Afc Ajax Training Program

AFC AJAX TRAINING PROGRAM • AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS • PREFERRED TRAVEL PARTNER THE ACADEMY generation adidas international offers young players of all ages and abilities the opportunity to experience the youth development approach of one of the most famous soccer clubs in the world – A.F.C. Ajax. The Ajax Academy facility is named ‘De Toekomst’, which means ‘future’ – a fitting name given Ajax’s reputation for developing top Dutch talent from a young age. In fact, most of the current Ajax starters have developed their skills in this Academy. It is considered by many to be the best Academy in the world. Come experience Ajax’s youth development philosophy firsthand while visiting the beautiful city of Amsterdam and staying at the Papendal, the Dutch Olympic Sports Complex. THE CLUB Ajax is the most successful club in the Netherlands and has always played in the highest league, the Eredivisie, since its foundation in 1956. They have won 33 Eredivisie League titles, 18 Dutch Cups, and 8 Dutch Super Cups, as well as 4 UEFA Champions League titles, 1 UEFA Cup, 3 European Super Cups and 1 European Winners’ Cup. EXPERIENCE SOCCER THE AJAX WAY! Team Travel Program Components Train with professional Challenge your game Take your game to the Get a behind the Experience a European Academy coaches at by playing against top next level by seeing scenes glimpse of your capital, including its state of the art quality local the greats play in favorite stadiums! See local culture, facilities. Experience opponents, putting person. Imagine the trophies won, see language, and food! the life of a European your new skills into seeing Messi, Bale or the field from the team Visit important youth Academy practice. Learn about Mueller’s skills up bench, and visit the historical sites and player! the local style of play close. locker rooms. learn about local life. first-hand! TRAIN PLAY ATTEND TOUR WITH ACADEMY COMPETITIVE PROFESSIONAL CULTURAL PROFESSIONAL SIGHTSEEING COACHES AT FRIENDLY MATCHES STADIUMS AND TOP FACILITIES MATCHES FACILITIES “You have enough time “I love watching the “I think there is a lot “We saw the full out “The atmosphere for soccer but also different coaching amazing, the complex we can bring back to team…which is really enough time to styles, I can pick up our teams back home, awesome to see is amazing, the experience the culture. new things that I can that’s the main thing - players that I look up coaches are fantastic, It is an educational bring back to the U.S. just the culture and to play live, not just on and I have learned so experience that not and put into my style of play. It’s good the tv.” much. Being here is too many people have training sessions. Just to play international Matthew Boberg Player the best experience I the opportunity to being able to see games against kids could have imagined.” participate in.” where the top players our own age, because Dakota Peterson Player Joe Flynn Supporter in the world are able it shows how you to train and compete I compare to them.” think is fantastic.” Paxton Pomykal Player Danielle Malagari Coach THE HUB EXPERIENCE This international training opportunity takes place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Amsterdam is one of our four generation adidas international program hubs, chosen for the strength of the program and our superior access. Each of these hubs is a European football capital with exciting tourism opportunities, and an international airport which gives our travelers lower flight costs and more flight options. We have extensive experience organizing programs in these destinations, meaning that our networks there are unmatched. Our relationships with professional clubs in the area mean inside access to Academy training facilities and quality Academy coaches, and our knowledge of local youth football clubs will result in friendly matches that are level appropriate for your team. All of our programs are unique and worthwhile, but we highly recommend a ‘hub’ destination for an authentic and unforgettable travel experience! AMSTERDAM HUB SNAPSHOT: • 15 years organizing programs • 138 programs traveled • 1,951 Players traveled • 417 friendly matches organized • 675 training sessions organized HIGHLIGHTS: • Train at the famous Sportpark ‘De Toekomst’ • Tour ‘Amsterdam Arena’ • Attend a professional A.F.C. Ajax match • Stay at the Papendal Dutch Olympic Sports Complex • Cultural opportunities like visit to Dutch village WEATHER: • Average spring temperatures in the 40s • Average summer temperatures in the 60s • Average of 10 rainy days per month YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES 8 nights Meal Plan: 2 All required Team Sightseeing and Medical and Laundry for accommodation in meals per day. ground Coordinator to Cultural cancellation Players Amsterdam at the Breakfast each transportation be with team Activities, visit insurance (Uniforms, 3 Papendal, the Dutch day, and lunch throughout the at all times, the cities of loads) Olympic Sports or dinner program* 24/7 Amsterdam and Complex Volendam 4 training sessions All training 3 pre-arranged Tour A.F.C. Ajax’s Tour the A.F.C. generation Social media with A.F.C. Ajax session fields and competitive Amsterdam ArenA Ajax De Toekomst adidas coverage during certified coaches at equipment friendly games and Eintracht training facilities international your training A.F.C. Ajax’s De against Dutch top Frankfurt’s promo program Toekomst training quality opponents Commerzbank product facility Arena *Including one group airport transfer upon arrival and one at departure OPTIONAL ITEMS Please inquire for further information on these items: Roundtrip airfare Match tickets to Additional items Admission fees to Any other items is not included, professional such as phone any cultural or not specified but will be games (subject to calls, beverages, leisure activities under the sourced for the availability) and snacks not listed in “Program group itinerary Includes” section THE PROGRAM TIMELINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Deposit payment Fundraising Progress payment Professional Final balance Final itinerary sent a of $395 per information and of $800 per match tickets due six weeks few weeks before traveler due at first of newsletter traveler is due availability prior to travel departure. Time to the time of series is sent to communicated travel! registration registrants SAMPLE ITINERARY * Please remember that this is a sample itinerary, subject to change based on the customized program of your team. DAY 1: Depart for Amsterdam, Netherlands. DAY 6: Training session with A.F.C. Ajax DAY 2: Check into the Papendal, the Dutch certified coach #4 at Sportpark De Olympic Sports Complex, to rest and relax Toekomst. Competitive match #2 vs. after long flight. Light training session with top level Dutch youth team. own coaches. Attend Eredivisie match DAY 7: Training session with your own coaches. (optional and additional cost). Sightseeing in Amsterdam: Canal Boat Ride. DAY 3: Training session with A.F.C. Ajax certified coach #1 at Sportpark De Toekomst. Tour Attend a professional first team training of world famous A.F.C. Ajax De Toekomst DAY 8: session (subject to head coaches training complex. Training session with discretion). Competitive friendly game A.F.C. Ajax certified coach #2 at Sportpark #3 vs. top level Dutch youth team. De Toekomst. DAY 4: Training session with A.F.C. Ajax DAY 9: Sightseeing in Amsterdam: Rembrandt certified coach #3 at Sportpark De Square, Dam Square, Anne Frank House (optional and additional ticket cost). Toekomst. Competitive match #1 vs. top level Dutch team. DAY 10: Depart Amsterdam, Netherlands. DAY 5: Tour A.F.C. Ajax Amsterdam ArenA. Sightseeing in historic city of Volendam. #WHEREWILLYOUPLAY e: [email protected] @: www.generationadidasinternational.com .

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