The Distinguished Staff and Academy Clubs represented have produced some of the world's finest professional footballers. These players include Kylian Mbappe, Thierry Henry, Lillian Thuram, Emmanuel Petit, David Trezeguet, Ruud Gullit, Ronald Koeman, Romario, Ronaldo, Phillip Cocu, Gareth Bale, Harvey Elliot, Nathan Dyer, Arjen Robben and Memphis Depay among the many others.
This program is intended for boys U12-U19 players looking to experience next-level training from /Europe's finest technicians from Europe's top leagues. Open to Bethesda Academy players as well as those academy players from outside Bethesda Soccer Club.
The training series will enhance/improve each player's technical skills and tactical functional understanding of the game and aim to increase players' football IQ/Awareness.
Training will focus on technical/tactical development aspects and how each is applied effectively in match situations. In addition, the goal is to get as many quality touches on the ball as possible in the allotted time frame. The afternoon sessions will be match play 9v9/11v11 scenarios, allowing player enhancement in tactical awareness and identification.
STAFF
Steve Wigley - Fulham FC Technical Director, Former England National Team Assistant Coach, Head Coach Southampton FC, and Manchester City FC Assistant Coach - UEFA Pro License
Aloys Wijnker - KNVB The Netherlands National Teams Director, Former Academy Director Vitesse, Academy Director AZ Alkmaar, US Soccer National Teams Development Academy Director - UEFA Pro License
Rini De Groot - PSV Eindhoven, Head of Talent Identification, Former Academy Director Den Bosch, Vice President Coaches Betaald Voetbal - UEFA Pro License
Bill Moravek- Bethesda Technical Director, US Fulham FC Academy Scout, Former Jamaican National Team Assistant Coach, Head Coach British Virgin Islands National Team, Southampton FC Academy Coach/Scout - USSF A License
Phillip Gyau- Bethesda Head of Skills Development, Howard University Head Coach, Former US National Team player & Head US National Team Beach Soccer Coach - USSF A License
Phillip Gyau- Bethesda Head of Skills Development, Howard University Head Coach, Former US National Team player & Head US National Team Beach Soccer Coach - USSF A License
Pascal De Maesschalck- AS Monaco Academy Director, Former Academy Director Cub Brugge - UEFA Pro License
Date & Location:
June 25 - Utica Park (Frederick Md.) - Fields #6, 7 & Futsal Court
June 26 & 27 - Maryland Soccerplex (#18, 19, 20)
Times:
June 25 - 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
June 26 & 27 - 10:00 AM-2:30 PM