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Friday, December 21, 2007
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Show, Don't Tell! The Importance of Promoting Yourself in a Competitive Soccer World
How many times have you heard "It's not what you know, it's who you know?"
It's been said so many times it's starting to get old, but the point is that it's important to get out there and meet people in your chosen field, however you can. We all have heard, over and over, the importance of networking and self-promotion for when you want a job. But what you may not have heard much about is the importance of self-promotion when you're a soccer player.
If you're planning on pursuing soccer beyond high school, either by playing in college or by trying out for professional teams, you need to master the art of self-promotion.
Unfortunately, for a lot of people, this is harder than it sounds. When we think of somebody who talks about their accomplishments, we tend to think of people who are arrogant, conceited, boastful or braggarts, and we certainly don't want those negative words associated with us.
Repeat after me: I'm the best!
Look at it this way: You're going to be just one of hundreds, if not thousands, of other student athletes applying for that soccer scholarship or trying to get that trial for that professional team. If you don't talk up your soccer accomplishments, nobody else will, and that scholarship or tryout will go to somebody else.
So don't be afraid to let coaches, agents, scouts and soccer clubs know just how awesome you are. And don't just tell them. Find ways to make your self-promotion stand out from the crowd. Grab their attention and show them why you're the best player they've ever seen.
Get them your soccer résumé
When you're job hunting, one of the first things you do is create a résumé and cover letter. The cover letter is the first step to selling yourself to potential employers, and the résumé backs it up with a detailed listing of your experience and accomplishments.
When you're a soccer player, it's important to have a soccer résumé and cover letter that do the same thing. The object of the cover letter is to convince the coach why you're perfect for his team, or to convince an agent that he needs to represent you in attaining professional trials.
Your soccer résumé should back up your cover letter with your soccer experience and accomplishments. You need to have the teams you've played for on there, along with how well the team did during your time with it, as well as how well you did while playing for them. You also need individual statistics, like goals scored, points, assists, shut-outs, etc., plus any soccer awards or honors you've received.
It's also good to get recommendation letters from coaches you've played with, be it at your school or elsewhere. They can provide firsthand testimony to the kind of player you are, which can be invaluable for your soccer career.
If it's a scholarship or university team you're applying for, you may need to include some academic information, like ACT or SAT scores and your GPA. Because many universities have minimum academic requirements for acceptance, a coach needs to know if you'll even qualify to get into the university.
Modernize your soccer résumé approach
While a paper résumé is important to have, it's something that every other student athlete will have as well. You need to find a way to push your résumé out of the crowd. One way to do this is to include a video résumé or a highlight reel along with your traditional paper résumé.
Where your paper résumé will tell people what you've done, a soccer video résumé will show them, especially coaches who may not have had the opportunity to come and see you play. Plus, modernizing how you display your résumé will set you a cut above the rest. If you don't send in the video résumé with your traditional paper one, make sure that you include a note at the bottom that lets coaches know you have one available. A better idea still is to upload your video résumé to "Google Videos" and include a link to the video on your paper résumé.
If you've been involved with any soccer camps, see if they have videos of your playing time. If you're lucky, some camps or soccer programs may even help you create a soccer video résumé.
Don't hold yourself back from getting that soccer scholarship or scoring a chance to play for that professional team. Get started now making your soccer video résumé and highlight reel so that you can blow those coaches away.
About the author:
Joey Bilotta is the vice president of EduKick, a soccer boarding school exchange program. They host international soccer camps in countries as diverse as Mexico, England and China. EduKick offers all participating soccer boarding school players and summer campers the opportunity to purchase a Soccer Video Résumé while abroad with EduKick. See more information here:
http://edukick.com/soccervideoresumes.asp?cat=146
It's been said so many times it's starting to get old, but the point is that it's important to get out there and meet people in your chosen field, however you can. We all have heard, over and over, the importance of networking and self-promotion for when you want a job. But what you may not have heard much about is the importance of self-promotion when you're a soccer player.
If you're planning on pursuing soccer beyond high school, either by playing in college or by trying out for professional teams, you need to master the art of self-promotion.
Unfortunately, for a lot of people, this is harder than it sounds. When we think of somebody who talks about their accomplishments, we tend to think of people who are arrogant, conceited, boastful or braggarts, and we certainly don't want those negative words associated with us.
Repeat after me: I'm the best!
Look at it this way: You're going to be just one of hundreds, if not thousands, of other student athletes applying for that soccer scholarship or trying to get that trial for that professional team. If you don't talk up your soccer accomplishments, nobody else will, and that scholarship or tryout will go to somebody else.
So don't be afraid to let coaches, agents, scouts and soccer clubs know just how awesome you are. And don't just tell them. Find ways to make your self-promotion stand out from the crowd. Grab their attention and show them why you're the best player they've ever seen.
Get them your soccer résumé
When you're job hunting, one of the first things you do is create a résumé and cover letter. The cover letter is the first step to selling yourself to potential employers, and the résumé backs it up with a detailed listing of your experience and accomplishments.
When you're a soccer player, it's important to have a soccer résumé and cover letter that do the same thing. The object of the cover letter is to convince the coach why you're perfect for his team, or to convince an agent that he needs to represent you in attaining professional trials.
Your soccer résumé should back up your cover letter with your soccer experience and accomplishments. You need to have the teams you've played for on there, along with how well the team did during your time with it, as well as how well you did while playing for them. You also need individual statistics, like goals scored, points, assists, shut-outs, etc., plus any soccer awards or honors you've received.
It's also good to get recommendation letters from coaches you've played with, be it at your school or elsewhere. They can provide firsthand testimony to the kind of player you are, which can be invaluable for your soccer career.
If it's a scholarship or university team you're applying for, you may need to include some academic information, like ACT or SAT scores and your GPA. Because many universities have minimum academic requirements for acceptance, a coach needs to know if you'll even qualify to get into the university.
Modernize your soccer résumé approach
While a paper résumé is important to have, it's something that every other student athlete will have as well. You need to find a way to push your résumé out of the crowd. One way to do this is to include a video résumé or a highlight reel along with your traditional paper résumé.
Where your paper résumé will tell people what you've done, a soccer video résumé will show them, especially coaches who may not have had the opportunity to come and see you play. Plus, modernizing how you display your résumé will set you a cut above the rest. If you don't send in the video résumé with your traditional paper one, make sure that you include a note at the bottom that lets coaches know you have one available. A better idea still is to upload your video résumé to "Google Videos" and include a link to the video on your paper résumé.
If you've been involved with any soccer camps, see if they have videos of your playing time. If you're lucky, some camps or soccer programs may even help you create a soccer video résumé.
Don't hold yourself back from getting that soccer scholarship or scoring a chance to play for that professional team. Get started now making your soccer video résumé and highlight reel so that you can blow those coaches away.
About the author:
Joey Bilotta is the vice president of EduKick, a soccer boarding school exchange program. They host international soccer camps in countries as diverse as Mexico, England and China. EduKick offers all participating soccer boarding school players and summer campers the opportunity to purchase a Soccer Video Résumé while abroad with EduKick. See more information here:
http://edukick.com/soccervideoresumes.asp?cat=146
Friday, December 07, 2007
EduKick Introduces Video Résumés for Soccer Self-Promotion
EduKick, Inc, a soccer boarding school exchange program, has introduced video résumés to its repertoire to help students promote themselves in the competitive soccer world.
Oakville, Ontario (PRWEB) December 7, 2007 -- With technology changing the way people work, play and even job hunt, soccer players applying to universities or professional clubs need to modernize their self-promotion efforts. To that end, EduKick, Inc, a soccer boarding school exchange program, has introduced soccer video résumés to its repertoire to help students promote themselves in the soccer world.
"University and professional teams are inundated with calls and résumés from players wanting to get noticed," said EduKick Vice President Joey Bilotta. "The key is to produce a packet of information for the coach or decision maker, including a high-level video highlight summary and a professionally designed soccer video résumé. You need something that will grab their attention and distinguish one player from the rest."
Soccer video résumés provide an opportunity for coaches to see players in action; even if they haven't been able to come watch them play in person. Players should still submit a traditional soccer résumé, which includes information like teams played for, those teams' standings, and individual statistics like scores, assists, points and shut-outs.
A soccer video résumé adds to that by giving soccer players their own personal highlight reel, which can help grab the attention of coaches, scouts and agents.
"We hear all the time how important self-promotion is when you're looking for a job," Bilotta said. "For our players, soccer is their job. We have the means to help them document their accomplishments on the field in a professional DVD highlight reel, which they can then use to help them stand out from their peers."
For the past five years, EduKick has been giving high school and university soccer players a unique opportunity to attend soccer board schools around the world. EduKick's soccer exchange programs take students to countries as diverse as Mexico, Italy, China and England. Some EduKick players even get the opportunity to participate in professional soccer trials.
"With EduKick, you get an experience unlike any other: training abroad in a professional soccer school environment," said Bilotta. "And now our players don't just have to tell coaches or professional teams about it. They can actually show them with video what they did with EduKick and how they played while abroad with us in our soccer school."
For more information about EduKick's soccer exchange boarding schools and soccer video résumés, visit them on the Web at http://www.edukick.com
To see EduKick's Soccer video résumé web page, click here: http://edukick.com/soccervideoresumes.asp?cat=146
About EduKick, Inc.:
EduKick's mission is to provide intensive soccer development training programs and academic soccer boarding schools that also teach youngsters about cultural diversity and foreign languages. As professionals, soccer fanatics and fathers, Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman wanted to create programs that maximized the EduKick youth's time abroad; instilling a sense of independence and pride through experiencing international travel, structured language study, cultural excursions, and daily professional soccer training.
Oakville, Ontario (PRWEB) December 7, 2007 -- With technology changing the way people work, play and even job hunt, soccer players applying to universities or professional clubs need to modernize their self-promotion efforts. To that end, EduKick, Inc, a soccer boarding school exchange program, has introduced soccer video résumés to its repertoire to help students promote themselves in the soccer world.
"University and professional teams are inundated with calls and résumés from players wanting to get noticed," said EduKick Vice President Joey Bilotta. "The key is to produce a packet of information for the coach or decision maker, including a high-level video highlight summary and a professionally designed soccer video résumé. You need something that will grab their attention and distinguish one player from the rest."
Soccer video résumés provide an opportunity for coaches to see players in action; even if they haven't been able to come watch them play in person. Players should still submit a traditional soccer résumé, which includes information like teams played for, those teams' standings, and individual statistics like scores, assists, points and shut-outs.
A soccer video résumé adds to that by giving soccer players their own personal highlight reel, which can help grab the attention of coaches, scouts and agents.
"We hear all the time how important self-promotion is when you're looking for a job," Bilotta said. "For our players, soccer is their job. We have the means to help them document their accomplishments on the field in a professional DVD highlight reel, which they can then use to help them stand out from their peers."
For the past five years, EduKick has been giving high school and university soccer players a unique opportunity to attend soccer board schools around the world. EduKick's soccer exchange programs take students to countries as diverse as Mexico, Italy, China and England. Some EduKick players even get the opportunity to participate in professional soccer trials.
"With EduKick, you get an experience unlike any other: training abroad in a professional soccer school environment," said Bilotta. "And now our players don't just have to tell coaches or professional teams about it. They can actually show them with video what they did with EduKick and how they played while abroad with us in our soccer school."
For more information about EduKick's soccer exchange boarding schools and soccer video résumés, visit them on the Web at http://www.edukick.com
To see EduKick's Soccer video résumé web page, click here: http://edukick.com/soccervideoresumes.asp?cat=146
About EduKick, Inc.:
EduKick's mission is to provide intensive soccer development training programs and academic soccer boarding schools that also teach youngsters about cultural diversity and foreign languages. As professionals, soccer fanatics and fathers, Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman wanted to create programs that maximized the EduKick youth's time abroad; instilling a sense of independence and pride through experiencing international travel, structured language study, cultural excursions, and daily professional soccer training.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Show, Don't Tell! The Importance of Promoting Yourself in a Competitive Soccer World
Show, Don't Tell! The Importance of Promoting Yourself in a Competitive Soccer World
How many times have you heard "It's not what you know, it's who you know?"
It's been said so many times it's starting to get old, but the point is that it's important to get out there and meet people in your chosen field, however you can. We all have heard, over and over, the importance of networking and self-promotion for when you want a job. But what you may not have heard much about is the importance of self-promotion when you're a soccer player.
If you're planning on pursuing soccer beyond high school, either by playing in college or by trying out for professional teams, you need to master the art of self-promotion.
Unfortunately, for a lot of people, this is harder than it sounds. When we think of somebody who talks about their accomplishments, we tend to think of people who are arrogant, conceited, boastful or braggarts, and we certainly don't want those negative words associated with us.
Repeat after me: I'm the best!
Look at it this way: You're going to be just one of hundreds, if not thousands, of other student athletes applying for that soccer scholarship or trying to get an audition for that professional team. If you don't talk up your soccer accomplishments, nobody else will, and that scholarship or audition will go to somebody else.
So don't be afraid to let coaches, agents, scouts and soccer clubs know just how awesome you are. And don't just tell them. Find ways to make your self-promotion stand out from the crowd. Grab their attention and show them why you're the best player they've ever seen.
Get them your soccer resume
When you're job hunting, one of the first things you do is create a resume and cover letter. The cover letter is the first step to selling yourself to potential employers, and the resume backs it up with a detailed listing of your experience and accomplishments.
When you're a soccer player, it's important to have a soccer resume and cover letter that do the same thing. The object of the cover letter is to convince the coach why you're perfect for his team, or to convince an agent that she needs to represent you.
Your soccer resume should back up your cover letter with your soccer experience and accomplishments. You need to have the teams you've played for on there, along with how well the team did during your time with it, as well as how well you did while playing for them. You also need individual statistics, like goals scored, points, assists, shut-outs, etc., plus any soccer awards or honors you've received.
It's also good to get recommendation letters from coaches you've played with, be it at your school or elsewhere. They can provide firsthand testimony to the kind of player you are, which can be invaluable for your soccer career.
If it's a scholarship or university team you're applying for, you may need to include some academic information, like ACT or SAT scores and your GPA. Because many universities have minimum academic requirements for acceptance, a coach needs to know if you'll even qualify to get into the university.
Modernize your soccer resume approach
While a paper resume is important to have, it's something that every other student athlete will have as well. You need to find a way to push your resume out of the crowd. One way to do this is to include a video resume or a highlight reel along with your traditional paper resume.
Where your paper resume will tell people what you've done, a video resume will show them, especially coaches who may not have had the opportunity to come and see you play. Plus, modernizing how you display your resume will set you a cut above the rest. If you don't send in the video resume with your traditional paper one, make sure that you include a note at the bottom that lets coaches know you have one available.
If you've been involved with any soccer camps, see if they have videos of your playing time. If you're lucky, some camps or soccer programs may even help you create a video resume.
Don't hold yourself back from getting that soccer scholarship or scoring a chance to play for that professional team. Get started now making your soccer resume and highlight reel so that you can blow those coaches away.
Joey Bilotta is the vice president of EduKick, a soccer boarding school exchange program. They host international soccer camps in countries as diverse as Mexico, England and China. They also offer players a video resume to help them continue their soccer career after their time at EduKick. For more information contact EduKick!
How many times have you heard "It's not what you know, it's who you know?"
It's been said so many times it's starting to get old, but the point is that it's important to get out there and meet people in your chosen field, however you can. We all have heard, over and over, the importance of networking and self-promotion for when you want a job. But what you may not have heard much about is the importance of self-promotion when you're a soccer player.
If you're planning on pursuing soccer beyond high school, either by playing in college or by trying out for professional teams, you need to master the art of self-promotion.
Unfortunately, for a lot of people, this is harder than it sounds. When we think of somebody who talks about their accomplishments, we tend to think of people who are arrogant, conceited, boastful or braggarts, and we certainly don't want those negative words associated with us.
Repeat after me: I'm the best!
Look at it this way: You're going to be just one of hundreds, if not thousands, of other student athletes applying for that soccer scholarship or trying to get an audition for that professional team. If you don't talk up your soccer accomplishments, nobody else will, and that scholarship or audition will go to somebody else.
So don't be afraid to let coaches, agents, scouts and soccer clubs know just how awesome you are. And don't just tell them. Find ways to make your self-promotion stand out from the crowd. Grab their attention and show them why you're the best player they've ever seen.
Get them your soccer resume
When you're job hunting, one of the first things you do is create a resume and cover letter. The cover letter is the first step to selling yourself to potential employers, and the resume backs it up with a detailed listing of your experience and accomplishments.
When you're a soccer player, it's important to have a soccer resume and cover letter that do the same thing. The object of the cover letter is to convince the coach why you're perfect for his team, or to convince an agent that she needs to represent you.
Your soccer resume should back up your cover letter with your soccer experience and accomplishments. You need to have the teams you've played for on there, along with how well the team did during your time with it, as well as how well you did while playing for them. You also need individual statistics, like goals scored, points, assists, shut-outs, etc., plus any soccer awards or honors you've received.
It's also good to get recommendation letters from coaches you've played with, be it at your school or elsewhere. They can provide firsthand testimony to the kind of player you are, which can be invaluable for your soccer career.
If it's a scholarship or university team you're applying for, you may need to include some academic information, like ACT or SAT scores and your GPA. Because many universities have minimum academic requirements for acceptance, a coach needs to know if you'll even qualify to get into the university.
Modernize your soccer resume approach
While a paper resume is important to have, it's something that every other student athlete will have as well. You need to find a way to push your resume out of the crowd. One way to do this is to include a video resume or a highlight reel along with your traditional paper resume.
Where your paper resume will tell people what you've done, a video resume will show them, especially coaches who may not have had the opportunity to come and see you play. Plus, modernizing how you display your resume will set you a cut above the rest. If you don't send in the video resume with your traditional paper one, make sure that you include a note at the bottom that lets coaches know you have one available.
If you've been involved with any soccer camps, see if they have videos of your playing time. If you're lucky, some camps or soccer programs may even help you create a video resume.
Don't hold yourself back from getting that soccer scholarship or scoring a chance to play for that professional team. Get started now making your soccer resume and highlight reel so that you can blow those coaches away.
Joey Bilotta is the vice president of EduKick, a soccer boarding school exchange program. They host international soccer camps in countries as diverse as Mexico, England and China. They also offer players a video resume to help them continue their soccer career after their time at EduKick. For more information contact EduKick!
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Studying the Soccer Game
November, 2007 - If you’re struggling to become a better soccer player, the help you need could come from an unlikely place: from study and observation. Now, before you start scoffing about how you’ll learn more by doing than by studying, think about it. If you never watch a game on TV, you’ll never see all those drills and soccer techniques you do put into practice. If you never ask a question about certain techniques, you may be learning it the wrong way and you’d have no idea.
If you enjoy doing something, you don’t just do it. You read about it, talk about it, and drive your friends and family crazy with it, all in an effort to get better. Become a better soccer player sooner by becoming a dedicated student of the game. Here’s how to do it.
1) Watch games on television.
One of the best ways to learn something is to watch a professional doing it. Watch the games, but don’t just watch them as a spectator. Watch their soccer techniques critically. Observe the attacking and defending strategies the players use. Look at how the team works together, and at what happens when they’re less than a well-oiled unit.
Watch the great players. They all have something to give you, whether it’s a lesson in how to be a better teammate or how to use those shots you’ve been practicing in a game situation. Take what they are offering and make it your own.
2) Hit the books.
While reading about soccer probably doesn’t sound all that fascinating, that doesn’t mean you should discount it. A quick search of Amazon.com with the keywords “soccer techniques” reveals more than 400 non-fiction books about soccer that include information on skills, techniques, fundamentals, tips, strategies, tactics, you name it.Do a little research to find out which soccer books would be best for you, and actually read them. There’s a good chance you’ll learn something you didn’t know, and you can start putting it into practice.
3) Discuss it.
It’s not hard to discuss our passions, but you’ve got to find the right people to discuss them with. If you’re having trouble with a certain soccer technique or want to talk about an offensive strategy that you read about, talk to your coaches or fellow players. Talking to somebody who doesn’t love soccer as much as you do means they won’t take any issues as seriously as you, which can make for a lame discussion.
Also, go to the Internet to find like-minded people. The World Wide Web allows niche groups of all sorts to meet and discuss on blogs and forums, and it shouldn’t be too hard to find a community of people that are just as passionate about soccer as you are.
Talk with them about systems of play, soccer tips and techniques, and offensive and defensive strategies as well. You’ll get a broader perspective about what works in which situations, and they may bring up ideas and tactics that you hadn’t previously considered.
4) Apply it.
As you well know, all the study and observation in the world won’t help you become a better player if you don’t actually get out to practice and apply what you’ve learned. Practice techniques daily with the soccer ball in order to develop ball familiarity: where your body gets so used to the ball that it naturally adjusts to the ball being there. This includes juggling for 30 minutes a day, and kicking the ball 500 times a day – 250 times with each foot.
Practice makes perfect, and it will also give you the opportunity to apply the ideas you’ve been learning in a real setting. All the studying in the world won’t help you become a better player if you never set foot on the field.
Studying, observation, discussion and actual practice are all important elements of becoming a better soccer player. By learning more about the game by studying it, watching it and talking to others, you’ll discover new ways of practicing that you may not have considered before. And when you combine those elements, you’ll become a better, more well-rounded player.
Joey Bilotta is the vice president of EduKick, Inc., which offers cultural soccer exchange programs in countries around the world.
Register now for their 2008 half-year soccer boarding schools by visiting http://www.edukick.com/ or calling 1-905-469-5661 or Toll-Free at (1-866-Edu-Kick)!
If you enjoy doing something, you don’t just do it. You read about it, talk about it, and drive your friends and family crazy with it, all in an effort to get better. Become a better soccer player sooner by becoming a dedicated student of the game. Here’s how to do it.
1) Watch games on television.
One of the best ways to learn something is to watch a professional doing it. Watch the games, but don’t just watch them as a spectator. Watch their soccer techniques critically. Observe the attacking and defending strategies the players use. Look at how the team works together, and at what happens when they’re less than a well-oiled unit.
Watch the great players. They all have something to give you, whether it’s a lesson in how to be a better teammate or how to use those shots you’ve been practicing in a game situation. Take what they are offering and make it your own.
2) Hit the books.
While reading about soccer probably doesn’t sound all that fascinating, that doesn’t mean you should discount it. A quick search of Amazon.com with the keywords “soccer techniques” reveals more than 400 non-fiction books about soccer that include information on skills, techniques, fundamentals, tips, strategies, tactics, you name it.Do a little research to find out which soccer books would be best for you, and actually read them. There’s a good chance you’ll learn something you didn’t know, and you can start putting it into practice.
3) Discuss it.
It’s not hard to discuss our passions, but you’ve got to find the right people to discuss them with. If you’re having trouble with a certain soccer technique or want to talk about an offensive strategy that you read about, talk to your coaches or fellow players. Talking to somebody who doesn’t love soccer as much as you do means they won’t take any issues as seriously as you, which can make for a lame discussion.
Also, go to the Internet to find like-minded people. The World Wide Web allows niche groups of all sorts to meet and discuss on blogs and forums, and it shouldn’t be too hard to find a community of people that are just as passionate about soccer as you are.
Talk with them about systems of play, soccer tips and techniques, and offensive and defensive strategies as well. You’ll get a broader perspective about what works in which situations, and they may bring up ideas and tactics that you hadn’t previously considered.
4) Apply it.
As you well know, all the study and observation in the world won’t help you become a better player if you don’t actually get out to practice and apply what you’ve learned. Practice techniques daily with the soccer ball in order to develop ball familiarity: where your body gets so used to the ball that it naturally adjusts to the ball being there. This includes juggling for 30 minutes a day, and kicking the ball 500 times a day – 250 times with each foot.
Practice makes perfect, and it will also give you the opportunity to apply the ideas you’ve been learning in a real setting. All the studying in the world won’t help you become a better player if you never set foot on the field.
Studying, observation, discussion and actual practice are all important elements of becoming a better soccer player. By learning more about the game by studying it, watching it and talking to others, you’ll discover new ways of practicing that you may not have considered before. And when you combine those elements, you’ll become a better, more well-rounded player.
Joey Bilotta is the vice president of EduKick, Inc., which offers cultural soccer exchange programs in countries around the world.
Register now for their 2008 half-year soccer boarding schools by visiting http://www.edukick.com/ or calling 1-905-469-5661 or Toll-Free at (1-866-Edu-Kick)!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Registration for Soccer Exchange Programs Now Open!
Registration for Soccer Exchange Programs Now Open!
It's that time of year again: We would like to invite all aspiring young soccer players to reserve their spot for EduKick's 2008 half-year, European soccer exchange programs in England, France, Spain and Italy.
EduKick soccer programs aren't your average soccer camps. This isn't a half-hearted hour-long training session every morning -- our professional staff are dedicated to helping players become competitive at an international level. These exchange programs help serious players advance their soccer skills.
During these half-year academic soccer schools, players will practice soccer a minimum of three hours a day, every day, with professional coaches who are used to whipping professional soccer players into shape. They'll also engage in weekly scrimmages against fellow EduKick students and other local soccer teams if possible.
But it's not just soccer training you'll be getting at an EduKick camp. The other half of the EduKick exchange program is language and cultural immersion. That means everything you do will be conducted in the country's native language.
If you're in Italy, your training and your academic classes will both be in Italian. You'll watch Italian TV, listen to Italian music and live day-to-day life as though you were actually an Italian citizen.
This isn't something for casual players. But if you truly want to get better at soccer, and want an amazing cultural experience that will broaden your horizons and introduce you to a bigger world than you could have ever imagined, then EduKick is right for you.
For the best EduKick players, there's even a chance of being scouted by professional teams. That's just what happened for Aoi Kushige, 19, of Japan and Jordan Kotsopoulos, 15, of Canada. Jordan had the opportunity to enter England's Premiership tryouts, which earned him an invitation from two teams, Blackburn and Preston North End, to return next year when he is 16 to potentially sign and stay.
Aoi, a female standout at the EduKick England-Blackburn Rovers yearlong boarding school in England, spent six months at EduKick's English school before she tried out and earned her first professional contract offer. Currently, the Lady Rovers are awaiting an official release for her from the Japanese Soccer Federation. You can read more about Jordan and Aoi here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532958.htm
Don't miss the opportunity to take your soccer game to the next level, learn a new language, and experience a different culture halfway across the world. Register for EduKick's semester-long soccer exchange program today!
It's that time of year again: We would like to invite all aspiring young soccer players to reserve their spot for EduKick's 2008 half-year, European soccer exchange programs in England, France, Spain and Italy.
EduKick soccer programs aren't your average soccer camps. This isn't a half-hearted hour-long training session every morning -- our professional staff are dedicated to helping players become competitive at an international level. These exchange programs help serious players advance their soccer skills.
During these half-year academic soccer schools, players will practice soccer a minimum of three hours a day, every day, with professional coaches who are used to whipping professional soccer players into shape. They'll also engage in weekly scrimmages against fellow EduKick students and other local soccer teams if possible.
But it's not just soccer training you'll be getting at an EduKick camp. The other half of the EduKick exchange program is language and cultural immersion. That means everything you do will be conducted in the country's native language.
If you're in Italy, your training and your academic classes will both be in Italian. You'll watch Italian TV, listen to Italian music and live day-to-day life as though you were actually an Italian citizen.
This isn't something for casual players. But if you truly want to get better at soccer, and want an amazing cultural experience that will broaden your horizons and introduce you to a bigger world than you could have ever imagined, then EduKick is right for you.
For the best EduKick players, there's even a chance of being scouted by professional teams. That's just what happened for Aoi Kushige, 19, of Japan and Jordan Kotsopoulos, 15, of Canada. Jordan had the opportunity to enter England's Premiership tryouts, which earned him an invitation from two teams, Blackburn and Preston North End, to return next year when he is 16 to potentially sign and stay.
Aoi, a female standout at the EduKick England-Blackburn Rovers yearlong boarding school in England, spent six months at EduKick's English school before she tried out and earned her first professional contract offer. Currently, the Lady Rovers are awaiting an official release for her from the Japanese Soccer Federation. You can read more about Jordan and Aoi here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532958.htm
Don't miss the opportunity to take your soccer game to the next level, learn a new language, and experience a different culture halfway across the world. Register for EduKick's semester-long soccer exchange program today!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Getting Ready for Soccer Camp
Getting Ready for Soccer Camp
Whether it's a day camp, a weeklong sleep-away camp or a month-long camp abroad, sending your child to soccer camp for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience for the both of you. Here are a few ways to ease the transition and help them enjoy the experience.
Involve them in the planning and the prep work.
Likely there are many soccer camps to choose from, so narrow it down by your child's needs and your budget, and let your child make the final decision on where to go. If that's not possible, then perhaps he or she can pick some of the activities or classes to take at camp.
Also, let your kids pick out some of the things they'll need for camp. Whether it's practice clothes and new shin guards or a toothbrush holder and face soap, letting them help with the planning and preparation will give them some control over the situation, and hopefully stave off the worst of homesickness.
Practice getting ready for new experiences
One of the scariest things about any first time at camp is that it's an unknown. Find out what will be new to your kids and help them practice doing it. If your kids are going abroad, buy a language dictionary and practice saying simple things like "please" and "thank you" and asking for directions. If they're just going out of town, spend a day over in the town if it's within driving distance. If you happen to know or learn some of the drills they'll be doing, practice those with your kids in the backyard or the local soccer fields.
New experiences are an exciting and sometimes terrifying part of soccer camp, but practicing a little before your kids go will make the adjustment a lot easier.
Talk to them.
Are your kids worried about camp, that they won't be as good as the other players? Are they excited? Both? Sit down and talk with them about it. Let them know that it's OK to have mixed feelings about going. Talk about homesickness, but be positive and encouraging about all the new things they'll learn and experiences they'll have.
If they're worried about keeping in touch with friends and family, give them some stationery and an address book, or a phone card so they can call. Or, try giving them a journal so they can write down their soccer camp adventures, and they can share it with their friends when they return.
And don't forget to have fun!
Scary as it may be, the first time away at soccer camp can also be a fun and rewarding experience that will have your kids begging to go back year after year. By taking a few steps to make the transition as smooth as possible, you can make sure they get the most out of their time at camp.
About the Author
EduKick's mission is to provide intensive soccer development training programs that also teach youngsters about cultural diversity and foreign languages. For more information about soccer camps and boarding schools, or to register for a soccer camp abroad, visit EduKick.com.
Whether it's a day camp, a weeklong sleep-away camp or a month-long camp abroad, sending your child to soccer camp for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience for the both of you. Here are a few ways to ease the transition and help them enjoy the experience.
Involve them in the planning and the prep work.
Likely there are many soccer camps to choose from, so narrow it down by your child's needs and your budget, and let your child make the final decision on where to go. If that's not possible, then perhaps he or she can pick some of the activities or classes to take at camp.
Also, let your kids pick out some of the things they'll need for camp. Whether it's practice clothes and new shin guards or a toothbrush holder and face soap, letting them help with the planning and preparation will give them some control over the situation, and hopefully stave off the worst of homesickness.
Practice getting ready for new experiences
One of the scariest things about any first time at camp is that it's an unknown. Find out what will be new to your kids and help them practice doing it. If your kids are going abroad, buy a language dictionary and practice saying simple things like "please" and "thank you" and asking for directions. If they're just going out of town, spend a day over in the town if it's within driving distance. If you happen to know or learn some of the drills they'll be doing, practice those with your kids in the backyard or the local soccer fields.
New experiences are an exciting and sometimes terrifying part of soccer camp, but practicing a little before your kids go will make the adjustment a lot easier.
Talk to them.
Are your kids worried about camp, that they won't be as good as the other players? Are they excited? Both? Sit down and talk with them about it. Let them know that it's OK to have mixed feelings about going. Talk about homesickness, but be positive and encouraging about all the new things they'll learn and experiences they'll have.
If they're worried about keeping in touch with friends and family, give them some stationery and an address book, or a phone card so they can call. Or, try giving them a journal so they can write down their soccer camp adventures, and they can share it with their friends when they return.
And don't forget to have fun!
Scary as it may be, the first time away at soccer camp can also be a fun and rewarding experience that will have your kids begging to go back year after year. By taking a few steps to make the transition as smooth as possible, you can make sure they get the most out of their time at camp.
About the Author
EduKick's mission is to provide intensive soccer development training programs that also teach youngsters about cultural diversity and foreign languages. For more information about soccer camps and boarding schools, or to register for a soccer camp abroad, visit EduKick.com.
Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Soccer Camp Experience
Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Soccer Camp Experience
Author: Joey Bilotta
The soccer camp you choose should depend on what you want to get out of the experience. Somebody who just wants to get away for a week and play a little soccer wouldn't get that experience at a camp that focuses on intensive training...
Soccer camps are a great way to improve your skills, get some exercise, and make memories with friends. However, not all soccer camps are created equal, no matter what the paperwork says.
The soccer camp you choose should depend on what you want to get out of the experience. Somebody who just wants to get away for a week and play a little soccer wouldn't get that experience at a camp that focuses on intensive training. Before you sign away your time and money, ask yourself a few questions about what you want from a soccer camp.
Do you want to goof off with your friends, or get in shape?
If you'd like to get in better shape for soccer or other sports, look for camps that put an emphasis on physical training and conditioning. Make sure you get a physical to verify that you're in good shape for the camp.
However, if you just want to have fun and make some memories with your friends, look for a cheaper camp that's not as intense.
Do you want to improve your basic skills, or do you want more than that?
Getting better at basic skills may sound like something you can get at any soccer camp, but getting them perfect is something that takes time, dedication, patience and a lot of correction to learn. Look for a camp with lots of coaches who will take the time to correct your problems.
On the other hand, if you'd like to improve your tactical sense, like when to pass and shoot and where to move, it's a good idea to look into longer camps or even soccer boarding schools. Tactics aren't something that can be easily taught, and they take a lot of time and mistakes to learn.
Are you looking for more than just soccer training?
If you'd like to get a little more out of camp than just soccer training, then see what else they offer. Some soccer camps combine a cultural experience abroad with soccer training, and some even offer the chance for exceptional players to try out for professional teams. Do a little research into the camps to find out what else you'll be getting out of them.
Find the right camp for you
Keep in mind that all intensive soccer camps should provide four aspects of skill development: strength and conditioning, technical precision, tactical development and sport psychology coaching. By taking a little time to research the other aspects of the camp, you'll find just the one you need to make your experience fun, beneficial and memorable.
EduKick’s mission is to provide intensive soccer development training programs that also teach youngsters about cultural diversity and foreign languages. As professionals, soccer fanatics and fathers, Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman wanted to create a program that maximized the
EduKick youths' time abroad; instilling a sense of independence and pride through experiencing international travel, structured language study, cultural excursions and daily professional soccer training. For more information about soccer camps, or to register for a soccer camp abroad, visit EduKick.com
Author: Joey Bilotta
The soccer camp you choose should depend on what you want to get out of the experience. Somebody who just wants to get away for a week and play a little soccer wouldn't get that experience at a camp that focuses on intensive training...
Soccer camps are a great way to improve your skills, get some exercise, and make memories with friends. However, not all soccer camps are created equal, no matter what the paperwork says.
The soccer camp you choose should depend on what you want to get out of the experience. Somebody who just wants to get away for a week and play a little soccer wouldn't get that experience at a camp that focuses on intensive training. Before you sign away your time and money, ask yourself a few questions about what you want from a soccer camp.
Do you want to goof off with your friends, or get in shape?
If you'd like to get in better shape for soccer or other sports, look for camps that put an emphasis on physical training and conditioning. Make sure you get a physical to verify that you're in good shape for the camp.
However, if you just want to have fun and make some memories with your friends, look for a cheaper camp that's not as intense.
Do you want to improve your basic skills, or do you want more than that?
Getting better at basic skills may sound like something you can get at any soccer camp, but getting them perfect is something that takes time, dedication, patience and a lot of correction to learn. Look for a camp with lots of coaches who will take the time to correct your problems.
On the other hand, if you'd like to improve your tactical sense, like when to pass and shoot and where to move, it's a good idea to look into longer camps or even soccer boarding schools. Tactics aren't something that can be easily taught, and they take a lot of time and mistakes to learn.
Are you looking for more than just soccer training?
If you'd like to get a little more out of camp than just soccer training, then see what else they offer. Some soccer camps combine a cultural experience abroad with soccer training, and some even offer the chance for exceptional players to try out for professional teams. Do a little research into the camps to find out what else you'll be getting out of them.
Find the right camp for you
Keep in mind that all intensive soccer camps should provide four aspects of skill development: strength and conditioning, technical precision, tactical development and sport psychology coaching. By taking a little time to research the other aspects of the camp, you'll find just the one you need to make your experience fun, beneficial and memorable.
EduKick’s mission is to provide intensive soccer development training programs that also teach youngsters about cultural diversity and foreign languages. As professionals, soccer fanatics and fathers, Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman wanted to create a program that maximized the
EduKick youths' time abroad; instilling a sense of independence and pride through experiencing international travel, structured language study, cultural excursions and daily professional soccer training. For more information about soccer camps, or to register for a soccer camp abroad, visit EduKick.com
Thursday, April 12, 2007
EduKick Joins Bolton Wanderers at English Football (Soccer) School
EduKick England’s new cultural exchange program and football (soccer) school will operate in conjunction with the famous Bolton Wanderers FC Academy and be hosted by the English Premiership Professional Football Club. The Premiership is the world’s most profitable football (soccer) league and the most watched sporting league in the history of professional sports.
Professional soccer training with EduKick and Wanderers is a dream come true
Known for its ability to harness the competitive edge of international football (soccer) to its comprehensive soccer training programs, EduKick was a natural partner for the Bolton Wanderers Academy. Joey Bilotta, Vice - President of EduKick Inc., is proud to work with this distinguished English professional team and believes the partnership will attract some of the world’s best youth players.
“Obviously it’s a great honor to work with the Bolton Wanderers FC through our soccer development programs in England,” said Joey. “Training daily at their professional facilities and under their technical coaching staff is a dream come true for kids around the world.”
EduKick’s General Manager, Jon Morgan, a former semi-professional and native of England says, “This is a wonderful and rare opportunity for young soccer players to get exposure to the life of a professional footballer and understand exactly what is required to reach that level and succeed there.”
EduKick England’s unique program
EduKick offers several innovative football (soccer) and English language development programs in Bolton & Blackburn (Northwest England, near Manchester and Liverpool). Through EduKick, soccer players from around the world will have the opportunity to experience English culture and increase their English language abilities while improving their soccer skills, experience and knowledge.
Elite soccer training at EduKick England
Players at the English football (soccer) school will train for 2 hours a day, 4 days a week with competitive play on the fifth day. Designed for competent soccer players with a good level of fitness, the program builds on all aspects of a player’s abilities. The EduKick and BWFC coaches are dedicated to helping each player reach their full potential on the field through physical conditioning, mental strategy, and technical skill.
Training tomorrow’s international football (soccer) stars
Students at EduKick’s Soccer school England can look forward to more than English culture and world-class football (soccer) training. They’ll also have opportunities to be catapulted into international football (soccer) stardom. Because EduKick’s program will be hosted and closely watched by club representatives, there is a chance for recruitment in either of their professional partnership teams, Bolton Wanderers FC or Blackburn Rovers FC.
Reserve your place on the EduKick team today
With its winning combination of world-class soccer training and unique English cultural experience, EduKick England’s year-long soccer school and summer camp will draw elite, soccer crazed youth players from around the globe. Will you be in the game?
Take your shot today and score a goal with EduKick! Join the world’s best players on their quest for excellence at http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp?cat=130.
Professional soccer training with EduKick and Wanderers is a dream come true
Known for its ability to harness the competitive edge of international football (soccer) to its comprehensive soccer training programs, EduKick was a natural partner for the Bolton Wanderers Academy. Joey Bilotta, Vice - President of EduKick Inc., is proud to work with this distinguished English professional team and believes the partnership will attract some of the world’s best youth players.
“Obviously it’s a great honor to work with the Bolton Wanderers FC through our soccer development programs in England,” said Joey. “Training daily at their professional facilities and under their technical coaching staff is a dream come true for kids around the world.”
EduKick’s General Manager, Jon Morgan, a former semi-professional and native of England says, “This is a wonderful and rare opportunity for young soccer players to get exposure to the life of a professional footballer and understand exactly what is required to reach that level and succeed there.”
EduKick England’s unique program
EduKick offers several innovative football (soccer) and English language development programs in Bolton & Blackburn (Northwest England, near Manchester and Liverpool). Through EduKick, soccer players from around the world will have the opportunity to experience English culture and increase their English language abilities while improving their soccer skills, experience and knowledge.
Elite soccer training at EduKick England
Players at the English football (soccer) school will train for 2 hours a day, 4 days a week with competitive play on the fifth day. Designed for competent soccer players with a good level of fitness, the program builds on all aspects of a player’s abilities. The EduKick and BWFC coaches are dedicated to helping each player reach their full potential on the field through physical conditioning, mental strategy, and technical skill.
Training tomorrow’s international football (soccer) stars
Students at EduKick’s Soccer school England can look forward to more than English culture and world-class football (soccer) training. They’ll also have opportunities to be catapulted into international football (soccer) stardom. Because EduKick’s program will be hosted and closely watched by club representatives, there is a chance for recruitment in either of their professional partnership teams, Bolton Wanderers FC or Blackburn Rovers FC.
Reserve your place on the EduKick team today
With its winning combination of world-class soccer training and unique English cultural experience, EduKick England’s year-long soccer school and summer camp will draw elite, soccer crazed youth players from around the globe. Will you be in the game?
Take your shot today and score a goal with EduKick! Join the world’s best players on their quest for excellence at http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp?cat=130.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Edukick Opens Enrollment for Unique Israeli Soccer Camp
“We are very excited to announce the opening of EduKick Hebrew Language Immersion Summer Soccer Camp in Israel,” said Corey Zimmerman. “As President of EduKick Inc. and a Jewish-American, I am very proud to offer other Jewish families this unique opportunity in Israel.”
A once in a lifetime experience for youth
Edukick continues it’s tradition of combining international soccer training with once in a lifetime cultural experiences in this new Israeli summer soccer camp. It is the world’s only summer camp program combining intense Hebrew language instruction with high-level soccer training, complete with caring supervision and trusted security.
EduKick Hebrew Language Immersion Summer Soccer Camp in Israel is for boys and girls 12 – 17 years old. Tuition includes transportation while in Israel, room and board, daily soccer and language tutoring, regular cultural excursions, social activities and much more.
Edukick puts safety first
Parents can rest assured that Edukick takes the safety of its students abroad very seriously. The Hebrew Language Immersion Summer Soccer Camp is conducted in the heart of Israel, just forty minutes from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Students will play and learn at [Kannot Youth Village] [http://www.kannot.org.il/], an agricultural community for young people. This secure, gated community provides the perfect educational environment for youth. Professional security is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All outings are supervised as well.
The full-immersion Hebrew language experience
There is no better way to become fluently bilingual than through full-immersion language instruction. Edukick has teamed up with Israel Experts, the leading provider of educational tours in Israel to provide professional bilingual instructors and coaches for its Israeli Soccer Camp. Students will be surrounded by the Hebrew language and culture, constantly hearing and speaking the language.
World renowned soccer training
Players at Edukick’s international soccer camps receive the best youth soccer training available worldwide. Edukick’s Israeli Summer Soccer camp is no exception, offering at least two hours of professional soccer training each day. Edukick players will also compete with Israeli youth teams, gaining experience on the international field and embracing new friendships.
Edukick youth in Israel will be coached by former professional Israeli soccer player and longtime youth coach, Mr. Paritzky Isaac. Coach Paritzky has fifteen years of experience training young soccer players and has served as an instructor in Kannot Youth Village for twenty-five years.
Enrich your son or daughter’s summer vacation with culture, independence, and physical fitness. [Register today] [http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp?cat=91] for EduKick’s, Hebrew Language Immersion Summer Soccer Camp in Israel.
A once in a lifetime experience for youth
Edukick continues it’s tradition of combining international soccer training with once in a lifetime cultural experiences in this new Israeli summer soccer camp. It is the world’s only summer camp program combining intense Hebrew language instruction with high-level soccer training, complete with caring supervision and trusted security.
EduKick Hebrew Language Immersion Summer Soccer Camp in Israel is for boys and girls 12 – 17 years old. Tuition includes transportation while in Israel, room and board, daily soccer and language tutoring, regular cultural excursions, social activities and much more.
Edukick puts safety first
Parents can rest assured that Edukick takes the safety of its students abroad very seriously. The Hebrew Language Immersion Summer Soccer Camp is conducted in the heart of Israel, just forty minutes from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Students will play and learn at [Kannot Youth Village] [http://www.kannot.org.il/], an agricultural community for young people. This secure, gated community provides the perfect educational environment for youth. Professional security is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All outings are supervised as well.
The full-immersion Hebrew language experience
There is no better way to become fluently bilingual than through full-immersion language instruction. Edukick has teamed up with Israel Experts, the leading provider of educational tours in Israel to provide professional bilingual instructors and coaches for its Israeli Soccer Camp. Students will be surrounded by the Hebrew language and culture, constantly hearing and speaking the language.
World renowned soccer training
Players at Edukick’s international soccer camps receive the best youth soccer training available worldwide. Edukick’s Israeli Summer Soccer camp is no exception, offering at least two hours of professional soccer training each day. Edukick players will also compete with Israeli youth teams, gaining experience on the international field and embracing new friendships.
Edukick youth in Israel will be coached by former professional Israeli soccer player and longtime youth coach, Mr. Paritzky Isaac. Coach Paritzky has fifteen years of experience training young soccer players and has served as an instructor in Kannot Youth Village for twenty-five years.
Enrich your son or daughter’s summer vacation with culture, independence, and physical fitness. [Register today] [http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp?cat=91] for EduKick’s, Hebrew Language Immersion Summer Soccer Camp in Israel.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
EduKick Pod Cast Interview - International Soccer Camps & Soccer Boarding Schools
Listen to EduKick V.P. & Owner, Joey Bilotta, describe EduKick Soccer programs on a recent POD CAST Interview...
http://www.xeal.com/blog/index.php/2007/03/21/soccer_summer_camps
Contact EduKick today to register for 2007 programs at 1-866-338-5425!
http://www.xeal.com/blog/index.php/2007/03/21/soccer_summer_camps
Contact EduKick today to register for 2007 programs at 1-866-338-5425!
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Where to Get the Best Soccer Training When it Really Counts
Although soccer is rising in popularity throughout the U.S., we could certainly learn a few things from the Europeans. North America loves soccer but Europe is absolutely mad for it. Because of soccer’s popularity it is highly competitive abroad and demands excellence, even in youth players.
Whether you’re raising a soccer star, or a child who is simply mad for the game, you know how important and challenging it can be to find the right soccer training. EduKick International Soccer Academy meets this challenge, exposing students to professional soccer training that is designed to be intense as well as fun and educational.
Beware of Bad Training
Youth players are at great risk from poor training practices by uneducated coaches. At the very least, victims of poorly coached programs will have wasted valuable time and money. Worse yet, because children and teens are still developing physically, they are prone to sports injuries from over training or incorrect technique. One injury from bad training could end your child’s future in the game and lead to a lifetime of problems.
EduKick soccer coaches are all licensed professionals. Many of them have played pro-soccer themselves at an international level. They strive to provide balanced soccer education, with equal attention given to strength and conditioning, game psychology, technical precision and tactical skills. The staff at EduKick is dedicated to delivering the highest level of soccer instruction in adult supervised, secure, safe, and nurturing environments.
What Experienced Will Your Child Bring to the Game?
Every player on the field has something to offer the team as a whole. Your child’s experience in the sport determines what he or she has to offer. At EduKick International Academy students receive quality training that is unmatched. EduKick players have an opportunity to scrimmage with other youth teams around the world and meet professional soccer players who are successful in the international arena. That sort of experience is hard to beat.
Quality Soccer Training Creates Success On and Off the Field
Research gathered by the American Sport Education Program indicates that participation in youth sports builds social competence and self esteem. Kids who train at higher levels develop a mature sense of responsibility, excellent physical fitness, a strong drive to succeed, and the emotional strength to cope with set-backs. By helping your child achieve excellence on the soccer field, EduKick helps them achieve excellence throughout life.
International Soccer Broadens Your Childs Horizons
In today’s diverse society, an individual’s appreciation for foreign languages and cultures can be a major advantage. EduKick provides full-immersion foreign language study and unique cultural exchange alongside excellent soccer training. Traveling abroad is an unforgettable experience that will enrich your child’s life. With EduKick, that experience can also lead to victory on the soccer field and the unwavering confidence to succeed at any goal your child can imagine.
To learn more about EduKick Soccer and Language Education programs, receive a free soccer training newsletter, or to register your soccer fanatic today, please visit http://www.edukick.com/register.asp?cat=66
Whether you’re raising a soccer star, or a child who is simply mad for the game, you know how important and challenging it can be to find the right soccer training. EduKick International Soccer Academy meets this challenge, exposing students to professional soccer training that is designed to be intense as well as fun and educational.
Beware of Bad Training
Youth players are at great risk from poor training practices by uneducated coaches. At the very least, victims of poorly coached programs will have wasted valuable time and money. Worse yet, because children and teens are still developing physically, they are prone to sports injuries from over training or incorrect technique. One injury from bad training could end your child’s future in the game and lead to a lifetime of problems.
EduKick soccer coaches are all licensed professionals. Many of them have played pro-soccer themselves at an international level. They strive to provide balanced soccer education, with equal attention given to strength and conditioning, game psychology, technical precision and tactical skills. The staff at EduKick is dedicated to delivering the highest level of soccer instruction in adult supervised, secure, safe, and nurturing environments.
What Experienced Will Your Child Bring to the Game?
Every player on the field has something to offer the team as a whole. Your child’s experience in the sport determines what he or she has to offer. At EduKick International Academy students receive quality training that is unmatched. EduKick players have an opportunity to scrimmage with other youth teams around the world and meet professional soccer players who are successful in the international arena. That sort of experience is hard to beat.
Quality Soccer Training Creates Success On and Off the Field
Research gathered by the American Sport Education Program indicates that participation in youth sports builds social competence and self esteem. Kids who train at higher levels develop a mature sense of responsibility, excellent physical fitness, a strong drive to succeed, and the emotional strength to cope with set-backs. By helping your child achieve excellence on the soccer field, EduKick helps them achieve excellence throughout life.
International Soccer Broadens Your Childs Horizons
In today’s diverse society, an individual’s appreciation for foreign languages and cultures can be a major advantage. EduKick provides full-immersion foreign language study and unique cultural exchange alongside excellent soccer training. Traveling abroad is an unforgettable experience that will enrich your child’s life. With EduKick, that experience can also lead to victory on the soccer field and the unwavering confidence to succeed at any goal your child can imagine.
To learn more about EduKick Soccer and Language Education programs, receive a free soccer training newsletter, or to register your soccer fanatic today, please visit http://www.edukick.com/register.asp?cat=66
Monday, February 05, 2007
How to Choose a Soccer Training Program for Your Teen
How to Choose a Soccer Training Program for Your Teen
Quality soccer training programs for young players are in high demand but short supply. While the number of youth teams on the field continues to grow there are relatively few educated, professional coaches available. While well meaning parent and school gymnasium coaches may be able to teach your child the basics, high-level competitive skills can only be obtained from an expert.
Proper Training is a Must for Developing Soccer Players
If your child has ambitions beyond recreational soccer the wrong training can be devastating. Unbalanced training can leave your player lacking in crucial areas. Coaches who are either brutal or unmotivated in their methods can really damage a young players self esteem and sportsmanship, dulling their competitive edge.
Probably the greatest danger to your child from poor training is injury. Because children and teens are still developing physically, overtraining or incorrect technique can cause lasting and serious damage. One injury from bad training could end your child’s future in the game and lead to a lifetime of problems.
How to Find the Perfect Training Program
Look for coaches that are licensed, educated in sports training, and have played professional soccer, preferably at an international level. Coaches with dynamic qualifications are more likely to understand the specific needs of competitive soccer players. These instructors will impart wisdom and experience to young players. Make sure the program specializes in youth training and understands the fitness needs of growing kids.
A balanced program should focuses on:
· Strength and Conditioning
· Technical Precision
· Tactical Development
· Sport Psychology Coaching.
How to Get Even More from a Soccer Training Program
Some soccer training camps and schools offer international programs that allow students to travel abroad and study language and culture alongside the game. The international soccer scene is incredibly competitive. Programs that expose young players to international teams offer a wealth of experience that simply can not be gained elsewhere.
Furthermore, traveling abroad is an unforgettable experience and will enrich your child’s life immensely. In today’s diverse society, cultivating appreciation for foreign languages and cultures can be a major advantage for your child. Keep this in mind as you are deciding on the right program for your player.
To learn more about high-level competitive soccer training for young players and full-immersion soccer and language study visit http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp.
Quality soccer training programs for young players are in high demand but short supply. While the number of youth teams on the field continues to grow there are relatively few educated, professional coaches available. While well meaning parent and school gymnasium coaches may be able to teach your child the basics, high-level competitive skills can only be obtained from an expert.
Proper Training is a Must for Developing Soccer Players
If your child has ambitions beyond recreational soccer the wrong training can be devastating. Unbalanced training can leave your player lacking in crucial areas. Coaches who are either brutal or unmotivated in their methods can really damage a young players self esteem and sportsmanship, dulling their competitive edge.
Probably the greatest danger to your child from poor training is injury. Because children and teens are still developing physically, overtraining or incorrect technique can cause lasting and serious damage. One injury from bad training could end your child’s future in the game and lead to a lifetime of problems.
How to Find the Perfect Training Program
Look for coaches that are licensed, educated in sports training, and have played professional soccer, preferably at an international level. Coaches with dynamic qualifications are more likely to understand the specific needs of competitive soccer players. These instructors will impart wisdom and experience to young players. Make sure the program specializes in youth training and understands the fitness needs of growing kids.
A balanced program should focuses on:
· Strength and Conditioning
· Technical Precision
· Tactical Development
· Sport Psychology Coaching.
How to Get Even More from a Soccer Training Program
Some soccer training camps and schools offer international programs that allow students to travel abroad and study language and culture alongside the game. The international soccer scene is incredibly competitive. Programs that expose young players to international teams offer a wealth of experience that simply can not be gained elsewhere.
Furthermore, traveling abroad is an unforgettable experience and will enrich your child’s life immensely. In today’s diverse society, cultivating appreciation for foreign languages and cultures can be a major advantage for your child. Keep this in mind as you are deciding on the right program for your player.
To learn more about high-level competitive soccer training for young players and full-immersion soccer and language study visit http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Soccer Schools Help Players Sharpen Skills while Traveling Abroad
Young soccer players around the world can sharpen their soccer skills and get a stamp on their passports while doing it. EduKick offers soccer players the chance of a lifetime to attend a full-year or half-year academic soccer school in destinations worldwide. Players can learn about foreign cultures, train with professional soccer coaches, and even learn a new language.
Students who attend any of the EduKick soccer boarding school programs get the chance to gain a broader outlook while living overseas. Not only do players become more skilled in their soccer game, they live the daily experience of another culture, from speaking a new language to the foods they eat. Students learn to be a part of a team outside of their families.
In a recent press release, Richard Hough, whose son is in the EduKick program in the U.K., said: “We are very impressed with EduKick’s soccer school program. 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.”
The EduKick boarding schools are located in fantastic countries such as Italy, Brazil, England, France, and Spain. Each country offers a very unique experience to the players and the players learn the style of soccer specific to that country. EduKick offers phenomenal foreign coaching through its affiliated professional coaches and clubs; including the Blackburn Rovers Football Club in England, the family of Luis Aragones (coach of Spanish national Team) in Spain, and Ascoli Calcio of the Italian Serie A in Italy.
The EduKick soccer schools are designed for competitive soccer players, both male and female, who aspire towards playing collegiate and/or professional levels of soccer. The boarding schools are for both high school and university level students between the ages of 10 and 24.
Enrollment is now open for EduKick’s soccer schools program. Visit www.EduKick.com or call 866-338-5425 to get started on an exciting international soccer career.
Students who attend any of the EduKick soccer boarding school programs get the chance to gain a broader outlook while living overseas. Not only do players become more skilled in their soccer game, they live the daily experience of another culture, from speaking a new language to the foods they eat. Students learn to be a part of a team outside of their families.
In a recent press release, Richard Hough, whose son is in the EduKick program in the U.K., said: “We are very impressed with EduKick’s soccer school program. 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.”
The EduKick boarding schools are located in fantastic countries such as Italy, Brazil, England, France, and Spain. Each country offers a very unique experience to the players and the players learn the style of soccer specific to that country. EduKick offers phenomenal foreign coaching through its affiliated professional coaches and clubs; including the Blackburn Rovers Football Club in England, the family of Luis Aragones (coach of Spanish national Team) in Spain, and Ascoli Calcio of the Italian Serie A in Italy.
The EduKick soccer schools are designed for competitive soccer players, both male and female, who aspire towards playing collegiate and/or professional levels of soccer. The boarding schools are for both high school and university level students between the ages of 10 and 24.
Enrollment is now open for EduKick’s soccer schools program. Visit www.EduKick.com or call 866-338-5425 to get started on an exciting international soccer career.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Balanced Mind and Body Training Develops Excellence in Today’s Youth
Balanced Mind and Body Training Develops Excellence in Today’s Youth
Most parents believe that self-esteem is directly related to success in life. Yet, it is one advantage they can’t directly give their children. Self-esteem is gained through personal accomplishment and the expanding confidence of children as they take on more responsibility.
However, parents can give their children experiences and education that encourage achievement and independence. A combination of activities that challenge a child’s mind and body are a perfect way to help children grow into confident, well rounded adults.
The benefits of participating in youth sports
Research indicates that participation in sports often promotes healthy development in kids and teens. According to a study done by the American Sport Education Program, athletic training builds an appreciation of personal health and fitness in young people. They also found that it improved self image, social skills and taught children how to cope with disappointment.
The advantages of athletic training at professional and international levels
Kids that show an affinity for a particular sport, such as soccer, can really benefit from professional training at an international level. The world of international soccer is highly competitive and offers new opportunities for achievement to youngsters who love the sport.
Look for camps, schools and training programs that are lead by coaches with experience playing soccer professionally in the international arena. Full-immersion international programs are especially desirable since they give children an opportunity to strengthen athletic skills and expose them to another language and culture
The benefits of learning foreign languages
Students who learn foreign languages tend to score higher on the standardized tests in English. Thus, learning a new language actually improves a student’s grasp of English. Evidence also suggests that children who study a second language are more creative and better at complex problem solving.
Americans fluent in other languages have a deeper understanding of our culturally diverse world and more career opportunities. In addition to sharpening a child’s mind, learning a second language can directly impact their chance of future success.
The advantages of full-immersion language learning
Full-immersion language programs are a fast growing, wildly successful way for kids become bi-lingual. In these programs, students travel abroad and spend a great deal of time speaking and listening to a second language.
Immersion programs are possibly the most effective type of foreign language instruction available. Students involved in such programs can be expected to achieve more fluency than those studying in traditional settings. These advanced skills foster pride and pave the way for adult accomplishments
Full-immersion sports and language training uniquely encourages kids’ potential
Traveling abroad is an experience that gives a sense of independence in children, a key aspect to creating self-esteem. When this is combined with the advantages of professional sports training and serious foreign language study kids are destined to win in the game of life. EduKick offers a full-immersion soccer and language experience in several European countries. (http://www.edukick.com)
Visit http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp?cat=122 today to register your child for a full-immersion soccer and language experience. You can also sign up for a free newsletter about international youth sports and studying abroad at http://www.edukick.com.
Most parents believe that self-esteem is directly related to success in life. Yet, it is one advantage they can’t directly give their children. Self-esteem is gained through personal accomplishment and the expanding confidence of children as they take on more responsibility.
However, parents can give their children experiences and education that encourage achievement and independence. A combination of activities that challenge a child’s mind and body are a perfect way to help children grow into confident, well rounded adults.
The benefits of participating in youth sports
Research indicates that participation in sports often promotes healthy development in kids and teens. According to a study done by the American Sport Education Program, athletic training builds an appreciation of personal health and fitness in young people. They also found that it improved self image, social skills and taught children how to cope with disappointment.
The advantages of athletic training at professional and international levels
Kids that show an affinity for a particular sport, such as soccer, can really benefit from professional training at an international level. The world of international soccer is highly competitive and offers new opportunities for achievement to youngsters who love the sport.
Look for camps, schools and training programs that are lead by coaches with experience playing soccer professionally in the international arena. Full-immersion international programs are especially desirable since they give children an opportunity to strengthen athletic skills and expose them to another language and culture
The benefits of learning foreign languages
Students who learn foreign languages tend to score higher on the standardized tests in English. Thus, learning a new language actually improves a student’s grasp of English. Evidence also suggests that children who study a second language are more creative and better at complex problem solving.
Americans fluent in other languages have a deeper understanding of our culturally diverse world and more career opportunities. In addition to sharpening a child’s mind, learning a second language can directly impact their chance of future success.
The advantages of full-immersion language learning
Full-immersion language programs are a fast growing, wildly successful way for kids become bi-lingual. In these programs, students travel abroad and spend a great deal of time speaking and listening to a second language.
Immersion programs are possibly the most effective type of foreign language instruction available. Students involved in such programs can be expected to achieve more fluency than those studying in traditional settings. These advanced skills foster pride and pave the way for adult accomplishments
Full-immersion sports and language training uniquely encourages kids’ potential
Traveling abroad is an experience that gives a sense of independence in children, a key aspect to creating self-esteem. When this is combined with the advantages of professional sports training and serious foreign language study kids are destined to win in the game of life. EduKick offers a full-immersion soccer and language experience in several European countries. (http://www.edukick.com)
Visit http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp?cat=122 today to register your child for a full-immersion soccer and language experience. You can also sign up for a free newsletter about international youth sports and studying abroad at http://www.edukick.com.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Check out the EduKick "My Space" Soccer Page!
Attention EduKick Soccer fans...Check out our new "My Space" Soccer Webpage!
http://myspace.com/edukick
Post comments, email to a freind, or just enjoy thepicture and videos of EduKick Soccer Programs.
Contact EduKick today at 1-866-edu-kick (338-5425) to inquire about our Soccer Boarding Schools, Summer Camp, Monthly Programs, and Custom Team Tours!
http://myspace.com/edukick
Post comments, email to a freind, or just enjoy thepicture and videos of EduKick Soccer Programs.
Contact EduKick today at 1-866-edu-kick (338-5425) to inquire about our Soccer Boarding Schools, Summer Camp, Monthly Programs, and Custom Team Tours!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
How Spring Break in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Could Change Your Child’s Life
How Spring Break in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Could Change Your Child’s Life
“I can easily trace my interest in languages back to that trip I took as a kid,” said Joseph Bilotta, co-owner of EduKick. “I remember feeling a sense of confidence upon returning home, I new that I was wiser and it made me feel special." Joseph now speaks English, Spanish, and Italian and is a certified bilingual instructor as well as a licensed soccer coach and seasoned youth soccer camp specialist.
Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman, owners and operators of EduKick International Soccer Camps, started out as childhood team mates and became life long friends and business partners. As teenagers, Bilotta and Zimmerman traveled to Germany to with their youth soccer team to compete against German players. Both men believe that this was a pivotal experience in their lives.
Now they are sharing the benefits of international travel, language study, and professional soccer training abroad with youth players worldwide by providing year-long academic soccer boarding schools, summer soccer and language camps, Spanish & Soccer Spring Break Camps, and custom soccer team tours abroad.
Intense Language, Cultural, and Physical Training in one Vacation
EduKick International Soccer Schools and Soccer Camps are proud to introduce Spring Break and Summer Camps in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Students who attend EduKick Vallarta will be learning and practicing on the campus of the "El Colegio Americano", an American school located minutes from the beach!
Players register for a seven (7) day course. During the Spanish immersion soccer program your child would either 'home stay" with a Mexican family or stay at Plaza Pelicanos, a three star hotel in Puerto Vallarta's hotel district.
Not only will students enjoy the excitement of international travel but also receive daily Spanish language instruction, excursions to the beach and mountains, social events, and Mexican cultural education. All of these activities are combined with daily high-level professional soccer training, forming a unique learning experience that your child will never forget.
About Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta lies on Bahia Banderas, the second largest natural bay in North America and has over 100 miles of coast line. It is perfect for beach lovers, offering activities such as whale watching, parasailing, snorkeling and wind surfing. The surf is normally very calm and safe for swimming year around.
Sunsets are magnificent and there are many places to experience fine dining and local cuisine. As a part of EduKick’s Vallarta 2007 program, students will be taken on eco-excursions to visit the beaches and the jungle of the Mexican coast.
Top Notch Mexican Soccer Training
Participating youth will train daily under the direction of EduKick Mexico General Director, Armando Cosilion's CODEFUT Soccer School (based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico). Mr. Cosilion is an experienced, licensed Mexican soccer coach and owner of, "CODEFUT Soccer School! “
The international soccer scene is highly competitive. Training abroad will strengthen your child’s soccer skills in a way that no local training camp could, disciplining their minds and bodies and distinguishing them as soccer players. At EduKick, students receive a combination of personal, one on one training, as well as team focused training that will help them excel in the international arena.
EduKick focuses on four key areas of player development:
· Strength and Conditioning
· Technical Precision
· Tactical Development
· Sport Psychology
The Benefits of Training Abroad
America is becoming more and more diverse. Knowing about a variety of cultures will be invaluable to your child as they navigate through life. Bilingual Americans are in high demand, especially those fluent in Spanish, as the Hispanic population in America is growing rapidly.
Students who immerse themselves in another culture will learn a foreign language more quickly and fluently. This kind of full immersion helps a student understand and use not only the grammar and vocabulary of another language but the context and dialects of that language as well.
EduKick Vallarta provides such a full immersion experience for its participants. EduKick Soccer Camps open your child’s eyes to the world outside our country and open up new opportunities for them within our country. Plus, they will train and compete with coaches and foreign players who take soccer very seriously. You son or daughter will return home from the EduKick camp with new soccer skills and experiences that can only be obtained by an international travel experience.
Register Today to Secure Your Child’s Spot
Make the next vacation truly meaningful by giving your soccer playing child a Spanish language study and soccer training experience of a lifetime!
Visit http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp?cat=122 to learn more or register now for EduKick’s Spring Break Soccer Training Camp. Edukick also offers a free International Soccer Training newsletter, available at www.edukick.com.
Call EduKick toll-free at 1-866-Edu-Kick (338-5425).
“I can easily trace my interest in languages back to that trip I took as a kid,” said Joseph Bilotta, co-owner of EduKick. “I remember feeling a sense of confidence upon returning home, I new that I was wiser and it made me feel special." Joseph now speaks English, Spanish, and Italian and is a certified bilingual instructor as well as a licensed soccer coach and seasoned youth soccer camp specialist.
Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman, owners and operators of EduKick International Soccer Camps, started out as childhood team mates and became life long friends and business partners. As teenagers, Bilotta and Zimmerman traveled to Germany to with their youth soccer team to compete against German players. Both men believe that this was a pivotal experience in their lives.
Now they are sharing the benefits of international travel, language study, and professional soccer training abroad with youth players worldwide by providing year-long academic soccer boarding schools, summer soccer and language camps, Spanish & Soccer Spring Break Camps, and custom soccer team tours abroad.
Intense Language, Cultural, and Physical Training in one Vacation
EduKick International Soccer Schools and Soccer Camps are proud to introduce Spring Break and Summer Camps in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Students who attend EduKick Vallarta will be learning and practicing on the campus of the "El Colegio Americano", an American school located minutes from the beach!
Players register for a seven (7) day course. During the Spanish immersion soccer program your child would either 'home stay" with a Mexican family or stay at Plaza Pelicanos, a three star hotel in Puerto Vallarta's hotel district.
Not only will students enjoy the excitement of international travel but also receive daily Spanish language instruction, excursions to the beach and mountains, social events, and Mexican cultural education. All of these activities are combined with daily high-level professional soccer training, forming a unique learning experience that your child will never forget.
About Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta lies on Bahia Banderas, the second largest natural bay in North America and has over 100 miles of coast line. It is perfect for beach lovers, offering activities such as whale watching, parasailing, snorkeling and wind surfing. The surf is normally very calm and safe for swimming year around.
Sunsets are magnificent and there are many places to experience fine dining and local cuisine. As a part of EduKick’s Vallarta 2007 program, students will be taken on eco-excursions to visit the beaches and the jungle of the Mexican coast.
Top Notch Mexican Soccer Training
Participating youth will train daily under the direction of EduKick Mexico General Director, Armando Cosilion's CODEFUT Soccer School (based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico). Mr. Cosilion is an experienced, licensed Mexican soccer coach and owner of, "CODEFUT Soccer School! “
The international soccer scene is highly competitive. Training abroad will strengthen your child’s soccer skills in a way that no local training camp could, disciplining their minds and bodies and distinguishing them as soccer players. At EduKick, students receive a combination of personal, one on one training, as well as team focused training that will help them excel in the international arena.
EduKick focuses on four key areas of player development:
· Strength and Conditioning
· Technical Precision
· Tactical Development
· Sport Psychology
The Benefits of Training Abroad
America is becoming more and more diverse. Knowing about a variety of cultures will be invaluable to your child as they navigate through life. Bilingual Americans are in high demand, especially those fluent in Spanish, as the Hispanic population in America is growing rapidly.
Students who immerse themselves in another culture will learn a foreign language more quickly and fluently. This kind of full immersion helps a student understand and use not only the grammar and vocabulary of another language but the context and dialects of that language as well.
EduKick Vallarta provides such a full immersion experience for its participants. EduKick Soccer Camps open your child’s eyes to the world outside our country and open up new opportunities for them within our country. Plus, they will train and compete with coaches and foreign players who take soccer very seriously. You son or daughter will return home from the EduKick camp with new soccer skills and experiences that can only be obtained by an international travel experience.
Register Today to Secure Your Child’s Spot
Make the next vacation truly meaningful by giving your soccer playing child a Spanish language study and soccer training experience of a lifetime!
Visit http://www.edukick.com/soccercamps.asp?cat=122 to learn more or register now for EduKick’s Spring Break Soccer Training Camp. Edukick also offers a free International Soccer Training newsletter, available at www.edukick.com.
Call EduKick toll-free at 1-866-Edu-Kick (338-5425).
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Attend an International Soccer Boarding School
How to Attend an EduKick Soccer Boarding School Abroad
Training and studying abroad in an EduKick international soccer boarding school equips young student-players for life’s challenges in a way no other experience can. Not only will they be prepared for a competitive international soccer environment, they will learn a deep appreciation for a new language and culture as well. By participating in an EduKick Soccer Boarding School Program, a player distinguishes himself from his peers as a soccer player by committing to a year-long soccer development training course abroad. Players learn that the world is much bigger than their neighborhood and they begin to consider their potential within this "bigger" world!
Preparation:
Start preparations as soon as possible. The registration deadline is June 1 but ideally families should register their soccer player at least six (6) months before school starts in September (to provide ample time to secure the Student Visa). This is truely an exciting opportunity, and there are many things to think about, so give yourself as much time as possible. EduKick is accepting "Year-Long" Soccer Boarding School Registrations now! APPLY NOW!
Acquiring a Visa:
The required Student Visa allows your child to live in the host country for the duration of the EduKick Soccer School Program. This process can take a few months to complete, and requires a valid passport. Once you have registered for this course, EduKick will guide you through the process for securing a visa from your host country. If a player has a European Union passport the process for registering is even more simple!
Student Visa Information:
Italy: Britain: France: Spain: Brazil:
Enrolling in the European School:
EduKick guides all participating student and their families through the process of enrolling with the affiliated European High School or University.
Supervision:
Close supervision is a critical aspect of international student travel. EduKick provides bilingual directors for each group to assure twenty-four-hour guidance for the partcipating players. EduKick staff regularly accompany year-long soccer boarding school students for the first week of the program to help them settle in to their new environment. Soccer School students move as a "Team" at all times and are not allowed to leave or do activities on their own.
Professional Soccer Training:
EduKick Soccer Schools prepare our students for the competitive environment of international soccer. Students train two to three days of the week as part of a team and two to three days with internationally renowned EduKick coaches. We keep our coach/teacher to athlete ratio low to assure proper attention to your child’s soccer instruction. Partcipating players receive two (2) Technical Soccer Reports and a 6-8 minute EduKick Personal DVD VIDEO showcasing the player's skills and outlining their participation in the soccer boarding school course. EduKick advocates for all its clients to reach the next level in their soccer dreams. The techincal reports, DVD Video, and "recommendation letters" (provided upon request) from technical coaching staff overseas and from EduKick, Inc. front office are meant to aid players in promoting themselves and building their Soccer Résumé.
EduKick Soccer Boarding Schools Players are scouted principally on observation during specific oriented soccer course activities, including: open training sessions, matches or tournaments. For players who have a high ability of play, pre-engagements (professional soccer trials) may be set with some affiliated professional clubs. In these cases, EduKick Inc., though it's partner football/soccer oganizations abroad, will follow-up and make arrangements on behalf of the player (upon receiving permission from the family of any youth player). Professional soccer trials are not a service that is guaranteed or included in the tuition fee for the Soccer Boarding School Programs. Only a selct few players will be considered for any professional trials at the program's conclusion.
EduKick focuses on Key Aspects of Skill Development:
- Strength and Conditioning Plus
- Technical Precision
- Tactical Development
- Sport Psychology Coaching
Keeping in Touch:
International phone cards are a great way for your child to keep in touch with you. They are readily available, easy to use, and allow you to monitor your spending. Email access is provided at all EduKick venues. Soccer school students are also allowed to come back home for two scheduled vacations (Easter and Christmas).
Academics:
Academics are a major focus of our programs, and comprise a large part of our student’s daily lives. Classes are structured similarly to the US, by subject and hour, with regular evaluations. Class attendance is mandatory, and parents receive an attendance record and progress report at Christmas break and at the end of the program. In all High School boarding school programs offered by EduKick the students cannot leave the school building during the day.
Learning the Language:
Attending an academic program taught totally in the foreign language presents a great challenge for students. We encourage our students to study as hard as they train to achieve the best overall results. They will greatly progress with their language and social acquisition through the duration of this unique nine-month program abroad. While EduKick does provide bilingual monitors, teachers and coaches, they still encourage the players to try to speak in the local language as much as possible. This maximizes the benefits of the language immersion element of the EduKick "year-long" program.
Culture:
Living abroad allows our students to experience the rich culture and customs of another country. Not only will the player experience the day-to-day life of their home city, but EduKick offers periodic cultural excursions as well. No other soccer boarding school offers the deep cultural immersion that the EduKick program delivers. The confidence and knowledge our students acquire through our international soccer schools will last a lifetime.
EduKick welcomes interested and qualifying players to register today...and attend an EduKick Soccer Boarding School Abroad for the Language & Culture Soccer Experience of a Lifetime!
INQUIRE HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Watch the EduKick Soccer News
See the EduKick Media Center
Read a recent EduKick Soccer Schools Press Release
Listen to a recent EduKick Soccer Podcast Interview
Visit the EduKick Blog Page - updates on EduKick/post comments
Review the EduKick Articles Page - Soccer, Education & Teen Issues
Contact:
Joey Bilotta, V.P.
www.edukick.com
Tel: (905) 469-5661Toll-Free: 1(866) Edu-Kick (338-5425)Fax: (905) 469-5971SKYPE (VOIP): edukicksoccer
"The Language & Culture Soccer Experience of a Lifetime"
Training and studying abroad in an EduKick international soccer boarding school equips young student-players for life’s challenges in a way no other experience can. Not only will they be prepared for a competitive international soccer environment, they will learn a deep appreciation for a new language and culture as well. By participating in an EduKick Soccer Boarding School Program, a player distinguishes himself from his peers as a soccer player by committing to a year-long soccer development training course abroad. Players learn that the world is much bigger than their neighborhood and they begin to consider their potential within this "bigger" world!
Preparation:
Start preparations as soon as possible. The registration deadline is June 1 but ideally families should register their soccer player at least six (6) months before school starts in September (to provide ample time to secure the Student Visa). This is truely an exciting opportunity, and there are many things to think about, so give yourself as much time as possible. EduKick is accepting "Year-Long" Soccer Boarding School Registrations now! APPLY NOW!
Acquiring a Visa:
The required Student Visa allows your child to live in the host country for the duration of the EduKick Soccer School Program. This process can take a few months to complete, and requires a valid passport. Once you have registered for this course, EduKick will guide you through the process for securing a visa from your host country. If a player has a European Union passport the process for registering is even more simple!
Student Visa Information:
Italy: Britain: France: Spain: Brazil:
Enrolling in the European School:
EduKick guides all participating student and their families through the process of enrolling with the affiliated European High School or University.
Supervision:
Close supervision is a critical aspect of international student travel. EduKick provides bilingual directors for each group to assure twenty-four-hour guidance for the partcipating players. EduKick staff regularly accompany year-long soccer boarding school students for the first week of the program to help them settle in to their new environment. Soccer School students move as a "Team" at all times and are not allowed to leave or do activities on their own.
Professional Soccer Training:
EduKick Soccer Schools prepare our students for the competitive environment of international soccer. Students train two to three days of the week as part of a team and two to three days with internationally renowned EduKick coaches. We keep our coach/teacher to athlete ratio low to assure proper attention to your child’s soccer instruction. Partcipating players receive two (2) Technical Soccer Reports and a 6-8 minute EduKick Personal DVD VIDEO showcasing the player's skills and outlining their participation in the soccer boarding school course. EduKick advocates for all its clients to reach the next level in their soccer dreams. The techincal reports, DVD Video, and "recommendation letters" (provided upon request) from technical coaching staff overseas and from EduKick, Inc. front office are meant to aid players in promoting themselves and building their Soccer Résumé.
EduKick Soccer Boarding Schools Players are scouted principally on observation during specific oriented soccer course activities, including: open training sessions, matches or tournaments. For players who have a high ability of play, pre-engagements (professional soccer trials) may be set with some affiliated professional clubs. In these cases, EduKick Inc., though it's partner football/soccer oganizations abroad, will follow-up and make arrangements on behalf of the player (upon receiving permission from the family of any youth player). Professional soccer trials are not a service that is guaranteed or included in the tuition fee for the Soccer Boarding School Programs. Only a selct few players will be considered for any professional trials at the program's conclusion.
EduKick focuses on Key Aspects of Skill Development:
- Strength and Conditioning Plus
- Technical Precision
- Tactical Development
- Sport Psychology Coaching
Keeping in Touch:
International phone cards are a great way for your child to keep in touch with you. They are readily available, easy to use, and allow you to monitor your spending. Email access is provided at all EduKick venues. Soccer school students are also allowed to come back home for two scheduled vacations (Easter and Christmas).
Academics:
Academics are a major focus of our programs, and comprise a large part of our student’s daily lives. Classes are structured similarly to the US, by subject and hour, with regular evaluations. Class attendance is mandatory, and parents receive an attendance record and progress report at Christmas break and at the end of the program. In all High School boarding school programs offered by EduKick the students cannot leave the school building during the day.
Learning the Language:
Attending an academic program taught totally in the foreign language presents a great challenge for students. We encourage our students to study as hard as they train to achieve the best overall results. They will greatly progress with their language and social acquisition through the duration of this unique nine-month program abroad. While EduKick does provide bilingual monitors, teachers and coaches, they still encourage the players to try to speak in the local language as much as possible. This maximizes the benefits of the language immersion element of the EduKick "year-long" program.
Culture:
Living abroad allows our students to experience the rich culture and customs of another country. Not only will the player experience the day-to-day life of their home city, but EduKick offers periodic cultural excursions as well. No other soccer boarding school offers the deep cultural immersion that the EduKick program delivers. The confidence and knowledge our students acquire through our international soccer schools will last a lifetime.
EduKick welcomes interested and qualifying players to register today...and attend an EduKick Soccer Boarding School Abroad for the Language & Culture Soccer Experience of a Lifetime!
INQUIRE HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Watch the EduKick Soccer News
See the EduKick Media Center
Read a recent EduKick Soccer Schools Press Release
Listen to a recent EduKick Soccer Podcast Interview
Visit the EduKick Blog Page - updates on EduKick/post comments
Review the EduKick Articles Page - Soccer, Education & Teen Issues
Contact:
Joey Bilotta, V.P.
www.edukick.com
Tel: (905) 469-5661Toll-Free: 1(866) Edu-Kick (338-5425)Fax: (905) 469-5971SKYPE (VOIP): edukicksoccer
"The Language & Culture Soccer Experience of a Lifetime"
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