Close-up of the accommodation and meals of young players of Song Lam Nghe An
Duc Anh•March 19, 2025 15:49
With the attention of Nghe An province, the main sponsor and with positive changes from Song Lam Nghe An Youth Football Training Center, it has created conditions for young players to study and practice with peace of mind.
Song Lam Nghe An is not only the cradle of Nghe An football but also one of the leading youth football training centers in the country. Over the past year, the SLNA Youth Football Training Center has changed and improved the quality of care for the lives and activities of young players. Each year, Nghe An province spends about 30 billion VND from the budget to invest in youth training, creating the best conditions for players to live and practice with peace of mind. Photo: Duc AnhNutrition plays an important role in improving the physical strength and development of young players. They are given 3 main meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and a snack before training sessions. With support from Tan Long Group, each athlete is given 30,000 VND worth of milk each day. Photo: Duc AnhEvery meal always has fresh milk and yogurt, helping to supplement necessary nutrients. Photo: Duc AnhA lunch of athletes at SLNA Youth Football Training Center. Photo: Duc AnhThe children all felt delicious when enjoying the meal with 3 main dishes including: squid, fake dog meat and fried eggs, beans, vegetable soup and dessert including banana and fresh milk. Photo: Duc AnhLunch for athletes. Photo: Duc AnhPlayers are not limited in their food intake and can eat as much as they want to ensure they have enough energy. In the photo, kitchen staff add more food for the athletes. Photo: Duc AnhEvery week, the central chef must create a detailed menu, publicizing each daily dish. The nutritional regimen of each player is also consulted by experts from the Japanese nutrition group Nikkokutrust, helping to optimize the physical condition of each athlete. This is an important step in improving the diet, helping players have the best physical condition to practice and compete. Photo: Duc AnhIt is known that the food sources for athletes to eat every day are of clear origin and are provided from supermarkets. After each meal, all dishes are stored in specialized cabinets to serve the inspection and sampling work when necessary, ensuring food safety and timely handling if any nutritional problems occur. Photo: Duc AnhNot only improving the diet, SLNA Youth Football Training Center also has significant changes in living conditions. Each room is cleaned and fully equipped with amenities such as air conditioning and hot and cold water. In particular, Tan Long Group has just invested in replacing all beds, wardrobes, and shoe cabinets, providing a more spacious resting space for young players. This change helps them have the most comfortable spirit after stressful training hours. Photo: Duc AnhWith the attention of Nghe An province, all the athlete's rooms are equipped with air conditioning. Photo: Duc AnhTo ensure the living order and training quality, the Center applies a strict monitoring regime. In addition to the team of managers, coaches are also assigned to be on duty 24/7 to closely monitor the living, eating, sleeping, health and studying of the players. Not only that, they are also responsible for checking the nutritional level of each meal and reporting to the Center's Board of Directors as well as the Club. The application of scientific management processes has helped the Center operate more effectively, providing comprehensive care for young players. Photo: Duc AnhThanks to positive changes in lifestyle, nutrition and management, young SLNA players are being trained in an increasingly professional environment. This is not only a place to practice football skills but also a place to help them mature in terms of morality and will. The important investment from Nghe An province is creating a solid foundation to train generations of talented players, continuing the tradition of Song Lam Nghe An Club. Photo: Duc Anh
