(David Beckham and Roberto Carlos stretch out during a July, 2005 "Real Madrid" training session at the Ciudad del Futbol with EduKick "Elite" players in attendance watching their every move)

What sets us apart:
IS OUR complete and integrated approach to soccer EXCELLENCE: strength and conditioning, MENTAL TOUGHNESS TRAINING, and sports medicine - enhanced by the state of the art facilities and resources from the Spanish Soccer Federation's, “Ciudad del Futbol” in Madrid, Spain (the training grounds of the Spanish National Team)!

WE BELIEVE IN COMPETITION AS A NATURAL WAY OF LEARNING TO SUCCEED IN LIFE AND IN SOCCER. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST IS OUR LOGO FOR THE EDUKICK MADRID ELITE PROGRAM. ANSELMO VICIOSO ARAGONES, MENTAL COACH OF SPAIN’S NATIONAL TEAM DURING WORLD CUP IN GERMANY 2006, IS THE LEADER AND INSPIRATIONAL SOURCE OF OUR EDUKICK MADRID ELITE PROGRAM.

VICTORY IN SOCCER IS A MENTAL STATE OF COMPETITION AWARENESS FOR WHICH THE ELITE SOCCER PLAYER MUST ALWAYS BE READY. UNTIL NOW THIS APPROACH WAS ONLY MADE AVALAIBLE TO THE TOP PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS. EDUKICK MADRID ELITE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE RECEIVING THIS KIND OF MENTAL TRAINING AS PART OF THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. EVERY DAY PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP TRAINING IN MENTAL TOUGHNESS BY A SPECIALIZED SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST. WE TRAIN OUR ATHLETES TO BE MENTALLY TOUGH BY:

• INTRODUCINGRELEVANT PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY TOPICS
• CONDUCTING INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS TO MONITOR ADJUSTMENTS TO NEW CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIVE LEVELS
• PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS TO CREATE PERSONAL GOALS AND TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL PERFORMANCE ON THE FIELD
• NURTURING CONFIDENCE AND ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS
• PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PERFORMANCE STRESS
• TEACH ATHLETES HOW TO DEAL WITH ISSUES THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANY INJURIES, SUCH AS FUTURE ATHLETIC ABILITIES, LETTING THE TEAM DOWN, AND THEIR CAREER ASPIRATIONS
• EDUCATING PLAYERS THAT RECOVERING FROM INJURY CAN OFTEN BE SLOW AND WITH MINOR SETBACKS THAT REQUIRE MENTAL DISCIPLINE AND FORTITUDE
• INTEGRATING THE PROCESS OF HEALING THE MIND AND BODY TO RESTORE ONFIDENCE AND FULL FUNCTIONALITY.

In sum, the EduKick Madrid Elite Camps implements a complete and integrated approach to soccer development: strength and conditioning, sport psychology, and sports medicine - enhanced by the state of the art facilities and resources from the Spanish Soccer Federation's, “Ciudad del Futbol” in Madrid, Spain (the training grounds of the Spanish National Team)!

Soccer in the 21st century is more competitive than ever. Players are faster, stronger, and better trained than they were in the past. To continue to meet these competitive demands requires an integrated approach with attention to four areas of player performance: technical, tactical, physical, and mental. These four areas serve as the foundation for athletic achievement. Neglecting any of these denies a soccer player the opportunity for maximum development.

While most coaches are responsible for the technical and tactical components of their athletes' training they typically do not have the resources available to work with the strict physical and mental demands of competition.The goal of the “Madrid-Ciudad del Futbol” ELITE SOCCER PERFORMANCE CENTER is to work with players on every aspect of their training to ensure they develop the physical, technical, tactical and mental foundation required for better performance in soccer matches. This is accomplished through coaching and training in advanced strength and conditioning techniques, uniquely integrated with mental, nutritional and sports medical principles. Programming is provided in either an individual or small group format. The coach to player ratio is kept purposely low to assure optimal instruction for our athletes.

Tuition Per Player:
$4,199
includes travel health insurance)
airfare extra
Additional $200 USD non-refundable Registration Fee

This fee includes Airport pick-up and drop-off, health insurance, 3 meals per day, Spanish language lessons, 24 hour adult supervision, accommodations at Ciudad del Futbol residence, guided afternoon and evening activities, weekend cultural excursions, sports psychology sessions, and high-level technical soccer coaching.
Open to student-players aged 14-19 (co-ed)

Fees Not Included in Tuition:
Laundry: A charge of 40 Euros that will be collected from each camper the very first day of camp. This charge will cover for 2 weekly loads for 3 weeks duration of camp. All garments must carry clear personal identification. This service is optional. Campers might use a laundry shop that is next to hotel. Campers that choose to use this service will be responsible of their own clothes and pick up.

Hotel Deposit fee: This is a hotel fee of 30 Euros that the Hotel/Residence requires from each camper at the beginning of camp. This money will be returned to the camper the last day of camp. Provided that there is no pending bill from the camper with respect to phone calls made directly from the room, beverages or food ordered from bar or mini-bar, no physical damages to hotel/residence furniture (broken windows, chairs etc.)

Additional Food or beverages: Tuition includes 3 meals daily. Any other food or beverages will have to be bought by camper at his/her own expense. Meal times in Spain are different and our experience tells us that the majority of our campers have a hard time getting used to Spanish meals hours. We will allocate time for our campers to go to nearby supermarket store to buy food and beverages around noon time once or twice a week. Campers should budget themselves for this contingency if they feel needed.

Room telephone calls: Are not included in the tuition fee. This service is extremely costly and we recommend not to be used by any of our campers. Parents can call between 11:00 to 11:30 pm everyday. Calls after this time won’t be allowed. Students may use a public phone at the lobby, their own cell phone or a pre-paid telephone card for more inexpensive deals.

Other charges: Ticket Entrances to local museums (10 Euros), amusement parks (15 euros approx.) and special birthday parties (10 Euros includes soda, pizza, cake and entrance fee to disco/cultural center) are not included in the tuition fee. Campers will have to bring cash for these events and money will be collected by EduKick Madrid personnel during the duration of the program.

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1. Strength and Conditioning Plus
Strength and Conditioning Plus sessions include:

Note: Wednesdays and Saturdays schedule will be adjusted to allow games to be played against local teams. Saturday evenings and Sundays will be assigned for regeneration/recovery time and cultural/tourist excursions.

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