2019 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TRAINING PROGRAM • BRUSSELS, BELGIUM• • VALENCIENNES, FRANCE •
GROUP STAGE JUNE 7-16, 2019 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Through its partnerships with the world’s top professional soccer teams and na onal federa ons, genera on adidas interna onal consistently offers the best in youth development opportuni es. 2019 promises to be the best year yet, as genera on adidas interna onal, Club Brugge, and the Royal Belgian Football Associa on team up to bring you a truly elite opportunity. This program pairs a training program at one of the top Belgian clubs, Club Brugge, and Na onal Federa on, the KBVB, with the Women’s World Cup!
Held in Brussels, Belgium and Valenciennes, France, the 2019 group stage Women’s World Cup program will take place from June 7-16, 2019. genera on adidas interna onal takes you right to the heart of the ac on with premier development opportuni es, including training sessions with Academy coaches, compe ve friendly games, sightseeing ac vi es, and the op on to see World Cup games* (*games are op onal and are subject to addi onal cost). THE ROYAL BELGIAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The Royal Belgian Football Association, also known as KBVB, is the governing body of soccer and futsal in Belgium. Less than 20 years ago, the KBVB made a bold decision to redesign the country’s soccer blueprint by adopting the same vision for clubs, national teams, and coaches.
They began by implementing a particular style of play in the under-18 programs across the country and emphasizing development at the youth level. They deemphasized the importance of winning and urged a delayed introduction to full-size pitches, opting for a five-a-side and seven-a-side play.
The national team experienced and explosion of talented youth players and some of the biggest names in soccer today in soccer are a testament to the blueprint. These players include Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne, Chelsea phenomenon Eden Hazard, Manchester United striker- midfield duo Romelu Lukaku and Maroane Fellaini, and goalkeeping sensation Thibaut Courtois.
You’ll experience first hand the recipe for success that revolutionized soccer in Belgium and propelled the Belgian national team to one of the top ten in FIFA world rankings today. THE ACADEMY genera on adidas interna onal offers the opportunity for young players of all ages and levels to experience the youth development approach of the most celebrated club in Belgium, Club Brugge KV. The Academy develops players to be highly skilled and mo vated with a ‘no sweat, no glory’ mentality, and work within a framework to give a en on to every aspect of development: technical, tac cal, physical, mental, and social. Come experience first hand the dis nct training and style of play that con nues to bring Club Brugge KV tles. THE CLUB The Belgian Club Brugge KV is one of the most decorated and supported soccer clubs in Belgium. Throughout the club’s history, the club capitalized with 14 league tles, 11 Belgian Cups, and 14 Belgian Super Cups. They also consistently par cipate in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, and boast the tle of the only Belgian team to reach a European Cup final. EXPERIENCE THE WORLD CUP! THE TEAM TRAVEL EXPERIENCE WITH
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! CLICK TO EXPERIENCE!
TRAIN PLAY ATTEND TOUR WITH ACADEMY COMPETITIVE PROFESSIONAL CULTURAL PROFESSIONAL SIGHTSEEING COACHES AT FRIENDLY MATCHES STADIUMS AND TOP FACILITIES MATCHES FACILITIES
“The atmosphere “You have enough time “I love watching the “I think there is a lot we “We saw the full out amazing, the complex is for soccer but also different coaching can bring back to our team…which is really amazing, the coaches enough time to styles, I can pick up new teams back home, that’s awesome to see players are fantastic, and I have experience the culture. things that I can bring the main thing - just the that I look up to play learned so much. Being It is an educational back to the U.S. and put culture and style of live, not just on the tv.” here is the best experience that not too into my training play. It’s good to play experience I could have many people have the sessions. Just being able international games Matthew Boberg Player imagined.” opportunity to to see where the top against kids our own participate in.” players in the world are age, because it shows Dakota Peterson Player able to train and how you compare to Joe Flynn Supporter compete I think is them.” fantastic.” Paxton Pomykal Player Danielle Malagari Coach 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 Brugge, Ghent and cancellation Players a 3* or 4* hotel Breakfast each transportation be with team Antwerp insurance (Uniforms, 3 day, and lunch throughout the at all times, loads) or dinner program* 24/7
3 training sessions 1 training All training 3 pre-arranged Stadium and generation Social media with Royal Belgian session with session compe ve facilities adidas coverage during fields and tours international your training Football Club Brugge friendly games equipment promo program Associa on Academy against Belgian product cer fied coaches coaches opponents at the Belgian Football Centre
*Including one group airport transfer upon arrival and one at departure OPTIONAL ITEMS Please inquire for further information on these items:
Roundtrip airfare is Match ckets to Addi onal items Admission fees to Any other items not not included, but professional games such as phone calls, any cultural or specified under the will be sourced for (subject to beverages, and leisure ac vi es not “Program Includes” the group availability) snacks listed in i nerary sec on
PAYMENT OUTLINE:
Deposit payment of Progress payment Final balance $395 per traveler due of $800 per due 6-weeks at registra on traveler 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 Brussels, Belgium. DAY 6: Competitive friendly game #2 vs. top level Belgian youth team. Attend Women’s World DAY 2: Arrive in Brussels. Check into hotel to rest Cup 2019 Group Stage match at Stade du and relax. Light training session with your Hainaut, Valenciennes. (*optional, additional own coaches. cost & subject to availability) DAY 3: Training session #1 with Royal Belgian Training session #3 with Club Brugge Football Association certified coach. Attend DAY 7: Academy coaches at Club Brugge´s Training Women’s World Cup 2019 Group Stage match Ground. Sightseeing in historic city of in Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes. Brugge. (*optional, additional cost & subject to availability) DAY 8: Competitive friendly game #3 vs. top level local Belgian team. Sightseeing in historic DAY 4: Sightseeing in Brussels: Town Hall, Royal city of Antwerp. Palace, and Manneken Pis. Competitive friendly game #1 vs. top level Belgian youth DAY 9: Training session #4 with Royal Belgian team. Football Association certified coaches at Royal Belgium Football Association’s Belgian Football Centre. Attend Women’s World Cup DAY 5: Training session #2 with Royal Belgian Football Association certified coaches at 2019 Group Stage match (*optional Royal Belgium Football Association’s Belgian additional cost and subject to availability). Football Centre. Sightseeing in Ghent. DAY 10: Depart from Brussels, Belgium. #WHEREWILLYOUPLAY e: [email protected] @: www.generationadidasinternational.com