USA 2016 Information Evening August 11, 2015
Introduction Che Bunce-Director of tour Simon Mead-Assistant and Analyst WUFA
Goals/purpose of the Tour Scholarships International touring experience Give players a “once in a life time” tour Why tour East Cost? Trials? Dallas cup type events?
Included in tour 14 day tour, via Hawaii Flights and Transfers Accommodation twin share rooms 3 meals per day* Full apparel Excursions/visits- New York City, Niagara falls, Honolulu Experiences- MLS side Toronto FC * airport and whilst on sightseeing excursions excluded.
Not Included in tour Sightseeing costs for certain events and excursions Spending money Personal medical and Physio equip eg. strapping tape, Will take medical equip/bag Personal Travel insurance* Snacks, sports drinks, Water Transit meals and snacks Items of personal nature (laundry, phone calls etc) Passport and visa costs (ESTA requirement) * compulsory, appropriate cover and evidence required.
Matches/Universities Based at Buffalo University Divisions 1-2
On Tour On the pitch: o NZ International team standards o Trainings o Set plays o Match preparation/video analysis o Recovery sessions Off the Pitch o Safety priority o No alcohol
Itinerary…
Also Included, Pre-Tour December 1st testing 1.Agility-Official-AFL test 2.Reaction Test-(soccer specific) 3.Sprint-20m Acceleration (5m, 10m, 20m split times) 4.Endurance-Yoyo Intermittent recovery test 5.Flexibility 6.Explosive Power-vertical jump 7.Recovery-repeat sprint ability (20m x 6 Gym programmes + membership discount* 4 day training camp (28-31 st March) Billeting (accommodation not included) Friendly match Re-test During this time…
Preparation Team sheet for match day Personal stats Sent to Coaches before we leave Video package/highlights Players to code themselves…see next slide youtube link
“Get noticed. Get recruited.” Hudl©
Functionality Video footage uploaded Player review (highlights)
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Important to know NCAA System- Scholarship no’s & eligibility rules Funding- Sports + Academic + Means test funding too Info on acquiring scholarships… NCEA (min levels required) GPA’s SAT’s varying levels for different schools (max2400) SAT’s-Certain dates, SAT prep courses.
Pricing Payments Schedule October 1 st deposit of $250 (non-refundable) November 15 th first Instalment $2,500 (45 days after deposit) December 31 st Balance/Final payment (90 days before travel) Total payment- $5,500 NZD* Parents-discounted fee *May vary by due date
Additional Selection Criteria Non travelling reserves
Checklist What you need to do now before we go; SAT help Sit SATs-(Hamilton at HBHS?) Study hard, grades are important! Gym Application forms due-September 15th.
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