FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2019

The IDSoccer International Elite Programme is a 1-year or 6 months , full-time Football Development Programme delivered in Greece, Europe, in partnership with several Professional and Non-League Football Clubs, apart of Elafia Rhodes FC, open to talented footballers aged between 18 – 23 years. The Programme will play a fundamental role in Elafia Rhodes FC’s youth department which will strive to create a development culture with the primary function of developing players to compete in the first team squad.

The aim of The IDSoccer International Elite Football Development Programme is to attract and develop high quality football players to play in our International Club (Elafia Rhodes FC) with a view to producing players that have the ability to play at professional and semi-professional levels. This programme aims straight at the heart of development of youth players within a professional football talent development environment.

In brief to:

a. Identify Football Players

b. Develop Them within Elafia Rhodes FC

c. Give emphasis on progressing Academy players (16 – 23 yo) into the First Team squad

d. Promote players (by filming training sessions and games)

e. Offer trials in professional clubs (League 2 and 3)

f. Develop players in other semi-professional clubs (Division 4 and 5) which can pay salary and accommodation

We aim to create opportunities for so many young people to follow their aspirations and become better footballers, and better persons.

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Support to develop the necessary advanced tactical, technical, physical, and psychological skills for optimal performance, over a longitudinal time frame (6 – 12 months). We will push them to enter the volatile, fast changing and ruthless world of professional football.

2. All players will receive daily training involving individual and team coaching from highly Qualified UEFA coaches affiliated to the football club.

Players will receive guidance on individual football fitness, nutritional advice and a regular appraisal to monitor each player’s development both on and off the pitch.

Players will have the opportunity to represent the First Team, with the aim to progress into the semi professional football or higher in 6 months to 1 year.

3. Off The Pitch Activities

A number of activities are arranged for the benefit of each players’ football development and to make the course enjoyable, these include:

• Sessions with former professional footballers and managers
• Sessions about contracts with FIFA-approved Player’s Agent
• Expert coaching sessions from UEFA-qualified coaches
• Filming of matches and post-match analysis
• Specific strength and conditioning sessions with qualified instructors
• Fitness monitoring and testing
• Membership to a local strength and conditioning gym
• Physiotherapy sessions and first aid training
• Nutrition, health and lifestyle advice from professional nutritionist
• Team-building activities
• Media training from a professional journalist
• Support with exit pathways and provision of references

Six reasons to choose The IDSoccer International Elite Programme

1. UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

The Football Programme Caters For Development Of Amateurs Or Semi Pro Footballers

2. EXPERT TUITION

Receive Guidance From Professional UEFA Licensed Coaches

3. OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPRESS

Unparalleled Regular Access To Club Scouts And Respected Coaches

4. INTERNATIONAL CULTURE

Players From Across The Globe, From All Walks Of Life, Are Welcome

5. TOP FACILITIES

Train and play at 2 Sports Complex at Malona and Gennadi, Rhodes island, Greece

6. GUARANTEED PLAYING TIME

Guaranteed 90 minutes every week, with Elafia Rhodes FC, from September to April

Easy steps for a football player to join the Football Development Programme full-time:

1. Attend an open day or individual tour

2. Provide copies of educational certificates and references

3. Sit interview face to face or on Skype with our partners

4. On offer of a place, complete relevant paperwork

5. Pay relevant fees

6. Apply for visa, if required, through embassy

7. Complete and return further Club registration forms as instructed

8. Make travel arrangements

9. Inform IDSoccer and Club of visa confirmation (if applicable) and travel arrangements

10. Join club

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME AMENITIES

1. Accommodation facilities (hotel rooms or apartments) used exclusively by club’s players, is conveniently situated in the heart of the idyllic Arhaggelos, Malona and Gennadi or nearby villages of Rhodes island in Greece.
2. All rooms come with bathrooms and are fitted out to meet the everyday living and working needs of the modern player.
3. High-speed wireless internet is available throughout the house/hotel.
4. The boarding house is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by our/hotel’s experienced and qualified residential team.
5. A residential manager is available on site every weekday to help and assist players with any queries they may have and it is situated close to the Sports Complex, the base for all football training and matches.
6. The Club serves breakfast, lunch and an evening meal (by a Nutritionist) Monday to Sunday.
7. Laundry facilities are also available on site and all utilities are included within our tariff. Players have all they need to enjoy a safe, friendly stay at the Club.
8. Anything you need, we will do our best to help.

COST

1-year: €13995/Player

• The price includes:
• Full Board Accommodation
• Health Insurance
• Private Sessions With Strength And Conditioning Coach
• Athletic Personal Coach
• Physiotherapist
• Nutritionist
• Psychologist
• Guaranteed playing time in all First Team league games
• 1 Year Footage
• Performance Analyst
• Football Related Expenses
• 1 Two-way Air Ticket

6 months: €4900/Player

The price includes:

• Full Board Accommodation
• Residence Permit (if needed)
• Health Insurance
• Private Sessions With Strength And Conditioning Coach
• Athletic Personal Coach
• Physiotherapist
• Nutritionist
• Psychologist
• Guaranteed playing time in all First Team league games
• 1 Year Footage
• Performance Analyst
• Football Related Expenses