FARA International Soccer Study Abroad Programs - Alternatives to Youth Soccer Camps , Youth Boarding Soccer Camps, Youth Soccer Academies, Youth Soccer Camps, and Youth Soccer Team Tours Abroad.

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To provide world class training opportunities for top American youth soccer players, FARA's International Fútbol X-Change Youth Program has partnered with German semi-professional club, SGV Freiberg to allow a limited number of American players to train amongst their youth teams. Contrary to the traditional international soccer tour where American teams travel to play against foreign teams, our program immerses players in the foreign game, experiencing the German game as if they were a part of the team.

Players spend two weeks in Freiberg am Neckar, just outside of Stuttgart, where they are professionally trained by the head youth coaches of SGV Freiberg. Exchange participants stay in a local youth hostel with a full time chaperone, attend daily training, play in friendly matches organized by SGV Freiberg, visit local tourist attractions, and learn about the German culture and life.

Accommodation in Ludwigsburg Youth Hostel.
Airfare not included. FARA player must reserve their airline ticket through our partner travel agency to ensure proper arrival and departure scheduling.
Full board included. Meals that are eaten out during touring activities are the responsibility of the player.
Full time chaperone from arrival in Frankfurt airport to airport departure in Frankfurt back to the U.S.
10-15 training sessions, Mon-Fri each weekday morning and/or afternoon.
Full ground transportation. Chartered vans for daily transport.
Participation in friendly matches as guest players of SGV Freiberg's youth teams.
Official SGV Freiberg club gear including warm-up suit, practice jersey, shorts, socks, and bag.
Tourist activities organized by host families, FARA, and SGV Freiberg including visits to Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg, regional castles, and Mercedes-Benz or Porsche museum. Extra activities organized by host families themselves.
Attend a professional Bundesliga (German pro league) match upon availability
Visitation of VfB Stuttgart training session at the Gottlieb Daimler Stadium in Stuttgart. Stadium held 2006 World Cup matches.