 Since 2014, it has been designated a "liceo sportivo" (sports school), the first of its kind in Italy, by the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR).It also provides practical vocational training for the youth sector players past the mandatory schooling age of 16, in particular older boys in the "Primavera" age group.Despite an extensive international scouting network, the club has historically placed importance on nurturing local talent and continues to do so.