Joana Ferreira: “This training camp is vital for team unity” | OneFootball

The FC Porto women's squad has been in Arcos de Valdevez since Sunday. Guided by Daniel Chaves, the players traveled to Alto Minho right after their presentation at Estádio do Dragão and, since then, have been experiencing “intense days, with many activities, but also with a lot of training.”

Joana Ferreira acknowledges that the team “needed a space where they could get to know each other better both on and off the field” and emphasizes that this week “was very important for the team's cohesion.” Maria Negrão, who was signed from SC Braga at the start of the summer transfer window, assures that “these activities have been very important for creating a good spirit” and states she wants to “go all in for the new season.”

After lunch, the group took part in a training session on refereeing led by Bertino Miranda, FC Porto’s advisor and trainer in the area of the laws of the game.

Joana FerreiraTraining Camp in Alto Minho“It’s going really well. We needed a team moment, especially because we’re in a new season and have many new players. We needed a space where we could get to know each other better, both on and off the field, and the training camp was very important for the group’s cohesion. I think it’s going very well.”

All different, all equal“Before we absorb the coach’s ideas, we need to get to know our teammates. We are players with completely different ideas and experiences, so it’s important to understand the characteristics of those beside us. Now, after getting to know each other better, we are much more prepared to absorb everything the coach has to offer us.”

Healthy competition“We are part of a very ambitious group and, even in activities, we are very competitive. We have a very good, humble, and supportive group, and without a doubt, this will help us throughout our careers.”

Maria NegrãoRefereeing training“It’s very important to know the laws of the game and to be aware of the new rule changes. The refereeing team is very important in the game because of their decision-making power.”

Unity on and off the field“I feel these activities are very important for creating a good team spirit and that helps us get to know our teammates better on the field. We get to know what each one likes better and that creates certain bonds on the field.”

The challenges of pre-season“They were intense days, in which we had many activities, but also a lot of training. It served to prepare us and was another week in a pre-season that has been very demanding. We need this stimulus and to be united. These team moments are always important and pre-season has been very important in this regard. The training sessions have been quite intense and have helped us improve certain aspects so we can go all in for the new season.”

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