Pateadores Scotland Soccer Tour 2019 amsportstours.com
Heads for travel, hearts for soccer Right from the kick off, it s been about the soccer. It s in our blood. We re a passionate team of toplevel soccer coaches and players dedicated to sharing our love of the beautiful game with players of every age, from every corner of the earth. We work at the very highest level, coaching national teams on the international stage, as well as running our own thriving grassroots club. So, when it comes to our tours, we take a completely tailored approach, creating incredible itineraries based on your specific goals. We take teams on unforgettable journeys, travelling to amazing cities and iconic stadiums, meeting heroes and making friends. Unrivalled on-the-ground knowledge means we can partner you with professional and national clubs for demanding training sessions, challenging games and inspiring behind-the-scenes tours. We re soccer people doing tours, not tour people doing soccer. We know the game and we know what it s like to be a player, a fan, a coach and a manager. That s why over 2,000 soccer-loving clients from over 36 countries choose AM Sports Tours again and again. 2
Austin MacPhee AM Sports Tours Founder/MD & International Soccer Coach AM Sports Tours are the only sports tour company in the world with a CEO/Founder who works at the highest level of Professional Football International Level. UEFA A Licence UEFA B Licence Youth Award UEFA Technical Observer Analysing youth development in different countries and interviewing key staff in the Federations. Assistant Coach, Northern Ireland Reached the knock out stages of the European Championships in France in 2016 and narrowly missed out on qualification for the World Cup 2018. Mexico National Team Analyst Analysis for Mexico National Team during 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Heart of Midlothian Current assistant coach of Hearts in the Scottish Premier League, who recently beat the SPL Champions Celtic FC 4-0. 3 AM Sports Tours Barcelona Tours
AM Sports Tours Staff The AM Sports Tours staff that will accompany the group on the tour will ensure that you arrive in Europe with the knowledge that you will be well taken care of. Our staff are unique in that we are soccer people doing travel and not travel agents doing soccer. The passion for the game and ensuring you have a truly unforgettable experience is at the forefront of every part of the tour - before, during and after. Our staff are easily available pre-tour to assist with registration and any other queries you may have. Our aim to make you as comfortable as possible as we are aware that for some it is the first time outside of the USA and for others, they are bringing their whole family. We provide a number of staff members to coordinate and deliver the tour when you arrive and all have vast experience in the destinations dealing with groups of all sizes. We hope that you leave not only with unforgettable memories of the tour but also with new friends made with families you didn t know and the AM Sports staff! 4
Previous Experience Click here for the Partner Page The AM Sports Tours Partnership with Pateadores began in 2015 and has grown over the last 18 months to become one of the strongest travel partnerships. In September 2015, a select Pats group travelled to Spain where they took part in a professional youth tournament. They began the tour with a pretournament training camp in Barcelona before heading to Madrid to compete against some of the best youth players in the world from Paris Saint Germain, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Sporting Lisbon! The partnership has gone from strength to strength over the years with Pats teams travelling to Rome, Barcelona and London. We look forward to welcoming you on this tour and helping to further improve the fantastic opportunities we provide. 5
Scotland Despite its small size, Scotland has many treasures crammed into its compact territory big skies, lonely landscapes, spectacular wildlife, superb seafood and hospitable, down-to-earth people. 6
SCOTLAND St Andrews For a small town, St Andrews has made a big name for itself. This stunningly historic town provides an ideal location for your football tour. Its status as the home of golf has propelled it to even greater fame, and today s pilgrims mostly arrive with a set of clubs in hand. Nevertheless, it s a lovely place to visit even if you ve no interest in the game, with impressive medieval ruins, stately university buildings, idyllic white sands and excellent restaurants. The Old Course, the world s most famous golf links, has a striking seaside location at the western end of town it s a thrilling experience to stroll the hallowed turf. Nearby is magnificent West Sands beach, made famous by the film Chariots of Fire. 7 AM Sports Tours - Toca Juniors Scotland Soccer Tour 2017 7
St Andrews Training Facilities Experience what it is like to train as a pro as you take part in training sessions at some top facilities. Your group will enjoy training sessions at some excellent facilities in St Andrews. Such is the quality of facilities, many of the worlds best teams have used St Andrews as a base for pre-season training. Your group will train at the same facilities used by FC Barcelona, Mancester United, Manchester City, Everton and Celtic. More training sessions are available on request and will be led by high level coaches staff. 8
Hearts FC AM Sports Tours is delighted and honoured to be working in conjunction with Scottish Premier League side, Heart of Midlothian FC, to provide this amazing opportunity for your club. Hearts have a rich history in the game and are going from strength to strength both on and off the field; They have the record for the most teenage minutes on the pitch in the men s first team in Europe. The Academy is highly regarded through the country They recently recorded emphatic wins against the two giants of Scottlsh football, Celtic and Rangers, scoring 4 goals in each game. The 8 times Scottish Cup Winners boast one of the best training facilities in Scotland for senior and academy teams. 9 AM Sports Tours Scotland Tours
David Russell Apartments, St Andrews Click here to view hotel The David Russell Apartments are a fantastic accommodation option that will suit the needs of the group. The apartments offer en-suite facilities in an apartment style building. The accommodation is situated just 15 minutes from St Andrews by foot and only a couple of minutes by foot from one of the training pitches. The location is in a safe, quiet district used frequently by students from the University. The accommodation has access to many of the attractions of this beautiful town that are only a short walk away. Many teams from the USA use David Russell as their chosen accommodation in St Andrews including LA Premier FC, San Diego Surf and CDA Slammers. With the service, location and access to the town, the David Russell Apartments are a perfect fit for your team. 10
Schedule players Morning Afternoon Evening Saturday 17th November 2018 Depart from an airport close to you for flight to Scotland Sunday 18th November 2018 Arrive in Scotland and be greeted by AM Sports Tours staff - Transfer by private bus to Hotel Enjoy lunch on arrival in a local restaurant. Check into hotel and enjoy time to relax after a long flight Welcome evening meal in a restaurant in St Andrews Monday 19th November 2018 Breakfast at the hotel then make the short journey to the training pitch for training session with Scottish Coaches Lunch before enjoying some free time in the town. Head to the Old Course Golf Course to enjoy a putting competition on the Himalayas Training session with Scottish coaches followed by evening meal in a restaurant in St Andrews Tuesday 20th November 2018 Breakfast at the hotel before enjoying some time to relax or head to the St Andrews Golf driving range for a driving competition Lunch in the town then enjoy some free time to prepare for the first international friendly Post match snacks Pateadores vs. International English Opposition of similar standard followed by post match evening meal Wednesday 21st November 2018 Breakfast at the hotel then depart by private bus to the capital, Edinburgh. Enjoy some time visiting some of the stunning sights including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Princes Street and the gardens Lunch at leisure before heading to Tyncastle for a Stadium Tour of SPL club, Heart of Midlothian FC Training session at the Hearts FC First Team facility with Academy coaches beforedinner in a restaurant in Edinburgh 11
Schedule players Morning Afternoon Evening Thursday 22nd November 2018 Breakfast at the hotel then make the short journey to the training pitch for training session with Scottish Coaches Enjoy a Thanksgiving Lunch at a traditional Scottish venue then enjoy some time in the town Pateadores vs. International English Opposition of similar standard followed by post match evening meal Pre match snacks Friday 23rd November 2018 Breakfast at the hotel before departing by private bus to Glasgow. Enjoy some time in the city before heading to the stadium Lunch after training then enjoy a stadium tour of Celtic Park. See behind the scenes at the home of the SPL Champions! Depart Glasgow for St Andrews. Evening meal in a restaurant in St Andrews Saturday 24th November 2018 Breakfast at the hotel then Pateadores vs. International English Opposition of similar standard Lunch then prepare to depart by private bus to the Stadium of and SPL team to watch a live game! Return to St Andrews and enjoy a farewell evening meal followed by end of tour presentation Sunday 25th November 2018 Breakfast at the hotel then prepare to depart for the airport for flight home Arrive home after a fantastic AM Sports Tours experience! 12
Perfect for Parents AM Sports Tours are committed to making every trip a once in a lifetime experience not only for the players but for the parents as well. "The best time I have had since College" We understand that parents sometimes need time on their own to relax or to visit some of the attractions at their own pace so we create a schedule that allows parents to take time out, knowing that the players are in a safe environment where they are having fun. Enjoy a drink in one of the many cafés and bars in the city, visit the many attractions or simply relax, doing things at your own pace This will be a fantastic trip for you and your family! Hear from some of the parents experiences by clicking on the link on the World Class Service page. I didn t once worry about the boys, as they were in good hands, which allowed me and my husband time to ourselves to explore the city Pateadores Parent 13
Inclusions & Price 7 nights accommodation in St Andrews at the David Russell Apartments Breakfast, lunch and dinner for players & breakfast and main meal for parents and non players All transport by private bus and local transfers Transport from St Andrews to Glasgow and Edinburgh End of tour presentation and awards Putting and Driving competition on the famous Old Course Water at training and games Price per person (excluding flights) $1795 Stadium Tour of Celtic Park, Glasgow and Heart of Midlothian FC, Edinburgh Training sessions with Professional Coaches Training at the Hearts FC First team facilities with Academy coaches High level facilities for training sessions International friendly matches with all related fees Day of sightseeing in Edinburgh and Glasgow Tickets to attend a Live SPL game All laundry of kit AM Sport Tours Guides 24/7 AM Sports Tours El Clasico Fundraiser NOT INCLUDED International flight Individual travel insurance SAVE UP TO $1000 AMsportstours El Clasico Fundraiser Instalment Payments Deposit payment August 20th $445 3 Instalment Payments $450 Payments taken on the 1st of each month (Sept, Oct, Nov) 14 AM Sports Tours - SLSG Barcelona Soccer Tour 2018
El Clasico Raffle AM Sports Tours offer a unique fundraising tool that can save up to $1000.00 per person off the cost of the trip! SAVE UP TO $1000 AM Sports Tours El Clasico Fundraiser Each person who signs up for the trip will receive a book of 20 raffle tickets. The prize is a fantastic trip for two people to Spain to watch El Clasico! 2 2 x round trip flights 4 x nights accommodation 4 star hotel in either Barcelona or Madrid 2 x tickets to El Clasico Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona Live Each individual has the opportunity to save up to $1000 towards the cost of their trip, which they keep! If you believe you can sell more tickets we will provide you with more. 15
Registration details Here are the details of how to register online for the tour. Click link opposite. Select the option Create new user account. Fill out the details and click create new account 1.1 - Click continue when you arrive at the welcome page 1.2 - Fill out the details requested then click save and continue Click here to Register online 1.3 - Click the register a participant button. 2.1 - Select a registrant or select create new member. Click save and continue 2.2 - Select the following program from the dropdown menu Pateadores Scotland Soccer Tour 2018 and continue 2.3 to 2.5 - Fill in all the relevant details and review before clicking continue 2.6 - Read through the terms and conditions fully before clicking I agree at the bottom of the page. 3.1 - If you are registering more than one person, select register a participant. Once you have registered everyone, click Proceed to next step 4.1 - Review your order and click pay in full or instalments. You will see a breakdown of the payment dates and amounts. 4.2 - Enter the card payment details (amount due is shown) and click submit order You will receive a confirmation email with a summary of your payment plan. 16
World-class service Click here for more video highlights We believe we create world-class experiences, but don t just take our word for it listen to what our client have to say... In 20 years of professional football AMsportstours have provided my team with the best training camp I have experienced. As Academy Director at a professional club I would trust them to deliver the highest level of customer service and advice on how a training camp should be structured for maximum player development. Their contacts and connections are at the highest level. click to watch James Clarkson, Academy Director, Houston Dynamo, MLS I wanted to thank you all for a tremendous Trip to Europe. The experience was amazing and the level or organisation was first class. The staff were fantastic and everything ran extremely smoothly for the size of group. I am very pleased I decided to take my family on this experience and will definitely look to do this again. Thanks AM Sports Tours! "Group travel with individual service - a great company with wonderful staff" Pateadores SC Parent Pateadores Parent, Rome & Barcelona Tour 17
Get in touch We are committed to making sure that you have the best tour possible. So if you have queries relating to your tour please feel free to contact us. Your tour representatives details are opposite, you can also follow all thing AM Sports Tour via social media on the below links. Stephen Gilfillan Tour Director T: +44 (0) 7889 220 915 W: stevegilfillan@amsportstours.co.uk Mac McCallum US Director T: +1 (832) 443 6221 W: mac@amsportstours.co.uk 18