acad
n. C2 Proficiency acad
n. a short way to say 'academy'. It is often used in sports to talk about a specific group of players or a training program.
n. a shortened form of 'academy', typically referring to a specialized training program or a group of young athletes. Common in sports journalism and institutional contexts.
He was called up to the first team from the acad.
The club's acad produced several international stars who now play for the national team.
While the senior squad focuses on professional matches, the acad remains dedicated to the technical development and physical conditioning of the next generation of players.