OAKHAM CUP 10 DAY SOCCER PROGRAM TO ENGLAND JULY-AUGUST 2018
YOUR HOST / TEAMS TOM STATHAM Professional Player & Coach Tom has been coaching at Manchester United since 1994. He has coached boys from 7-18 years old and has worked with and learnt from great coaches such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Kidd, Eric Harrison, Paul McGuiness, Tony Whelan and René Meulensteen. After achieving a degree in PE and Sports Science at Loughborough University, Tom began a professional career in football playing for Middlesbrough, Doncaster Rovers and Lincoln City. At the end of his professional playing career, Tom was approached by Manchester United and offered a position coaching the young players at the club. In over 23 years at Manchester United, Tom has seen the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, Jonny Evans, Danny Welbeck, Michael Keane, Tom Cleverly, Danny Simpson, Danny Drinkwater and many others progress to become top professional players. The Football Association recognized Tom's work with young players when he received the award for Foundation Phase Academy Coach of the Year 2015 CONFIRMED TEAMS 2018 Tournaments Manchester United Watford FC Burnley FC Derby County Bristol City Dundee United (Scotland) Mito Hollyhock (Japan) FC Sens (France) St Kevin s Boys (Ireland) SBI Slagelse (Denmark) Kilmarnock (Scotland) (More to Follow)
DAY TWO OAKHAM Depart USA (-1 Day) Arrive in Oakham, England Watch Professional Game Welcome Dinner DAY THREE CONTINUED OAKHAM Visit Oakham Castle Rutland Water DAY FOUR OAKHAM Training Session with Own Coaches Lunch at Oakham School Friendly Game- English Academy Team DAY THREE OAKHAM Training Session with English Academy Coaches Lunch at Oakham School DAY FIVE OAKHAM Matches in Oakham Cup Lunch at Oakham School Matches in Oakham Cup STEP 1 INTRODUCTION STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
DAY SIX OAKHAM Matches in the Oakham Cup Lunch at School Matches in Oakham Cup DAY SEVEN - OAKHAM Matches in the Oakham Cup Lunch at Oakham School Final Placing Game Farewell Tournament Dinner DAY EIGHT CONTINUTED - LONDON Arrive in London Wembley Stadium Tour DAY NINE - LONDON London Sightseeing Tour Watch an EPL Game Farewell Dinner DAY TEN Depart for the US DAY EIGHT - LONDON Depart Oakham STEP 1 INTRODUCTION STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
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GoPlay takes care of every last detail to guarantee that you only experience the trip of a lifetime! All the tours that GoPlay offer are all inclusive. Flights, transfers, hotels, listed meals and sightseeing excursions are included in the overall cost. This means that all you have to worry about packing the correct clothes, charging your devices and living an adventure that you will never forget! What s Included? Round-Trip Airfare from the US (Including Fuel and Taxes) Accommodation at Oakham School / 3*-4* Hotel in London Breakfast, Lunches (During Tournament) and Dinner Included. All Soccer Activities in England Professional Match Ticket(s) Ground Transportation for Full Duration of Itinerary I m already planning our next tour! John Kerr Duke University Sightseeing Excursions as Per Itinerary Free Place for every 15 Payees (Pro-rated) Single Room for Head Coach 24hr GoPlay Guide Medical and Cancellation Insurance 24-hour Helpline From - $2,599 per person (Guaranteed Price No Additional Fees) STEP 1 INTRODUCTION STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
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GoPlay Sports Tours is the Sports Division of ACIS. A Premier Group Travel Company for over 35 years in the travel industry. Our passion for travel and the development of young athletes has given us a fantastic reputation with schools and clubs all over the US. Our staff have worked in the travel or soccer industry for many years, and have developed key contacts around the world. We nurture these contacts to provide a professional and memorable touring experience. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the USTOA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advanced booking. Our tours are designed to give young athletes a taste of what it is like to be a professional athlete. At all of our touring destinations, we are able to incorporate professional training sessions at some of the worlds biggest sporting clubs. GoPlay is a member of the USTOA with their $1m Travel Assist Program. STEP 1 INTRODUCTION STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
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