Italian Soccer School - Scuola Calcio Program in Jekyll Island

Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School and Savannah International Soccer Academy (SISA) are pleased to announce and present another fantastic and unforgettable Summer 2008 Italian Soccer School program.

Academy Directors of Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School and Savannah International Soccer Academy feel very confident that 2008 will be even better than our very successful 2007 & 2006 programs. "This past summer we had a great success with our Italian Soccer School Program and we are looking forward to another fantastic summer" said Dek Smith, SISA Director. He went on to say: "We have built our itinerary on player and parent recommendations to continually improve our program and offer you a true 100% Italian soccer and cultural learning experience". "All our coaches and teachers arrive direct from Italy to deliver the best Italian soccer/cultural day by day learning program in North America. Our instructors and teachers are always in attendance throughout this 16 day Italian summer program, here in the USA. Said Antonio Saviano, Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School Coordinator.

The program includes all coaching fees plus direct Italian language course offered throughout the program. Italian language expands from the classroom every day on to the soccer field and throughout the program. Italian will be spoken throughout the course at meal times and during day by day vocal exchanges. Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School and SISA will provide proven teaching methods to our players around the clock to enhance their Italian Soccer Experience. Players will be exposed to the beautiful game and beautiful language every day, on the field, at the poolside, and at every opportunity.

Players will stay and train at the soccer complex on beautiful Jekyll Island at one of the famous barrier Island’s along the Georgia coastline. www.jekyllisland.com. All players will stay in beach fronted hotel facilities (http://www.jekyllislandga.com/). Players will be housed in oceanfront apartments. Villas By The Sea Resort is the program hosuing facilities. All apartments come with on suite facilities plus fridge, microwaves and full kitchen facilities. Players will be provided with well stocked fridges and cabinets for breakfast in their own room every day. Players will have lunch at various locations around the Island including Summer Waves and the Beach Deck. Evening meals will be provided by restaurant, cookouts or beach pizza parties.More than just soccer, players will spend time together on our away day trips to places like NASA (http://www.nasa.gov/), (Florida Space Center) and Wild Adventures in Georgia. We end our program with all our players playing in the famous 3 v 3 National qualifier tournament on Jekyll Island over the weekend of July 5th & 6th. All players who are successful in reaching the finals will be invited to Disney over the weekend of July 26th & 27th to take part in the 3 v 3 National Championships.

Players will pay an additional fee for Disney which will cover all tournament fees, plus food and lodgings. We are sure you will find our Italian Soccer School Program again very exciting just has much as last year. Please reserve your place on this unique program as soon as you can. We have secured only a certain amount of hotel rooms for the program and hope to reach capacity early in 2008.

All details regarding booking your place can be found on our website www.soccerkix.com.

About Scuola Calcio
Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School offers programs such as: All-Year Soccer Boarding School, Three weeks Soccer Camps in USA and Italy, Soccer Coaching Symposium, International Soccer Team Tour Travel, Monthly Professional Soccer Training, and much more are all offered to serious soccer players and coaches. The Italian Scuola Calcio (Soccer School) has consolidated the experience developed from its technical staff and the experience acquired within the last few years from Ascoli Soccer Academy, A.C. Perugia Soccer School and A.C. Parma Soccer School program’s technical staff. The Italian Scuola Calcio has built a network of more then 100 affiliated soccer schools, some of which in Italy and other abroad (North America) and other foreign countries such as Ghana and Brazil, and an organization of 80 professional scouts-observers, 20 regional coordinators and 5 International coordinators.

International Soccer Team Tour - ITALY (U13 Boys) Player Experience!

For Immediate Press Release - October 2007

When the members of the ’94 Wilmington N.C Cape Fear Beakers Boys Soccer Club departed for Perugia, Italy, they did not know what to expect. They did know, however, that they would be training and participating in an international tournament that included players from several European countries as well as the United States and Canada.
Their coach, Antonio Saviano, tried to get them to understand that many of their opponents would be bigger, stronger, faster and better skilled than the players they were used to facing.
There would also be the issue of playing on a larger field with Eleven players a side, instead of the usual eight vs. eight they were used to.

When they got to Italy, their week was laid out for them. There would be two training sessions, morning and afternoon, for Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday would be a sightseeing day and a chance to rest. Thursday through Saturday they would compete I an eleven-team tournament with at least two games a day. The championship finale would take place on Saturday afternoon.

At 9:30 Monday morning they all boarded the bus buzzing with excitement as they headed off to their first session. Although jet-lagged from arriving the prior day, their enthusiasm overcame sleep deprivation. The parents spent the late morning relaxing in town, sightseeing, shopping and sipping cappuccinos. When the team bus returned for lunch, however, the lack of sleep and demanding training session had obviously taken its toll.

The boys were exhausted and were told to eat lunch and go to their rooms to rest and recover before their afternoon session. Eleven year old Jack Sordellini was among more than a few players who wondered “what did I get myself into?” He rallied, however, for next session, as well as the two on Tuesday, but was always happy to return to the hotel to eat, swim with his teammates at the pool and just relax. Wednesday was a welcome day off, and many members of the team toured Rome and other parts of this beautiful country.

On Thursday the games finally began. Jack could not wait and it did not take long for him to get what he came for. Playing at the right wing, it seemed that every ball in the first 10 minutes of the match were played to his part of the field and he was forced to make several long runs. The size and speed of his opponents was as advertised and the larger field along with the pace of the game tested his stamina. Once again he wondered if he was in over his head. The game finally settled into a less frenetic pace and the boys from Wilmington realized that they could compete with their stronger opponents. This first game ended scoreless in regulation time and Wilmington won on penalty kicks. They played the balance of the schedule in a similar fashion, and although they did not make the tourney finals, they clearly earned respect. Their confidence grew with each match, both on and off the field.........read more by visiting www.soccerkix.com or go directly to the news page at: http://www.soccerkix.com/intpages.php?pageid=896&noparent

Scuola Calcio - Summer Camps 2007 Locations

Scuola Calcio - Italian Soccer School Announces Camp Locations.

The following are daily and residential soccer camps. Professional Italian soccer coaches will run all camps. Only Italian soccer development methodology will be used.

USA

Mason City, IA - July 9th - 13th, 2007

Raleigh, NC - July 9th - 13th, 2007

Manhattan, KS - July 16th - 20th, 2007

Savannah, GA (Jekyll Island) - July 1st - 21st, 2007 - (Team Discount Available)Clearwater, FL - July 23rd - 27th, 2007

Oakland, CA - July 9th - 13th, 2007

St Lucia, Bahamas - August 6th - 10th, 2007

ITALY

Perugia, Italy - July 1st - 21st, 2007

About Scuola Calcio

Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School has a brand new approach to soccer training. The concept is simple: We bring top level Italian Soccer Coaches to your club. The Italian Coaches will work closely with your clubs players and coaches. This how easy it is! We travel to your location to conduct incredibly enjoyable and motivating camps and training sessions for your players right on your field. Your players get creative, age-tailored instruction, in fundamental skills as well as great tactical instruction. Players are assured to have a great time while improving their game. So, learn from the best, book your camp at your location today.

Camp locations are limited, email or call now 800-954-7086 to find out how you can bring Professional Italian Coaches to your Soccer Club