wellbeing
- Academic tutors
- Residence supervision
“Living and training in Barcelona has been an incredible experience. The city’s energy, combined with its passion for sports, has motivated me to give my best every day.”
“Training in Dubai has pushed me beyond my limits. The level of professionalism, the facilities, and the international environment make every day feel like a step closer to my goals.”
The way in
B1 TRIAL.
Six days of evaluation inside the B1 environment, and a clear recommendation on your path into ELITE or SPRINT.
Recommended, not required. Apply directly whenever you're ready.
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Sun 14 – Fri 19 February 2027
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Next edition
Sun 17 – Fri 22 January 2027
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Join SPRINT
Four formats. Six months.
Every SPRINT format includes
Training and performance
- Full access to the B1 methodology
- 5 high-performance sessions a week
- Strength and conditioning, 2 a week
- Positional training every two weeks
- Gym sessions
Competition
- Placement with a local club
- 2–3 club sessions a week
- An official match every week
- An international tournament
- Competition with the B1 team in the Dubai Academy League
- An official match every week
- An international tournament
Athlete support services
- Video analysis
- Individual performance tracking
- Injury prevention and return to play
- Scheduled physiotherapy
- Sport psychology every two weeks
- Monthly nutrition follow-up
- Monthly masterclasses
Development and evaluation
- Monthly performance report
- Physical and medical tests at the start
Experience and logistics
- Airport transfers, arrival and departure
- Monthly sports and cultural activities
B1 SPRINT 360
€35,690 per season
Residence services
- Private room with bathroomIncluded
- All meals included during the stayIncluded
- Supervision and support 24/7Included
- Weekly cleaningIncluded
- Wi-Fi and essential servicesIncluded
Academic services
- Academic program taught in EnglishIncluded
- Weekly academic support adapted to the athlete’s scheduleIncluded
- Regular communication with families on academic progressIncluded
B1 SPRINT BOARDING
€26,890 per season
Residence services
- Private room with bathroomIncluded
- All meals included during the stayIncluded
- Supervision and support 24/7Included
- Weekly cleaningIncluded
- Wi-Fi and essential servicesIncluded
Academic services
- Academic program taught in EnglishNot included
- Weekly academic support adapted to the athlete’s scheduleNot included
- Regular communication with families on academic progressNot included
B1 SPRINT ACADEMICS
€25,400 per season
Residence services
- Private room with bathroomNot included
- All meals included during the stayNot included
- Supervision and support 24/7Not included
- Weekly cleaningNot included
- Wi-Fi and essential servicesNot included
Academic services
- Academic program taught in EnglishIncluded
- Weekly academic support adapted to the athlete’s scheduleIncluded
- Regular communication with families on academic progressIncluded
B1 SPRINT TRAINING
€12,330 per season
Residence services
- Private room with bathroomNot included
- All meals included during the stayNot included
- Supervision and support 24/7Not included
- Weekly cleaningNot included
- Wi-Fi and essential servicesNot included
Academic services
- Academic program taught in EnglishNot included
- Weekly academic support adapted to the athlete’s scheduleNot included
- Regular communication with families on academic progressNot included
Fees and deposits (not included in tuition)
- Enrollment feeOpens the admissions file and placement. Refundable only on official visa denial.
- €400
- Legal tutorIf required: under-18s not living in Spain with a parent or guardian.
- €350
- Health insuranceMandatory. Or your own policy meeting B1’s minimum cover.
- €600
- Competition and tournament fee
- Included
- New student feeSPRINT 360 and SPRINT ACADEMICS only: academic file and onboarding.
- €2,500
- Program depositRefundable at the end if there are no damages or outstanding charges.
- €900
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Admissions
Four steps to a place.
Application
Send the application form on this page.
Enrollment fee and documents
The enrollment fee and your documents open the admissions file. B1 then pre-assigns the residence and, in Barcelona, the club.
Conditional Acceptance and Pre-Allocation Letter
B1 reviews the documents and issues the letter. Families can use it for visa procedures and travel preparation.
First payment
The place is confirmed once B1 receives the first tuition payment, in full or as the first installment.
Registration
Book your place.
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Format
Start
January 2027
Apply
SPRINT application.
Three steps. The B1 admissions team contacts you after you apply.
The B1 methodology
You play the way you train. Four dimensions, trained together in real game situations.
Six months in the B1 model: every session built on real game situations.
Learn more about the methodology ›Questions and answers.
Who is the SPRINT program for?
SPRINT is for athlete-students aged 12 to 21. It is a six-month football program, January to June, on the B1 campus in Barcelona or Dubai. It combines B1 training, official competition, academics and residence. It is designed for athletes who want to excel in their sport, their studies and their personal development.
How long does SPRINT last, and when does it start?
SPRINT lasts six months. It starts in January and ends in June, in the second half of the 2026–2027 season. During admission, B1 pre-assigns the residence and, in Barcelona, the club. It then prepares each athlete’s arrival. Physical and medical tests take place at the start of the program.
What happens at the end of SPRINT?
SPRINT ends in June. Each athlete receives an end-of-program report and recommendation. Airport transfers cover the departure, as they cover the arrival in January.
Which sport does SPRINT train?
SPRINT is a football program. Every SPRINT athlete follows the B1 methodology. That means five high-performance football sessions a week. Two strength and conditioning sessions are added each week. Positional training takes place every two weeks.
What is the difference between SPRINT in Barcelona and Dubai?
B1 training is the same on both campuses. Competition, school and residence change. In Barcelona, athletes compete with a local club. They study at Agora Sant Cugat International School, an IB World School. They live at Alba Viu or Garbí. In Dubai, athletes compete as the B1 team in the Dubai Academy League. They study with Minerva School, online. They live at Yugo Dubailand.
How does competition work?
In Barcelona, B1 places every SPRINT athlete with a local club. B1 cannot field its own team in the city. The club is pre-assigned during admission, together with the residence. Athletes train with the club two to three times a week. They play an official match with it every week.
In Dubai, B1 has its own team. It competes in the Dubai Academy League. SPRINT athletes train and compete as the B1 team. They play an official league match every week.
What are the SPRINT formats, and how do they differ?
SPRINT has four formats. SPRINT 360 includes training, residence and academics. SPRINT BOARDING adds residence services to training. SPRINT ACADEMICS adds academic services to training, without residence. SPRINT TRAINING covers training, competition and athlete support. Every format includes the full B1 methodology.
How much does SPRINT cost?
SPRINT tuition starts at €12,330 per season, for SPRINT TRAINING in 2026–2027. SPRINT ACADEMICS is €25,400, SPRINT BOARDING €26,890 and SPRINT 360 €35,690 per season. Fees outside tuition: enrollment fee €400, health insurance €600 (or your own policy), program deposit €900 (refundable), a legal tutor €350 if required, and a new student fee of €2,500 for SPRINT 360 and SPRINT ACADEMICS. Pay in full or in 4 installments: the enrollment fee first, installment 1 (about 30%) after visa approval, then installments 2–4 between the 25th and 30th of January, February and March.
How do SPRINT athletes keep up with school?
The academic program is taught in English. Athletes get weekly academic support adapted to their training schedule. In Barcelona, Agora Sant Cugat International School offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma. For athletes aged 16 and over, Barcelona also offers a language school (Spanish and Catalan), coaching courses, university access programs and other educational programs. In Dubai, athletes study with Minerva School online. Academic services are part of SPRINT 360 and SPRINT ACADEMICS.
Where do SPRINT athletes live, and who supervises them?
Boarding athletes live in B1’s residences: Alba Viu or Garbí in Barcelona, Yugo Dubailand in Dubai. Each athlete has a private room with bathroom. All meals are included. Supervision and support run 24/7. In Spain, athletes under 18 who do not live with a parent need a legal guardian. Families can name one or use the B1 Legal Guardian Service.
What does a typical SPRINT week include?
In Barcelona, a typical week has five B1 high-performance sessions. It adds two strength and conditioning sessions, plus gym sessions. Athletes train two to three times with their club. They play one official match with it. Video analysis and scheduled physiotherapy run alongside. Sport psychology takes place every two weeks. Nutrition follow-up, masterclasses and a performance report come every month.
In Dubai, a typical week has five B1 high-performance sessions, as the B1 team. It adds two strength and conditioning sessions, plus gym sessions. The team plays one official match in the Dubai Academy League. Video analysis and scheduled physiotherapy run alongside. Sport psychology takes place every two weeks. Nutrition follow-up, masterclasses and a performance report come every month.
How do I apply to SPRINT, and what happens next?
Send the application form on this page. It has three short steps. The B1 admissions team then contacts you. Once the admission file is open, B1 reviews the athlete’s documents. Families then receive a Conditional Acceptance and Pre-Allocation Letter. Enrollment is confirmed with the first program payment. Athletes aged 12–18 can also start with TRIAL, a six-day evaluation that ends with a program proposal.
Does B1 help with the student visa?
Yes. After reviewing the athlete’s documents, B1 issues a Conditional Acceptance and Pre-Allocation Letter. Families can use it for visa procedures and travel preparation. The letter does not secure a residence place. It does not confirm enrollment either. Before arrival, every athlete needs valid medical insurance. A medical certificate for high-performance training is also required, with relevant medical history.
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SPRINT
Barcelona. Your club. Your season.Dubai. The B1 team. Your season.
From €12,330 per season