Sami Hyypiä Academy has been founded on the operating strategy of the Finnish FA and the premises of the football process implemented in 2009-2010. The task of the academy is to bring Finnish football closer to the international top level in collaboration with the entire Finnish football community and other quarters of cooperation.
SHA is focused on advancing operations in accordance with top level football requirements from childhood to adulthood.
Sami Hyypiä Academy implements football-related research activities in cooperation with KIHU-Research Institute for Olympic Sports and UKK-Institute.
Main areas of study includes:
Sami Hyypiä Academy shares research information with the field through annual seminars as well as national and international publications. In addition to this, SHA organises info events around Finland.
MyEWay is an electronic development and learning environment for coaching and coach training. The secure system is Internet-based. The diverse properties of the MyEWay system can be utilised in comprehensive player development monitoring and development and in supporting different training processes. MyEWay enables efficient collaboration between players, coaches and directors of coaching regardless of time and place.
Sami Hyypiä Academy carries out a systematic process with its co-operation clubs that develops coaches and players in a holistic way. The Ekkono Method adds value especially to the technical-tactical capabilities of the process.
Eerikkilä Sport & Outdoor Resort is an official training center for football in Finland. We provide the team with professional facilities and the tools to perform. All of our training facilities are located within short walking distance and surrounded by beautiful landscape of lakes and forest. Eerikkilä has a good central location within one hour drive from cities of Helsinki, Tampere and Turku.
Eerikkilä and SHA unites motivated coaches for education and network with each other.
We take good care of our young athlete guests. In addition to training, rest, nutrition and mental well-being are key to our operations.
