Become Better Technically and Tactically This Summer – Train In Germany
One of the best elite youth soccer training trips available for USA-based players. This trip is a unique chance to immerse yourself in German culture while actually learning how to improve your game working with world-class and highly respected experts. Time is precious and this can be a fabulous family trip or a great experience for players to go on their own.
Berlin Training Trip for Players Born 2008 to 2000.
Dates of Berlin Trip: Arrive in Germany on July 18th (departing USA July 17th ) and returning to the USA on July 28th, 2019
Unlike so many other summer soccer trips to Europe, the goal of this Berlin trip is to create a lasting impact on the players’ development.
How to be a leader on and off the field? Learn from GFLSoccer‘s Founder and two times FIFA World Cup player Arne Friedrich, a German football legend who played 82 times for the German National Team and was the Coach/Manager of Germany U18 National Team. German-born Friedrich played for Germany in five major tournaments including the 2010 World Cup roster in South Africa in which Germany took third place.
Friedrich started every 2010 World Cup match.
He was pivotal in Germany finishing third and even scored his first goal for his country in the quarter-final against Argentina. Friedrich then came to the USA and played in the MLS for Chicago Fire in 2012 and 2013.
Now, the 40-year-old soccer star wants to give back to the next generation and help them reach their peak performance. Both Friedrich and GLF Soccer‘s CEO/Founder Eddie Loewen know that success is often based on the decisions a player makes and his or her goal setting.
I can’t wait to work with the players who come to Berlin.
Arne Friedrich, Founder GFL and FIFA World Cup player
THE GOAL IS TO HELP PLAYERS IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND CAPITALIZE ON THEIR PASSION.
Players will train once or twice a day at the BFV – Berlin Football Academy – and will also train at Hertha Berlin, which ranked 11th in the Bundesliga this season and is one of Germany’s leading soccer clubs. Matches will also be played at Hertha and players will visit Olympiastadion Berlin.
Read: GERMANY’S FORMER WORLD CUP DEFENDER ARNE FRIEDRICH ON DEVELOPING AMERICAN SOCCER PLAYERS
GFL Soccer trains elite youth soccer players and organizes teams to play in Germany against German teams, such as FC Bayern Munich, TSV Munich 1860, Hertha BSC, Fortuna Dusseldorf, FC Cologne and Fortuna Koln among many others. GFL’s also scouts top players in America and works with many of Germany’s Bundesliga clubs, setting up trials. And, several times a year, GFL Soccer arranges exclusive trips to Germany for high-level players wishing to take their game to the next level. Coming up soon is their trip to Berlin and there is still time to join.
It is all about understanding your own strengths and weaknesses and creating a winning mentality.
Eddie Loewen, CEO of GFL Soccer – Loewen has a UEFA A license and USSF B License
A native of Lithuania, GFL’s CEO Eddie Loewen grew up in Germany and got his start as a soccer player with youth soccer clubs FC Preussen Espelkamp and SC Herford before starting his professional career with FC Remscheid in 1998.
Related Article: Eddie Loewen on Raising the Level of the Game
IN MY VIEW, MENTALITY WILL ALWAYS BEAT TALENT.
Internationally respected sports psychologist and best selling author Dan Abrahams will be joining the group and hold several sessions for players on performing under pressure and the value of the right game face. In addition, Abrahams will conduct as a special workshop for parents on the best way to support their youth players.
This ten-day trip will be amazing for players. If you want to get better for next season and improve your understanding of the game, come to Berlin with us.
Eddie Loewen
There is still the availability to participate
Player and Accompanying Parents or Guardians rates available. For details and rate information, please reach out to Eddie Loewen.
While this is a trip focused on Individual Technical Development and 11v11 Tactical Training, it is important to immerse players and their families in the German culture. Included is a tour of the city of Berlin and its historic past with Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War. Players will also enjoy a boat tour and a visit to the Tropical Island Resort with beach soccer.
Hotel Information: The trip includes 10 Nights in a 3 Star Aletto Kudamm Hotel in the heart of Berlin (right at the Kudamm) plus 2 Meals daily (Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner). Players will also receive GFL Soccer 2019 Select Team Uniform Kits (Included)
Player – coach ratio is expected to be less than 1 to 10. All coaches are UEFA A or B Licensed. Scouts and Academy Directors will also be holding Q&A sessions for the players on this Berlin trip.
