EduKick 2014 Professional Soccer Trial Dates Announced in England and Spain
Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) November 08, 2013 -- EduKick International Football Academies (EIFA), from their headquarters in Toronto, Canada, announced today their "2014 Professional Soccer Trials" dates for their soccer academy venues in Madrid, Spain and Manchester, England.
Interested competitive male soccer players from 14 to 22 years old may apply. International players will be supported by EduKick in the Visa application process. Players must qualify for the EduKick Pro Trial Courses by submitting a soccer résumé and references and by conducting a telephone interview with EduKick, General Manager, Mr. Jon Morgan.
The EduKick Madrid Football Academy "2014 Soccer Trial Program" dates are set for:
1. January 6th – 26th
2. August 1st – 20th
3. September 1st – 20th
4. September 21st – October 13th
Players arrive from around the world to Madrid, Spain's Barajas International Airport and take part in one of the three-week trial program courses. The course includes accommodation and three (3) meals per day at the EduKick Madrid residence located at the University of Madrid UAM, with gym access which is fully supervised by EduKick Madrid staff one hour per day and physical conditioning sessions three times per week also supervised by EduKick Madrid technical staff.
On the soccer pitch, players receive three weeks of daily soccer training sessions with semi or professional Spanish clubs in the Madrid area including, Atlético Madrid “B”, Rayo Vallecano “B”, FC, Getafe “B”, A.D. Colmenar, Pozuelo F. C., Alcobendas Sport and Sanse F.C. Players are reviewed, scouted and analyzed by representatives of these clubs and by Madrid based Spanish FIFA agents.
Also included in the three week soccer trial course is EduKick Madrid soccer training gear and a "Professional Spanish Fútbol" two-hour workshop entitled, “What it takes to be a pro and how to succeed at pro trials."
All participants will begin week one training with the 3rd Division Senior B Team of A.D. Colmenar. During this week the EduKick Madrid staff will evaluate each participant’s ability level and make recommendations to Atletico Madrid, Getafe and Rayo Vallecano scouts before they attend at least one of three previously scheduled friendly matches (in order to scout trial candidates) playing against semi-pro Spanish teams in the Madrid area.
EduKick Madrid will then arrange the subsequent trial matches and/or training session with local clubs appropriate to each individual’s ability or potential (as deemed by the EduKick Madrid technical futbol staff). The price for this three week pro trial course in Madrid is $3,699 USD.
In England, EduKick partners with UK Football Trials to offer excellent pro scouting opportunities for young talented footballers interested in coming to England to be looked at, scouted and analyzed as a player. The EduKick Manchester Football Academy UK Trials winter event date is set for February 9-23, 2014, a two-week course that cost $2,999 USD.
At EduKick Manchester participating players are picked up by private transport at either Manchester or Liverpool International Airport and are accommodated in private rooms with accredited English host families.
After a week`s preparation under the guidance of EduKick Manchester Technical Director, Neil Garside, players attend an official open trial event attended by PROFESSIONAL English club coaches and scouts (the previous UK Football Trial event in Manchester in late October had pro scouts from Liverpool, Manchester United, Birmingham City, Stoke and Blackburn Rovers in attendance). In addition, participating trial players also receive:
• Accommodation with local Manchester host families or city centre residence facility
• 2 meals each day
• 9 x technical - tactical training sessions
• English language classes or sample BTEC Diploma in sport classes
• 2x full day excursions
• Social activities calendar
• Attendance to an English professional match (subject to availability)
• Manchester or Liverpool airport pick up/drop off
EduKick Founder and President, Joey Bilotta says, "The EduKick pro trial courses allow aspiring young professionals from around the world a chance to come to Europe and measure themselves against what Spanish and English football scouts are looking for. Overall, an invaluable experience for the players."
EduKick is accepting applications now for the upcoming trial event courses in Europe. Interested parties should contact EduKick International Football Academies directly at the contact information provided in this release to learn more or to register. Also follow EduKick Soccer Academies on Face Book here.
Joey Bilotta, President & Founder, EduKick International Football Academies (EIFA), http://www.edukick.com/, +1 (905) 469-5661, [email protected]
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