- Elite Program
- High School Development
- Next Steps
- Summer Camp
- Goalkeeper Academy
- Team Camp
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Ages: 21 and under Our program is unrivaled by any other company. Your customized package is designed for soccer players wanting to take the ultimate step in matching their skills against the best. Our directors place individuals with professional academy teams in England for both pre/mid season soccer training. What we offer:
Program Details
Team Training We provide training sessions with professional English soccer teams. You will work along side pro and semi pro British teams at their training facilities in North West England. We give you the opportunity to test your skills against the best youth players in the world. You will train in a competitive atmosphere with guidance from expert coaches who all hold UEFA ‘A’ licenses.
English youth academy teams included in our program:
Birchwood Soccer Schools will give you the opportunity to train five times a week. Depending on your fitness, skill level and schedule allowing you may be able to work with two separate clubs. This gives you chance of a lifetime to shine in front of Scouts and be selected to represent team’s game day. One on One Training One on one session’s will be used to compliment your team training schedule. Your time will be spent with English Coaches who are UEFA accredited. Many of our coaching staff work year round with Premier Division clubs. We know exactly what is needed for you to maximize your potential, sessions will focus on your personal development. Helping to push your skill sets and eradicate any weaknesses your game may have.
Video analysis The program offers a luxury of various computer software packages that analyze the technical strengths and weaknesses of your game.
Technical evaluation: Your style of shooting, passing, turns & moves. All video playback sessions will be conducted with Professor Mark Airey (Head of Sports science, Salford University, Manchester) and your personal one on one trainer. We are not looking at this stage to check if laces were used whilst shooting. We are looking for you to mold your game. Making sure you play to your strengths and don’t show the opposition any niggling weaknesses you may posses.
Our Scouting Network/Player Recruitment During the program no fewer than six professional scouts will provide full evaluations on your game. We expect you to play to your highest possible standard at all times as trials followed by contract offers may be discussed at any time. Paving the way for you to follow your dream of playing professional soccer in Europe. Note: All trials, contracts will be discussed with parental guardians during the program and after. Accommodation Ash Farm Country House is a beautifully appointed 18th century National Trust farmhouse retaining many original features to create a warm and homely atmosphere. This family owned farm house is run by Paul and Michelle, they will tend to your every need making Ash Farm the perfect country retreat. All rooms have king sized beds with en-suite shower/bathroom. All rooms are enhanced by peaceful country or garden views. Guests have full use of a private lounge and garden terrace. Breakfast and parking is fully inclusive at this fantastic location.
Set in the picturesque and peaceful village of Little Bollington in the heart of National Trust Cheshire countryside, 2 miles off the M56 (J7), 6 miles off the M6 (J19) and Manchester Airport, Ash Farm is in the perfect location for all commutes. Airfare
Birchwood Soccer Schools are your travel partners from the moment you make that first call to when you arrive safely back on American soil. Flying with British Airways we provide round trip flights from your most convenient major airport flying into London Heathrow or Manchester International, here your personal chaperone will be readily awaiting your arrival. Transportation Aged 21+: You will be provided all car rentals for the duration of the program. The vehicle (Vauxhall Corsa or equivalent) will be at your disposal for both Birchwood Soccer Schools program and personal journeys. Aged 20 and under: Your personal chaperone will arrange your schedule. We offer personal, safe traveling arrangements in all aspects of commuting. Our chaperones (many of whom are soccer Moms themselves) take full responsibility in timekeeping, wake up calls, meals and your entertainment. Sports Science "It's a 90 minute game for sure. In fact I used to train for a 190 minute game so that when the whistle blew at the end of the match I could have played another 90 minutes." Bill Shankly Liverpool FC’s most successful manager ever!! This advice is set in stone with Birchwood Soccer Schools. In order to be a pro you must train like one. We are delighted to be able to offer you the most advanced training program the world of soccer has to offer. What we can do for you... V02 Max Testing: We will ask you to step onto a treadmill for twenty minutes. The machine will increase the inclined of the machine and speed. Our state of the art equipment will measure exactly how far you can run and at what speed. This determines exactly what type of cardiovascular workout you need to improve speed and duration. Gait Analysis: Asics® our training partners specialize in working with peak athletes all over the world. Their advice is commonly used to help athletes run more efficiently and to identify posture when running. Your results will lead to Asics providing you will a pair of running shoes tailored to your feet and running style, providing instant support for any posture/movement issues your body type may have. Inbody Testing: We have at our disposal the only privately owned Inbody 720® machine in Britain. We accurately measure body fat, skeletal muscle mass, protein minerals and total body water. This machine breaks down exactly what your body is made up of and exactly where on your body it is found. Results enable our Personal trainers to tailor a weights program to directly benefit you for instant improvements. All results will be given used to design your customized weights and cardiovascular workout program. We pride ourselves on making sure your tailored workout program enables you to be stronger, faster and gives you the ability to perform at higher levels on the soccer field. Your time spent in the gym is overseen by Mark Airey, providing impeccable standards in maximizing sports performance for peak athletes. Personal Trainers All personal trainers have reached the pinnacle in their field, holding the ‘Premier personal training’ qualification and are considered to be experts in the industry. Our background in developing soccer players gives us a competitive edge that helps us to get the best out of your time. We know exactly what’s needed to get you physically and mentally ready for the challenges ahead, our personable staff pride themselves in reaching your goals fast!
Child Protection Statement Birchwood Soccer Schools is wholly committed to child protection. Placing a child’s welfare at the center of our concerns provides a solid foundation for the development of young players. Child protection is about making sure that our players can learn, play and travel in a safe environment at all times. This is achieved through best practice of what we do:
Chaperone The safety and well being of your child is something that we pride ourselves on, we assure all parents that our chaperones will treat every player as if they were their own son/daughter. Our chaperones are with you from the moment you touch down in England until you depart back home. You will have a constant presence from our fully qualified staff. All parents will have a direct telephone line to speak directly to your son/daughter 24 hours a day. This peace of mind is something that we deliver without hesitation. All chaperones can provide a full police check from Her Majesties Police Force, Cheshire, England and have first aid qualifications. Many of our Chaperones are soccer moms themselves. Birchwood Evaluation Matrix This is essentially all results obtained during the program. This detailed player Matrix includes:
References My son plays in the PDL league here in the States,he wants nothing more than to play professional soccer. We sent him on a 3 week program designed on improving his position sense on the soccer field. The Birchwood team took Matt under their wing and was able to arrange team training with two English professional teams. When he returned home he was focused and had a renewed love of the sport. He was able to play in front of a crowd in excess of 1000 people. We received word from three separate scouts representing teams in England of their interest. He is returning for Spring break 09 for trials and god willing contract offer. Nobody in Arizona can give my daughter the opportunity that Birchwood Soccer Schools did. The training and more importantly coverage Jane received when she was there is to me priceless. We would recommend working with Ryan to anybody serious about soccer.  For more information please contact us: 908-552-4777 Email:  |
