English Premier League Experience
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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE EXPERIENCE • LONDON, ENGLAND • THE ACADEMY This eSoccer training experience enables young players to experience the passion and English style of play at a top professional Premier League side – Fulham F.C. The Fulham F.C. Academy is an important part of the club’s culture, with homegrown talent like Johnny Haynes, George Cohen, Paul Parker and Sean Davis rising through the ranks to first team status. Over 30 players have followed this trajectory, from Academy player to first team regular, since the 2011/12 season alone. The club’s dedication to developing young talent is shown in its recent renovation of the Motspur Park Training Ground for the Academy. Its focus is on individual development in a high performance environment, while also encouraging a supportive environment in which young players can thrive. THE CLUB Founded in 1879, Fulham F.C. is the oldest established football team from London playing in the English football leagues. In 2010, they reached the final of the UEFA Europa League, losing only in extra time to the Spanish club Atlético de Madrid. THE ACADEMY The Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Academy counts just over 200 players as part of its programming. Its self- proclaimed vision is ‘to be one of the world’s leading football clubs renowned for a strong association with its community and a long tradition of developing young talent that plays football the ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ way’. The values of the ‘Tottenham Hotspur Standard’ are team spirit, friendship, excellence, elite player conduct, cooperation, effort, persistence and respect. THE CLUB Tottenham Hotspur F.C. has won a major trophy in each of the past six decades, a feat only accomplished by one other club - Manchester United. In 1963 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. became the first British club to win a UEFA club competition, the European Cup Winners' Cup. One of its longest standing rivalries is with neighboring Arsenal F.C., and the two come head to head for what is referred to as the North London Derby. THE HUB EXPERIENCE This international training opportunity takes place in London, England. London is one of our five eSoccer 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! LONDON HUB SNAPSHOT: • 14 years organizing programs • 122 programs traveled • 1,714 Players traveled • 370 friendly matches organized • 612 training sessions organized HIGHLIGHTS: • Train with Fulham F.C. and Tottenham coaches • Tour the Chelsea F.C. Stamford Bridge Stadium • Attend a professional EPL match • Cultural opportunities like seeing Big Ben WEATHER: • Average spring temperatures in the 50s • Average summer temperatures in the 60s • Average of 15 rainy days per month 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 PROGRAM INCLUDES • 8 Nights accommodation in London 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 English Academy teams • 4 Training sessions with EPL Academy coaches • Training pitches and clinic sessions (as per itinerary) • Tour of Chelsea F.C. Stamford Bridge Stadium, museum and superstore • Laundry for Players only (Uniforms, 3 loads) • Visit the city of London and the historic town of Windsor • Charter buses are reserved for all necessary transfers while in Europe • Supervisor to be with team at all times 24/7 • Social media coverage during your training program • Comprehensive medical and cancellation insurance • eSoccer promo package *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 the customized program of your team. DAY 1: Depart for London, England. DAY 6: Training session #3 with Fulham F.C. Academy coach. Competitive match #2 vs. DAY 2: Arrive at London International Airport, England. top quality English opponent. Check into hotel to rest and relax. Light training session with your team coach. Attend DAY 7: Recovery training session with your team EPL match (optional and additional cost). coach. Transfer to Windsor for sightseeing, including Windsor Castle and Grounds DAY 3: Training session #1 with Fulham F.C. Academy (entrance fees are not included). coach. London sightseeing, including Training session #4 with Tottenham Hotspur Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster DAY 8: F.C. Academy coach. Competitive match #3 Abbey, and House of Parliament. vs. top quality English opponent. DAY 4: Training session #2 with Tottenham Hotspur Tour Fulham F.C.’s Craven Cottage Stadium. F.C. Academy coach. Competitive match #1 DAY 9: London Eye private capsule ride (optional and vs. top quality English opponent. additional cost). Attend EPL match (optional and additional cost). DAY 5: Tour Chelsea F.C.’s Stamford Bridge Stadium, museum and Superstore. Lunch at Frankie’s Famous Chelsea Pub. Sightseeing in the Covent DAY 10: Depart London, England. Garden and Piccadilly Area, including Lilly White’s soccer specialty store. YOUR SOCCER DREAMS, OUR PASSION. [email protected] esoccer.travel .