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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Chesterfield have added EduKick Madrid Alumni & Leeds United striker Davide Somma
Chesterfield have added Leeds United striker Davide Somma to their squad on loan until the New Year.
Good luck Davide!
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11750_5722666,00.html
Good luck Davide!
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11750_5722666,00.html
Thursday, November 19, 2009
See EduKick Madrid Futbol Boarding School Blog!
Interested in EduKick Madrid (Spain) Year Long Futbol Boarding School...sign up to follow the EduKick Madrid Blog page:
http://edukickmadrid.blogspot.com/
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Check out latest photos of our EduKick England/BWFC IA boys
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/edukickengland/YearLong20092010TermOnePictures#
Thursday, November 12, 2009
EduKick Spain Alumni, Davide Somma showing well for England's LEEDS UNITED RESERVES!
EduKick Spain Alumni, Davide Somma showing well for England's LEEDS UNITED RESERVES! The first team appoinment must be close...Bravo Davide!!
http://www.kickoff.com/static/news/article.php?id=12199
http://www.kickoff.com/static/news/article.php?id=12199
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
EduKick England Faces Off Against Manchester College
October 27, 2009 --- BOLTON, England - The EduKick England boys played their first game against Manchester College, and though they played hard, Manchester triumphed, 2-1. Though the loss was disappointing, Bolton Wanders FC International Academy Manager (and EduKick England Technical Football Director) Dave Bailey noticed much improvement on the pitch.
We thought after we went a goal up, we would have kicked on and that the goal would have settled us and given us confidence to take control of the game," Bailey said. "But we gave them a soft goal and seemed to become very unsettled after that.
"We felt at times the boys--even though they have adjusted well in other aspects: education, host family, training, etc.--that they showed some naïveté when it comes to the games.
"Expectations are high amongst the boys, and I could see and feel how some of them were as disappointed as we were. They are showing a step in the right direction when it comes to that winning mentality.
"In the English game, teams have a lot of fight and have a great passion and pride about themselves. We may not have the technically gifted players throughout all our players in this country, but we have attitude."
The boys had been training on certain things, and Bailey could see improvement in their game.
"We had worked in training on certain things and we could see that coming across from one or two of the boys," he said. "Today we were much better in certain areas--mainly fullbacks--but we still had a few boys have good, solid performances. We see that the fitness is getting sharper and they look to understand the game little by little.
"We have two weeks before our next game, which is a big test. It´s a men´s team and they are the fire service team, which we, as a club, have close links with. We will be back on the training pitch Monday and be preparing the boys for this. We look forward to the challenge."
Want to take your own game overseas? Check out EduKick's half-year soccer boarding school programs at www.EduKick.com!
About EduKick
World-class soccer training facilities in England, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Mexico, and Brazil help thousands of young players develop elite soccer skills, foreign language acquisition and cultural awareness. Under the guidance of professional coaching staff, players in EduKick international soccer schools live and train in a safe and nurturing language immersion environment.
EduKick, the language and culture soccer experience of a lifetime!
Contact Information:
Joey Bilotta, V.P.
jb@edukick.com
http://www.edukick.com/
http://media.edukick.com/
http://edukicknews.com/
http://www.travelsportcamp.com/
Tel: (905) 469-5661
Toll-Free: 1(866) Edu-Kick (338-5425)
We thought after we went a goal up, we would have kicked on and that the goal would have settled us and given us confidence to take control of the game," Bailey said. "But we gave them a soft goal and seemed to become very unsettled after that.
"We felt at times the boys--even though they have adjusted well in other aspects: education, host family, training, etc.--that they showed some naïveté when it comes to the games.
"Expectations are high amongst the boys, and I could see and feel how some of them were as disappointed as we were. They are showing a step in the right direction when it comes to that winning mentality.
"In the English game, teams have a lot of fight and have a great passion and pride about themselves. We may not have the technically gifted players throughout all our players in this country, but we have attitude."
The boys had been training on certain things, and Bailey could see improvement in their game.
"We had worked in training on certain things and we could see that coming across from one or two of the boys," he said. "Today we were much better in certain areas--mainly fullbacks--but we still had a few boys have good, solid performances. We see that the fitness is getting sharper and they look to understand the game little by little.
"We have two weeks before our next game, which is a big test. It´s a men´s team and they are the fire service team, which we, as a club, have close links with. We will be back on the training pitch Monday and be preparing the boys for this. We look forward to the challenge."
Want to take your own game overseas? Check out EduKick's half-year soccer boarding school programs at www.EduKick.com!
About EduKick
World-class soccer training facilities in England, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Mexico, and Brazil help thousands of young players develop elite soccer skills, foreign language acquisition and cultural awareness. Under the guidance of professional coaching staff, players in EduKick international soccer schools live and train in a safe and nurturing language immersion environment.
EduKick, the language and culture soccer experience of a lifetime!
Contact Information:
Joey Bilotta, V.P.
jb@edukick.com
http://www.edukick.com/
http://media.edukick.com/
http://edukicknews.com/
http://www.travelsportcamp.com/
Tel: (905) 469-5661
Toll-Free: 1(866) Edu-Kick (338-5425)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
EduKick France / Michel Hidalgo International Academy Players Compete Against Qatar
May 19th, 2009
Select EduKick year-long soccer boarding school players in France have been invited to play against the Olympic national team of Qatar!
Fresh from recent success in the Alcalá De Henares Cup in Madrid, EduKick France soccer students will compete with a Cannes All Star team, going head-to-head against Qatar Olympic National team in a friendly match preparing the Qatar squad for an upcoming international tournament.
The International Tournament of Toulon runs June 1 through June 8. EduKick soccer students will play their friendly match against the Qatar Olympic team in late May to prep Qatar for this competitive tournament.
An All Star team deserves star-quality coaching. Michel Hidalgo will manage the Cannes All Star team, featuring EduKick soccer students and local French players. Michel Hidalgo is the former French national team coach and European cup winner, currently the director of EduKick’s year-long soccer boarding school in France.
Top-notch players from around the world are participating in this tournament. Teams from Argentina, Chile, France, Egypt, Holland, Portugal and Emirates will face off in France!
We can’t wait to see EduKick players in action against an Olympic national team!
Ready to kick-start your soccer training and cultural adventure? Register for EduKick soccer camps and academic year soccer boarding schools today in England, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, Brazil and Canada.
Read more here about this tournament in France: http://www.festival-foot-espoirs.com/
To learn more about EduKick, visit:
www.edukick.com
media.edukick.com
edukicknews.com
Select EduKick year-long soccer boarding school players in France have been invited to play against the Olympic national team of Qatar!
Fresh from recent success in the Alcalá De Henares Cup in Madrid, EduKick France soccer students will compete with a Cannes All Star team, going head-to-head against Qatar Olympic National team in a friendly match preparing the Qatar squad for an upcoming international tournament.
The International Tournament of Toulon runs June 1 through June 8. EduKick soccer students will play their friendly match against the Qatar Olympic team in late May to prep Qatar for this competitive tournament.
An All Star team deserves star-quality coaching. Michel Hidalgo will manage the Cannes All Star team, featuring EduKick soccer students and local French players. Michel Hidalgo is the former French national team coach and European cup winner, currently the director of EduKick’s year-long soccer boarding school in France.
Top-notch players from around the world are participating in this tournament. Teams from Argentina, Chile, France, Egypt, Holland, Portugal and Emirates will face off in France!
We can’t wait to see EduKick players in action against an Olympic national team!
Ready to kick-start your soccer training and cultural adventure? Register for EduKick soccer camps and academic year soccer boarding schools today in England, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, Brazil and Canada.
Read more here about this tournament in France: http://www.festival-foot-espoirs.com/
To learn more about EduKick, visit:
www.edukick.com
media.edukick.com
edukicknews.com
Friday, May 15, 2009
Director's Meeting Video - EduKick International Soccer Academies - Director's Meeting
Check out this video on EduKick Director's meeting in Madrid...
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
EduKick International Soccer Boarding Schools Offer Economic Alternative to Traditional Boarding Schools
Oakville, Ontario, February 20, 2009 -- In a difficult economy, high boarding school expenses are taking their toll on families. The 2009 launch of EduKick international soccer boarding schools offers an affordable alternative, combining high-level soccer training with unique cultural experiences for soccer players.
"It's not usual to see boarding school tuition range from $40,000 to $50,000 per year," said Joey Bilotta, co-founder of EduKick international soccer boarding schools. "For parents facing a difficult economy, that's a huge expense."
EduKick prices for full-year academic and soccer training programs in England, Italy, France, Spain, and Mexico range from $20,000 to $38,000.
Evan Tomasello, 14, found EduKick while looking for soccer camps in Italy.
"Evan originally wanted to go to a summer camp," said Karen Tomasello, Evan's mother. "But after looking into the program he felt the year round school and training was what he truly wanted."
Karen was very skeptical about sending her son overseas at such a young age, but she was impressed with the dedication to safety at EduKick's international soccer boarding schools.
"The entire experience went beyond our expectations," said Karen. "The communication was fabulous. I could email a question to Mr. Bilotta and get an immediate response.
"The supervision over the younger boys was outstanding; we had to fax approval for anything out of the ordinary."
When Evan returned after a year of training at EduKick's Italian soccer boarding schools, Evan's mother noticed the changes immediately.
"Not only did he receive exceptional training, but had the cultural experience of a lifetime," Karen said. "He came back speaking fluent Italian and has shined as a soccer player since.
"I would highly recommend the program to any young person who is serious about soccer. These guys really care about the kids in the program and want them to succeed.
"The support system since has been great. We requested college recommendations from Mr. Bilotta, and received them within just a few days."
Take a virtual tour of EduKick international soccer boarding schools at EduKick.com.
About EduKick, Inc.:
EduKick's international soccer boarding schools provide intensive soccer development training programs that also teach students about cultural diversity and foreign languages.
As professionals, soccer fanatics and fathers, Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman wanted to create programs that maximized the 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.
"It's not usual to see boarding school tuition range from $40,000 to $50,000 per year," said Joey Bilotta, co-founder of EduKick international soccer boarding schools. "For parents facing a difficult economy, that's a huge expense."
EduKick prices for full-year academic and soccer training programs in England, Italy, France, Spain, and Mexico range from $20,000 to $38,000.
Evan Tomasello, 14, found EduKick while looking for soccer camps in Italy.
"Evan originally wanted to go to a summer camp," said Karen Tomasello, Evan's mother. "But after looking into the program he felt the year round school and training was what he truly wanted."
Karen was very skeptical about sending her son overseas at such a young age, but she was impressed with the dedication to safety at EduKick's international soccer boarding schools.
"The entire experience went beyond our expectations," said Karen. "The communication was fabulous. I could email a question to Mr. Bilotta and get an immediate response.
"The supervision over the younger boys was outstanding; we had to fax approval for anything out of the ordinary."
When Evan returned after a year of training at EduKick's Italian soccer boarding schools, Evan's mother noticed the changes immediately.
"Not only did he receive exceptional training, but had the cultural experience of a lifetime," Karen said. "He came back speaking fluent Italian and has shined as a soccer player since.
"I would highly recommend the program to any young person who is serious about soccer. These guys really care about the kids in the program and want them to succeed.
"The support system since has been great. We requested college recommendations from Mr. Bilotta, and received them within just a few days."
Take a virtual tour of EduKick international soccer boarding schools at EduKick.com.
About EduKick, Inc.:
EduKick's international soccer boarding schools provide intensive soccer development training programs that also teach students about cultural diversity and foreign languages.
As professionals, soccer fanatics and fathers, Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman wanted to create programs that maximized the 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, February 02, 2009
European Soccer Schools - EduKick England with Bolton Wanderers FC International Academy
EduKick England with BWFC!
Nine New Rules of Soccer Promotion - EduKick Advice
No matter what the movies would have you believe, the only way you'll get anywhere with your soccer career is if you go after it yourself. Be as aggressive in seeking opportunities and scholarships as you are on the field.
Here are nine tips for giving yourself the edge over your peers.
1) Keep your soccer resume and references current.
University and professional teams want to hear from your most recent coaches. Make sure that you keep the references section of your soccer resume as updated and current as possible.
2) Add a video resume to your portfolio.
We can't emphasize enough the importance of capturing quality game footage on video. Video is a fantastic tool for showing off your abilities, and not many players are making use of it. If you have a video resume, then you have something that helps you stand out from the crowd.
If you attend a soccer camp, get a video of your training and competitive play there. If you attend tournaments, get a video. Any time you play competitively , get a video. Edit the footage you record into a five- to seven-minute video resume that showcases your talents. Then, copy and distribute the video resume to coaches, along with your paper one.
3) Attend university showcase tournaments.
Never turn down an opportunity to show off your skills for university coaches. These coaches attend university showcase tournaments every year, looking for talented players to receive scholarships. Make sure that you are there to play so that you never miss an opportunity!
4) Hone your skills overseas.
Distinguish yourself from other players by participating in international soccer camps, schools, and academies. You'll be exposed to a wider variety of coaching and intense daily training that will better develop you as a player, and give you a definite edge in the competition for university or professional slots. Don't forget to add these experiences to your soccer resume and capture video of yourself while you're abroad.
5) Be aggressive.
Aggression on the pitch is good, but it's just as important to be aggressive while seeking scholarships and schools. Create a database of colleges and universities that you are interested in attending. Be sure to include the soccer coach's name, email address, and mailing address for each school.
Then, make contact with the schools. Send them your resume and video. Ask about showcase tournaments, or if they'll send a scout to watch you play. Ask them what financial assistance or scholarships are available for the upcoming year. Nobody is going to do it for you, so you have to be your own biggest fan!
6) Let them know if you don't need a scholarship.
If you don't need a scholarship, but are eager to make the soccer team a particular university, let the coach know. Good players that don't require money to attend school are very valuable, because they allow coaches to use the scholarships for other, equally worthy players. It's very important to make this clear when you're promoting yourself to universities.
7) Know your level.
It's always good to constantly challenge yourself and strive to better your skills, but be honest about your level. Don't apply to Division 1 universities if you're more of a Divison 3 caliber. Get an accurate assessment of your level so that you pursue the appropriate colleges and universities.
8) Clean up your profile on Facebook and MySpace.
Social networking sites started popping up like weeds overnight. By the next morning, employers, administrators, educators, and coaches were checking out YouTube, MySpace, and Facebook to get an idea of the image potential students and players were projecting.
If soccer is your priority, show it! Post pictures and videos of you playing. Post blogs about your soccer camp experiences and what steps you're taking to become a better player. Comment on major professional matches. Make your social networking site a promotional vehicle for you!
9) Consider consulting with an agent.
If you are a high level player that is not going to attend university, consult with a professional agent. They can help you attain professional trials both domestically and abroad. For our most talented yearlong soccer boarding school players, EduKick works with Mr. Ed Chu, FIFA agent and owner of www.rampmanagement.com.*
Follow these tips to better your chances of getting noticed, and good luck on your future soccer career!
Here are nine tips for giving yourself the edge over your peers.
1) Keep your soccer resume and references current.
University and professional teams want to hear from your most recent coaches. Make sure that you keep the references section of your soccer resume as updated and current as possible.
2) Add a video resume to your portfolio.
We can't emphasize enough the importance of capturing quality game footage on video. Video is a fantastic tool for showing off your abilities, and not many players are making use of it. If you have a video resume, then you have something that helps you stand out from the crowd.
If you attend a soccer camp, get a video of your training and competitive play there. If you attend tournaments, get a video. Any time you play competitively , get a video. Edit the footage you record into a five- to seven-minute video resume that showcases your talents. Then, copy and distribute the video resume to coaches, along with your paper one.
3) Attend university showcase tournaments.
Never turn down an opportunity to show off your skills for university coaches. These coaches attend university showcase tournaments every year, looking for talented players to receive scholarships. Make sure that you are there to play so that you never miss an opportunity!
4) Hone your skills overseas.
Distinguish yourself from other players by participating in international soccer camps, schools, and academies. You'll be exposed to a wider variety of coaching and intense daily training that will better develop you as a player, and give you a definite edge in the competition for university or professional slots. Don't forget to add these experiences to your soccer resume and capture video of yourself while you're abroad.
5) Be aggressive.
Aggression on the pitch is good, but it's just as important to be aggressive while seeking scholarships and schools. Create a database of colleges and universities that you are interested in attending. Be sure to include the soccer coach's name, email address, and mailing address for each school.
Then, make contact with the schools. Send them your resume and video. Ask about showcase tournaments, or if they'll send a scout to watch you play. Ask them what financial assistance or scholarships are available for the upcoming year. Nobody is going to do it for you, so you have to be your own biggest fan!
6) Let them know if you don't need a scholarship.
If you don't need a scholarship, but are eager to make the soccer team a particular university, let the coach know. Good players that don't require money to attend school are very valuable, because they allow coaches to use the scholarships for other, equally worthy players. It's very important to make this clear when you're promoting yourself to universities.
7) Know your level.
It's always good to constantly challenge yourself and strive to better your skills, but be honest about your level. Don't apply to Division 1 universities if you're more of a Divison 3 caliber. Get an accurate assessment of your level so that you pursue the appropriate colleges and universities.
8) Clean up your profile on Facebook and MySpace.
Social networking sites started popping up like weeds overnight. By the next morning, employers, administrators, educators, and coaches were checking out YouTube, MySpace, and Facebook to get an idea of the image potential students and players were projecting.
If soccer is your priority, show it! Post pictures and videos of you playing. Post blogs about your soccer camp experiences and what steps you're taking to become a better player. Comment on major professional matches. Make your social networking site a promotional vehicle for you!
9) Consider consulting with an agent.
If you are a high level player that is not going to attend university, consult with a professional agent. They can help you attain professional trials both domestically and abroad. For our most talented yearlong soccer boarding school players, EduKick works with Mr. Ed Chu, FIFA agent and owner of www.rampmanagement.com.*
Follow these tips to better your chances of getting noticed, and good luck on your future soccer career!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
International Soccer Schools: EduKick Tips for Players Studying Abroad
International Soccer Schools: EduKick Tips for Players Studying Abroad
Are you really ready to study abroad at an international soccer boarding school? It's something you've been looking forward to ever since you signed up or thought of registering.
To get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, EduKick directors recommend making the proper preparations first. Follow these tips to make sure you're ready for your study abroad academic year soccer program, and make sure you get full credit for it.
1) Make sure you get your passport and student visa.
First thing before studying abroad in a soccer boarding school: acquire or update your passport and your student visa. Start this process about six months before you go to allow ample time, just in case of any mishaps.
Although most of the time the visa process is pretty straightforward, there have been a few rare instances where a student ended up needing another piece of documentation at the last minute. If you've started the process early enough, then you have plenty of time to make any corrections necessary so you aren't scrambling at the last minute.
2) Talk to your school to make sure you're on the same page.
When you first decide to attend an international study abroad soccer program, talk to the appropriate person in your high school to work out credit for the courses you take while studying abroad.
You may have to share the foreign study curriculum and get your school's approval, or have them sign an agreement giving you credit for passing certain classes. This ensures you'll know where you stand with your school when you return from studying abroad in one of EduKick’s soccer schools.
3) Take summer school to make up the classes you'll miss.
Surround the study abroad soccer program with summer school two months before you leave, and two months after you get back home. The program runs from September to June, so you'll have July and August both before and after the program to take your summer school courses. This will assure that you don’t fall behind in academic credit.
Register with an online correspondence accredited high school, where you can study the key subjects that you require credit in online while abroad with EduKick. Through these accredited online High Schools, you can get credit from your home high school for the courses you do online. One that we recommend to our North American students is www.pennfoster.com. EduKick International soccer boarding schools and camps offer all students access to Internet thus making the ability to take online courses a reality!
With summer school before and after the soccer program, and two to three online courses while you're abroad, you'll be in a good position with your home school academically and won't have to postpone graduation to meet your requirements.
4) Train daily before studying abroad in a soccer camp or boarding school
It's imperative to make sure that you're physically prepared for a regular regime of daily training. Although you may think you're in good shape training two or three times a week, it's not sufficient to prepare for the strenuous daily training you'll be undergoing while at an EduKick international soccer camp.
Most students, unfortunately, aren't ready for the strain of being out on the pitch every day. EduKick coaches have seen unprepared players handle the training for only a week or so before their body starts to break down.
Ensure that you are ready by running, doing cardio, and working with the ball every single day. Vary your routine (ball work one day, gym the next), but get your body used to a good daily workout. This way, you get your body to the point that you can live with the tough physical demands of daily professional soccer development training.
Remember: discipline is a very important part of the program. This is your professional reputation as a player. You need to arrive on time for sessions and make sure that you are physically and mentally prepared for all the training.
Like many things, you'll get out of your EduKick international soccer school or camp experience what you put into it. If you push yourself both in the classroom and on the pitch, you'll come away with experience and skills far beyond your peers at home.
Are you really ready to study abroad at an international soccer boarding school? It's something you've been looking forward to ever since you signed up or thought of registering.
To get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, EduKick directors recommend making the proper preparations first. Follow these tips to make sure you're ready for your study abroad academic year soccer program, and make sure you get full credit for it.
1) Make sure you get your passport and student visa.
First thing before studying abroad in a soccer boarding school: acquire or update your passport and your student visa. Start this process about six months before you go to allow ample time, just in case of any mishaps.
Although most of the time the visa process is pretty straightforward, there have been a few rare instances where a student ended up needing another piece of documentation at the last minute. If you've started the process early enough, then you have plenty of time to make any corrections necessary so you aren't scrambling at the last minute.
2) Talk to your school to make sure you're on the same page.
When you first decide to attend an international study abroad soccer program, talk to the appropriate person in your high school to work out credit for the courses you take while studying abroad.
You may have to share the foreign study curriculum and get your school's approval, or have them sign an agreement giving you credit for passing certain classes. This ensures you'll know where you stand with your school when you return from studying abroad in one of EduKick’s soccer schools.
3) Take summer school to make up the classes you'll miss.
Surround the study abroad soccer program with summer school two months before you leave, and two months after you get back home. The program runs from September to June, so you'll have July and August both before and after the program to take your summer school courses. This will assure that you don’t fall behind in academic credit.
Register with an online correspondence accredited high school, where you can study the key subjects that you require credit in online while abroad with EduKick. Through these accredited online High Schools, you can get credit from your home high school for the courses you do online. One that we recommend to our North American students is www.pennfoster.com. EduKick International soccer boarding schools and camps offer all students access to Internet thus making the ability to take online courses a reality!
With summer school before and after the soccer program, and two to three online courses while you're abroad, you'll be in a good position with your home school academically and won't have to postpone graduation to meet your requirements.
4) Train daily before studying abroad in a soccer camp or boarding school
It's imperative to make sure that you're physically prepared for a regular regime of daily training. Although you may think you're in good shape training two or three times a week, it's not sufficient to prepare for the strenuous daily training you'll be undergoing while at an EduKick international soccer camp.
Most students, unfortunately, aren't ready for the strain of being out on the pitch every day. EduKick coaches have seen unprepared players handle the training for only a week or so before their body starts to break down.
Ensure that you are ready by running, doing cardio, and working with the ball every single day. Vary your routine (ball work one day, gym the next), but get your body used to a good daily workout. This way, you get your body to the point that you can live with the tough physical demands of daily professional soccer development training.
Remember: discipline is a very important part of the program. This is your professional reputation as a player. You need to arrive on time for sessions and make sure that you are physically and mentally prepared for all the training.
Like many things, you'll get out of your EduKick international soccer school or camp experience what you put into it. If you push yourself both in the classroom and on the pitch, you'll come away with experience and skills far beyond your peers at home.
International Soccer Schools: EduKick Tips for Players Studying Abroad
Are you really ready to study abroad at an international soccer boarding school? It's something you've been looking forward to ever since you signed up or thought of registering.
To get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, EduKick directors recommend making the proper preparations first. Follow these tips to make sure you're ready for your study abroad academic year soccer program, and make sure you get full credit for it.
1) Make sure you get your passport and student visa.
First thing before studying abroad in a soccer boarding school: acquire or update your passport and your student visa. Start this process about six months before you go to allow ample time, just in case of any mishaps.
Although most of the time the visa process is pretty straightforward, there have been a few rare instances where a student ended up needing another piece of documentation at the last minute. If you've started the process early enough, then you have plenty of time to make any corrections necessary so you aren't scrambling at the last minute.
2) Talk to your school to make sure you're on the same page.
When you first decide to attend an international study abroad soccer program, talk to the appropriate person in your high school to work out credit for the courses you take while studying abroad.
You may have to share the foreign study curriculum and get your school's approval, or have them sign an agreement giving you credit for passing certain classes. This ensures you'll know where you stand with your school when you return from studying abroad in one of EduKick’s soccer schools.
3) Take summer school to make up the classes you'll miss.
Surround the study abroad soccer program with summer school two months before you leave, and two months after you get back home. The program runs from September to June, so you'll have July and August both before and after the program to take your summer school courses. This will assure that you don’t fall behind in academic credit.
Register with an online correspondence accredited high school, where you can study the key subjects that you require credit in online while abroad with EduKick. Through these accredited online High Schools, you can get credit from your home high school for the courses you do online. One that we recommend to our North American students is www.pennfoster.com. EduKick International soccer boarding schools and camps offer all students access to Internet thus making the ability to take online courses a reality!
With summer school before and after the soccer program, and two to three online courses while you're abroad, you'll be in a good position with your home school academically and won't have to postpone graduation to meet your requirements.
4) Train daily before studying abroad in a soccer camp or boarding school
It's imperative to make sure that you're physically prepared for a regular regime of daily training. Although you may think you're in good shape training two or three times a week, it's not sufficient to prepare for the strenuous daily training you'll be undergoing while at an EduKick international soccer camp.
Most students, unfortunately, aren't ready for the strain of being out on the pitch every day. EduKick coaches have seen unprepared players handle the training for only a week or so before their body starts to break down.
Ensure that you are ready by running, doing cardio, and working with the ball every single day. Vary your routine (ball work one day, gym the next), but get your body used to a good daily workout. This way, you get your body to the point that you can live with the tough physical demands of daily professional soccer development training.
Remember: discipline is a very important part of the program. This is your professional reputation as a player. You need to arrive on time for sessions and make sure that you are physically and mentally prepared for all the training.
Like many things, you'll get out of your EduKick international soccer school or camp experience what you put into it. If you push yourself both in the classroom and on the pitch, you'll come away with experience and skills far beyond your peers at home.
To get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, EduKick directors recommend making the proper preparations first. Follow these tips to make sure you're ready for your study abroad academic year soccer program, and make sure you get full credit for it.
1) Make sure you get your passport and student visa.
First thing before studying abroad in a soccer boarding school: acquire or update your passport and your student visa. Start this process about six months before you go to allow ample time, just in case of any mishaps.
Although most of the time the visa process is pretty straightforward, there have been a few rare instances where a student ended up needing another piece of documentation at the last minute. If you've started the process early enough, then you have plenty of time to make any corrections necessary so you aren't scrambling at the last minute.
2) Talk to your school to make sure you're on the same page.
When you first decide to attend an international study abroad soccer program, talk to the appropriate person in your high school to work out credit for the courses you take while studying abroad.
You may have to share the foreign study curriculum and get your school's approval, or have them sign an agreement giving you credit for passing certain classes. This ensures you'll know where you stand with your school when you return from studying abroad in one of EduKick’s soccer schools.
3) Take summer school to make up the classes you'll miss.
Surround the study abroad soccer program with summer school two months before you leave, and two months after you get back home. The program runs from September to June, so you'll have July and August both before and after the program to take your summer school courses. This will assure that you don’t fall behind in academic credit.
Register with an online correspondence accredited high school, where you can study the key subjects that you require credit in online while abroad with EduKick. Through these accredited online High Schools, you can get credit from your home high school for the courses you do online. One that we recommend to our North American students is www.pennfoster.com. EduKick International soccer boarding schools and camps offer all students access to Internet thus making the ability to take online courses a reality!
With summer school before and after the soccer program, and two to three online courses while you're abroad, you'll be in a good position with your home school academically and won't have to postpone graduation to meet your requirements.
4) Train daily before studying abroad in a soccer camp or boarding school
It's imperative to make sure that you're physically prepared for a regular regime of daily training. Although you may think you're in good shape training two or three times a week, it's not sufficient to prepare for the strenuous daily training you'll be undergoing while at an EduKick international soccer camp.
Most students, unfortunately, aren't ready for the strain of being out on the pitch every day. EduKick coaches have seen unprepared players handle the training for only a week or so before their body starts to break down.
Ensure that you are ready by running, doing cardio, and working with the ball every single day. Vary your routine (ball work one day, gym the next), but get your body used to a good daily workout. This way, you get your body to the point that you can live with the tough physical demands of daily professional soccer development training.
Remember: discipline is a very important part of the program. This is your professional reputation as a player. You need to arrive on time for sessions and make sure that you are physically and mentally prepared for all the training.
Like many things, you'll get out of your EduKick international soccer school or camp experience what you put into it. If you push yourself both in the classroom and on the pitch, you'll come away with experience and skills far beyond your peers at home.
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