NSA EUROTOUR 2011 — the first 3 weeks in July 2011.
NSA’s focus is on Youth Development
Soccer is used as the focus to bring together players from the USA and Scandinavia to enjoy an excellent growing experience.
Since 1992, NSA has selected, trained and led over 1500 players on tour to compete in major International tournaments in Scandinavia, South America and the United States. To the credit of NSA players, coaches and administrators, after training and learning the NSA STYLE, the philosophy and the NSA Way, players have consistently stepped up to the competition, as evidence by the many championships they have won and the numerous memorable moments they have shared.For EUROTOUR 2011, NSA is selecting serious players to compete in major International Tournaments and experience the time of their lives. The ages are:
Girls born between Jan. 1 1993 - July. 31, 2001
Boys born between January 1, 1995 - July 31, 2001
Gain International Competition Experience
Why bring younger players? In our many years of experience, we have found that the best “teaching years” for soccer players are between 10 to 15. After being exposed to what is possible at a young age, many NSA players have embraced the motto : Strive for Excellence, Enjoy the Process, Good Results will follow” and gone on to excel in soccer and academics.
There are several types of Soccer Travel
1. You belong to a club team that plays together regularly. The club team organizes a trip, contract with an established travel agencies like other independent travel agencies to make the travel arrangements. There are only a very small percentage of soccer clubs/teams in this country who actually travel on a regular basis.
2. Players join organizations like the National Soccer Academy Inc. who select, train and compete in International Tournaments. There are only a handful of academies in the U.S. providing high Quality training and tour experiences consistently.
3. Players join “soccer tours” organized by tour companies; travel agencies who assemble players of similar ages and enter them as teams. These players normally meet for the first time at airports. While their sightseeing experience may be adequate, these teams normally do not compete well at the level of competition demanded by International Tournaments.
NSA has been exposing young players to International Competition since 1992. During these years, NSA has gained a reputation of High Quality, on and off the field.
Benefits of joining NSA EUROTOURs :
Players will be trained by USSF “A” licensed coaches; visit Scandinavia, compete internationally; make new friends; be exposed to a mini-Olympics atmosphere. (Gothia Cup had 1600 teams in 2007 from 70 nations); experience Scandinavian amusement parks museums & discos. This is an excellent growing experience for teenagers.
Training: Players receive TOP QUALITY training from professional youth coaches.
NSA is not a travel agency that simply assembles players to travel. The successful NSA style will be taught to prepare NSA players to meet the challenges from international competition. An intense training camp will be held prior to competition. NSA teams are well prepared and travel as a “tight family” to compete in major tournaments. Past results speaks for the excellent soccer experience.
Supervision: Scandinavia is well known for being safe and the tournaments are extremely well organized. In addition, NSA will provide qualified adults (approx.1:6 ratio) to coach and supervise the players.
Sightseeing & fun: Scandinavia is beautiful. In between tough competition, players will have opportunities to go on city tours, visit museums, amusement parks, water parks, beaches, canals, castles, churches, open air markets and other sights. “Soccer Player Only” disco are main evening attractions for teenagers around the world to gather, dance, make friends and have fun.
You will visit Sweden, Denmark (and possibly Norway)
NSA staff are professional youth coaches:
NSA is headed by Fred Hsu , USSF “A” license coach. The coaching staff consists of a group of very experienced National Licensed coaches. They draw vast experiences from being former Professional, Semi-pro & Collegiate players; University and High School Coaches, ODP State & District Coaches, Coaches of youth & adult teams, boys and girls teams. They have led many successful Soccer Tours.
References from parents & players who have traveled with NSA are available upon request.
Family & Supporters:
We encourage families of players to participate and be part of the Supporter group. Arrangements will be made for family and friends who wish to join the NSA EUROTOUR. The Supporter Group will travel together with the players but will stay in hotels close to the team’s lodging. Supporters may have a different itinerary than the players to better suit your work schedule.
Player Selection:
Players are selected to join the NSA EUROTOUR teams based on
- the players ability, motivation and passion for the game.
- whether the NSA staff feels that the player can benefit from the NSA method of teaching.
- players having supportive parents who share the NSA philosophy of youth development and are willing to abide by the NSA guidelines
- Players ARE NOT selected simply because they are financially able to join NSA tours.
NSA trains players to compete internationally. NSA is not a travel agency.
Coaches Recommendations: Coaches of Class 1 & Class 3 teams, Select or Classic teams and other higher level teams, please recommend your best players whom you think will benefit from the NSA EUROTOUR. They will come back to your team better players.
Coaches :
NSA has a limited number of Regional Scouts positions available. Regional Scouts will hold tryouts in your area to select players and work together with the NSA staff coaches to train selected players. Some NSA Regional Scouts may be selected to be EUROTOUR team coaches (your trip will be paid for).
Administrators:
NSA has a limited number of Regional Administrator positions available. Regional Administrators will work with the NSA Regional Scouts to coordinate tryouts. Some Regional administrators may also be asked to join the fun and work on the tour (your trip will be paid for).
Ratio of adults to players will be approximately 1: 6
Cost of the Tour: (subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances)
Land portion includes intense training week (food and lodging), tournament lodging and tournament supplied meals, coaches, administrators, compete in two major international tournaments, travel together for 3 weeks.: $2975.00
Round Trip air from USA to Scandinavia + ground transportation : 1800.00
NSA Uniforms Package: approx. 300
Players will be provided with lodging and meals supplied by the Tournament.
Admissions to amusement parks, other events and meals not provided by the tournaments are not included.
Players must provide their own spending money.
For comparison, on a per day basis, the NSA EUROTOUR costs similar to most major Soccer Camps and provides a superior experience and unique benefits for serious players, much beyond any soccer camp can offer.
