EDUCATIONAL SOCCER TOURS
OVERVIEW
BFUT offers the opportunity for players, coaches, and parents to participate in educational tour in Brazil, United States, and Europe.
The objective of the BFUT Educational tours is to provide the highest quality of soccer training and competition with the cultural and social experience of each country.
BFUT has been providing tours to soccer clubs, universities, youth state/provincial teams, and even professional teams for over 20 years.
BFUT offers customized tours based on the following criteria:
- Training (including outdoor, futsal, and beach soccer)
- Competition (including tournaments, futsal, and beach soccer)
- Site Seeing and Day Tours (including Rio and Sao Paulo sites)
- Professional Soccer Games
- Inner city and charitable foundations
- Beach outings
- Other activities
BFUT TOUR OPTIONS
BFUT offers the following 4 tour packages (click bellow on the desired package)
- NEW!!! European Tour – Mediterranean International Cup (MIC)
- Brazil Tour Customized
- USA Tour
TAKE YOUR TEAM TO TRAIN WITH BFUT AND PLAY IN ONE OF THE BIGGEST YOUTH SOCCER TOURNAMENTS IN EUROPE - MEDITERANEAN INTERNATIONAL CUP (MIC)
March 21st to 31st, 2013
Location: Costa Brava, Spain
Ages U13, U15, and U17, Boys
The BFUT European Tour is designed to integrate the BFUT methodology and training
program with the high level competition provided in Europe. From March 26st – March 31st of 2012, teams from all over the world can come to the North East Coast of Spain to play in one of the best youth tournaments available. To prepare for the tournament, BFUT and its staff will arrive on March 21th and run training sessions with each team participating in the tour. Sessions will encompass of field, beach and futsal training as well as 2 practice games against local competition.
Participants of the tour will also get an opportunity to watch a professional game from F.C Barcelona along with a tour of the Catalan city.
TO REGISTER FOR THE EUROPEAN TOUR OR FOR MORE INFORMATION,
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK AND SOMEONE FROM BFUT WILL CONTACT YOU
BRAZIL TOUR
2011 BRAZIL TOUR DATES
- CUSTOMIZED DATES ALSO AVAILABLE, CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
BRAZIL TOUR OVERVIEW
BFUT established the Brazilian Educational Tour to expose the participants (players, educators, parents) to the game quality of Brazil. The Tour also exhibits the cultural (Music, Food, Habits) and social aspects (the Brazilian People) by constantly interacting with local Brazilian soccer players.
Why Brazil?
- Brazil is the only country 5 time World Champions.
- Brazil develops the top players of the biggest soccer leagues including top professional clubs in Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, England, Japan, etc…
- Brazil provides the necessary soccer environment for any level of play. There are more than 40 professional clubs, 12 universities and 26 amateur clubs available for competition in the educational tours.
- Brazil provides not only great soccer development but also fascinating social and cultural experiences.
- Brazil is the “Country of Football (Soccer)”.
Recommended for players 12 and older - Male and Female
The players will practice under the supervision of the coaching Director Thadeu Goncalves and his staff during the summer 2010 – From July 19th to August 4th, 2010
Total of 2 weeks – Each week BFUT can allow a group of 30 players maximum.
Prof. Thadeu Goncalves and his professional staff will be the responsible to oversee the education. The Head Educator will be observing and analyzing the players during the cycle of continuing education for each player.
BRAZIL TOUR OBJECTIVES
The major goals to accomplish in this program:
- Interact with the BFUT – Brazil Pro Staff and the players from the BFUT – Brazil - High performance and the Youth Brazilian Pro-Clubs.
- Receiving an individual training program of the Brazilian soccer philosophy
- Advanced Tactical systems, schemes and strategies
- Quality of players and quality of friendly games.
- Complete player development to participate in tryouts for high schools, youth pro clubs, universities, and even professional teams.
- Determine the level of the player and set up a program for his/her full development.
- Provide the players with specialized practices such as Futsal, weight-lifting, and physical activities.
- Give the player the opportunity to advance towards a professional career in soccer.
- Assistance in Sports Management – Defining objectives to each player.
- Orientation in Sports Nutrition.
- Sports Medicine – Learn how prevent injuries and how to treat it when it’s necessary.
- Sports psychology – The balance – Athlete – Human Being and citizen to the world – promote and educate PEACE.
BRAZIL TOUR SAMPLE ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SAO PAULO TOUR
Rio de Janeiro Tour - Available upon Request
Day 1 – USA
Day 2 -SAO PAULO
- Morning 8:00 AM Arrive in Brazil
- 12:00 noon Check in at Center of Training
- 12:30 PM Lunch
- Afternoon 3:00 PM Session 1: Physical/Technical/Tactical player analysis
- Evening 7:00 PM Dinner
- 8:30 PM Session 2: Player analysis (THEORY)
- 10:30 PM Lights Out
Day 3 - SAO PAULO
- Morning 7:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:00 AM Session 3 - Technical Tactical - System
- Afternoon 12:00 PM Lunch
- 3:00 PM Session 4: Game Condition - 11v11 Session - Set Plays
- Evening 7:00 PM Dinner
- 8:00 PM - Session 5: Practice analysis
- 10:30 PM Lights Out
Day 4 - SAO PAULO
- Morning 7:00 AM Breakfast
- 10:00 AM Session 6: Game:
- Afternoon 1:00 PM BBQ
- 3:00PM Shopping
- 5PM Bus returns to the hotel
- Evening 7:30 PM Session 7: Game Analysis
- 10:30 PM Lights Out
Day 5 - SAO PAULO
- Morning 7:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:00AM – Training Session
- 12:00PM Lunch
- Afternoon 2:30PM: Game Finals
- Evening 7:00 PM Dinner
- 10:30 PM Lights out
Day 6 - SAO PAULO
- Morning 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:00 AM Session 10: Physical/Technical Session
- 11:00 AM Pool
- 12:00 PM Lunch - Hotel
- Afternoon 2:00 PM Leaves to the Mall
- 6:00PM Dinner - Mall
- 7:30 PM - Bus leaves to the Hotel
- 10:30 PM Lights out
Day 7 - SAO PAULO
- Morning 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:00 AM Session 11 - Tactical - Systems variations
- Afternoon 12:00 PM Lunch
- 3:00 PM Session 12: Futsal Game
- Evening 7:00 PM Dinner
- 8:00 PM Session 13: Futsal Game Analysis
Day 8 - SAO PAULO
- Morning 6:00 AM Breakfast
- 6:30 AM Leave to Santos
- 9:00 AM Visit Pele Museum
- Afternoon 12:00 PM Lunch
- 3:00 PM Session 14 - Game - Beach Soccer
- Evening 6:30 PM Dinner - Restaurant
- 8:00 PM Session 15: Watch Professional Game
- 11:30 PM Back to the Hotel
Day 9 -SAO PAULO
- Morning 8:00 AM - Breakfast
- 10:30 AM - Game
- 12:30 PM - Lunch
- 3:00 PM - Amusement Park
- 11:30 PM - Return to the center
Day 10 -SAO PAULO
- Morning 8:00 AM - Breakfast
- 10:30 AM- 3:00 PM - Fun soccer tournament (players, coaches and guest combine) and Brazilian BBQ
- 6:00 PM - Checkout and leave to the airport
BRAZIL TOUR PACKGE INCLUDES – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
- Level 1 BFUT Educator;
- Ground Transportation: To and from Sao Paulo Airport, BFUT Center, games, and all sightseeing activities;
- Players and Coaching Staff Accommodations:
- Players - Triple Rooms
- Coaching Staff – Double Rooms
- Parents Accommodations:
- Meals: 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner with mineral water);
- Professional game tickets to two professional soccer games;
- 03 Planned sightseeing trips – Tickets are included (Sao Paulo – Santos FC - Pele’s Club);
- Meet and Greet at the Guarulhos Sao Paulo International Airport;
- Full assistance done by one full time fluently English speaking BFUT educator;
- Visit to Pro Club – Meet Pro Players;
- Medical assistance for emergencies – Each player must bring his/her own insurance;
- Mineral water – Training, meals and games;
- Highest quality in soccer education based on the six principles of the game: Planning, Comportment, Physical Conditioning, Technical, Tactical, and Psychological;
- All referees and field expenses;
- Play minimum 5 games (including one futsal and one beach soccer game);
- Minimum of 7 training sessions and 4 classroom sessions;
- Uniform Laundry – jersey, shorts and socks (must bring the laundry bag);
- Note: For any other laundry pieces the cost is U$1.00 per piece
- Discount in a specialized soccer store;
- All other unexpected expenses associated with the program for which BFUT is responsible;
TO REGISTER FOR THE BRAZIL TOUR OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND SOMEONE FROM BFUT WILL CONTACT YOU
BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT TOUR
2011 BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT TOUR
- Brazilian Football Festival Tour – 15th – 23rd – Boys and Girls Teams – Ages U13, U15 and U17
Location: Jau, Sao Paulo, Brazil
BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL FESTIVAL OVERVIEW
The 4th edition of the Brazilian Football Festival (BFF) is located in Jaú & Dois Córregos; a region rich with natural springs and spas, pleasant climate and welcoming populations. The organizer of BFF, together with the support of the local Mayor’s Office, reserved the best fields for the tournament, including a Municipal Stadium, with a capacity for 20,000 spectators and where the Event’s Opening Ceremonies will be held. There is a wide variety of choices in hotels and food, with incredible special offers.
Players will be staying at the Hotel Estanciawith pool, sauna, gym, horseback riding, game room, apartments with air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, private bathroom, etc… Players will also have the opportunity to go sightseeing, watch a professional game and enjoy the Brazilian culture.
The BFF tournament integrates the participation of Brazilian soccer teams with foreign soccer teams (Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America). The foreign teams have the opportunity to experience competition in the land of five times world champion soccer. Teams will have the opportunity to face youth categories of Brazilian elite clubs and superior international opponents. Players will have the opportunity to reveal their talents to technical national and international observers. All participating teams are guaranteed at least 3 matches in the group stages of the tournament.
BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL FESTIVAL TOUR OBJECTIVE
The major goals to accomplish in this program:
- Interact with the BFUT – Brazil Pro Staff and the players participating in the BFF.
- Receiving an individual training program of the Brazilian soccer philosophy
- Advanced Tactical systems, schemes and strategies
- Play top quality games against South American competition.
- Complete player development to participate in tryouts for high schools, youth pro clubs, universities, and even professional teams.
- Determine the level of the player and set up a program for his/her full development.
- Provide the players with specialized practices such as Futsal, weight-lifting, and physical activities.
- Give the player the opportunity to advance towards a professional career in soccer.
- Learn about the cultural and social factors surrounding the city of Jau and its local people (including Indian tribes).
- Assistance in Sports Management – Defining objectives to each player.
- Orientation in Sports Nutrition.
- Sports Medicine – Learn how prevent injuries and how to treat it when it’s necessary.
- Sports psychology – The balance – Athlete – Human Being and citizen to the world – promote and educate PEACE.
BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL FESTIVAL TOUR SAMPLE ITINERARY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
(This is a sample itinerary and a final schedule will be provided by BFUT to players prior to trip)
Day 1 - July 15 – Friday
Day 2 – July 16 - Saturday
- Morning Arrive in Sao Paulo
- Afternoon Watch a professional soccer game
- Evening Social and Technical Meeting with coaching staff
Day 3 – July 17 - Sunday
- Morning Opening Ceremony – Brazilian Football Festival Tournament
- Afternoon First Round of Games
- Evening Game Analysis
Day 4 - July 18 - Monday
- Morning Second Round of Games
- Afternoon Technical Practice OR OPTIONAL – GO TO BROTAS, ECO TOUR
- Evening Game Analysis
Day 5 - July 19 - Tuesday
- Morning Third Round of Games
- Afternoon Futsal Practice
- Evening Rest
Day 6 - July 20 - Wednesday
- Morning Semi-Finals OR Technical Practice
- Afternoon Tactical
- Evening Game Analysis
Day 7 - July 21 - Thursday
- Morning Semi Finals
- Afternoon Visit Inner City Project – Community work
- Evening Shopping
Day 8 - July 22 - Friday
- Morning Final Games and Awards Ceremony
- Afternoon Technical- Tactical – Player Analysis
- Evening Brazilian B.B.Q restaurant
Day 9 - July 23rd - Saturday
- Morning Checkout and Leave to Airport
- Afternoon Visit Soccer Museum
- Evening Airport
TO REGISTER FOR THE BRAZILILIAN FOOTBALL FESTIVALOR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND SOMEONE FROM BFUT WILL CONTACT YOU
USA TOUR
2011 USA TOUR DATES
- CUSTOMIZED DATES ALSO AVAILABLE, CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
USA TOUR OVERVIEW
The USA Tour is offered to teams from anywhere in the world to participate in the last educational step of our cycle of education done in the United States. Players and coaches receive a complete review of the technical and tactical concepts necessary for any player interested in excelling in the game of soccer. In the program, BFUT offers training and development for players who want to attend the highest level of college or professional football (soccer).
The program consists of BFUT’s residential camp training along with games (tournament or friendly), visits to universities, sightseeing visits (including theme park(s)), and the cultural experience of the United States in sunny Florida.
The USA Tour offers the perfect balance between training and playing soccer at a high level, learning about studying and playing soccer in the United States, and finally enjoying the theme parks, beaches, and shops of Florida.
USA TOUR OBJECTIVES
- Understand the why, when and how of each concept (understanding to make the right decision under pressure).
- Learn how to read the game.
- Establish each participant’s major goals and make a development plan for the following 3 months season.
- Start to identify the level of commitment to become a pro player
- Develop the most important physical, technical, tactical, and emotional factors
- Advanced tactical systems
- Advanced tactical schemes
- Advanced Tactical Strategies
- Technical Development under high pressure
- Sports Nutrition, Psychology and Sociology
- Development of fast reaction, speed of improvisation and penetration, plus learning how to protect the ball with their body.
- The concepts of Futsal
- The concepts of Beach Soccer
- Teach players, coaches and parents about attending and playing soccer at high school and college level in the United States
- Play top quality games against competition in the United States (tournament or friendly games)
- Learn the social and cultural factors of the United States
USA TOUR SAMPLE ITINERARY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Day 1
- Pick up at the Airport and Registration: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. - Organizational Meeting
- 2:30 p.m. - Physical Coordination analysis
- 3:00 p.m. - Technical Analysis
- 4:15 p.m. - Tactical analysis
- 5:15 p.m.- Game – Implementation of the four basic aspects of Brazilian Soccer
- 6:30 p.m. - Dinner
- 7:30 p.m. – Classroom – level 3 Course Opening presentation (players and Coaches)
- 8:00 pm – Coaches and players:
- Session I History of the tactical development in Soccer: Different soccer philosophies and the most influential soccer schools in the world.
- Session II - Coaches – Planning the season. Major aspects to be considered
- Session II – Players – Player Profile – analyzing a high level pro player.
- 10:30 p.m. - Lights Out
Day 2
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. - Technical aspects (Defenders) Heading and Anticipation; Technical development and game situation
- 11:00 a.m. – Crossing and Finishing
- 12:00 p.m. - Lunch
- 2:00 p.m. - Technical Circuit Training: Trapping and ball control
- 3:00 p.m. – The player’s individual abilities: Game condition – Analyzing the player’s individual abilities: Weak foot – Marking / Creating Capacity – Outside foot. Passing and penetration – Peripheral vision
- 6:00 p.m. - Dinner
- 7:30 p.m. – Coaches: Session III – Player Analysis: Physical aspects and Session IV – Technical Development, how to implement a concept
- 7:30 p.m. – Players: Futsal game
- 10:00 p.m. - Lights out
Day 3
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Visit University
- 12:30 p.m. - Lunch
- 2:30 p.m. – Long Passing
- 3:00 p.m. – Shooting
- 4:30 p.m. – 3v3 and 4v4 – Foot Communication
- 6:00 p.m. - Dinner
- 7:30 p.m. – Coaches: Session V – Game Analysis; Session VI – Tactical Concepts. Implementation of the team tactics.
- 7:30 p.m. – Players: Movie (TBA)
- 10:30 p.m. - Lights out
Day 4
- 7:15 a.m. – Flexibility (Stretching)
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Technical/Physical Circuit Training
- 10:00 a.m. – Tactical. Building from the back and the different kinds of Pressure
- 12:30 p.m. - Lunch
- 2:00 p.m. – Classroom: Tactical and Psychological Aspects: Game Preparation
- 2:30 p.m. – Futsal Practice
- 4:00 p.m. – Forwards: Decisions Inside the 18.
- 5:00 p.m. – Dinner
- 5:45 p.m. - Games – Adjusting systems – 4-4-2; 3-5-2; 4-3-3
- 7:00 p.m. – Coaches: Session VII: Written Test
- 7:30 p.m. – Players: Understanding the BFUT Brazilian Soccer Cycle of Education
- 9:00 p.m. – Pizza Party
- 11:00 p.m. - Lights out
Day 5
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Players: Individual player’s analyses and the final competition
- Coaches: Session VIII: Practical Evaluation
- 12:00 p.m. –
- (Option 1) Continuing the Educational Program with friendly games/tournaments/entertainment/shopping for 3 days-2nights extra in South Florida or
- (Option 2) Transfer to Orlando, arrive at the hotel and the afternoon is dedicated to visit a shopping center
Day 6
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Disney Park of choice
Day 7
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Universal Studio park of choice
Day 8
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Water Park of choice
Day 9
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- 12:00 a.m. – Check Out and Transfer to the Airport
USA TOUR PACKGE INCLUDES – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
- Airport Transportation
- Accommodations
- Triple Rooms Accommodations at BFUT CENTER in Boca Raton
- Double Rooms Accommodation at hotel in Orlando
- Meals: 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at BFUT CENTER at Boca Raton
- All ground transportation
- Full assistance done by BFUT staff. One full time BFUT educator
- Assisting the group speaking English fluently
- Medical assistance for emergencies – Each player must bring his/her own insurance.
- Highest quality in soccer education based on the six principles of the game: Planning, Comportment, Physical Conditioning, Technical, Tactical, and Psychological.
- All referees and field expenses
- Play 04 official games as minimum
- Minimum of 08 training sessions
- 1 FUTSAL Practice and 1 Game
- Laundry Available – COIN SYSTEM paid by the group
- Other unexpected expenses associated with the program for which BFUT is responsible as discussed with each group.
TO REGISTER FOR THE USA TOUR AND TO FIND OUT ABOUT HOW THE GROUP COORDINATOR CAN RECEIVE A FREE TRIP TO SOUTH FLORIDA, PLEASE CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND SOMEONE FROM BFUT WILL CONTACT YOU
PLEASE CONTACT BFUT ABOUT HOW YOUR TEAM CAN GO TO SPAIN AND ATTEND THE MIC CUP LOCATED IN BARCELONA FOR 2012
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