Deutsche Fussball Akademie
Our unique affiliation with Germany's leading football academy, the Deutsche Fussball Akademie, gives our touring teams privileged access to exceptional venues and specialist training personnel. The DFA is the essential ingredient in improving and developing your game. To be the best, you must train with the best!
At the Deutsche Fussball Akademie you can expect:
- Programming by Coaching Director Peter Schreiner (former Coach Schalke 04 U19 First Grade & Manager Schalke 04 Youth Development)
- Training and Development by UEFA A Level qualified staff
- Exceptional training facilities of Schalke 04 (UEFA Cup Winner '97) at Veltins Arena (one of the most exciting stadiums in Europe)
All AGTC tours to the Deutsche Akademie include:
- Return flights from Australia to Frankfurt
- 2 x 2.5 hour training sessions per day
- Accommodation at Marriott Hotel ideally situated 50 metres from Veltins Arena
- Meal plan specific to your group
- Tailored training program based on your groups ability
- Co-ordination of local matches with teams of similar ability
- Tickets to professional matches if requested
- Stadium tour - Veltins Arena
- Local sightseeing
- Customised land arrangements
- The AGTC 'Kick Off' Fundraising program
If you are an aspiring Socceroo, have your eye on this years Club Championship or just love the world game, our friends at the DFA guarantee you a fun filled, action packed experience of a lifetime!
Coaches
- Peter Schreiner - Founded of the DFA, UEFA Pro Coach, book author and accepted worldwide instructor of youth football
- Joerg Amthor - Supervisor of development of the DFA, UEFA A Level coach
- Sven Huebscher - Book author and long time youth coach of Schalke 04
- Special sessions possible with: UEFA Pro Coach Norbert Elgert - book author and head coach of the last year German A-Junior championship team
Topics for the training camp:
- General and complex co-ordination for soccer
- Developing game intelligence for soccer
- One touch and combination play
- Game orientated exercises in passing and shooting
- Effective drill technique
- Special skills of modern defending and attacking
- Modern small sided games and tournaments
Sightseeing Highlights:
- Bobsled Park
- Visit to city of Salzburg
- Possible Austrian Bundesliga league match
- Tour of Allianz Arena - home of the 2006 World Cup
- 2 days of sightseeing in Munich
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was a world class performance by Germany. Follow in the footsteps of the professionals and experience first hand Germany's magnificent stadiums, exceptional training facilities and elite coaching programs with the Deutsche Fussball Akademie
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What others are saying
Absolutely awesome experience, with a balance of life changing moments. This well organised tour is a MUST if you have the opportunity. Thank you Caroline!
Serena Kavanagh - Belmont North Netball Club
We were extremely happy with the service provided to us by AGTC. From start to finish we found them well organised, friendly and efficient. They were one step ahead of us the whole way.
Glenn Johnson - Forest Lake College
Thank you for all your hard work. Our girls had a wonderful time. Your communication with the parents whilst the girls were on tour was outstanding.
Karen Grant, Mount St Benedict College
Many thanks to Australian Group Travel for your continued support of the International Children's Games and the co-ordination of our Aussie delegations.
Richard Smith - Sec General ICG
Thanks to Australian Group Travel for making our trip to the International Youth Sports Challenge such a success. The Singapore Sports School was fantastic and the tour organisation was unsurpassed.
Trude Yen - International Youth Sports Challenge
Everything about this tour - the training, the managers, the coaches, the places we visited and the organisation - was brilliant.
Josh Evans - Jets Youth Development Tour
Our sincere thanks for such a magnificent tour. Your team are fantastic and your passion and enthusiasm are to be congratulated. Thank you to your family for sharing you with us.
Stacey Dickinson - Jets Youth Development Tour
What an amazing job you have done. The trip has surpassed all of our expectations.There is not one thing that could have been changed to improve the trip.
Tracey Burraston - Jets Youth Development Tour
Your organisation before, during and after our tour was exemplary. You have risen the bar in terms of service, communication and delivery.
Clive Tanner - The Scots College
Thank you for your wonderful organisation of HSHS's recent trip. Your professionalism ensured this was a wonderful trip the students will remember their whole lifetimes.
Louise Gallagher - Principal, Hunter Sports High School
Thank you for your professional and friendly manner when organising our netball trip. We are all very grateful to you for creating such a fantastic experience.
Brooke Elers, Newcastle Netball Association
The International Children's Games 2008 can only be described as a huge success. The AGTC was exceptional in putting this tour together.
Greg Piper - Mayor, City of Lake Macquarie
"Your attention to detail and the support that you provided to students, staff and parents was exceptional and very much appreciated by everyone."
Sue Middlebrook, Principal Tara Anglican School
This prestigious event was a valuable growing experience for the girls and one they will long remember. Thank you for your excellent efforts in making this happen.
Larry Bolitho - Mayor, Baulkham Hills Shire
Thank you for your professionalism and tireless support of our group. You have given our students the opportunity of a lifetime and words cannot adequately express the educational, cultural and emotional experiences had by all.
Rob Barter, Newcastle Grammar School
"Thank you for your professional service. Nothing was too much trouble and nothing was left to chance. The organisation you put into the tour resulted in an experience that was enjoyable and memorable for all."
Brett Blake, NSW Country Rugby
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