AS ROMA AND THE ITALIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION TURIN, ITALY FLORENCE, ITALY

AS ROMA AND THE ITALIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION TURIN, ITALY FLORENCE, ITALY

THE ACADEMY The A.S. Roma Youth Academy is considered to be one of the top ten academies in European soccer, producing more soccer players playing in Europe s five top leagues than any other club in Italy. The club focuses on nurturing young challenge with the hopes that they will make it to the first team. Many soccer greats have moved up through the rankings at AS Roma, like Daniele De Rossi, Alessandro Florenzi, and AS Roma s all time leading goal scorer and Italy s golden boy Francesco Totti. THE CLUB A.S. Roma, or more commonly referred to as simply Roma was founded in 1927. The club has experienced great success in the Serie A, Italy s premier soccer league and is a consistent competitor for league championships. The Giallorossi (yellow and reds) boast 3 Serie A titles, 9 Italian Cup titles, 2 Italian Supercup titiles, and 1 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Their first team stadium, Stadio Olimpico, is right in the heart of the city and has a capacity of over 72,000 and is the second largest stadium in all of Italy. The most notable player to don the AS Roma jersey was Francesco Totti, who not only came up through its Youth Academy but also went on to play a record breaking 25 seasons and score an incredible 619 goals in his career.

FIGC The FIGC, also known as the Italian Football Federation, was founded in 1898. It is the governing body of Italian soccer and organizes the professional divisions of Italian soccer as well as the Italian national soccer teams. The primary training grounds are located at the FIGC headquarters in Coverciano in the hills of Florence, Italy. The state of the art facilities include five turf and grass training pitches, one futsal pitch, a sports hall, an ultra modern gym, lecture halls, hotels and restaurants for players and guests. Gli Azzurri (the blues) as the Italian national team is known, referring to the blue color of their main uniform, is one of the most successful national teams in World Cup history garnering four World Cup titles. Some of the most legendary footballers of all time have come through the doors of the FIGC including arguably the best goalkeeper of all time, Gigi Buffon; free kick specialist Andrea Pirlo; and Italy s most notorious strikers Francesco Totti and Alessandro del Piero.

EXPERIENCE SOCCER THE ITALIAN WAY!

Team Travel Program Components Train with professional Academy coaches at state of the art facilities. Experience the life of a European youth Academy player! Challenge your game by playing against top quality local opponents, putting your new skills into practice. Learn about the local style of play first-hand! TRAIN WITH ACADEMY COACHES AT TOP FACILITIES PLAY COMPETITIVE FRIENDLY MATCHES 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. I think there is a lot we can bring back to our teams back home, that s the main thing just the culture and style of play. It s good to play international games against kids our own age, because it shows how you compare to them. Danielle Malagari Coach Paxton Pomykal Player Take your game to the next level by seeing the greats play in person. Imagine seeing Messi, Bale or Mueller s skills up close. ATTEND PROFESSIONAL MATCHES We saw the full out team which is really awesome to see players that I look up to play live, not just on the tv. Matthew Boberg Player Get a behind the scenes glimpse of your favorite stadiums! See the trophies won, see the field from the team bench, and visit the locker rooms. TOUR PROFESSIONAL STADIUMS AND FACILITIES The atmosphere amazing, the complex is amazing, the coaches are fantastic, and I have learned so much. Being here is the best experience I could have imagined. Dakota Peterson Player Experience a European capital, including its local culture, language, and food! Visit important historical sites and learn about local life. CULTURAL SIGHTSEEING 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. Joe Flynn Supporter

THE HUB EXPERIENCE This international training opportunity takes place in Rome. Rome is one of our four esoccer 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! ROME HUB SNAPSHOT: 15 years organizing programs 92 programs traveled 1,300 Players traveled 278 friendly matches organized 450 training sessions organized HIGHLIGHTS: Train with A.S. Roma, Italian Football Federation, and Juventus F.C. youth Academy coaches Visit historical cities like Rome, Florence, and Turin Tour the A.S. Roma Stadio Olimpico Stadium On the women's side, visit France and train with professional Olympique Lyonnais Academy coaches WEATHER: Average spring temperatures in the 50s Average summer temperatures in the 70s Average of 7 rainy days per month in the spring Average of 4 rainy days per month in the summer

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES 8 nights in a 3* or 4* hotel in Rome and Florence Meal Plan: 2 meals per day. Breakfast each day, and lunch or dinner All required ground transportation* Team Coordinator to be with team at all times, 24/7 Sightseeing in Rome and Florence Medical and cancellation insurance Laundry for Players (Uniforms, 3 loads) 2 training sessions with A.S. Roma Soccer Performance School coaches 2 training sessions with Italian Coaches Association coaches All training session fields and equipment 3 competitive friendly games against Italian opponents Tour A.S. Roma s Stadio Olimpico Stadium Tour A.S. Roma s Trigoria training complex and the Italian Football Federation training complex and museum esoccer Promo product Social media coverage throughout training program *Including one group airport transfer upon arrival and one at departure

OPTIONAL ITEMS Please inquire for further information on these items: Round trip airfare is not included, but will be sourced for the group Match tickets to professional games (subject to availability) 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 THE PROGRAM TIMELINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Deposit payment of $395 per traveler due at the time of registration Fundraising information and first of newsletter series is sent to registrants Progress payment of $800 per traveler is due Professional match tickets availability communicated Final balance due six weeks prior to travel Final itinerary sent to group a few weeks before departure. Time to travel!

SAMPLE ITINERARY * Please remember that this is a sample itinerary, subject to change based on the customized program of your team. DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: Depart for Rome, Italy. Check into hotel to rest and relax after long flight. Light training session with your own coaches. Attend Serie A match (optional and additional cost). Training session #1 with A.S. Roma Soccer Performance School coach. Sightseeing Rome, including the Trevi Fountain and the Coliseum. DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: Transfer to Florence. Check into hotel and relax. Training session #3 with Italian Coaches Association coach. Tour of the FIGC training facilities and Italian Soccer Museum. Training session #4 with Italian Coaches Association coach. Sightseeing in Florence. DAY 4: Training session #2 with A.S. Roma Soccer Performance School coach. Competitive match #1 vs. Italian top quality opponent. DAY 9: Light training session with you own coaches. Competitive match #3 vs. Italian top quality opponent. DAY 5: Tour of A.S. Roma Stadio Olimpico Stadium and museum. Competitive match #2 vs. Italian top quality opponent. DAY 10: Depart Florence, Italy.

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