Juventus Fc and the Italian Football Federation
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JUVENTUS FC AND THE ITALIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION TRAINING PROGRAM • TURIN, ITALY • FLORENCE, ITALY • THE ACADEMY The Juventus Youth Academy has been recognized as one of the best Academies in Italy for producing young talent, with many graduates going on to play in top divisions in Italy. All the Youth Academy teams train at the club's main training ground called Juventus Center, located about 9 miles southwest of Turin. Many notable players have come up through the ranks at Juventus to play on both the first team and the full Italian naonal team like Alessandro del Piero. THE CLUB Juventus F.C. is the one of the biggest clubs in Italy, located in Turin in northern Italy. It has the biggest fan base in Italy and one of the largest worldwide. Juve, as the club is referred to for short, was founded in 1897 and is the most Italian side in the 20th century boasng 52 domesc trophies, 2 Champions Leagues tles, 1 European Winners Cup, 3 UEFA Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 1 UEFA Intertoto Cup. The club is home to internaonal superstars like Gigi Buffon, Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain. THE ITALIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION The F.I.G.C., also known as the Italian Football Federaon, was founded in 1898. It is the governing body of Italian soccer and organizes the professional divisions of Italian soccer, as well as the Italian naonal soccer teams. The primary training grounds are located at the F.I.G.C. headquarters in Coverciano in the hills of Florence, Italy. The state of the art facilies include five turf and grass training pitches, one futsal pitch, a sports hall, an ultra modern gym, lecture halls, hotels and restaurants for players and guests. Gli Azzurri (the blues), as the Italian naonal team is known, referring to the blue color of their main uniform, is one of the most successful naonal teams in World Cup history, garnering four World Cup tles. Some of the most legendary footballers of all me have come through the doors of the F.I.G.C., including arguably the best goalkeeper of all me, Gigi Buffon; free kick specialist Andrea Pirlo; and Italy’s most notorious strikers Francesco To and Alessandro del Piero. EXPERIENCE THE CALCIO MAGIC Team Travel Program Components Train with professional Challenge your game Take your game to the Get a behind the scenes Experience a European Academy coaches at by playing against top next level by seeing 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 Rome. Rome 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! ROME HUB SNAPSHOT: • 15 years organizing programs • 92 programs traveled • 1,300 Players traveled • 278 friendly matches organized • 450 training sessions organized HIGHLIGHTS: • Train with A.S. Roma, Italian Football Federation, and Juventus F.C. certified coaches • Visit historical cities like Rome, Florence, and Turin • Tour the A.S. Roma Stadio Olimpico Stadium WEATHER: • Average spring temperatures in the 50s • Average summer temperatures in the 70s • Average of 7 rainy days per month in the spring • Average of 4 rainy days per month in the summer YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES 8 nights Meal Plan: 2 All required Team Sightseeing in Medical and Laundry for accommodation in meals per day. ground Coordinator to Northern Italy and cancellation Players a 3* or 4* hotel Breakfast each transportation be with team in the beautiful city insurance (Uniforms, 3 day, and lunch throughout the at all times, of Florence loads) or dinner program* 24/7 2 training sessions 2 training sessions All training 3 pre-arranged Stadium and generation Social media with Juventus F.C. with FIGC Youth session fields and competitive facilities tours adidas coverage during certified Coaches Coaches equipment friendly games international your training against Italian promo program opponents product *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 Milan, Italy. DAY 6: Transfer to Florence. Check into hotel and relax. Competitive match #2 vs. Italian DAY 2: Check into hotel to rest and relax after top quality opponent. long flight. Light training session with your own coaches. Attend Serie A match (optional and additional cost). DAY 7: Training session with Italian Coaches Association coach #1. Tour of the Italian DAY 3: Training session with Juventus F.C. certified training facilities and Italian Soccer coach #1. Sightseeing in Turin: Via Roma, Museum. Piazza San Carlo, Piazza Castello, and Palazzo Realle. DAY 8: Training session with Italian Coaches Association coach #2. Sightseeing in Florence. DAY 4: Training session with Juventus F.C. certified coach #2. Competitive match #1 vs. Italian top quality opponent. DAY 9: Light training session with you own coaches. Competitive match #3 vs. Italian top quality opponent. DAY 5: Tour of Juventus F.C. Juventus Stadium and museum. Sightseeing in Turin. DAY 10: Depart Florence, Italy. #WHEREWILLYOUPLAY e: [email protected] @: www.generationadidasinternational.com .