Brittany recently spent 1 week living and training with CF Bardolino Verona at their training compound in Verona, Italy. The trial was arranged by Genova International School of Soccer. During her trial in Italy, Brittany gained valuable insights in to how the European game and training regimens differ from the levels of training currently being offered by the established clubs in Canada.
The major difference is that in Europe, training is the most important part of the development of top level players while in Canada, the emphasis is on playing as many games as possible. Another major difference is that players in Europe are expected to play the full 90 plus minutes every game and do not have the multiple substitutions allowed in Canada. In Europe, once a player is substituted, they are no longer a part of the game.
Overall the level of training and playing in Europe is vastly superior to the levels currently being offered by the existing club structure in Canada. However, as Brittany noted, the levels of training being offered by the RDA and Riverside Canada Academies were very close to the levels of training she experienced while in Europe.
RDA and Riverside Canada are extremely honored to be able to provide these opportunities to female players, who represent the largest under serviced segment of the Canadian soccer landscape, to pursue their football careers beyond University and College by being offered the opportunity to play professionally in Europe.
RDA and Riverside Canada extend our congratulations to Brittany on her trial in Italy and will continue to work with her as she takes her career to the next level playing in Europe.
To register for the next phase of your soccer career, please complete the on-line registration for the RDA/ Riverside Canada’s Training Program at:
RDA Registration 2011
Riverside Canada Registration 2011
If you are unable to register through the on-line site or require additional information, please contact the RDA Staff immediately.
1-888-838-5274- Toll Free
416-948-7574- Cell
www.reddevilsacademy.com
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