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play football in brazil
study abroad in Brazil
Want to bend it like Beckham? How about studying soccer with the pros in Brazil!
The learning Football in Brazil program (or soccer for all you AFL fans!) is run by former professional football players, and gives young people the chance to improve their soccer techniques and skills.
Courses are held at the Careca Sport Center in Campinas, which is 95kms from Sao Paulo.
football in brazil program details
Courses run for either 2 or 4 weeks, however participants can stay on for 8-12 months. You will need to be between 12-30 years old and have a relatively high level of fitness.
You will attend daily training sessions which will improve your technical, tactical and physical conditions.
Training sessions are held twice a day and are coordinated by professional staff, and by Edmar and Careca personally.
You will also participate in friendly matches, get to know the Campinas and Sao Paulo areas, and get to know the very best of Brazilian Football!
What does it cost?
2 week program $820
4 week program $1552
What does it include?
The course includes the following:
- Daily Football instruction and practice with former professional players (three full days and two half days)
- Full board accommodation in multi-share bedrooms
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Airport transfer from São Paulo International airport
- Access to gyms, swimming pools and tennis court inside the complex
- Day excursions to Football games, parks and other places of interest chosen by the group
- Football Uniforms
- Entrance tickets to professional football games in Campinas
Who runs it?
The learning Football in Brazil program is run by former professional football players in conjunction with CI (Central De Intercambio) and Come2Brazil.
Am I eligible?
Must be aged 12-30 years
Participants must undergo a medical prior to applying. A copy of their medical evaluation must be sent with their application.
What do I do next?
For more information or to apply for this program, contact your nearest STA Travel branch or phone us on 134 STA.
