Real Madrid Foundation and Real Sociedad Training
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REAL MADRID FOUNDATION AND REAL SOCIEDAD TRAINING PROGRAM • MADRID, SPAIN • SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN • THE ACADEMY generation adidas international is proud to offer you an exclusive soccer experience in Spain through its partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation. You will train with qualified and experienced Real Madrid Foundation coaches, selected by the Real Madrid C.F. Academy director. This experience takes place at Real Madrid City’s state of the art training facilities, and provides an inside look at the daily life of an Academy player. This is an exclusive chance to live "fútbol" in one of the worldʼs most passionate soccer countries! In addition, during your stay you will have the unique opportunity to tour the inside of Real Madrid C.F.’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and its museum for a look back through soccer history, as well as to visit the official Real Madrid CF adidas megastore. THE CLUB Real Madrid C.F., or ‘Los Blancos’ as they are affectionately called by Madridistas, was founded in 1902. One of the most successful clubs in history, Real Madrid C.F. has won 33 La Liga titles and a record 12 UEFA Champions League titles. The club is famous for both its rich tradition and also its talented roster, including names like Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Toni Kroos. THE FOUNDATION The Real Madrid Foundation is the instrument by which Real Madrid is present in society and develops its social and cultural awareness programs. Its main objective is to promote, both in Spain as well as abroad, the values inherent in sport. THE ACADEMY The Real Sociedad Academy trains at the Real Sociedad Zubieta training complex in the north of Spain on the Basque coast. Like other Spanish clubs, Real Sociedad places great emphasis on its Academy system, and developing and promoting homegrown players. Until the late 1980s, in fact, the club only recruited Basque talent to the club, and even today it largely focuses its recruitment efforts on local and regional Gipuzkoa clubs. Of European clubs, the Real Sociedad first team has one of the highest percentages of homegrown players. THE CLUB Real Sociedad de Fútbol, or ‘La Real’,is based in beautiful and charming San Sebastian in the Basque Country in the north of Spain. The club was one of the founding members of La Liga during its initation in 1928. Since that time, the club has won two La Liga titles and also two Copa del Rey titles. One of Real Sociedad’s biggest rivalries is the ‘Basque Derby’, played against fellow Basque team Athletic Bilbao. 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 “We saw the full out “The atmosphere “I love watching the “I think there is a lot “You have enough time team…which is really amazing, the complex for soccer but also different coaching we can bring back to awesome to see is amazing, the enough time to styles, I can pick up our teams back home, players that I look up coaches are fantastic, experience the culture. new things that I can that’s the main thing - to play live, not just on and I have learned so It is an educational bring back to the U.S. just the culture and the tv.” much. Being here is experience that not and put into my style of play. It’s good the best experience I too many people have training sessions. Just to play international Matthew Boberg Player could have imagined.” the opportunity to being able to see games against kids Dakota Peterson Player participate in.” where the top players our own age, because 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 Madrid, Spain and San Sebastian, Spain. Madrid is one of our five 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! MADRID HUB SNAPSHOT: • 14 years organizing programs • 400 programs traveled • 7,000 Players traveled • 1,480 friendly matches organized • 2,500 training sessions organized HIGHLIGHTS: • Tour and train at the famous Real Madrid City • Tour ‘Santiago Bernabeu’ Stadium • Attend a professional La Liga match • Stay at City of Football Spanish Soccer Federation WEATHER: • Average spring temperatures in the 50s • Average summer temperatures in the 80s • Average of 10 rainy days per month in the spring • Average of 5 rainy days per month in the summer THE PROGRAM INCLUDES • 8 Nights accommodation in Madrid and San Sebastian in a 3* or 4* hotel • Meal Plan: Half board (Breakfast each day, and lunch OR dinner is included) • 3 pre-arranged competitive matches against Spanish opponents • Training pitches and clinic sessions (as per itinerary) • 2 Training sessions at Real Madrid C.F.’s Real Madrid City with Real Madrid Foundation coaches • 2 Training sessions at Real Sociedad’s Zubieta training complex with Real Sociedad Academy coaches • Tour Real Madrid C.F.’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Museum and megastore • Tour Real Madrid City training complex • Tour Real Sociedad’s Anoeta Stadium and museum • Lunch at Realcafe Bernabeu inside the Real Madrid C.F. Stadium • Laundry for Players only (Uniforms, 3 loads) • Sightseeing activities: Visit the city of Madrid, San Sebastian and Biarritz • All required ground transportation throughout the program (including one group airport transfer upon arrival and one at departure) • Supervisor to be with team at all times 24/7 • Social media coverage during your training program • Comprehensive medical and cancellation insurance • generation adidas international promo product *Roundtrip airfare is not included, but will be sourced for the group. OPTIONAL ITEMS Please inquire for further information on these items: • Match tickets to professional games (subject to availability) • Additional items such as phone calls, beverages, and snacks • Admission fees to any cultural or leisure activities not listed in itinerary • Any other items not specified under the “Program Includes” section PAYMENT OUTLINE: 1. Deposit payment of $395 per person due at the time of registration 2. Progress payment of $800 per person due three months prior to travel 3. Final balance due a month prior to travel SAMPLE ITINERARY * Please remember that this is a sample itinerary, subject to change based on your team’s customized program. DAY 1: Depart for Madrid, Spain. DAY 6: Transfer to San Sebastian by bus. Check into 3* or DAY 2: Arrive at Madrid Barajas Adolfo Suarez International 4* hotel and rest and relax. Training session with Airport in Spain. Check into 3* or 4* hotel to rest your own team coaches. Sightseeing tour in San and relax after long flight. Light training session Sebastian, including La Concha Bay, Ondarreta with your own coaches. *Attend La Liga match Beach, and the beautiful view from Monte Igueldo. (*optional and additional cost). DAY 7: Training session #3 with Real Sociedad Academy DAY 3: Training session #1 with Real Madrid Foundation coach. Tour Real Sociedad’s Anoeta Stadium. coach at Real Madrid C.F.’s Real Madrid City. Competitive match #3 vs. top quality Spanish Guided visit of Real Madrid City training complex. opponent. Guided city tour of Madrid, including the Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol. DAY 8: Visit the beautiful city of Biarritz in southwestern France on the Bay of Biscay. Training session #4 DAY 4: Training session at Real Madrid City #2 with Real with Real Sociedad Academy coach. Madrid Foundation coach. Competitive match #1 vs. top quality Spanish opponent. DAY 9: Transfer back to Madrid. Check into 3* or 4* hotel DAY 5: Tour Real Madrid C.F.’s Santiago Bernabeu to rest and relax. *Attend La Liga match (*optional and additional cost). Stadium, museum, trophy room and megastore. Lunch at Realcafé Bernabeu inside the stadium. DAY 10: Depart Madrid, Spain. Competitive match #2 vs. top quality Spanish opponent. #WHEREWILLYOUPLAY e: [email protected] @: www.generationadidasinternational.com .