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Club Brugge KV and Koninlijke Belgische Voetbalbond ´´KBVB´´
Brussels and Bruges (Belgium)
June 21 to 30, 2019
Koninlijke Belgische Voetbalbond ´´Kbvb´´ Program
The Royal Belgian Football Association also known as KVBV for short, the governing body of soccer and futsal in Belgium.
The Academy
Less than 20 years ago, the KVBV made a bold decision to redesign the country’s soccer blueprint by adopting the same vision for clubs, national teams and coaches.
They began by implementing a particular style of play in under-18s teams across the country and emphasizing development at the youth level. They deemphasized the importance of winning and urged a delayed introduction to full-size pitches, opting for five-a-side and seven-a-side play.
The Club
The national team experienced an explosion of talented youth players and some of the biggest names today in soccer are a testament to the blueprint. These players include Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne, Chelsea phenomenon Eden Hazard, Manchester United striker-midfield duo Romelu Lekaku and Maroane Fellaini, and goalkeeping sensation Thibaut Courtois.
You’ll experience first hand the recipe for success that revolutionized soccer in Belgium and propelled the Belgian national team to one of the top ten in FIFA world rankings today.
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Your Experience Includes
8 nights accommodation in Brussels at 3* hotel
Half Board in Brussels
All ground transportation throughout program
1 Team Coordinator to be with team at all times, 24/7
Sightseeing and 1 Cultural Activities
4 Training Sessions with multiple clubs
Training session fields and equipment
Pre-arranged competitive friendly games
eSoccer promotion products
Social media coverage during your training program
Women's World Cup Matches
Optional Items
Additional items such as phone calls, beverages and snacks
Admission fees to any cultural or leisure activities not listed in itinerary
Any other items not specified under the “Program Includes” section
Medical Insurance
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.”
Social
Social media coverage during your training program