Getting to know the Tuscan Soccer Camp
TSC is learning the art of soccer by trainers from the country which is the 2006 World’s Champion team, in one of the most suggestive landscapes in Italy located in the hills between Tuscany and Emilia. This living experience, in a spectacular context, is unique for boys and girls from USA between the ages of 10 to 16 who have the possibility to live together and have fun while learning important values such as friendship, passion for the sport, and team spirit.
The Tuscan Soccer Camp is the first summer camp in Italy dedicated exclusively to the formation of young American boys and girls who want to become soccer players. The presence of best trainers from the youth sectors of the Italian professional teams guarantees a complete professional preparation in order to improve the individual’s technical and tactical techniques at all levels.
The periods and length of the camp will be structured as follows:
| GROUP 1: | 6/28/2008 – 7/11/2008 |
| GROUP 2: | 7/12/2008 – 7/25/2008 |
The courses last two weeks with the possibility of extending a third week.
Besides a residence that is available for the staff and the participants, a high level multipurpose sports center is available for both training sessions and free time activities.
A well equipped medical center will always be open in order to guarantee maximum security and health care. Special attention is dedicated to the diet of the kids. They can always count on tasty, genuine, Italian dishes specifically chosen for sports activities.
The Tuscan Summer Camp a new way both entertaining and fun to improve one’s soccer talent under the guidance of the best trainers in the field of the youth sectors of the Italian professional teams. It will also be possible to meet professional players who will be guests of the camp.
This will be a precious occasion to discover a culture that is rich in history, through excursions to important cities such as Florence, Bologna and Siena. The campers will have fun thanks to the numerous activities offered . Among these activities there is an unforgettable opportunity to spend a day playing on the field at the Federal Technical Center at Coverciano (Florence), the only official center used by the Italian National World Champion team. During the day a visit to the Soccer Museum will be included which periodically exhibits the World Cup that was won by the team in 2006.
All of these activities contribute to making this an unforgettable experience and to enriching the growth of the boys and girls in an important moment in their lives.
Every day has been specifically programmed to offer the kids an appropriate balance between organized activities and free time. The following is an example of a typical day at the Tuscan Summer Camp. The side trips are optional and are aimed at discovering the beauty of the scenery and the history of the surrounding areas.
Typical Day:
| 8:00am | Wake-up call |
| 8:30am | Breakfast |
| 9:30-11:30am | Soccer Training/Italian lesson |
| 12:00pm | Return to residence |
| 12:45pm | Lunch |
| 1:30-3:30pm | Rest and Free time activities |
| 4:00- 6:00pm | Sports activities and 2 hrs soccer training |
| 6:30-8:00pm | Organized activities |
| 8:30pm | Dinner |
| 9:00-10:00pm | Organized activities |
| 10:30pm | Bedtime |
