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                                                                   About AM Sports Tours                                      3
                                                                   Austin MacPhee Founder and International Soccer Coach      5
We want you to get the most out of your tour and
ensure you have all the info you need upfront. That’s
                                                                   AM Sports Tours Staff                                      6
why we have created this tour overview. It lists all the
fantastic activities we have ready and waiting for you.
                                                                   Previous Experience                                         7
We have made this document interactive so that you                 Madrid & Lisbon                                         8-15
can just click and go to the information you need. See
contents opposite for the what this document contains.             The cities of soccer and culture                            8
All you have to do get ready to have a great time.                 Live European Games                                         10
                                                                   Stadium Tours                                               11
                                                                   Coaching & Facilities                                      12
                                                                   Madrid & Lisbon accommodation                              14
                                                                   Players Schedule                                        16-17
                                                                   Perfect for Parents                                       18
                                                                   Inclusions & Price                                        19
                                                                   El Clasico Raffle                                         20
                                                                   How to Register                                            21
                                                                   Testimonials22
                                                                   Contact Details                                           23

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Heads for travel,
hearts for soccer
Right from the kick off, it’s been about the soccer.
It’s in our blood. We’re a passionate team of top-
level soccer coaches and players dedicated to
sharing our love of the beautiful game with players
of every age, from every corner of the earth.
We work at the very highest level, coaching national teams on the
international stage, as well as running our own thriving grassroots club.
So, when it comes to our tours, we take a completely tailored approach,
creating incredible itineraries based on your specific goals.

We take teams on unforgettable journeys, travelling to amazing
cities and iconic stadiums, meeting heroes and making friends.
Unrivalled on-the-ground knowledge means we can partner you
with professional and national clubs for demanding training sessions,
challenging games and inspiring behind-the-scenes tours.

We’re soccer people doing tours, not tour people doing soccer. We
know the game and we know what it’s like to be a player, a fan, a
coach and a manager. That’s why over 1,500 soccer-loving clients from
over 36 countries choose AM Sports Tours again and again.

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Our partnerships
Professional clubs worked with:                                                                                                                   Clubs: Texans Soccer Club (USA), Charlotte
                                                                                                                                                  United Soccer Club (USA), LA Premier
                                                                                                                                                  Football Club (USA), Jeddah City (Saudi
                                                                                                                                                  Arabia), Redlands United (Australia),
                                                                                                                                                  Numazu FC (Japan), Pheonix Academy,
                                                                                                                                                  (England) Ricki Herbert FA (NZ), Asia Pacific
                                                                                                                                                  Soccer Schools (Hong Kong), San Diego
                                                                                                                                                  Surf, CDA Slammers, Pateadores, Challenge
     FC Barcelona      Chelsea FC          Arsenal FC    Manchester City      AS Roma               Reading          Fulham                       Soccer (all USA).
                                                                                                                                                  Schools/College/University: Concordia
                                                                                                                                                  College (USA), St. Andrews University
Partner clubs:                                                                                                                                    (Scotland), Boson Sports Institute (Sweden),
                                                                                                                                                  Perth Schools (Scotland), Glenrothes &
                                                                                                                                                  Auchmuty High School (Scotland).

Albion Hurricanes FC Blaine Soccer Club   CDA Slammers FC      Challenge   Houston Texans        LA Galaxy      LA Galaxy         LA Galaxy
                                                                                               Orange County    San Diego         South Bay

Partners/licenses/funders:                                                       Partners/licenses/funders:

                                                                                        UEFA                Erasmus +          SALT Academy
    Los Angeles      Pateadores           San Diego        St. Louis                                     European Union     (Cambodian Charity)
     Premier FC                            Surf SC      Scott Gallagher

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Read

                       Austin MacPhee
                                                                                                                                         Austin’s
                                                                                                                                          wiki

                       Founder and International Soccer Coach

                                                                     AM Sports Tours are the only sports tour company in
                                                                     the world with a CEO/Founder who works at the highest
                                                                     level of Professional Football – International Level.

                                                                     Even though Austin has been coaching since he was a teenager, he
                                                                     has also played professional soccer in Scotland, USA, Romania and
                                                                     Japan. These travels led to a passion for language (Austin speaks fluent
                                                                     Japanese) and learning (Austin holds a degree in Psychology & English).

                                                                     Upon returning to Scotland, Austin founded his own soccer club
                                                                     therefore can relate to and has direct experience handling issues a Club
                                                                     experiences from the Board Member, DOC, Coach, Player and Parent.

                                                                     AM Sports Tours started because others realised his passion for football
                                                                     and travel – they asked him to organise a tour and he just kept doing so!

                                                                     Simultaneously, Austin has also seen success within every coaching role
                                                                     he has been appointed to. Domestically he has a host of accolades
                                                                     from back-to-back promotions to cup final winners medals. This
                                                                     domestic success has been transferred to the international stage. Austin
                                                                     was appointed assistant manager at Scottish Premiership side, Heart
                                                                     of Midlothian FC and is also assistant coach to Michael O’Neill at the
                                                                     Northern Ireland National Team, leading them to the Euro 2016 finals,
                                                                     their first major international tournament in 29 years. Austin was also
                                                                     recruited as part of the back room staff of the Mexico National Team
                                                                     for the 2014 World Cup and is now a Techincal Observer for UEFA.

                                                                     Austin’s drive and passion is mirrored by everyone at AM Sports Tours.

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AM Sports
                                                                     Tours Staff
                                                                     The AM Sports Tours staff that will accompany
                                                                     the group on the tour will ensure that you
                                                                     arrive in Europe with the knowledge that you
                                                                     will be well taken care of.

                                                                     Our staff are unique in that we are soccer people
                                                                     doing travel and not travel agents doing soccer.
                                                                     The passion for the game and ensuring you have a
                                                                     truly unforgettable experience is at the forefront of
                                                                     every part of the tour - before, during and after.

                                                                     Our staff are easily available pre-tour to assist with
                                                                     registration and any other queries you may have. Our
                                                                     aim to make you as comfortable as possible as we are
                                                                     aware that for some it is the first time outside of the USA
                                                                     and for others, they are bringing their whole family.

                                                                     We provide a number of staff members to
                                                                     coordinate and deliver the tour when you arrive
                                                                     and all have vast exprience in the destinations
                                                                     dealing with with groups of all sizes.

                                                                     We hope that you leave not only with unforgettable
                                                                     memories of the tour but also with new friends made
                                                                     with families you didn’t know and the AM Sports staff!

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                                                                     Experience
                                                                     The AM Sports Tours Partnership with
                                                                     Pateadores began in 2015 and has
                                                                     grown over the last 18 months to
                                                                     become one of the strongest travel
                                                                     partnerships.

                                                                     In September 2015, a select Pats group travelled
                                                                     to Spain where they took part in a professional
                                                                     youth tournament. They began the tour with a pre-
                                                                     tournament training camp in Barcelona before
                                                                     heading to Madrid to compete against some of
                                                                     the best youth players in the world from Paris Saint
                                                                     Germain, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Sporting Lisbon!

                                                                     The partnership has gone from strength to strength
                                                                     over the years with Pats teams travelling to
                                                                     Rome, Barcelona and London. We look forward to
                                                                     welcoming you on this tour and helping to further
                                                                     improve the fantastic opportunities we provide.

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Spain

                                                       Madrid
                                            No city on earth is more alive than Madrid, a beguiling
                                            place whose sheer energy carries a simple message:
                                            this city really knows how to live.
                                            Madrid is full of history and beauty and there are many things to see
                                            and do as you explore. From the vibrant shopping areas around Gran
                                            Via to the history and grandure surrounding the Royal Palace and
                                            Plaza Mayor to the relaxed traquility of Parc Retiro.

                                            The city is not only known for its stunning architecture but is home
                                            to one of the biggest soccer clubs in world football as well as the
                                            phenomenon that is Cristiano Ronaldo!

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Portugal

                                                          Lisbon
                                            Seven cinematic hillsides overlooking the Rio Tejo
                                            cradle Lisbon’s postcard-perfect panorama of
                                            cobbled alleyways, ancient ruins and white-domed
                                            cathedrals – a captivating recipe crafted over
                                            centuries.
                                            Lisbon is a fantastic city that has become one of the most
                                            respected holiday destinations in Western Europe. The city
                                            boasts a glorious climate, lively nightlife, historic monuments
                                            and a range of activities that will enthral and captivate visitors
                                            of all ages.

                                            It is also home to Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon!

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Live
                                                                      European
                                                                      Games
                                                                      Enjoy the experience of watching two of the finest
                                                                      teams the game has ever known in action at two of
                                                                      the most emblematic stadiums in world football.

                                                                      You’ll be stunned by the amazing skills and
                                                                      unforgettable goals of some of the best players in the
                                                                      world, including the phenomenal Cristiano Ronald!!.

                                                                      The La Liga and Primeira Liga fixtures that you will see
                                                                      will be dependent on availability and dates of your
                                                                      trip. We will endeavour to provide you with tickets
                                                                      to either Sporting Lisbon or Real Madrid during your
                                                                      stay in Europe. If both games are available during
                                                                      your stay we will provide it.

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Stadium Tours
                                                                      What better way to experience
                                                                      what is it like to walk out of
                                                                      the tunnel at some of the best
                                                                      stadia in the world, than to
                                                                      take a stadium tour of the
                                                                      Bernabeu and Sporking Lisbon.

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High Level
                                                                      coaching
                                                                      Experience what it is like to train as a pro
                                                                      as you take part in training sessions with
                                                                      Spanish & Portuguese Academy coaching
                                                                      staff.
                                                                      Your group will enjoy training sessions with some of the top
                                                                      academy coaches from Sporting Lisbon and the Spanish
                                                                      National FA.

                                                                      The high level of coaching delivered ensure all players will
                                                                      be tested to the highest of their abilities but will have a
                                                                      fantastic experience and lots of fun!.

                                                                      We will ensure that sessions are built to the level of your
                                                                      players to allow them to get the most out of the experience.

                                                                      More training sessions can be requested if required.

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Training
                                                                      Facilities
                                                                      Train on the same pitches as some of the
                                                                      world’s greatest players - Iniesta, Xavi,
                                                                      David Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo!.
                                                                      You will get to experience living like the worlds best
                                                                      players as you train at the fantastic facilities of the
                                                                      Spanish National Training Centre in Madrid and the
                                                                      first team and academy facility of Sporting Lisbon in
                                                                      Portugal.

                                                                      Enjoy training sessions with top professional coaches
                                                                      at some of the best facilities in Spain and Portugal.

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RFEF National
Training Centre                                                                  Click
                                                                                 here
                                                                                to view
                                                                                 hotel
The 4-star Hotel Sefutbol provides a perfect
environment to allow players to feel like a pro.

Hotel Sefutbol is the residence of the Spanish National Football
team in Las Rozas, Madrid. It is recognised as one of the best
in Europe. With wonderfully equip rooms, excellent catering
facilities, relaxation area, swimming pool, football presentation
areas and world class pitches and gymnasium, the center is
built to host the best of the best. The Spanish National Team
use the facility to prepare for all major championships.
                                                                       Click
The world class grass pitches are 50 meters from the residence         here
which, located on the outskirts of Madrid is perfect distance         to view
to focus on football but also know that the captivating city of        map
Madrid is on your doorstep shall you require a day off.

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Lisbon
Accommodation
AM Sports Tours has some fantastic
accommodation options that will suit the
needs of the group. Each option is chosen
with the football needs in mind and are
ideally located close to the city.

There are a number of options in Lisbon that are perfectly
suited to providing the correct environment to ensure the
players can focus on the soccer specifics of the tour whilst
the parents can enjoy the wonders of this beautiful city.

Accommodation will be 4 star standard and will be
selected based on number of people in the group
and availability during the preferred travel dates.

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Schedule players/parents
                                 Morning                                      Afternoon                                      Evening
                                 Depart the USA for Madrid
Friday 16th
November 2018

Saturday 17th                    Arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport and
                                 transfer to the Sefutbol hotel and Spanish
                                                                              Check in and enjoy lunch on arrival
                                                                              before taking a stroll around the
                                                                                                                             Make the short walk to the training
                                                                                                                             pitches for the first training session
November 2018                    National Centre by private bus               local area and National team                   with Spanish Academy coaches
                                                                              complex. Relax after the flight
                                                                                                                             Evening meal at the hotel

Sunday 18th                      Breakfast at the hotel then make the
                                 short walk to the pitches for a training
                                                                              Lunch at the hotel then depart for the city
                                                                              for the first time to soak up the pre-match
                                                                                                                             Watch a Live La Liga game
                                                                                                                             at the Santiago Bernabeu or
November 2018                    session with Spanish Academy coaches         atmosphere before the live La Liga game.       Wanda Metropolitano Stadium
                                                                                                                             (schedule dependent)

Monday 19th                      Breakfast at the hotel then transfer into
                                 the city to explore for the first time.
                                                                              Lunch at leisure before continuing
                                                                              to enjoy the city. Visit Puerta del Sol -
                                                                                                                             Pateadores vs. International
                                                                                                                             Spanish team of similar standard
November 2018                                                                 the middle of Spain as well as Plaza
                                 Drop off near to the Royal Palace and        Mayor and the Prado Museum.                    Post match Evening meal
                                 experience this incredible royal residence
                                                                              Return to the hotel to prepare
                                                                              for the evening game

Tuesday 20th                     Breakfast at the Hotel then head to
                                 the Warner Theme Park to spend a
                                                                              Lunch at leisure then continue to enjoy the
                                                                              rides and attractions at Warner Theme Park
                                                                                                                             Head back to the hotel to enjoy an
                                                                                                                             evening meal in a Tapas restaurant
November 2018                    day enjoying the attractions

Wednesday 21st                   Breakfast at the hotel then head to
                                 the training pitch for a session with
                                                                              Lunch after training then head into the city
                                                                              to enjoy a stadium tour of the Santiago
                                                                                                                             Pateadores vs. International
                                                                                                                             Spanish team of similar standard
November 2018                    Spanish Academy coaches                      Bernabeu - the home of Real Madrid!
                                                                                                                             Post match Evening meal

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Schedule players/parents
                               Morning                                      Afternoon                              Evening
                               Breakfast at the hotel before heading        Arrive in Lisbon and be transferred    Evening meal on arrival in Lisbon
Thursday 22nd                  to the airport for the flight to Portugal    to the hotel accommodation by
                                                                            private bus. Lunch on arrival
November 2018

                               Breakfast at the hotel before heading to     Head into the city to enjoy some       Pateadores vs. International Portuguese
Friday 23rd                    Sporting Lisbon’s Academy centre for a       time in Lison for the first time       team of similar standard
                               training session with professional coaches
November 2018                                                               Return to the the hotel to prepare     Post match Evening meal
                                                                            for the evening game

Saturday 24th                  Breakfast at the hotel then make
                               the journey to visit the Stadium of
                                                                            Lunch and leisure and enjoy time in
                                                                            Lisbon. Visit some of the incredible
                                                                                                                   Pateadores vs. International Portuguese
                                                                                                                   team of similar standard
November 2018                  Sporting Lisbon. Explore behind the          sights such as Praca do Comerico or
                               scenes of this excellent club                visit the stunning area of Alfama      Post match Evening meal

Sunday 25th                    Breakfast at the hotel before heading to
                               Sporting Lisbon’s Academy centre for a
                                                                            Head to the stadium to soak up
                                                                            the pre-match atmosphere before
                                                                                                                   End of tour evening meal and
                                                                                                                   presentation awards
November 2018                  training session with professional coaches   watching Sporting Lisbon Live!

Monday 26th                    Breakfast at the accommodation
                               before preparing to depart for
                                                                                                                   Arrive home after a fantastic AM
                                                                                                                   Sports Tours experience!
November 2018                  the airport to fly home.

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Perfect for Parents                             "The best
                                                                       time I have
                                                                        had since
AM Sports Tours are committed to making                                 College"
every trip a once in a lifetime experience not
only for the players but for the parents as well.

We understand that parents sometimes need time on
their own to relax or to visit some of the attractions at
their own pace so we create a schedule that allows
parents to take time out, knowing that the players are
in a safe environment where they are having fun.

Enjoy a drink in one of the many cafés and bars in the city, visit
the many attractions or simply relax, doing things at your own
pace – This will be a fantastic trip for you and your family!

Hear from some of the parents experiences by clicking
on the link on the ‘World Class Service’ page.

“I didn’t once worry about the boys, as they
 were in good hands, which allowed me and my
 husband time to ourselves to explore the city”
                                      Kim Claborn, Pateadores Parent

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Inclusions & Price                                                                                                                             SAVE UP TO
Open to players, parents and siblings
                                                                                                                                               $1000
                                                                                                                                                AM Sports Tours
• 5 nights accommodation in Madrid                                     • Water at training and games
                                                                                                                                                   El Clasico
                                                                                                                                                  Fundraiser
• 4 nights accommodation in Lison                                      • All laundry of playing and training kit

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner for players and                          • AM Sports Tours Guides 24/7
  siblings & breakfast and main meal for parents
                                                                       • Online registration – no admin for the club
• All transport by private bus and local transport
  including flight from Madrid to Lisbon                               • AM Sports Tours El Clasico Fundraiser                                   Families of 5

• Stadium Tour of Bernabeu and Sport Lisbon                            NOT INCLUDED                                                            5th person
• Training sessions with Professional Academy                          • International flight, individual travel insurance                      1/2 price
  Coaches from the RFEF and Sporting Lisbon
                                                                                                                                               Contact us directly
                                                                                                                                                 for registering
• High level facility hire
                                                                                                                                                   5th person
• International friendly matches with all related fees

• Tickets to watch live La Liga and/or Portuguese
  game (fixture schedule dependent)                                                                                                  Instalment Payments

• End of tour presentation and awards                                                          Price per person
                                                                                               (excluding flights)            May 15th 2018        June- Nov 2018
• Parc Warner Theme Park entry                                                                                               Deposit payment      1st of each month

                                                                                                 $2495* $2150 $395                                   $350

                                       * Registrations after May 15th will be subject to availability and at an increased price.

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El Clasico Raffle                                                  SAVE UP TO
                                                                                           $1000
                                                                                           AM Sports Tours
AM Sports Tours offer a unique fundraising tool that can save                                 El Clasico
                                                                                             Fundraiser
up to $1000.00 per person off the cost of the trip!

Each person who signs up for the trip will receive a book of
20 raffle tickets. The prize is a fantastic trip for two people to
Spain to watch El Clasico!

              2

     2 x round trip              4 x nights                    2 x tickets
         flights              accommodation                   to El Clasico
                              4 star hotel in either         Real Madrid vs.
                              Barcelona or Madrid           FC Barcelona Live

Each individual has the opportunity to save up to $1000 towards the cost of their trip,
which they keep! If you believe you can sell more tickets we will provide you with more.

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Registration details
Here are the details of how to register online for the tour.

• Click link opposite.
                                                                                        Click here to
• Select the option ‘Create new user account’. Fill out
  the details and click ‘create new account’                                            Register
• 1.1 - Click continue when you arrive at the welcome page                               online
• 1.2 - Fill out the details requested then click ‘save and continue’

• 1.3 - Click the ‘register a participant’ button.

• 2.1 - Select a registrant or select ‘create new member’. Click ‘save and continue’

• 2.2 - Select the following program from the dropdown menu
  ‘Pateadores Spain & Portugal Soccer Tour 2018’ and ‘continue’

• 2.3 to 2.5 - Fill in all the relevant details and review before clicking continue

• 2.6 - Read through the terms and conditions fully before
  clicking ‘I agree’ at the bottom of the page.

• 3.1 - If you are registering more than one person, select ‘register a participant’.
  Once you have registered everyone, click ‘Proceed to next step’

• 4.1 - Review your order and click pay in full or instalments. You
  will see a breakdown of the payment dates and amounts.

• 4.2 - Enter the card payment details (amount due
  is shown) and click ‘submit order’

• You will receive a confirmation email with a summary of your payment plan.

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World-class service
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                                                                                                                          highlights

We believe we create world-class experiences,
but don’t just take our word for it listen to what
our client have to say...

“In 20 years of professional football AMsportstours
 have provided my team with the best training
 camp I have experienced. As Academy Director at a
 professional club I would trust them to deliver the
 highest level of customer service and advice on how
 a training camp should be structured for maximum
 player development. Their contacts and connections                                     click to watch
 are at the highest level.”

James Clarkson, Academy Director, Houston Dynamo, MLS

“I cannot explain how valuable this experience was
 for me and my daughter. The level of organisation,
 professionalism, logistics and delivery of the                       "Group travel with individual service -
 experience was unbelievable! To be able to coordinate
 a group of this size so smoothly was credit to AM
                                                                       a great company with wonderful staff"
 Sports Tours. The Staff made the trip for us. They were                             Marie Houle, Pateadores SC Parent
 very professional but at the same time made the
 group feel at ease the whole time and we enjoyed
 many laughs through the week! Definitely looking to
 travel again in the future.”
The Ritter Family, Challenge SC Girls Tour

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Get in touch
We are committed to making sure that you
have the best tour possible. So if you have
                                                                      Gary Reilly
queries relating to your tour please feel free to
contact us. Your tour representatives details are                     Tour Director
opposite, you can also follow all thing AM Sports                     T: +44 (0) 7595 026227
Tour via social media on the below links.                             W: garyreilly@amsportstours.co.uk

Click link to get in touch:

                                                                      Stephen Gilfillan
                                                                      Tour Director
                                                                      T: +44 (0) 7889 220915
                                                                      W: stevegilfillan@amsportstours.co.uk

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