São Paulo youth sides return to training in Cotia

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·2 June 2026

São Paulo youth sides return to training in Cotia

On the morning of Tuesday (2), all categories resumed training at CFA Laudo Natel.

The U-15s were the first to begin activities. After breakfast, head coach Vinícius dos Santos led a session focused on team organization and high-block pressing. In an 8v6 drill, the players worked on intensity and speed in winning back possession, with plays being built from the back starting at the goalkeeper’s feet.

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As the U-17s took the field on Monday against Corinthians, the players who logged the most minutes only did recovery work at Reffis. The remaining players, under head coach Menta, took part in a training session focused on technical improvement, with passing, ball control, and guided running drills.

With the U-20s, head coach Júlio Baptista led activities aimed at improving the team’s offensive and defensive aspects. Training ended with a small-sided game.

U-15 Training – Credits: Victor Wajnsztejn / São Paulo FC

U-17 Training – Credits: Victor Wajnsztejn / São Paulo FC

U-20 Training – Credits: Victor Wajnsztejn / São Paulo FC

In the afternoon, the younger age groups resumed their training schedule after the day off granted on Monday.

In the U-12s, the players carried out 1v1 drills without a goalkeeper. The activity then progressed to 1v1 duels with a goalkeeper and, after each shot, the play continued with a numerical advantage, first in 2v1 situations and, to finish, in 2v2 matchups.

The U-13s took part in an 11v11 small-sided game, focusing on close support between players and quick ball circulation. The objective of the activity was to encourage team play, with each player limited to a maximum of two or three touches on the ball.

In addition, the categories carried out technical development work throughout the session.

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