2018 OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS SELECT PROGRAM - LYON, FRANCE AUGUST 11-19, 2018 PREFERRED TRAVEL PARTNER - generation adidas ...
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2018 OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS
SELECT PROGRAM
• LYON, FRANCE • AUGUST 11-19, 2018 •
PREFERRED TRAVEL PARTNER
THE ACADEMY generation adidas international is proud to offer top tier adidas youth clubs in the U.S. an exclusive girls soccer experience in France through its partnership with one of Europe’s strongest women’s sides – Olympique Lyonnais. Players will be given an opportunity to play in competitive friendly games against the Olympique Lyonnais Academy, while also training and receiving professional coaching at the legendary club. During your stay you will also visit the renowned Parc Olympique Lyonnais and attend an official French Ligue 1 game (if available). You will also sightsee in one of France’s most important cities, Lyon! THE CLUB Having won fourteen Women’s Champions of France titles, as well as three Women’s Champions League titles, Olympique Lyonnais is one of the most successful clubs in women’s soccer, both nationally and internationally.
Team Travel Program Components
Train with professional Challenge your game Take your game to the Get a behind the scenes Experience a European
Academy coaches at by playing against top next level by seeing glimpse of your capital, including its
state of the art quality local the greats play in favorite stadiums! See local culture,
facilities. Experience opponents, putting person. Imagine the trophies won, see language, and food!
the life of a European your new skills into seeing Messi, Bale or the field from the team Visit important
youth Academy practice. Learn about Mueller’s skills up bench, and visit the historical sites and
player! the local style of play close. locker rooms. learn about local life.
first-hand!
TRAIN PLAY ATTEND TOUR
WITH ACADEMY COMPETITIVE PROFESSIONAL CULTURAL
PROFESSIONAL SIGHTSEEING
COACHES AT FRIENDLY MATCHES STADIUMS AND
TOP FACILITIES MATCHES FACILITIES
“I think there is a lot “We saw the full out “The atmosphere “You have enough time
“I love watching the
we can bring back to team…which is really amazing, the complex for soccer but also
different coaching
our teams back home, awesome to see is amazing, the enough time to
styles, I can pick up
that’s the main thing - players that I look up coaches are fantastic, experience the culture.
new things that I can It is an educational
just the culture and to play live, not just on and I have learned so
bring back to the U.S. experience that not
style of play. It’s good the tv.” much. Being here is
and put into my too many people have
to play international Matthew Boberg Player the best experience I
training sessions. Just the opportunity to
games against kids could have imagined.”
being able to see participate in.”
Dakota Peterson Player
where the top players our own age, because Joe Flynn Supporter
in the world are able it shows how you
to train and compete I compare to them.”
think is fantastic.” Paxton Pomykal Player
Danielle Malagari Coach
SELECTION PROCESS 2018 will feature two squads composed of 16 players. This year, Olympique Lyonnais Select will be hosting players born in 2002 or 2003. In conjunction with adidas America, the landed package cost will be covered for selected players (directors, please discuss with your adidas representative or generation adidas international representative for further details). A full training kit plus footwear and additional adidas swag will be presented to each participant. As a premier pillar of the generation adidas platform, the top adidas clubs nationwide have the exclusive opportunity to nominate players for the Olympique Lyonnais Select and other Select programs. The process for this is as follows: • Premier adidas clubs will have the opportunity to nominate one player in either the ‘02 or ‘03 age group for the Olympique Lyonnais Select Program • Nominees will be selected based on positional needs and qualification • Upon arrival, players will be split in to two teams for competition (some players will flex between the two squads), but will train together • All players selected will receive their training kit, including footwear, and will only have to cover the cost of their flight and match tickets
KEY DATES:
• November 15, 2017: Nominations must be
presented to generation adidas international.
• December 7, 2017: Nominated players will
complete their Soccer Scout online profile for
selection process.
• January 18, 2018: generation adidas exclusive
Squads will be selected, and clubs and players
notified.
• February 28, 2018: Deadline for selected players to
register, after which point their spot will be offered
to an alternate player.
• May 30, 2018: Deadline for youth club or youth
club dealer to remit payment to generation adidas
international.
OBJECTIVES:
• Advanced individual technical and tactical training
• Team tactical development training
• On field problemsolving
• Pre-season preparation
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
• 7 Nights accommodation in Lyon in a 3* or 4* hotel
• Meal plan: Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Pre-arranged competitive matches against French Academy opponents
(playing time is not guaranteed and will be based on coaches' technical
decisions)
• Training pitches and clinic sessions (as per itinerary)
• 1-2 coaching sessions per day with Olympique Lyonnais Academy Coaches
• On site athletic physio during the Olympique Lyonnais Academy training
sessions
• Guided tour of Olympique Lyonnais training complex
• Visit to Olympique Lyonnnais’ Parc Olympique Lyonnais, also known as the
Groupama Stadium
• Laundry for Players only (Uniforms, 3 loads)
• Guided city tour of Lyon
• All required ground transportation, including airport transfers
• Supervisor with the team 24 hours a day
• Comprehensive medical and cancellation insurance
• generation adidas international promo product
• Social media coverage during your training program
*Roundtrip airfare is not included, but will be sourced for the group.
OPTIONAL ITEMS
Please inquire for further information on these items:
• Match tickets to professional games (subject to availability)
• Additional items such as phone calls, beverages, and snacks
• Admission fees to any cultural or leisure activities not listed in itinerary
• Any other items not specified under the “Program Includes” section
SAMPLE ITINERARY
* Please remember that this is a sample itinerary.
AUGUST 11: Depart for Lyon, France. AUGUST 16: Attend an Olympique Lyonnais Women’s first
team training session. Olympique Lyonnais Select
AUGUST 12: Arrive in Lyon and transfer to accommodations. Training Program. Morning session with Olympique
Welcome presentation and free time to relax and Lyonnais Academy coaches. Competitive friendly
adjust from the long journey. Preparations for games #1 and #2 vs. Olympique Lyonnais Academy
Olympique Lyonnais Select Training Program. teams.
*Attend Ligue 1 match (*optional and additional
cost, subject to availability).
AUGUST 17: Olympique Lyonnais Select Training Program.
Morning session with Olympique Lyonnais Academy
AUGUST 13: Olympique Lyonnais Select Training Program. Morning coaches. Guided tour of Lyon, including ‘Vieux
and afternoon sessions with Olympique Lyonnais Lyon,’ or Old Lyon, like the Lyon Jean Baptiste
Academy coaches.
Cathedral, Basilica de Fourviere, and the
Roman Ruins at Theatre Romain..
AUGUST 14: Olympique Lyonnais Select Training Program. Morning
and afternoon sessions with Olympique Lyonnais
Academy coaches, and Olympique Lyonnais First AUGUST 18: Competitive friendly games #3 and #4 vs. top
level French Academy teams. *Attend Ligue 1
Team players.
match (*optional and additional cost, subject to
availability).
AUGUST 15: Visit to Olympique Lyonnnais’ Parc Olympique
Lyonnais, also known as the Groupama Stadium.
Attend an Olympique Lyonnais first team training AUGUST 19: Depart from Lyon, France.
session (subject to head coach’s discretion).
Olympique Lyonnais Select Training Program.
Afternoon session with Olympique Lyonnais Academy
coaches.#WHEREWILLYOUPLAY e: select@generationadidasinternational.com @: www.generationadidasinternational.com
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