If any of you are a youth or even an adult coach this will help your program. If you're interested in going on this trip to Italy here are the details. We must move fast….
GISA GRIMALDI’S ITALIAN SOCCER ACADEMY
4821 South 28th Street, B1, Arlington, VA 22206
703/998-5765, 571/216-1985cel, Livorno928@aol.com
Buon Giorno Gentlemen! 15 May 2007
The GISA, in cooperation with Paolo Gatti, who runs AC Milan’s youth camp operations worldwide, has agreed to begin our Phase 1 focus on organizing an AC Milan Seminar for American Youth Coaches. Paolo and I have put together a unique program to familiarize you with “AC Milan’s Way” of developing pro youth prospects through its specific training methodologies. This will be open to 20 youth coaches on a first come first serve basis.
Please make travel arrangements to arrive Sunday Morning on November 25, at Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milano. You will be lodged at the Hotel Tazza D’Oro in the metro area (maps provide upon arrival). Take a moment to review the Itinerary at this moment. An AC Milan (ACM) staff person will be present at MXP to help with renting either a large van for 8 coaches (which remains with us - this costs extra), or a car for 4 coaches. If you make those car rental arrangements state-side, the rates will be cheaper. Once we have the final list of coaches participating, a contact list will be emailed out, and a car rentals can be coordinated the coaches. When we travel about, I will navigate, while you guys drive. ;-) A Serie A Match in San Siro Stadium will occur that Sunday at 3:00 PM. The opponent is still to be determined. UPDATE: Milan vs. Juventus is scheduled on Dec 2!!!
On Monday Nov. 26th the schedule begins with a Press Conference & Orientation at AC Milan Headquarters. Each morning from Tuesday on, will entail a classroom Q & A breakdown of the technical/tactical aspects of each afternoon’s youth practice. Select Topics will also be discussed (see page 2). AC Milan’s Pro Youth Teams will be seen in action, so I’d suggest bringing a video camera for each training session. I will be your simultaneous translator, during the entire time, which can be considered a scary thought… ;-) All coaches will receive an AC Milan Certificate of Participation.
GISA- AC Milan Coaching Seminar for American Coaches begins as follows:
Date Time Topic &/or Scheduled Event
Monday, Nov. 26 08:30 Breakfast at Milano’s Hotel Tazza D’Oro
10:00 Press Conference & Orientation in AC Milan’s HQ
13:00 Lunch at Milanello Sports Center
15:30 Primavera Practice (U-19) Coach Galli
20:00 Dinner at Hotel Tazza D’Oro
Tuesday, Nov. 27 08:30 Breakfast at Tazza D’Oro
10:00 Tech/Tactical Reviews & Select Topics Discussed at AC Milan’s HQ
13:00 Lunch
15:30 Allievi Nazionale Practice (U-17) Coach Evani
17:30 Soccer School (1999-00)
20:00 Dinner at Hotel Tazza D’Oro
Wednesday, Nov. 28 08:30 Breakfast at Tazza D’Oro
10:00 Tech/Tactical Reviews & Select Topics Discussed in Classroom
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Beretti Practice (U-18) Coach Baresi
17:30 Soccer School (1996)
20:00 Dinner at Hotel Tazza D’Oro
Thursday, Nov. 29 08:30 Breakfast at Tazza D’Oro
10:00 Tech/Tactical Reviews & Select Topics Discussed in Classroom
13:00 Lunch
15:30 Giovanissimi Nazionale Practice (1993)
17:30 Afternoon Free To Explore the Sites
20:00 Dinner at Hotel Tazza D’Oro
Friday, Nov. 30 08:30 Breakfast at Tazza D’Oro
10:00 Tech/Tactical Reviews & Select Topics Discussed in Classroom
13:00 Lunch
15:30 Esordienti 1994 & Esordienti 1995 Practices
20:00 Dinner at Hotel Tazza D’Oro
Saturday, Dec. 1 08:30 Breakfast at Tazza D’Oro
10:00 Morning Free To Explore the Sites
12:00 Lunch
14:30 AC Milan Match (U-19’s)
Afternoon Observations of Esordienti ’95 & ’96, & Pulcini ’97 Matches
20:00 Dinner at Hotel Tazza D’Oro
Sunday, Dec. 2 AM Departure from Milano’s Malpensa Airport to the USA
Topics Discussed at an AC Milan’s Training Center:
• AC Milan Way Soccer Methodologies (A. Evani)
• Athletic/Fitness Development of the Youth Soccer Player (Milan Lab - Prof. Daniele Tognaccini)
• Development of the Goal Keeper (S. Rossi)
• Power Point Presentation of Training Methodologies for 11-13 & 14-16 year olds (Paolo Gatti)
• Meet AC Milan’s Men Team Coach C. Ancelotti; Tactical Comparisons of 4-3-2-1 or 4-3-1-2 vs 4-4-2
GISA-AC Milan COACHING SEMINAR FEES, TERMS & CONDITIONS
Fees Include: Total = $1200 plus airfare
• Nov. 25 – Dec. 2 Sojourn to Milano, Italy
• 3 Meals a Day, Plus Accommodations (double occupancy)
• Rental Van (Costs Extra) for Transportation to & from Practice Fields & Games
• Bi-Lingual Coaching Support, Supervision, & Processing
• Medical support
• Coaching Notebook and Certificate of Attendance
• AC Milan Coaching Gear
o 2 Kit Set, 1 Training Suit, Training Bag
o 30% Off AC Milan Soccer Shop
Local American Coach Will Be Compensated as Follows:
• Local Team Coach who attends GISA-AC Milan’s Seminar Program receives a $500 bonus at the Team Camp Phase in the USA, when they commit their team to be scrutinized by our Pro Italian Coaches.
• If Entire Team attends the GISA-AC Milan XMAS Soccer Tour, Local USA Coach Receives $1500 & participates in a 3-match schedule in Italy free of charge (see soccer tour details in December).
• If by chance a talented player is signed to a pro contract at age 18, a monetary compensation (% TBD) will be given to the local coach responsible for bringing player to our attention.
Payment Terms & Enrollment Timetable*
Timely payments are crucial for the smooth processing of your paperwork (see below). Please review the GISA policy on Cancellations & Adjustments.
• Sept. 1st - $700 deposit due with submittal of all signed documents.
• Oct. 15th is the deadline for the 2nd payment of $500.
*Payment Sent To: GIANNI GRIMALDI,
at 4821 S. 28th Street, B1, Arlington, VA, USA , 22206
**Communications & Correspondence While On Tour In Italy:
GISA-Gianni Grimaldi’s tel: 011-39-339-220-8601, email: Livorno928@aol.com
** When leaving messages, please be advised that if you attempt to telephone at Noon EST (in the USA), it would be 6 pm local Italy Time! ;-)
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION
• Medical Form: Vital Data & Emergency Authorization. In the event of any medical emergency this document provides our GISA-AC Milan staff with the necessary data & authorization if the need arises. Please submit original & keep a photocopy.
• Passport & 2 Copies Photocopy of Passport: Participants are responsible for obtaining their own passports. Please submit 1 photocopy of the passport’s vital data & photo page & keep 1 photocopy.
Cancellations & Adjustments
Cancellations in writing after September 1st, will result in a $350 cancellation fee. After October 15th no refunds will be given for any cancellations. Participants should obtain travel insurance (e.g. AAA) to cover the unforeseen circumstances leading to family emergencies before departure in November. GISA would obviously be sympathetic towards your concerns, but we in turn have deadlines to meet & commitments made in advance.
Due to the planning of such an initiatives to a foreign country, merchants at times make adjustments due to current market forces. Simply stated, “all plans when met with current realities, are consequently adjusted.” Merchants for example, have been known to slightly raising their rates (e.g. hotels)... We therefore cannot be held responsible for such unforeseen changes. Adjustments will be made, and notification of changes will be forth coming with a full explanation in the final bill. Presently, 1 Euro = $1.34. It changes daily!!!
Forms & Conditions:
Grimaldi’s Italian Soccer Academy (GISA) & AC Milan reserves the right to make the appropriate adjustments, whenever necessary to the itinerary, scheduling, practices, classes, matches & prices at any time. This also comprises any losses or accidental costs incurred to delays or changes in schedules, defaults, overbooking by hotels as a result of strikes, weather, wars, governmental initiatives, quarantines, etc.
GISA reserves the right when necessary to substitute accommodations, training facilities, and matches. Participants who have violated any laws in Italy will be terminated from the GISA/AC Milan coaching seminar and are not entitled to any refund for the remaining portion of the course. Participants endorse, indemnify & hold harmless AC Milan, GISA, its directors, staff and representatives of any and all liabilities in regard to any and/or all claims brought against AC Milan, GISA, its directors, staff and representatives.
AC Milan, GISA, its director, coaches & staff, employees and/or agents state that all arrangements for transportation, meals, and lodging are made by them with the expressed conditions that they will not be liable for any accident, injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may be due to default or reason in by the individual engaged in executing the arrangements of the coaching seminar.
AC Milan, GISA, its director, coaches & staff, employees &/or agents are not responsible for any injury or loss of property to the participant prior to, during or after the seminar. Participants are completely responsible for obtaining their own passports.
Your signature implies that you have read and agreed to the above terms & conditions, and approve of participating in the GISA-AC Milan Coaching Seminar Program. Payment of the deposit &/or signing the attached forms will be considered as an endorsement to the above conditions and all circumstances enclosed in this document. This document has been read, understood & signed voluntarily by the legal representative for the participant. I also give GISA & AC Milan permission to utilize any photograph of a participant for promotional use.
Signature ________________________________________ Date _______________
Medical Form: Vital Data, Emergency Authorization & Signature
Name ________________________________ Signature _______________________________Date _______________
Date of Birth _______________________ Size of Jersey: _______ Shorts: __________ Training Suit: ________
Address, City, State & Zip ______________________________________________________________________________
Email & Telephone # _______________________________________________________________________________
Team Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Medical and Insurance Information
All participants must be covered under a health insurance policy while in attendance of the GISA/AC Milan Coaching Seminar Program. I likewise authorize the coaches, trainers or medical professionals to make the necessary decisions in the event of any needed medical or surgical treatment.
Health Insurance Company _____________________________________ Policy # ________________________________
Contact, in case of an emergency _________________________________________ Tel # _______________________
List allergies, medication currently taking and special instructions _______________________________________
General Release From Liability
I approve attending GISA-AC Milan Certification Program, & vouch that the participant is in good health & is physically able to participate. The participant has medical insurance. I indemnify & hold harmless GISA and AC Milan as well as its representatives from any claims for personal illness/injury that participant may sustain during the tour. This waiver has been read, understood & signed voluntarily by the legal representative for the participant.
On site medical assistance will be provided and permission given to extend over the counter medication by qualified personnel ________ Yes or _________ No Please Initial.
GISA Ground Rules of Conduct: Please Read Carefully
1) The breaking of any local laws and/or arrest and detention by local police will result in the immediate expulsion from the GISA-AC Milan Coaching Seminar Program. Participant will be held responsible to follow up with the local police & government if participant is detained.
2) The purchase of illegal drugs or related drug paraphernalia will result in the immediate expulsion of the participant.
In the event of expulsion, no refunds will be given. Participant will incur further costs, e.g. any long distance telephone calls, airplane fares, involving the return home. The above ground rules have been read & understood and therefore signed below.
Participant’s Signature _____________________________________ Date _______________
• Take on board only backpack & waist-pack with documents.
• Bring your AMERICAN PASSPORT!
• Bring along an ATM card.
• Bring 2 additional photo ID’s, & separate them into waste-pack & backpack (make necessary xerox copies of passport, etc).
• Bring 5 gifts to pass out to the AC Milan staff or locals as a sign of friendship.
