Thursday, October 26, 2006

Soccer Schools Provide Soccer Players Unique Experience to Travel Abroad and Sharpen Soccer Skills

Soccer players around the world can attend full-year and half-year academic soccer schools to sharpen their soccer skills while having a unique travel experience abroad through programs offered by EduKick, a leading soccer schools touring company.

(PRWEB) October 26, 2006 -- Soccer players around the world can attend full-year and half-year academic soccer schools to sharpen their soccer skills while having a unique travel experience abroad through programs offered by EduKick, a leading soccer schools touring company. The EduKick academic soccer schools program allows soccer players to travel abroad, learn about foreign cultures, and train with professional soccer coaches in venues worldwide.

We are very impressed with EduKick's soccer school program


Male and female soccer players between the ages of 14 and 24 can attend soccer schools through the EduKick program. The EduKick philosophy is about placing equal emphasis on education and soccer. The soccer schools are designed for competitive players that aspire towards playing collegiate and/or professional levels of soccer.

EduKick's soccer schools offer both high school and university level soccer boarding school programs in countries such as Italy, Brazil, England, Spain, and more. The soccer school programs coincide with the regular academic year.

"We are very impressed with EduKick's soccer school program," said Richard Hough, father of EduKick/Blackburn Rovers Boarding School player Neil Hough. "Our son is currently enrolled in an EduKick year-long football course and it's everything EduKick promised and much more! My son is receiving quality professional soccer training daily and the Football Studies course at the college is just perfect for him."

Enrollment is now open for the second term, January through June 2007, and EduKick is accepting applications for the Italy, Spain, England, and Brazil soccer schools. The France soccer school begins in September 2007 and features former French national team coach Michel Hidalgo.

Visit www.EduKick.com or call 866-338-5425 to:
* Find more information about EduKick soccer schools
* Get tuition pricing information
* Receive a special offer by mentioning this press release

About EduKick, Inc.:
EduKick, Inc., a leading soccer schools touring company, offers soccer players a unique opportunity to travel abroad while receiving high quality soccer training from professional soccer trainers. EduKick believes that young soccer players can reach their full potential and learn about other cultures through their programs and training camps. They are located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Saturday, October 14, 2006

1/2 Year Soccer Boarding Schools in Europe

EduKick, Inc. offers young soccer players around the world (ages 14-24)soccer development boarding schools that combine a full academic schedule with daily technical training under our affiliated professional soccer coaches. For 2006/07, EduKick offers "Year-Long", 1/2 Year (January-June) & "Monthly" Soccer Boarding School options in Europe and Brazil: See Italy, Spain, England, & Brazil for more information.
Language Immersion Soccer Boarding Schools in Spain, Italy, England and Brazil: EduKick offers both High School & University level soccer boarding school programs in Spain, England, Brazil, and Italy. These programs, which include "University" options for players 17-24 years of age, coincide with the regular academic year (beginning in September and ending in mid-June of the following year). EduKick 1/2 Year Boarding School Programs begin January 8th in 2007 and end as normal in mid-June 2007. EduKick is currently accepting registrations!

1. Italy - Ascoli Calcio / Italian Football Academy (IFA) Soccer Boarding Programs

2. Spain - EduKick Spanish Language Immersion Soccer Boarding School Programs
3. England - Blackburn Rovers Soccer Boarding School Programs

4. Brazil - Portuguese Immersion Soccer Boarding School Programs

In Italy, the "Year-Long" Italian immersion high school soccer boarding school program is only available for boys only from 14-18 years old. Players are enrolled in our affiliated Italian High School, Convitto Nazionale, Principe di Napoli and train daily under the guidance of the Ascoli Calcio/Italian Football Academy (IFA) technical coaching staff. For players from 18-24, EduKick provides a "University" option in Italy at the University of Perugia for Foreigners. Also available (for both minors and University age players) in Italy are monthly "custom" soccer development courses. See more information on Italy programs here.

In England, the "Year-Long" English immersion high school soccer boarding school program is available for boys and girls from 16-18 years old and is a qualify only program. Players are enrolled in our affiliated English High School and train daily under the guidance of the English Premiership Football Club, Blackburn Rovers FC's technical coaching staff.

For players from 18-20, EduKick provides a "University" option in England again under the Blackburn Rovers FC's youth sector technical coaching staff.

Also available (for both minors and University age players) are one, two & three month "custom" soccer development options. See more information on the Blackburn Rovers programs and the Bolton Wanderers summer program here.

In Spain, all EduKick programs are overseen & directed by Poli & Anselmo Aragones (professional soccer coaches and the grown nephews of Luis Aragones, coach of Spain's 2006 World Cup squad!) Our High School Spanish Immersion Soccer Boarding School located in a well-to-do suberb of Madrid welcomes both boys and girls from 14-18 years old. In 2006/07, EduKick will also be offering a University option for players 16-24 years old at the University of Madrid, where students study Spanish language & literature exclusively and then train daily under the guidance of the Aragones brothers and their professional staff. Ask about our 1/2 Year Option. With the 1/2 Year Madrid Boarding School Option, student-players can register until October to join the EduKick boarding school class in January (completing the program in June).

For adult players (18-24), EduKick is also offering a "Work Internship" Spanish immersion soccer boarding school option in Madrid (in association with the International House). In this unique program for young adults, players work part-time and then join the soccer training sessions every afternoon. Also available in Spain are EduKick's one, two & three month "custom" soccer development programs (for both High School and University players). See more information on Spain programs here.

In Brazil, the "Year-Long" Brazilian immersion high school soccer boarding school program is available for both girls and boys from 14-18 years old. Players are enrolled in our affiliated Brazilian High School, and train daily under the professional coaches from the Oscar Training Center. Also available (for both minors and University age players) in Brazil are one, two & three month "custom" soccer development options. See more information on Brazilian programs here.

Call 1-866-338-5425 or email jb@edukick.com to discuss any of these programs if interested...we will answer any questions you may have, provide more program details, and chat about the benefits of participating in such unique soccer development (language immersion) education programs abroad!