Mason Hampel, 17, has been selected to be part of the French 3rd division professional team AS Cannes U18 squad; Mason currently attends the EduKick international soccer boarding school in Cannes, France.
CANNES, France (September 22, 2008) -- Mason Hampel, 17, has been selected to be part of the French 3rd division professional team AS Cannes U18 squad. Mason currently attends the EduKick yearlong international soccer boarding school in Cannes, France.
"We're very proud of Mason," said Joey Bilotta, vice president of EduKick. "He's an extremely talented player, and he will be a strong addition to the AS Cannes U18 squad."
Mason had already attended EduKick Spain soccer boarding school when he contacted the head office this March. He was in Europe vacationing with his family, and he wondered if there were any EduKick opportunities in France. When he found out about the EduKick soccer boarding school in Cannes, he asked if he could make a site visit.
EduKick partners with former French National Team coach Michel Hidalgo to offer this unique yearlong French language immersion soccer boarding school located in the French Riviera. Mason stayed at the International College of Cannes, where EduKick's French soccer boarding school students live and receive their French language study on a daily basis.
During Mason's visit, Alain Aschbasher, EduKick France technical director and AS Cannes youth sector director, invited Mason to try out for the AS Cannes U18 squad.
"It is a huge, huge honor to be invited to try out for a professional team," said Bilotta. "It's something that only happens for our very best players, so we're always excited when somebody truly deserving like Mason gets chosen."
Mason arrived in Cannes on Aug. 18, ready for his first training session with the U18 French squad. During his first three weeks in Cannes, Mason has taken part in several training sessions, fitness tests and friendly matches. His performances made an immediate impression with the coaches, who have reported that they are very pleased with Mason's application and technical ability.
His amateur contract with the AS Cannes U18 squad will not jeopardize any future college eligibility.
"Mason possesses all of the attributes necessary to be a successful participant in EduKick's year-long soccer boarding school. He has tremendous athletic ability, academic initiative and drive, personal integrity and commitment," said Jon Morgan, general manager for EduKick.
"In just three short weeks, his positive attitude, dedication, and willingness to learn and adapt have made him popular with AS Cannes soccer technical coaches and EduKick France staff members."
"EduKick year-long soccer boarding schools are 36 weeks in duration, so you can imagine the effect this period of time can have on the technical development of young players like Mason," added Morgan.
Hear more from Mason here:
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Take the next step in your soccer career. Visit www.EduKick.com today and see what international soccer boarding schools are available.
About EduKick Soccer Boarding Schools:
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As professionals, soccer fanatics and fathers, Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman wanted to create programs that maximized the youth's time abroad. Their programs instill a sense of independence and pride through international travel, structured language study, cultural excursions, and daily professional soccer training.
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Showing posts with label soccer camp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label soccer camp. Show all posts
Monday, September 22, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
How to Be a Professional Female Soccer Player
Over the past few years, the number of competitive female soccer players has increased exponentially. These exceptional female athletes are finally getting their share of the spotlight. One of these women may have inspired you to start playing. However, if you want to play soccer beyond the high school level, you may be unsure of how to do so. Here are a few steps that any aspiring professional soccer player should be taking.
Instructions --- Difficulty: Challenging
Step 1:
Practice, practice, practice The first step is the most obvious, and the hardest to do. It’s not enough to only attend training session twice a week with your teammates. Future professional players spend individual time with the ball every day to sharpen their skills and supplement their team practices. If you want to succeed in soccer, then you'll be practicing every day.
Step 2:
Attend soccer training camps By attending soccer camps taught by professional coaches, you'll have seasoned experts there to correct your bad habits as a player and teach you various new skills and techniques. Plus, you'll be playing with your soccer peers, who are just as dedicated to their soccer careers as you are. Never underestimate the power of friendly competition. In addition to attending soccer camps in your area, consider also an international soccer camp. These can range in length from a few weeks to half a semester, to even an entire academic year. Not only will you get the benefits of professional training, but you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time in another country with a different culture and learn a second language. To reach your dream of becoming a university or professional soccer player, you'll likely spend a lot of time traveling around the world to play. An international soccer camp will be a great introduction to that.
Step 3:
Update your soccer resume You might not think your soccer career is noteworthy now, but start keeping track anyway. Keep a record of every team you've ever played for. Track your statistics, the team's statistics, and every award you've received. Soccer resumes should also include an imbedded digital photo, your date of birth, height, weight, position, dominant foot, coaches' references and GPA for university consideration. Be sure to continue to update your soccer resume with current information year to year so that it’s ready to be forwarded to an interested coach, scout, agent, school or club at any moment. Don't think of it as bragging. Think of it as an honest assessment of the kind of player you are. When it comes to trying to play professional soccer, nobody's going to toot your horn for you. That's something you've got to do yourself. It's also a good idea to put together a soccer video resume or a highlight reel to send to university coaches or professional scouts who haven't had the chance to see you play. A personalized soccer video resume will effectively show what words and pictures cannot, and that may be the difference in getting a foot in the door.
Step 4:
Don't leave discovery to chance We all hear the stories about somebody who was just playing soccer in a park with friends when a professional scout happened by and signed them to a multi-million dollar contract. It makes for nice fantasy, but the chances of that actually happening are roughly one in 1.4 billion. You've got to get yourself out there. One way to do that is to attend elite soccer camps or high-level showcase camps, where professional scouts or football clubs will most likely be looking for fresh blood. Try to play in as many high-visibility games as you can, whether it's in college, at camps or in local competitive club matches.
Tips & Warnings:
Becoming a professional soccer player requires hard work and some good fortune, no doubt about it. But don't let that stop you. If you are truly determined to follow your dream of playing soccer professionally, follow these steps and play your heart out every step of the way. With passion, talent, and practiced skills, you'll become a force to be reckoned with on the pitch.
Resources:
Joey Bilotta is the vice president of EduKick, a soccer boarding school exchange program. Check them out online at: http://www.edukick.com.
Instructions --- Difficulty: Challenging
Step 1:
Practice, practice, practice The first step is the most obvious, and the hardest to do. It’s not enough to only attend training session twice a week with your teammates. Future professional players spend individual time with the ball every day to sharpen their skills and supplement their team practices. If you want to succeed in soccer, then you'll be practicing every day.
Step 2:
Attend soccer training camps By attending soccer camps taught by professional coaches, you'll have seasoned experts there to correct your bad habits as a player and teach you various new skills and techniques. Plus, you'll be playing with your soccer peers, who are just as dedicated to their soccer careers as you are. Never underestimate the power of friendly competition. In addition to attending soccer camps in your area, consider also an international soccer camp. These can range in length from a few weeks to half a semester, to even an entire academic year. Not only will you get the benefits of professional training, but you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time in another country with a different culture and learn a second language. To reach your dream of becoming a university or professional soccer player, you'll likely spend a lot of time traveling around the world to play. An international soccer camp will be a great introduction to that.
Step 3:
Update your soccer resume You might not think your soccer career is noteworthy now, but start keeping track anyway. Keep a record of every team you've ever played for. Track your statistics, the team's statistics, and every award you've received. Soccer resumes should also include an imbedded digital photo, your date of birth, height, weight, position, dominant foot, coaches' references and GPA for university consideration. Be sure to continue to update your soccer resume with current information year to year so that it’s ready to be forwarded to an interested coach, scout, agent, school or club at any moment. Don't think of it as bragging. Think of it as an honest assessment of the kind of player you are. When it comes to trying to play professional soccer, nobody's going to toot your horn for you. That's something you've got to do yourself. It's also a good idea to put together a soccer video resume or a highlight reel to send to university coaches or professional scouts who haven't had the chance to see you play. A personalized soccer video resume will effectively show what words and pictures cannot, and that may be the difference in getting a foot in the door.
Step 4:
Don't leave discovery to chance We all hear the stories about somebody who was just playing soccer in a park with friends when a professional scout happened by and signed them to a multi-million dollar contract. It makes for nice fantasy, but the chances of that actually happening are roughly one in 1.4 billion. You've got to get yourself out there. One way to do that is to attend elite soccer camps or high-level showcase camps, where professional scouts or football clubs will most likely be looking for fresh blood. Try to play in as many high-visibility games as you can, whether it's in college, at camps or in local competitive club matches.
Tips & Warnings:
Becoming a professional soccer player requires hard work and some good fortune, no doubt about it. But don't let that stop you. If you are truly determined to follow your dream of playing soccer professionally, follow these steps and play your heart out every step of the way. With passion, talent, and practiced skills, you'll become a force to be reckoned with on the pitch.
Resources:
Joey Bilotta is the vice president of EduKick, a soccer boarding school exchange program. Check them out online at: http://www.edukick.com.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
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
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.
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
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.
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