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MANCHESTER UNITED
SOCCER
SCHOOLS
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
(Boys 8 - 16 year old)
(Senior Goalkeeper and Youth 16 - 18 year old)
(Girls 8 - 18 year old)
Soccer Camp Since 1999
Boys and Girls



Congratulations Manchester United
2008 Club World Cup Champions
INTRODUCTION:
Live, Train and
Play the United Way!
Exciting, high-quality attacking
football is a vision shared and taught by all coaches at Manchester
United... from the first team to the Academy sides.
In 2009,
Manchester United Soccer Schools is celebrating 10 years of operations
and thousands of participants over a decade of MU way soccer coaching.
Manchester United Soccer Schools courses are an intensive soccer learning experience attended annually by
1,400 players from over 75 countries. Every player will be given a
fascinating insight into how Manchester United Football Club prepare their youngsters
so that they reach their optimum level performance.
During your stay with
Manchester United Soccer Schools,
you'll be given
the opportunity to experience the Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford
Manchester United Stadium, the
Manchester United Megastore and the Manchester United interactive Museum
(Friday).
Man Utd
Soccer Schools has designed
soccer courses to meet the
developmental needs of young players across the following age groups:
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Junior:
8 - 11 year olds
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Senior:
12 - 16 year olds
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Youth
Player: 16 - 18 year olds
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Girls
Only: 8 - 18 year olds
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Goalkeeper: 8 - 16 year olds
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Youth
Goalkeeper: 16 - 18 year olds

Every six day course will be delivered using the
Manchester United Soccer Schools Development Model
with top of the line
Equipment

Manchester United Soccer Schools is
delighted to be able to hold the Closing Presentation Ceremony the famous Old Trafford
Stadium, Manchester each Friday.

The Manchester United Soccer Schools
World Skills Final
Ever wanted to play at Old Trafford?
Each
Manchester United Soccer Schools participant
will have a shot at it
Compete in one of the Manchester
United Soccer Schools skills tests and you could be
walking out in front of 76,000 fans. On every Manchester United
Soccer Schools Coaching Course you will take part in a
number of unique skills tests. Designed using the club's coaches and players, these
tests are specifically tailored so all participants, regardless of age,
can compete on level terms.
One player from each Manchester
United Soccer Schools course will be selected to compete in the World Skills Final which will be held at Manchester United
Stadium Old Trafford during a Manchester United game (around October /
November).
(2008 winners during half time of the
Manchester United vs. Hull game with Sir Bobby Charlton)
During the World Skill Final, you will be given the opportunity to win:
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A trip to a ‘Top International’ Soccer School
or;
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A one-week visit to the Manchester United
Soccer Schools Residential Course or;
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Manchester United home shirt signed by first team squad
members

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Manchester United Soccer
Schools residential facility is located at
Denstone College
(Access Map),
south of Manchester, it has been carefully selected to
cater for the needs of individual and team players visiting from throughout the UK
or anywhere overseas. Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, Denstone
College is a safe and secure location boasts 7 full size grass pitches, 1
floodlit all weather pitch, an indoor sports hall, a swimming pool, tennis
courts and a golf course.

Manchester United Soccer Schools students
will be accommodated in the residences on site. Rooms are from
twin (Senior and Youth) or Quad (Junior and Girls) to 16 in a dormitories, with ample toilet and individual shower
facilities on each corridor. Rooms are lockable. Bed linen is provided. Three cooked meals are provided each day
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The course
focuses on the technical, tactical, physical, mental and social elements
of the game, developing players as individuals within 1v1 situations, as
well as gaining an understanding of working as a team both in defensive
and attacking situations. The course focuses on positional sense,
communication, handling, footwork, distribution, crosses, organizational
skills, kicking, agility and flexibility.
YOUTH PLAYER TRAINING COURSE:
16-18 year olds
An advanced, intensive
course gives older players a valuable insight
into the opportunities that arise by staying in
the game. As well as experiencing how Manchester
United prepare their youth players for that next
step, MUSS staff help the players create a
vision of how they can progress within the game
and the opportunities in football such as
coaching, sports science and nutrition.
SENIOR PLAYER TRAINING COURSE:
12-16 year olds
An intensive course designed
to take the players to the next level by improving their technique but
also developing their understanding of team shape, defensive
responsibilities and attacking principles using the Manchester United
philosophy.
JUNIOR PLAYER TRAINING COURSE:
8-11 year olds
This focuses on teaching the
fundamental techniques of the game and showing players how to master
these skills. Tailor-made for junior players with a fun and friendly
atmosphere, players live and breathe the game for a week. Players will
learn how to practice like their United heroes.
GIRLS TRAINING COURSE:
8-18
year olds
Girls from all over the
world can enjoy taking their soccer development
to a new level. The course focuses on the
technical, tactical, physical, mental and social
elements of the game and follows the fundamental
elements of Manchester United coaching
philosophy. This course will help girls striving
to reach their peak performance.
GOALKEEPER TRAINING COURSES: 8 - 18 year olds
The goalkeeper courses
focus on the technical, tactical, physical,
mental and social elements of the game,
developing players as individuals within 1v1
situations, as well as gaining an understanding
of working as a team both in defensive and
attacking situations. The sessions look at
positional sense, communication, handling,
footwork, distribution, crosses, organizational
skills, kicking, agility and flexibility.
There will be a Junior
Goalkeeper session (8-11) and Senior Goalkeeper
session (12-16): August 9 - 14 and a Youth
Goalkeeper session (16-18): July 12 - 17
The ratio Staff / Players is
about 1/12-15
Click here for 1 week Typical session schedule
Click here
for Manchester
United Soccer Schools FAQ
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AVAILABILITY
(Open)
(Some
Capacity)
(Full)
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Manchester United Soccer Schools sessions:
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Junior Boys: 8 - 11 year olds
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Senior Boys: 12 - 16 year olds
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Youth Player Boys: 16 - 18 year olds
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Girls Only: 8 - 18 year olds
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Goalkeeper Boys: 8 - 16 year olds
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Youth
Goalkeeper Boys: 16 - 18 year olds
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2009 Dates
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Session 1
(Junior - Senior)
(Youth Goalkeeper)
(Youth Player)
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Sunday July 12 - Friday July 17 |
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Session 2
(Junior - Senior)
(Youth Player)
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Sunday July 19 - Friday July 24 |
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Session 3
(Senior)
(Girls)
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Sunday July 26 - Friday
July 31
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Session 4
(Senior)
(Girls)
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Sunday August 2 -
Friday August 7
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Session 5
(Junior - Senior)
(Goalkeeper 8-11)
(Goalkeeper 12-16)
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Sunday August 9 -
Friday August 14
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Session 6
(Junior - Senior)
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Sunday August 16 -
Friday August 21
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Session 7
(Junior - Senior)
(Youth Player)
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Sunday August 23 -
Friday August 28
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Camp check-in Sundays afternoon
and
check-out on
Fridays afternoon
after 3pm Prizes presentations at Old Trafford Stadium (Manchester)
Camp maximum stay is Two (2) weeks
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2009
Prices
(8 to 18 year old)
(Prices do not include Airfare)
For 2 Weeks Stay, Use The Following Formula:
Price One Session + Price Weekend Stay + Price One
Session
Camp maximum stay is Two (2) weeks
(Due to the physical demand of the training sessions)
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Length of Stay
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Price Per Person
(in US $ dollars) |
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6 days / 5
nights / Sunday - Friday
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$ 1,195 |
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Weekend Stay
(Friday night - Saturday night)
(for 2 weeks stay only)
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$ 300 |
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Round Trip Airport Transfer from
Manchester (MAN) Airport to Camp
(Flights Arrivals on Sundays between: 7:00 and 15:00)
(Flights Departures on Fridays between:
11:00 and 21:00)
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$ 300 |
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Your camp fee includes:
- Full board accommodation
- Three meals per day
- Services of UEFA/FA
qualified coaches using the Manchester United Soccer Schools Development Model
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State of the art
coaching equipment
- All on site activities
including swimming
- Manchester United Soccer Schools giveaway pack
including an exclusive player passport
- Exclusive Manchester
United Soccer Schools training kit (One t-shirt, One
pair of shorts, One pair of socks, One rain jacket )
- Staff presence 24 hours a day
- Trip to Manchester United FC stadium (Old
Trafford) for a Behind the scenes tour, visit of MU Megastore and interactive MU Museum
(Friday)
- Weekend excursions to
Alton towers theme park, (for 2 weeks stays only)
- Closing presentation at
the famous Old Trafford stadium on Fridays
- Each week's skills
competition winner invited to the
World Skills Final at Old Trafford
stadium in Manchester during a MU game

Airport
Transfer Information:
Manchester United Soccer Schools provides a negotiated transfer service from Manchester
International (MAN) Airport to the residential facility. All transfers must be
pre-arranged. After collecting their luggage, students proceed
through customs. Students are then met by a representative of
Manchester United Soccer Schools who will be displaying a large sign
or have a camp T-shirt.
You will need to
inform us in writing of the arrival and departure time and flight
details
as soon as
possible.
On Arrival, flights need to arrive on Sundays between the hours of
7:00am and 3:00pm (15:00). No pick ups can be arranged for flights
arriving outside this time period, parents will need to make
arrangements outside this time frame with taxis or other private
transportation company.
For
departure on Fridays, flights need to depart between 11:00am and
9:00pm (21:00). (if you leave in the morning or midday you will miss
the trophy presentation at Old Trafford stadium (ends at 4:00pm) but
if you won any prizes during your stay they will be given to you before your
departure.)
No drop offs can be arranged for flights departing outside this time
period, parents will need to make arrangements outside this time
frame with taxis or other private transportation company.

It is
of vital importance that all necessary flight details are sent to
Soccer Camps International with the booking form or as soon as available.
Manchester United Soccer Schools
requires the exact flight information, including dates, airlines, flight
numbers,
arrival and departure terminal, and flight times.
Approximate Journey Time:
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Manchester |
1hr 10 minutes |
All prices are per
person and in US dollars. Prices & availability are subject to
change without written notification and are not confirmed until full
payment has been made.
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