During the two-week program (CPI HEREDIA, July 14th - 25th, 2008 Session I & August 18th - 29th, 2008 Session II), students will train three mornings per week with Carlos Granados, a professional Costa Rican soccer coach. Granados has extensive experience coaching university students and semi-professional teams in Costa Rica. He has a degree from the University of Costa Rica and heads a successful soccer school in the country. The morning soccer sessions will focus on training, drills and game play, allowing players to learn the unique aspects of the Latin American fútbol game.

Students practice in small groups and on-and-one with Coach Granados. A day involves warm-ups, a brief discussion of the skill the coach and players will focus on that day, and then one-on-one instruction as well as group practice. Then the players split into teams and scrimmage; matches against outside opposition will be organized, as well. At the end of practice, Coach Granados and the players cool down and discuss the high and low points of the match, and what needs improvement. All in all, the players practice for 3 hours per day.

Soccer Camp welcomes female and male soccer players, of all ability and skill levels. This is a program for teenagers and the average age of our campers is 14 to 18 years old.

Accommodation and Food

During their stay, students live with a local homestay family, in order to experience the people, culture, and daily life of Costa Ricans, as well as practice Spanish in a safe, but real-life, environment.

The families with provide breakfast and dinner each day, as well as laundry service.

Lunch is provided each day at a local restaurant, consisting of typical Costa Rican dishes, and refreshments are also available during the soccer training sessions.

Introduction - Soccer Camp - Spanish Classes - Half Day and Week-End Activities -
Cost and Registration Process - Application Form