TRAIN LIKE
A WARRIOR.
EARN YOUR CONTRACT.
SCB International — North America to Portugal
Train in the same development system that produced SC Braga's professional squad. The best performers are offered a real developmental contract.
The Camp.
The Location. The Details.
Official ID Camp
5 days of professional-level identification
4801 Dufferin Street, North York, ON, Canada
Led and assessed directly by official SC Braga coaches and scouts flying in from Portugal
All positions. All levels of serious players.
August 16–28 at SC Braga's Cidade Desportiva, Braga, Portugal
Daily Schedule
All sessions are led entirely by SC Braga's official coaching and scouting staff who are flying in from Portugal. Project Zero is proud to host and partner for this event, ensuring players are evaluated firsthand against SC Braga's official identification framework. Top performers receive a formal invitation to the Portugal camp.
This Is What Happened
When We Got There
The Numbers
Don't Lie
Before we show you the opportunity, understand the problem. The pathway to professional football is narrower than most families realize — and almost entirely relationship-driven.
Less than 0.5% of youth soccer players ever play professionally. Raw talent alone is not enough — you need a real pathway and real access.
Approximately 200 Canadian players are currently playing in professional leagues worldwide. Canada's pipeline to Europe is narrow and almost entirely relationship-driven.
Players who train in official European club environments are significantly more likely to receive professional trials than those pursuing agents alone.
SC Braga plays in Liga Portugal — a top 6 UEFA-ranked league. A developmental contract here opens doors across all of Europe, not just Portugal.
The critical development window for professional identification. If your player is in this age group right now, this is the moment. It does not come back.
Most Players Never Get
The Opportunity
No Clear Path to Pro
Elite talent trains for years without a structured, legitimate pathway to European clubs. Local leagues keep the door closed. Agents take fees but deliver no guarantees.
No International Exposure
Without direct visibility from European scouts and coaches, raw talent goes undiscovered. You cannot get seen if you are never in the room where decisions are made.
No Mentor Who Has Been There
Most programs are run by agents or businesspeople. You need someone who played professionally on three continents and built the club relationship himself.
Former professional with Team Canada and Toronto FC. Played in Brazil and across Europe, including Portugal. Now working directly with Sporting Clube de Braga to develop and place North American talent into one of Portugal's most decorated clubs.
This is not a program run by agents or middlemen. This is a direct club partnership built from years of playing the game at the highest level on three continents. When Derick says he knows the path, he is speaking from experience — not theory.
Your 3-Step Pathway
to Pro Football
G. Ross Lord Park, 4801 Dufferin St. U7–U13: 9AM–12PM. U14–U18: 2PM–4:30PM. Five days of intensive training and evaluation led directly by official SC Braga coaches and scouts flying in from Portugal. Top performers earn their invitation to Portugal.
12 days inside Cidade Desportiva — SC Braga's elite academy. Train with Braga's coaching staff. Psychology, nutrition, live matches, stadium tour, and an individual player report written by the club.
The best players from the Portugal camp are offered a developmental contract with SC Braga. This is not exposure. This is not a maybe. This is a direct pathway to professional football in Europe.
Armandinho's Elite Player
Pipeline
Armandinho (SC Braga, Benfica & Sporting Scout) has a long history of developing and producing world-class professional players. These are just some of the names that came through the system and went on to play at the highest level in world football. This is the standard of the people and club you are entering.
Players shown represent SC Braga's broader development history and system. Project Zero facilitates direct access to this same scouting and development infrastructure.
The Scouts Evaluating You
These are not local coaches. These are the official SC Braga scouts and technical staff flying in directly from Portugal to lead your sessions, evaluate your talent, and hand-pick the top players for developmental contracts.
Hear From The Club
Official introduction — SC Braga, Portugal
Miguel Vilaca
Head Scout & Male Scout
Roberto Cleto
Female Head Scout
Everything Included
When You Train in Braga
Accommodation
Full lodging during your stay in Braga.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Athlete nutrition daily.
Professional Coaching
Personalized training with official SC Braga coaches.
Individual Report
Written player evaluation by SC Braga coaching staff.
Psychology Session
Session with SC Braga's professional sport psychologist.
Nutrition Session
Session with SC Braga's official club nutritionist.
Stadium + Academy Tour
Estádio Municipal de Braga + Cidade Desportiva.
Training Kit
Official SC Braga shorts, t-shirt, socks and towel.
Live Matches
Watch SC Braga academy and first team matches.
Sports Insurance
Full coverage during all training and competition.
Transport
Local transport where applicable during the camp.
SC Braga Souvenir
Official club memento from your time in Braga.
Official Sample
Weekly Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | Breakfast included daily — Dinner included daily | |||||
| 10:30–11:30 | Opening Session + Visit to Sports City (Cidade Desportiva) | Free Morning | Psychology Session — Auditorium | Free Morning | Nutrition Session — Auditorium | 11:00 — U15 Match: SC Braga vs Sporting CP (P2, Sports City) |
| 13:00 | Lunch included daily | |||||
| 14:30–15:30 | Gym Session — Gymnasium | 15:00 — U23 Match: SC Braga vs Académico Viseu (P1, Sports City) | Free Afternoon | Training Session — P2, DR5 | Physical Tests — P2, DR5 | Free Afternoon |
| 15:30–16:45 | Training Session — P2, DR4 | 17:30–19:00 — Training Match U15/16 SC Braga (P2, DR4) | — | Stadium Tour — 16:30–17:30 | Training Session — P2, DR5 (14:15–15:15) | — |
| Evening | — | — | 20:30–22:00 — Training Match U17 GF Palmeiras (P2, DR5) | — | — | — |
P = Pitch — DR = Dressing Room — Highlighted cells indicate live SC Braga matches to observe
See What Happened
Real Players.
Real Results.
SC Braga:
Elite Pedigree
"Training Like A Warrior means training the way SC Braga has trained their players for over a century. This is not a tourist experience. This is how future professionals are made."
Choose Your Pro ID Pass
How it works: Spots are strictly limited by age group. Select your preferred tier below and fill out the short application form to confirm your player's eligibility. Pricing and availability will be revealed instantly upon completion.
- 5-Day Official Camp Access (U7–U18)
- Direct SC Braga Scout Evaluation
- Portugal Trial Invitation Eligibility
- All Standard Pass Benefits
- Official Player Performance Assessment Report ★ Bonus Stack
- 10 Pre-Camp Elite Training Sessions with Derick (2 hrs each)
- Pre-Camp Pro Conditioning Guide
- 1-on-1 Coach Debrief Session
- All Camp Access + Official Reports
- 25 Pre-Camp Elite Training Sessions with Derick
- Custom Pro Nutrition and Strength Conditioning Plans
- 1-on-1 Pro Strategy Career Call with Derick
- Private Dinner with Derick and Project Zero Team
- 12 Months Dedicated European Club Pathway Consulting
Flexible financing available with Klarna or Afterpay at checkout.
Frequently Asked
Questions
G. Ross Lord Park, 4801 Dufferin Street, North York, Ontario, Canada. July 6–10, 2026. U7–U13 trains 9:00AM–12:00PM. U14–U18 trains 2:00PM–4:30PM daily.
Top performers from the July camp are invited to SC Braga's Cidade Desportiva in Braga, Portugal — August 16–28. This is the official SC Braga academy complex. The same facility used to develop their professional squad. Full schedule, accommodation, meals, kit and insurance are included.
No — and we would never claim that. What we guarantee is that the best performers are formally presented to SC Braga's coaching and scouting team with Derick's direct recommendation. Contracts are earned on the pitch. Our job is to put your player in the room where it actually happens.
The July pass gives your player eligibility to be selected for Portugal. The Portugal camp (Aug 16–28) is a separate investment, by invitation only, based on performance. All details including pricing are provided to selected players after the July camp concludes.
Derick Sequeira built a direct personal relationship with SC Braga through his professional playing career in Portugal and Europe. This is an official club partnership — not a third-party agency arrangement. The March 2026 group trained directly with SC Braga's named coaching staff and received official written reports from the club.
All major credit cards, Google Pay, Klarna and Afterpay accepted.
This Is Your
One Shot.
- Selection Camp: July 6–10 — G. Ross Lord Park, North York, ON
- Portugal Trip: August 16–28 — SC Braga, Braga, Portugal
- Train directly with SC Braga's official coaching and scouting staff
- Individual written report from SC Braga
- Best players offered a developmental contract
- Flexible financing available — no barrier to entry
If you are watching this and you are serious — there is only one question left. Are you going to put your player in the room where it actually happens, or are you going to wait for an opportunity that is not coming on its own? The door is open right now.