Have a Football Summer!

There are many hobbies one can be interested in – painting, drawing, singing, writing services or maybe, playing a musical instrument. But then, there are sports.

Does your child often watch a football channel, can list all the players of the England or Spain national team, disappear for hours on the football field with the boys from the yard, and boast of knowledge of football strategies? He's a real football fan! Or maybe a new rising star of this legendary sport! This means that it's time to send him to a specialized summer camp, where he can play football under the supervision of the best coaches.

If you want your child not to sit at the desk all summer, but at the same time learn the language, then the ideal option would be to combine learning a foreign language with playing football. These language training programs are organized by experienced teachers in conjunction with football coaches so that the lessons will bring real pleasure and maximum benefit to the students. Language learning will take place not only in the classroom but also in an informal setting on the football field.

Nowadays, many language schools around the world offer excellent programs combining the study of a foreign language and football. Such schools are usually located outside the city, which allows you to enjoy the beautiful nature and fresh air. The own expanded infrastructure of the school with the presence of European-standard football fields and a whole coaching team will allow the child to plunge into the environment of sports feats and achievements.

Here are some of the best ones:

- The Football Academy program at British Summer School Buckwood offers English language learning combined with intense soccer training under Licensed UEFA Coach Jim Colston. Jim is a professional coach who has worked with young athletes for over 15 years, many of whom now play for top Premier League football clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool. The school itself is located in the countryside near the sea, near the town of Hastings. The modern infrastructure of the school is thought out for the all-around development of children. There is a riding school, tennis courts, a life-size football field, and even a vineyard.

- ATC Ireland Maynooth is a specialized school with highly qualified coaching staff. The head coach of this school has UEFA-level experience and qualifications—a training system aimed at innovative methods and practices. In the classroom, children are taught to concentrate, control game moments, improvise and play in a team. The school is suitable for both beginners and experienced players.

- Football training and language courses in Leipzig from the Goethe-Institute take place on the premises of The Egidius Braun sports school, which actively cooperates with the German Football Association. For three weeks, students learn German and participate in professional football training under the supervision of an experienced coach.

The school has an excellent sports infrastructure, including the largest indoor football stadium in Germany. There is also a gym, tennis courts and a horse yard nearby.

The whole program is completely shrouded in football: excursions, visits to stadiums and matches, analysis of different techniques and tactics, training, team games. All this makes the program special and exciting!