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Welcome from IFX President Michael Carlson

The International Fútbol X-Change is a culmination of my own experience playing overseas many years ago in Germany. As a young man dreaming of playing professionally, I embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Freiburg, Germany, where I ultimately played with a local semi-professional club while studying abroad.

My experience was life-changing in all aspects. I grew tremendously not only on the pitch but also off of the pitch. During my 8 months in Germany, I improved more than I had over the course of several years back in the U.S. Off the pitch, my life was a continuous adventure. I traveled throughout Germany, met players and people from around the IFX President Michael Carlson globe, and improved my German language skills to eventually become fluent. I will cherish the memories I have of playing in Germany for the rest of my life and am so glad that I followed my dreams. I invite everyone to read through our IFX catalog where you may find an opportunity or experience that fits into your own dreams. Mike Carlson

The International Fútbol X-Change is a premier international soccer organization providing total immersion programs to soccer players from around the world. Since 2003, we have sent hundreds of players to experience soccer and life in a variety of international destinations. Our expertise in managing the complex demands and issues surrounding playing and living overseas, enables players to hit the ground running and focus on their game and new life in an exciting new world. We offer over 20 unique soccer programs in 6 different countries, varying from one week international soccer camps with Europe's most renowned clubs, to full season/academic year programs. TABLE OF CONTENTS

YOUTH YEAR INTERNATIONAL FUTBOL X-CHANGE (Ages 14-18 Boys/Girls)

Germany Program Overview...... 4 Germany Testimonial...... 5 Spain Program Overview...... 6 Spain Testimonial...... 7 Brazil Program Overview...... 8 England Program Overview...... 9

PRO YEAR INTERNATIONAL FUTBOL X-CHANGE (Ages 18+ Men/Women)

Germany Program Overview...... 10 Germany Testimonial...... 11 Spain Program Overview...... 12

PRO IFX 30 DAY PROGRAMS (Ages 18+ Men only)

Brazil Program Overview...... 13 Germany Program Overview...... 14 Germany Testimonial...... 15

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMPS

IFX Germany Youth Summer Program...... 16 Germany Youth Summer Testimonial...... 17

INTERNATIONAL TEAM TOURS

International Team Tours Overview...... 18

APPLICATION INFORMATION

How to apply and application request form...... 19 Youth Year IFX Germany Full Season Half Season - Fall or Spring

GERMANY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW Situated in the heart of Europe, Germany's diversity IFX players are placed within a competitive German astounds the visitor. Live in Germany and discover soccer club fit to their level. Players are placed within medieval castles, charming villages, crystal-clear lakes a challenging football environment that allows and snow-capped mountains, the mystical Black tremendous opportunity for development, while Forest, pagan-inspired harvest festivals and of course keeping in mind their physical strength and technical the world-famous Oktoberfest. Learn about German foundation. history, politics, language, and culture through interaction with your host family, friends, and locals. ACADEMICS The German school system is divided into three types Students who choose a full season or a half season in of schools that prepare students toward a vocational Germany will live with a host family, attend a local or academic future. IFX students will attend what is public high school, and play with a competitive called the Gymnasium, a nine-year secondary school German soccer club. that provides a comprehensive general education for students who wish to continue their studies at the SOCCER CLUB PLACEMENT university level. Roughly 30% of German students Germany has consistently developed some of the top attend the Gymnasium schools. young talent throughout the world due to their knowledge and passion for the sport. With many School subjects include language, literature and art, clubs well over 100 years old, the expertise in the social sciences, mathematics, science, and German coaching and club management provides technology. Students are required to take classes in youth unlimited opportunity for growth and player each of these categories. development. Germany's youth Bundesligas, Regionaligas, and Oberligas (top 3 national youth leagues) are comprised of Germany's top youth Full Season (August - July) talent, many of whom will enjoy a professional career Dates: Half Season - Fall (August - January) in the future. Amateur and professional clubs alike all Half Season - Spring ( January - June) field their own youth teams, using their facilities and Housing: Family Homestay resources to mold their youth players to be units of their own professional team someday. Their is no Academics: Local High School doubt that the German clubs now realize that their most valuable asset is their youth. Club: All levels Age: 15-19 4 Youth Year IFX Germany Testimonial

Zachary Shiposh Hometown: Clarks Summit, PA Former Club: FC Delco German Club: FT Braunschweig Freie Turner Braunschweig League: U-19 Niedersachsenliga

Braunschweig, Germany - 2010-11 Braunschweig is a city of 247,400 people located in pushed myself back in the U.S. Our league, the the German state Lower Saxony. It is located north of Niedersachsenliga, is comprised of teams from cities the Harz Mountains. Although it's a large city about and towns all over the Lower Saxony or northwestern two hours from Berlin, it is extremely clean, has both region of Germany such as Verden, Bückeburg, modern buildings and historic castles, and it feels Garbsen, Lüneburg, and Hildesheim among others. very much like my home - Northeastern We travel throughout the state and every town is full Pennsylvania - surrounded by green and mountains. of boys my age just as good as me or better. I'm

When I first got to Braunschweig I trialed with the U19 men's team for the city's highest level professional club, Eintracht Braunschweig. Eintracht's youth team plays in the 2nd division of German soccer. After several weeks on trial, I received word that the club was not going to sign me. The following Monday I trialed with another semi- professional club's U19 team, Freie Turnerschaft Braunschweig. Their semi-pro team is in the 5th division of German soccer, but the U19 team is playing in the Niedersachsenliga - 3rd highest of the eight German youth soccer divisions, so the Shiposh 2nd from left at summer training camp challenge and quality of play was still excellent. Freie Turner picked me up after the first week and then getting tested and pushed every game and it's exactly began the submission of my player pass and what's going to make me a better player. international transfer certificate with the Deutscher Fussball Bund (German Soccer Federation). School & Host Family After a several weeks of breaking into the team, I was I go to school at the local high school and have made promoted to the starting attacking center midfielder many friends. School is challenging but my host for Freie Turner and playing full ninety minute games. teachers and host family are very supportive and At any given time, there were players trialing for a have helped me along the way. I have become spot with Freie Turner's U19's so I knew my spot was extremely close with my host family - they treat me never secure and that was always in the back of my as if I were their own son. I am very happy here in mind at every practice and game. That 'fear' of losing Germany, and am truly fortunate to have had this the chance to play pushed me harder than I ever opportunity of a lifetime to pursue my dreams. 5 Youth Year IFX Spain Full Season Half Season - Fall or Spring

SPAIN

PROGRAM OVERVIEW ... Moorish palaces, Dali, La Liga. All synonymous with IFX players are placed within a competitive Spanish the energetic, diverse and stylish country that is soccer club fit to their level. Players are placed within Spain. A year playing soccer in Spain is one you won't a challenging environment that will foster forget. development, while keeping in mind their physical strength and technical foundation. Lying on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe bordering Portugal and France, Spain is home ACADEMICS to 39.2 million people. See a fiesta, soak in the Mediterranean sun… Spain will charm you time and For full season and half season programs, students again. will attend a local high school with a wide range of coursework and curriculum. Students are required to Players who choose a full season or a half season take certain core courses, which generally include: program in Spain will live with a host family, attend a Spanish language, Spanish literature, foreign local public high school, and play with a competitive language, philosophy, and physical education. Spanish soccer club. Students may choose one optional area of study to broaden their curriculum including: arts, science or SOCCER CLUB PLACEMENT technology. With a rich history of professional and amateur All classes will be conducted in Spanish. Exposure to soccer, Spain's extensive league system provides Spanish in the classroom and in their daily life helps opportunities for all levels of players to compete and them to master and become fluent in their foreign develop. Enjoying one of the most temperate language skills. Soccer activities will also enhance European climates, Spanish soccer runs year round players' Spanish development. with quality field conditions even in the dead of winter. Full Season (August - July) Dates: Half Season - Fall (August - January) While the Spanish style tends to be be more Half Season - Spring ( January - June) individualistic than their English and German Housing: Family Homestay neighbors, Spanish clubs have tremendous capability both tactically and technically. Training sessions are Academics: Local High School designed and orchestrated to fully develop the players' quickness of decision making while Club: All levels promoting their creativity and individualism. Age: 15-19 6

Youth Year IFX Spain Testimonial

Brian Levy Hometown: Clarks Summit, PA Former Club: PA Classics Spanish Club: Cádiz C.F. Cádiz C.F. League: División de Honor

Cádiz, Spain - 2011-12 School & Host Family Cádiz is a great small city. I love how easy-going the I attend classes at a Cervantes accredited language people are here. I think it's a great place to train and institute called Spanish in Cádiz. I have classes in learn a new language because there really isn't any grammar and conversation Monday-Friday from 9 pressure - very laid back. The older part of the city is AM to 1:30 PM. The people at the school are really very historical and beautiful. The nightlife is great great people and I have enjoyed being with them. and I have found it easy to adapt socially here. There The school is very organized and also provides some really isn't anything not to like about Cádiz. tourism and social activities, as well as the opportunity to meet new people (I have met and Trainings have been going well. It's very difficult - learned about people from close to 20 different these are the best players I have ever played with. countries through the school). At times, learning the Drills include tactical segments, specific match language can be a little frustrating, but that's normal. preparation, or high intensity 11 v 11 segments. At I've really improved and am conversing much better times it's frustrating if I make a mistake or turn the each day. ball over because I'm not used to being the small fish in a big pond and such fast paced play. It's a completely different style of play. They move the ball like a pinball machine. It's hard enough to get the ball and when you do get it, it's even more difficult to play the next ball because everything is so quick.

I have training Monday through Friday and have a match on Saturday. We do some weight training before the actual training on Wednesdays and Fridays.

I'm happy this has all worked out and that they felt my level was fine enough to let me on board. Training The host family has been phenomenal. They have in a professional club is awesome. The facilty is great helped me settle in and introduced me to everything with locker rooms and what not. It's also pretty cool here in Cádiz. They provide all the necessities and a to be training next to Cádiz A & B. The players and comfortable environment. The family has really trainers love picking on me because I'm the foreigner, exceeded my expectations. Living in a host family is a but it's a futbol team, it's all in good fun, and they great opportunity. I'm able to experience a different seem really happy to have me there. culture, mature, and practice Spanish every day. 7 Youth Year IFX Brazil Full Season Half Season - Fall or Spring

BRAZIL

PROGRAM OVERVIEW ACADEMICS Samba, Carnaval, Beaches, Futebol!...Come For full season and half season programs, students experience life in Brazil while playing with a Brazilian will attend a local high school with a wide range of soccer club! coursework and curriculum. Classes are challenging with expectations of completion of coursework not Brazil is South America's largest country, and the only in, but outside the classroom. Students are world's fifth largest by both geography and required to take certain core courses, which generally population. From the Amazon jungle in the East to include: Portuguese language, literature, foreign the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil offers a vast diversity in language, philosophy, and physical education. land and culture. The many cultures, warm people, Additionally, students may choose one optional area exciting cities and colonial towns make Brazil a of study to broaden their curriculum including: arts, fascinating country. science or technology.

Students who choose a full season or half season All classes will be conducted in Portuguese. Exposure program in Brazil will live with a host family, attend a to Portuguese in the classroom and in their daily life local public high school, and play with a competitive helps them to master and become fluent in their Brazilian soccer club. foreign language skills. You will have an added advantage over other foreign piers with additional exposure to the Portuguese language through your SOCCER CLUB PLACEMENT soccer activities. Brazil is arguably the top footballing nation in the world. Combining the athleticism and tactics of the European style with a magical, improvized flair, the Brazilian style is both beautiful and effective.

With a passion for the sport dating back over a Full Season (August - July) Dates: Half Season - Fall (August - January) century, Brazil's extensive professional and amateur Half Season - Spring ( January - June) systems ensure sustainable production of world class talent. Housing: Family Homestay

Academics: Local High School IFX players are placed within a competitive Brazilian soccer club fit to their level. Players are placed within Club: All levels a challenging soccer environment that enables tremendous opportunity for development. Age: 15-19 8 Youth Year IFX England Full Season Half Season - Fall or Spring

"Playing in England was a dream come true for me. My game improved by leaps and bounds" ENGLAND Christian Diaz Wolverhampton, UK PROGRAM OVERVIEW ACADEMICS Home to some of the world's greatest soccer clubs For full season and half season programs, students including Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and will attend a local high school known as Sixth Form Arsenal, England is the country most desired to play with a wide range of coursework and curriculum. in worldwide. Classes are challenging with expectations of completion of coursework not only in, but outside With a diverse landscape from large, bustling cities, the classroom. Students are allowed to choose their to quaint towns and shires, England has something courses of study, whether it be English, Math, and for everyone. With an excellent reputation for Literature, or more vocational subjects which focus fashion, film, music, and football, England is the on technical or practical work. number one destination in the world for students. All classes will be conducted in English. Exposure to Students who choose a full season or half season English in the classroom (for those in which English is program in England will live with a host family, attend a second language) and in their daily life helps them a local public high school, and play with a competitive to master and become fluent in the English language. English soccer club. You will have an added advantage over other foreign piers with additional exposure to the English SOCCER CLUB PLACEMENT language through your soccer activities. England is the founding father of the world's most popular sport and today is home to the highest quality professional soccer league, the English Premier League. It is the world standard when it comes to professional soccer, and is home to some of the world's most profound players and clubs. Academic Year (August - July) The English style is fast paced, physical, and strategic. Dates: Fall Semester (August - January) Club facilities are world class, with even the smaller Spring Semester ( January - June) amateur clubs enjoying their own stadiums and Housing: Family Homestay clubhouses. Academics: Local High School IFX players are placed within a competitive English soccer club fit to their level. Players are placed within Club: All levels a challenging soccer environment that allows Age: 15-19 tremendous opportunity for development. 9 Pro IFX Year Germany Full Season Half Season - Fall or Spring

GERMANYNÜRNBERG

PROGRAM OVERVIEW CLUB PLACEMENT Our Pro IFX Year Program enables competitive As one of the world's footballing superpowers, players over the age of 18 the opportunity to play for Germany is home to some of the finest professional a German semi-professional/Amateur club for one European clubs and players. Their extensive league full or one half season. Players are placed to train and system is comprised of multiple professional and compete with a German club according to their level semi-professional clubs that compete for promotion of play. An initial evaluation period upon arrival in and relegation from one league to the next, year Germany determines club placement. after year.

Players live in a shared apartment with other IFX IFX players are placed within a competitive German players and attend an intensive language institute, soccer club fit to their level enabling tremendous enabling rapid advancement in the German opportunity for development. IFX manages the full language. international transfer of each player enabling participation in official league matches. LANGUAGE SCHOOL Located in the heart of Nürnberg, Germany, our Pro CLUBS IFX Year program enrolls each player in our partner IFX has close relationships with the professional and language institute, for intensive German language semi-professional clubs throughout the greater lessions for the duration of the program. Nürnberg region as well as relationships with clubs throughout Germany, spanning all divisions. Courses include normally 15-20 hours per week of lessons covering grammar, pronunciation, conversation, and cultural subjects.

ACCOMMODATIONS Full Season (August - July) Dates: Half Season - Fall (August - January) Players are placed to live in a shared private flat Half Season - Spring ( January - June) usually shared with other IFX players. Apartments are furnished, and have one bathroom and a kitchen, Housing: Private Shared Apartment shared between the flat mates. Each player is given Academics: German Language Institute their own room, furnished with a bed and wardrobe. Public transportation including trains and buses are Club: Amateur/Semi-professional easily accessable to IFX apartments. Price:Age: 18+ 10

9 Pro IFX Year Germany Testimonial

Brandin McClay Hometown: East Taunton, MA Former Club: Cape Cod Crusaders German Club: SpVgg Weiden SpVgg Weiden League: Regionalliga

Weiden, Germany My soccer experience in Germany was life changing. hard I had to work. I went through some rough times Training with various clubs and leagues helped me but a trial with a club down the road led me to a two develop as a player. Some of the clubs I initially year professional contract with a quality D4 club. trialed with included SpVgg Bayreuth, SV Weidenberg, SGV Friesen, and SpVgg Weiden. It was When SpVgg Weiden offered me a contract to a very unique journey for me. The language barrier become a professional footballer, a lifelong goal of was difficult but sometimes soccer has its own mine was achieved. Language barriers, difficult language…a language I was familiar with. playing conditions, a foreign land only made my resolve all the more resolute. I love this game and I hope to make it my lifelong career…first as a player…next as a coach…and ultimately as a person who will give as much back to the game as it has given me. At this point I am so thankful to all the people and organizations, particularly IFX who have contributed to my success.

McClay warms up before a match in Etzenricht

As you walk in the door before every training session the players would shake hands and say "Hallo" and make you feel comfortable, but once on the pitch it became a very competitive atmosphere. All of the top divisions have natural grass fields which were in immaculate condition. I was fortunate to be able to play well on all surfaces.

My intension was to become a professional player, no Brandin McClay during his signing with Regionalliga matter what I had to do, where I had to go, or how club SpVgg Weiden 11 Pro IFX Year Spain Full Season Half Season - Fall or Spring

SPAIN

PROGRAM OVERVIEW CLUB PLACEMENT Our Pro IFX Year Program enables competitive Spain's extensive league system provides players over the age of 18 the opportunity to play for opportunities for all levels of players to compete and a Spanish semi-professional/amateur club for one full develop as players. Spanish soccer runs year round or one half season. Players are placed to train and with quality field conditions even in the dead of compete with a Spanish club according to their level winter. While the Spanish style tends to be be more of play. individualistic than their English and German neighbors, Spanish clubs from youth through Players live with host families and attend an intensive professional have tremendous capability both language institute, enabling rapid advancement in tactically and technically. the Spanish language. IFX players are placed within a competitive Spanish CLUB PLACEMENT soccer club fit to their level. Players are placed within an environment that will challenge the player and Located in a variety of Spanish cities, our Pro IFX Year allow tremendous opportunity for development, program enrolls each player in a partner language while keeping in mind their physical strength and institute, for intensive Spanish language lessions for technical foundation. the duration of the program. IFX has close relationships with the professional and Courses include normally 15-20 hours per week of semi-professional clubs throughout throughout lessons covering grammar, pronunciation, Spain, spanning all divisions. conversation, and cultural subjects. ACCOMMODATIONS Players are placed to live with carefully selected host Full Season (August - July) families who provide an invaluable support system Dates: Half Season - Fall (August - January) for each player. Host families live in close proximity to Half Season - Spring ( January - June) public transportation enabling easy transit to and from training and language school. Daily meals are Housing: Family Homestay eaten with the family. Academics: Spanish Language Institute

Club: Amateur/Semi-professional

Age:Price: 18+ 12 Professional/Amateur Training & Trials Pro IFX 30 Day Brazil

BRAZILSÃOPAULO

PROGRAM OVERVIEW CLUBS The Pro International Fútbol X-Change (Pro IFX) Brazil IFX has close relationships with the professional and 30 day program gives highly competitive players a semi-professional clubs throughout the greater São unique opportunity to train and trial with high caliber Paulo region as well as relationships with clubs Brazilian clubs in the São Paulo region. throughout Brazil, spanning all divisions from the Série A down to the Amateur leagues. IFX picks up each player at the airport, transports them to their pre-arranged accommodations, and PROGRAM INCLUDES introduces each player to the club/s where they will train for a period of 30 days. Accommodation in an apartment, youth hostel, or pension. The IFX 30-day Brazil program is an incredible way to Airfare not included. IFX player must purchase showcase your talent to clubs looking for players to their own airline ticket. reinforce their squad. Training with selected team during weekly training sessions for a 30 day period. Support from local IFX representative TRAINING & TRIAL PERIOD Advisement on everything from local culture to The training period is an opportunity for players to tips to help you adjust to the foreign playing experience intensive training routines, develop a environment. quicker sense of pace and decision making, enhance Airport transfer their overall technical and tactical ability, and showcase their talent to our partner clubs. All partner clubs seriously consider IFX players as prospective members of their roster. Many past IFX participants have become active members of their original host club, using the Pro IFX as a starting point in their international soccer career. Dates: Year round While training with highy competitive Brazilian clubs, Housing: Club housing facility many IFX players to experience soccer in a faster paced environment than they have ever before Level: Amateur, Semi-pro, & Pros experienced. The Brazilian style, combining exquisite creativity and flair, while maintaining organization City: São Paulo, Brazil and discipline, is world class. Age: 18 + ; Men 13 Professional/Amateur Training & Trials Pro IFX 30 Day Germany

Mark Oliphant ce trialing "My experien with FC Nürnberg was an experience of a lifetime GERMANYNÜRNBERG that I will never forget." PROGRAM OVERVIEW CLUBS The Pro International Fútbol X-Change (Pro IFX), is a IFX has close relationships with the professional and uniquely structured international soccer program, semi-professional clubs throughout the greater very different from the standard international soccer Nürnberg region as well as relationships with clubs academy. Not only does it give qualified players throughout Germany, spanning all divisions from the access to our extensive club network, but it also Bundesliga down to the Amateur leagues. allows them experience soccer and life in another country giving them total immersion in a foreign Recent player trials have been arranged with clubs professional or semi-professional soccer club. IFX such as FC Nürnberg, FSV Erlangen Bruck, FC Bayern places each player individually among one of our Alzenau, and VfR Aalen to name a few. partner foreign club teams to train/trial with for a period of 30 days and arranges for the players’ PROGRAM INCLUDES accommodations. Accommodation in an apartment, youth hostel, or pension. TRAINING & TRIAL PERIOD Airfare not included. IFX player must purchase The training period is an opportunity for players to their own airline ticket. experience intensive training routines, develop a Training with selected team during weekly quicker sense of pace and decision making, enhance training sessions for a 30 day period. their overall technical and tactical ability, and Support from local IFX representative showcase their talent to our partner clubs. All Advisement on everything from local culture to partner clubs seriously consider IFX players as tips to help you adjust to the foreign playing prospective members of their roster. Many past IFX environment. participants have become active members of their Airport transfer original host club, using the Pro IFX as a starting point in their international soccer career.

While training with highy competitive German clubs, Dates: Year round many IFX players experience soccer in a faster paced environment than they have ever before Housing: Private Apartment experienced. The German emphasis on organization, Level: Amateur, Semi-pro, & Pros efficiency, and discipline on the field provides IFX players with an opportunity to learn invaluable, City: Nürnberg, Germany fundamental principles, enhancing their playing foundation. Age: 18 + ; Men 14 Pro IFX 30 Day Germany Testimonial

Mark Oliphant Hometown: Georgetown, TX Former Club: Univ. of Texas at Tyler Trials: FC Nürnberg; Erlangen-Bruck GERMANYNÜRNBERG League: Bundesliga; Oberliga

Nürnberg, Germany - 2011 To be honest, I was a bit hesitant about the we were from or what language we know best, opportunity to make a trip to Germany with the IFX soccer was the universal language! It was such an program. I finally just went for it and was headed to indescribable experience to walk onto a field not Nuremberg, Germany. As soon as I landed I knew knowing what conversation is about but still knowing that this would be an adventure I would never forget. how to communicate when there was a soccer ball I am proud to say that I quickly stepped into the role around. of the touristy person with eyes wide open and camera ready for anything. However, pictures could not do any justice for the awesomeness of the architecture, the landscape, and the weather that surround me during my stay. Every time I was able to roam the city I found a new piece of culture that topped the experience from the day before. Also the food was more than fantastic. Everything I tasted seemed to overwhelm my taste buds with pleasure. I am the type of person to try almost anything and am pretty sure I did not leave without a clean plate. The German culture, landscape, and food certainly captured my affection and will be visited again in my future for sure.

But beyond all of my tourist activities, I did not miss Oliphant dives during a goalkeeper training session out on the sole reason I came to Germany which was with Bundesliga club FC Nürnberg to play soccer. Although there was a language barrier that was ever present on and off the pitch, it was One of the most interesting aspects of this program interesting and actually pretty fun to try and work my was being able to train with multiple teams with way around it. However, being engulfed in a language different styles of training and to see how the game I have never been exposed to, there was a universal of soccer is the same yet totally different. This language that we were all able to communicate opportunity was one of the most amazing things I perfectly with and that was the language of soccer. could ever experience. It is difficult to put the Soccer is a commonality between every player from experience into words, but I can say that my love for all over the world. I met players from Switzerland, the game for the soccer has grown insurmountably! Thailand, Haiti, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, and some All in all this experience has exceeded my other American players as well, but no matter where expectations and was definitely worth it! 15 Germany Summer Immersion Training Youth Summer IFX Germany

GERMANYNÜRNBERG

PROGRAM OVERVIEW PROGRAM INCLUDES To provide world class training opportunities for top Accommodation in IFX Flat or Youth Hostel. youth soccer players, the International Fútbol X- Roundtrip airfare not included. Change has partnered with German semi- Full board included. Breakfast, lunch, and dinners professional club, SG Quelle Fürth to allow a limited eaten at hostel. Lunches sometimes eaten out number of American players to train amongst their during tourist excursions. (Lunches to be paid for youth teams. Contrary to the traditional international at player's expense if eaten out.) soccer tour where American teams travel to play Full time chaperone during entire program. against foreign teams, our program immerses players 10-15 training sessions, Mon-Fri each weekday in the foreign game, experiencing the German game morning and/or afternoon. as if they were a part of the team. Participation in friendly matches as guest players of SG Quelle Fürth youth teams subject to Players spend two weeks in Fürth where they are scheduling and guest player pass approval. professionally trained by the head youth coaches of Official SG Quelle Fürth club gear including warm- SG Quelle Fürth. Program participants stay in local up suit, practice jersey, shorts, and socks. accommodations, attend daily training, play in Tourist activities including visits to Nürnberg friendly matches organized by the club, visit local downtown, the Adidas and Puma Headquarters, tourist attractions, and learn about the German and surrounding areas. culture and life. Attend a professional Bundesliga (German pro league) match upon availability CLUB TRAINING & IMMERSION Each morning, players either train under the instruction of the coaches of SG Quelle Fürth. Licensed German trainers lead the daily training, engaging the group in technical drills and tactical Dates: August - 2 weeks maneuvering. Players will then join the SG Quelle Check Website for exact dates Fürth youth teams in the afternoons to participate in their normal training sessions. Housing: Private Flat or Youth Hostel Level: Competitive SG Quelle Fürth has a strong reputation for its youth development. Their youth teams compete in the City: Nürnberg, Germany highest youth categories of the Bavarian Football Association. Age: 14-18; Boys only 16 Youth Summer IFX Germany Testimonial

SG Quelle Fürth

Fürth, Germany By Greg Baker There were also challenging things about the trip. The level of play was definitely one of them, but I picked the IFX youth summer exchange program in a good way, because it made me a better because, out of all of the programs I was looking at, it player. The language barrier was also hard, but I seemed like the best for soccer. All the other was expecting that, and I had fun learning programs were about promoting their name and German in preparation for the trip. The making money, but IFX seemed like it was all about information about German soccer and list of the training, which was exactly what I wanted. I was German soccer words IFX provided helped me a happy to experience what it was like to train with a lot. I was not expecting to understand much youth team overseas. German, but I ended up understanding more than I thought I would be able to. I gained a lot of experience out of playing at such a high level for two weeks. I got a feel for how the Along with the challenging things, there were also game is played in Germany, and I would love to get a lot of fun things that I did while in Germany. the chance to go and play there, or anywhere in Going to the Adidas and Puma headquarter stores Europe, again. I also learned a few things about may take the cake in that category, but the professional soccer game we went to and visiting Bayreuth was also a blast. I also enjoyed seeing so many historic buildings and being able to take pictures of them. Bamberg and the Castle in Nürnberg were both very cool.

In summary, I greatly enjoyed my trip to Germany with IFX. My chaperones were great, and I had a lot of fun playing soccer and experiencing Germany and its culture. The food was awesome, and the traveling was as smooth as it could have been. If I had a friend that was trying to decide whether to do a trip with IFX, I would definitely recommend that they take it. I would also recommend that they train hard and study IFX partner club SG Quelle Fürth's U19s before a enough of the language to get by in everyday match with Quelle and IFX players. conversation, because these things made my experience better. 17 International Team Tours Spain, Germany, England, Italy & More

PROGRAM OVERVIEW TOURS INCLUDE Imagine traveling with your team across the globe to Roundtrip airfare experience soccer in another culture. Compete Accommodations in hotel or pension against foreign clubs at pristine facilities, train within Full board included foreign clubs training sessions, and soak up exciting Full time IFX guide throughout the tour tourist destinations and historic monuments. Friendly matches against competitive European clubs Since 2003, IFX provides turnkey management of Possibility of training sessions with European international soccer tours, managing all aspects, from clubs at their facilities (upon request) airfare booking, to on-site/in country tour facilitation. Access to training facilities for team trainings IFX Vans for ground transportation Our extensive club relationships enable us to organize Tourist/sightseeing activities friendly matches fit to the level of your club. Full time Travel/medical insurance guides oversee and organize daily actitivies, training, Tournament opportunities and interaction with partner clubs. Customized programs available

DESTINATIONS Call us today to request a customized Germany proposal for your club or team! Italy England Spain Tel: +1 510 599 4625 Argentina Brazil Dates: Year round options available Durations are flexible/customized CLUBS THAT USE IFX Housing: Hotels, Pensions, & Youth Hostels IFX manages tours for all kinds of teams: Youth Clubs & Teams Level: All levels and ages Universities Country: Germany; Italy; England; Spain; Arg.; Brazil Amateur & Semi-Professional Clubs Professional Clubs Age: 10 +

Price: Proposal furnished upon request 18 How to Apply

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State Zip Youth Year IFX Summer Camps

Phone Countries of Interest

E-mail Germany Spain

DOB England Brazil

Current team Italy

Current league 19 INTERNATIONALF FUTBOLX X-CHANGE 84 Dublin Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 USA

Phone 510|599.4625 E-mail [email protected] www.ifxsoccer.com