Sunday, March 25, 2007

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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).