For MINNESOTA YOUTH SOCCER, Mr. Ian Barker, has asked SOCCER FUTURO to propose a nine-day eight-night program in Brazil for its Coaches. The program will be arranged by Prof. Emilio Miranda, the Athletic Director of the University of São Paulo, General Secretary of the São Paulo State Professional Coaches Association and himself, a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association.

Designed to meet the training and continuing education of the MYSA Coaches. This tour will have as its main objective an introduction to coaching tactics, conditioning and the overall training methods of the game from the unique perspective of some of the best coaches in Brasil. We will concentrate on the development of youth players in the top professional clubs in São Paulo and Santos. The morning sessions will be devoted to training methodology at SE Palmeiras, Corinthians, São Paulo FC and Portuguesa. We will also travel to the beautiful port city of Santos and observe training and meet with the coaching staff at this world-renowned club.

Each afternoon we will have lecture sessions from the top club coaches in the Brazilian game on these subjects:

• Defensive and offensive systems of play
• Tactical counter attacking football
• Team Building
• Technical and physical preparation for youth players
• The selection process: How to select and develop talent in youth players

The program is intended to meet the requirements set forth by Ian Barker for improved knowledge of the “Brazilian” game, a greater appreciation of its coaching methodology and an enhanced appreciation of the philosophy of coaching found in Brazil.

Proposed dates:

• January 21, 2006: Depart USA
• January 22 – 29, 2006: São Paulo , Brazil
• January 29, 2006: Depart for USA (late night)

MYSA Coaches will meet and work with the following professional soccer clubs in São Paulo, Brasil:

• São Paulo FC
• SC Corinthians
• SE Palmeiras
• Lusa Portuguesa
• Santos FC, and others.

MYSA Coaches will meet and work with the following groups in Brasil:

• The São Paulo State Professional Soccer Coaches Association (SITRESP)
• Professors of Physical Education and Soccer Coaching at the University of São Paulo

Accommodations: All players, coaches and administrators will be accommodated at select hotels in São Paulo and Santos. All meals included.
Ground Transportation: MYSA Coaches will be provided ground transportation, including airport transfers.
Translation: SOCCER FUTURO will provide 2-3 bi-lingual translators for the duration of the course.
Professional Matches: MYSA Coaches will attend a number of professional matches during their stay in Brazil.
Round Trip Air Flights: Included; USA- São Paulo-USA
Total Costs for the above: $2,000.00

Tour Payment: Full payment due by October 1, 2005. If we had 20 x fully paid up commitments by October 1st the trip would be a go. No payment would be cashed until October 1 when the trip would be a go or not so while $2000.00 is required by October 1 it will be fully refundable at the point when we decided if we are on. If you withdrawal before December 1, 2005 you will receive a 50% refund. After December 1, 2005 your fee is Non-Refundable.

Tentative Schedule

Interested persons may contact John Curtis, MYSA Associate Director of Coaching, at 952-933-2384 (800-366-6972) or johncurtis@mnyouthsoccer.org.