Spanish Methodology
Residential Camp
WESA and FUTEDU are proud to announce a residential camp partnership for 2026!
Futedu International Academy and West Elk are partnering to host a high altitude residential training camp at Western Colorado University. This camp is for any high schoolers and provides an opportunity to learn the Futedu Spanish methodology and train at a higher level. Experience player development through the Spanish methodology that has seen success on the world stage in men’s and women’s soccer, and at the club level
- UEFA Pro license - Spanish Professional Academy Coaches
- Former Valencia and Levante Professional Academy Players and Coaches
- Meet Western NCAA D2 Women’s players
- Train at the highest Collegiate Field in the US at 7,700 feet
- Learn the Spanish Soccer Methodology
- Connect and have the chance to play in Spanish Leagues with FUTEDU FC
Futedu International Academy
FUTEDU is a High-Performance Academy with qualified professionals from the world of education, football, and a complete sports psychology department.
Since 2012 their philosophy is to promote FOOTBALL + EDUCATION nationally and internationally.
Located in Valencia, Spain, Futedu coaches travel to the Gunnison Valley to bring another level of training potential to Colorado players.
Futedu's method opens up the hidden potential of footballers, aimed at developing their skills in the early stages of their career; between 4 and 18 years old. Their main objective is none other than to achieve the total development of the player based on the “5s”:
Sense, Strength, Speed, Skill, Spirit.
CAMP INFORMATION
Dates
July 7-10th at Western Colorado University
Players have the option to register as a Residential player or Commuter player.
Players registering as a Residential player will stay in the dorms at Western Colorado University, with all meals and lodging included.
Registration & Pricing
Commuter Player - Without Dinner Registration: $650
Commuter Player - With Dinner Registration: $700
Residential Player Registration: $900
All camper's lunches are included and provided by Western's cafeterias. Commuter players who select the dinner option will receive dinner Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights as well as tickets to Cattleman's Days. They will be picked up by parents after dinners end, usually around 7:00 or 8:00pm.
Chaperones & Coaches
Futedu International Academy will bring 4 professional coaches to coach the residential camp. The West Elk Soccer Director of Coaching, Tom Lewis, will also be present as a chaperone. Two additional adults will be chaperones throughout the camp. All coaches and chaperones will be staying on campus should players need anything at any time.
ACTIVITIES DURING CAMP
Campus Scavenger Hunt
To begin camp, camper's will get to know Western's campus through a fun, interactive scavenger hunt! We expect all players to participate regardless of registration.
Cattleman's Days
Camp falls during Cattleman's Days in Gunnison - the longest running Rodeo in Colorado and amazing community event. Tickets will be included for all commuter + dinner players and residential players. Learn More Here
Paella Lunch at Rainbow Park
All players and their parents are invited to a Paella lunch to close out the camp on Friday at Rainbow Park in Crested Butte. All parents will need to pick up their child here. Join us to meet the coaches and celebrate an awesome week of soccer!
Camp Sample Schedule
Tuesday
11:00-12:30 Residential Arrival/Check In
12:30-1:00 All Camp Meeting
1:30-3:30 Practice #1
3:45-5:30 Scavenger Hunt on Campus
5:30 Commuter players picked up
5:30-7:00 Dinner
7:30-8:30 Scrimmage
10:00 Quiet Time
Wednesday
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:30-11:30 Practice #1
11:45-12:45 Classroom Session
12:45-1:45 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Fun activity
3:30-4:00 Down time
4:15-6:15 Practice #2
6:30 Commuter players picked up
6:30-8:00 Dinner
8:00-10:00 Downtime in Dorm
10:00 Quiet Time
Thursday
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:30-11:30 Practice #1
11:30-12:00 Downtime
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Classroom Session
2:30-4:30 Practice #2
4:45 Commuter players picked up
4:30-5:30 Downtime
5:30-7:00 Dinner
7:00-8:30 Cattleman’s Days
8:30-10:00 Downtime in Dorm
10:00 Quiet Time
Friday
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Checkout
10:00-10:45 Bus to CB
11:00-1:00 Practice Rainbow Park
1:00-2:00 Lunch BBQ/Paella
2:00-3:30 Scrimmage
3:30-4:00 Player Pickup
Futedu Coaches
