Hi everyone,
Today I’ve decided to make a short guide about the top soccer experience days around so that you can get a taste of the soccer fan lifestyle! I have of course done some of these things myself and found them to be VERY fun, interesting and rewarding. So I’ve compiled these things into a 5-long list so that you can cross each one off as and when you do them. If you’ve tried any of these things or look forward to having a go at the others then please feel free to lrave your thoughts in the comment section of this article.
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1) Futebol de Salao
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Brazilian Soccer Schools have coaches who will lay on a session of the five a side soccer game named Futebol de Salao. The game is useful for your close ball skills and footwork and is the platform many famous South American players used to launch themselves into the mainstream game. I’ve not yet experienced Brazilian Soccer Schools myself, though I have played plenty of normal five a side soccer, but the critical acclaim this version of the sport has received from various media channels makes it an excelent option to top this list. If you’re interested, and live in the UK, I suggest you look at Marks and Spencer Experiences. If you are in the USA, then you can try the International Federation of Futebol de Salao website here.
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2) Soccer Stadium Tour
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If you live in the UK, then such stadiums as Wembley, the Emirates, Old Trafford, Anfield and Stamford Bridge are available for tours and you can either buy these from the clubs directly or from experience day operators like Virgin. I personally have been on a tour of Arsenal’s ground where they showed me the pitch, the players’ changing rooms (complete with hydrotherapy pool and physio room), the directors’ entrance and box, the press area and various other spots. The other stadiums might not be AS good as the Emirates, but Wembley would probably be the other best bet as it was built by the same company! If you don’t live in the UK, why not book yourself a club visit to liven up your next trip?
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3) Soccer Party
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I must admit it’s been a few years since I went to a soccer party, but when I used to go they were FUN! Without the pressure of playing soccer for an actual team in a match or a tournament, you can take advantage of the relaxed party atmosphere and give a great performance. So witht his day you actually get to play soccer, plus you’ll get loads of food, drink and games…. and that can’t be bad! You could either arrange all this yourself and do a DIY job or you could go to specialised soccer venues like Goals Soccer Centres- a great chain in the UK. I personally play on the Goals small pitches/courts quite a lot and it IS a very good experience. That’s why it’s number three on the list.
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4) Socatots Coaching Sessions
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This experience package gives you five soccer coaching sessions for children between 6 months and school age. As well as being fun, the course develops balance, flexibility, confidence and co-ordination. If you are able to read this post, then unless you’re a genius I’m assuming this experience would not be for you personally! But if you know anyone who would benefit from it then there’s no harm in passing it on- you can get this package from Virgin Experience Days.
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5) Grow Your Own Soccer Pitch
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With some soccer clubs, you can buy a special packs which allow you to grow your own version of their soccer pitch. They’ll give you the seeds, the plastic pitch outline and all the instructional guidelines you need so you can spend the day nurturing the soil and begin growing!
I have not yet had the luxury of this experience, but the fact that both Arsenal and Virgin combine to offer this experience make it a fairly good bet.
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Now that’s the top 5 soccer experience days all listed out, so I hope that one day soon you’ll try to have a go at at least one of them. If you’ve already done them, please tell us about it so we can all benefit!
Have fun,
Soccer Geek
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