Bring your team to Alicante for an immersive football development experience with Hercules CF, one of Spain's historic football clubs, founded in 1922.
Designed for category 2 and 3 professional academies, college and university teams and elite mindset junior teams, this programme combines high-quality football development with competitive fixtures, player development and team-building activities. Players don't just train and play — they experience a professional football environment and develop the mindset, confidence and understanding needed to perform at their best.
Hercules CF
Based in Alicante on Spain's Mediterranean coast, the programme combines high-level football, professional coaching and an unforgettable team experience. Hercules CF has a proud history and a reputation for its legendary 'giant-killer' spirit, including its famous victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Players can also experience the Estadio José Rico Pérez, the historic home of Hercules CF. With a capacity of around 29,500, it is a venue that hosted matches during the 1982 FIFA World Cup, including appearances by Diego Maradona.
- Train with Hercules CF coaches
- 2 Fixtures vs local opposition including Hercules CF
- Category 1 Natural Grass
- Mindset and Mental Preparation
- Padel Tournament
- Experience the Estadio Rico Pérez
Category 2 & 3 Professional Academies
Give your players an authentic Spanish football experience and exposure to different coaching methods and playing styles at a professional standard.
College & University Teams
Combine the Train Like a Pro experience with cultural activities, team building, work experience and other educational opportunities as part of a wider international programme.
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Developing players. Building character.
Elite football isn't just about what happens with the ball. It's about how young players prepare, compete, respond to challenges and conduct themselves on and off the pitch and all levels.
International college and school groups can build the Hercules CF experience into a wider 4–14 night programme, with opportunities to incorporate eligible Erasmus+ funding.
Train Like a Pro with Hercules CF
This is a sample itinerary. Every trip is tailored to your team's needs and can be adjusted around your fixtures, training schedule and preferences. Live match availability may differ due to scheduling
Arrival & Welcome
Welcome to Hercules CF
- Arrival in Alicante
- Check-in
- Welcome briefing and introduction to the Hercules CF programme
Train Like a Pro
Football, Mindset & Team Building
- Training session with Hercules CF academy coaches
- Mindset and mental preparation workshop
- Team-building activity
Compete Against Hercules CF
Experience Academy Football
- Match preparation and activation
- Fixture against a Hercules CF academy team
- Post-match recovery
- Hercules CF / Spanish football experience
Develop & Compete
Challenge Yourself Beyond the Pitch
- Morning training session with Hercules CF academy coaches
- Padel tournament
- Team-building challenge
Local Opposition & Departure
Finish with a Match
- Match preparation
- Fixture against local Spanish opposition
- Post-match recovery
- Check-out
- Departure
The Hercules CF programme can also be incorporated into a 4–14 night college or educational programme, combining elite football development with cultural experiences, team building, work experience and eligible Erasmus+ funding opportunities.
Train harder. Think better. Compete. Experience Hercules CF.
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Book your unforgettable tour today. Limited slots available for peak training months.