Alabama ODP
Club Brugge KV and Koninlijke Belgische Voetbalbond ´´KBVB´´
Brussels and Bruges (Belgium)
June 21 to 30, 2019
The Location
Bruges (Belgium)
Bruges is the perfect destination for old world European charm. Come and enjoy a break in one of the most beautiful towns in Europe and take a stroll along the canals of the "Venice of the North". Walk through the "Minnewaterpark" the "lake of love" and enjoy a timeless moment. The Begijnhof, the Beguinage is one of the landmarks of Bruges. Dive into the atmosphere of the old Flemish paintings by crossing the "Bonifaciusbrug", the Saint-Boniface Bridge. Discover the famous Bruges lace, taste the biscuits, waffles and beers of character. You're treating yourself to an unforgettable stay by booking your vacation in Bruges.
Our Experience
This international training opportunity takes place in the hub that is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Amsterdam is one of our five generation adidas international program hubs, chosen for the strength of the program and our superior access. Each of these hubs is a European football capital with exciting tourism opportunities and an international airport which gives our travelers lower flight costs and more flight options. We have extensive experience organizing programs in these destinations, meaning that our networks there are unmatched. Our relationships with professional clubs in the area mean inside access to Academy training facilities and quality Academy coaches, and our knowledge of local youth football clubs will result in friendly matches that are level appropriate for your team. All of our programs are unique and worthwhile, but we highly recommend a ‘hub’ destination for an authentic and unforgettable travel experience!
Highlights
Football is also popular in Bruges; the city hosts two professional football teams, of which one currently plays at the top level (Belgian First Division): Club Brugge K.V.. The second team, Cercle Brugge K.S.V., currently plays at the second tier, the Belgian Second Division. Both teams play their home games at the Jan Breydel Stadium (30,000 seats) in Sint-Andries. There are plans for a new stadium for Club Brugge with about 45,000 seats in the north of the city, while Cercle Brugge would renovate and reduce the capacity of the Jan Breydel Stadium.
In 2000 Bruges was one of the eight host cities for the UEFA European Football Championship, co-hosted by Belgium and its neighbour the Netherlands.
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I think going over there is a lot of team camaraderie you can get from these trips, there is a lot of growing up...It was a lot of growth during the trip for the players. I think being in a culture that’s immersed in soccer, the players will never forget that experience.
I would definitely love to repeat it, and I would definitely suggest it to everyone that I know, just because it’s something so amazing and you never get this opportunity again. It’s something that you would dream about doing over and over again, and just something that no one will ever forget.
“I love watching the different coaching styles, I can pick up new things that I can bring back to the U.S. and put into my training sessions. Just being able to see where the top players in the world are able to train and compete I think is fantastic.”
“You have enough time for soccer but also enough time to experience the culture. It is an educational experience that not too many people have the opportunity to participate in.”