Spain Residential Program

GM Global Sports in partnership with

Foundation Sports

Valencia

Valencia The port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s

south eastern coast, where the Turia Riv-

er meets the Mediterranean Sea. It’s

known for its City of Arts and Sciences,

with futuristic structures including a plane-

tarium, an oceanarium and an interactive

museum. Valencia also has several

beaches, including some within nearby

Albufera Park, a wetlands reserve with a

lake and walking trails.

Spain’s third-largest city is a magnificent

place, content for Madrid and Barcelona

to grab the headlines while it gets on with

being a wonderfully liveable city with thriv-

ing cultural, eating and nightlife scenes.

Never afraid to innovate, Valencia divert-

ed its flood-prone river to the outskirts of

town and converted the former riverbed

into a superb green ribbon of park winding

right through the city. On it are the strik-

ingly futuristic buildings of the Ciudad de

las Artes y las Ciencias, designed by local

boy Santiago Calatrava. Other brilliant

contemporary buildings grace the city,

which also has a fistful of fabu-

lous Modernista architecture, great muse-

ums and a large, characterful old quarter.

Valencia, surrounded by its huerta, a fer-

tile fruit-and-veg farmland, is famous as

the home of rice dishes such as paella,

but its buzzy dining scene offers plenty

more besides.

Many players dream of playing football at

the highest levels, however, rarely get

the real opportunity of doing it. Valencia

is one of the most famous footballing cit-

ies in Europe,

With two famous “La Liga” clubs, Valen-

cia CF and UD Levante in the same city

and two more, Villarreal CF and Elche

CF in the Valencia Province, it makes it

the ideal location . Valencia is a hotbed

of football development which offers a

unique opportunity to experience football

development that is highly acclaimed

with its football philosophy and method-

ologies. Spain has more licensed coach-

es than most major European countries

and with a good level of education

comes an advanced level of environment

to grow and learn.

Football in Spain

The men's national teams of Spain, in all cat-

egories, have won a total of 26 titles in FIFA,

UEFA, and Olympic tournaments. The First

Division of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional,

commonly known in the English-speaking

world as La Liga, is one of the strongest foot-

ball league in Europe and the world. Today

two players who have won the last 7 ballon D

or trophies play in Spain. Barcelona and Real

Madrid are perhaps two of the biggest foot-

ball clubs in world football history. Today Li-

onel Messi is recognised as perhaps the

greatest ever footballer to walk the planet.

This fanatic support creates a very competi-

tive environment with approximately 21649

registered football clubs nationwide. Spain's

success at domestic and international level

has largely been credited to the success of

FC Barcelona and has become renown for

youth development with many nations at-

tempting to replicate the Spanish methodolo-

gy.

Football Hotbed

Valencia

Valencia enjoys 320 days a year of glori-

ous sunshine. It is a Perfect place to live

and be outside enjoying the River Gar-

dens, sitting at a cafe or exploring the

mountains and fields that surround the

city.

From its Roman founding over 2000

years ago it has been fiercely contested

over as a most desirable place to live.

The Romans, Visigoths, Moors and

Christian Kingdoms all fought over the

sunny fertile plain that makes up and

surrounds Valencia.

Valencia is a proud city. The original Lat-

in name of the city was Valentia, mean-

ing "strength", or "valour", Today it repre-

sents the essence of contemporary

Spain—daring design and architecture

along with experimental cuisine—but re-

mains conservative and proud of its tra-

ditions.

Valencia

Do you dream of becoming a professional footballer?

Foundations Sports in partnership with GM Global under the guidance and care of former Socceroo

Gabriel “Chichi” Mendez offers you an incredible opportunity to fulfil your ambition.

Gabriel has been based in Valencia Spain since

relocating with his family in 2013 in support of

their children achieving their own personal ambi-

tions. Since 2015, Chichi and his wife Natalia

have opened up their doors and personally tak-

ing care of a selected group of footballers who

are willing to take on the challenge of playing in

one of if not the leading country in world football,

Spain. Chichi and his fulltime professional pro-

gram operating under GM Global Sports provides

all the necessary tools and requirements for the

player/s to gain the ultimate experience and op-

portunity to excel in the world of football.

We are not talking about joining any Academy here, our aim is signing players with real clubs and

fighting for a position in the team, week in week out. Only serious players need apply with the atti-

tude and aptitude required to succeed.

We have formed strong relationships with many of the clubs surrounding the city of Valencia, includ-

ing contacts in Barcelona, Madrid and other European nations. For any of the players that are suc-

cessful, they are offered a position in their respective age group at the club they have successfully

trained with. Moving forward the player has to compete extremely hard at every training session to

earn himself a spot in the first 11.

For any players not obtaining a European passport, the doors are still open. By obtaining a student

visa the player can remain in Spain for a period of 12 months. We will provide you with the neces-

sary documentation to present to your local Spanish embassy.

Players can continue with their studies whilst training fulltime to achieve their goals.

We have also teamed up with the Spanish Pro Football Academy which is under the leadership of

their highly qualified Staff David Sanz and Ruben Estelles. David has worked with teams from Va-

lencia FC’s famed academy along with coaching stints throughout Valencia at different clubs and

academies. He is a holder of a UEFA pro licence and is the right man to oversee the development

on the field for our players. Ruben was previously head coach at REFA Academy and also worked

as a Goalkeeping coach at Valencia FC

levels. He is a holder of a UEFA pro licence and is the right man to oversee the development on the

field for our players.

student visa the player can remain in Spain for a period of 12 months. Chichi will provide you with

the necessary letters to present to your local Spanish embassy.

We have teamed up with the Spanish Pro Football Academy which is under the leadership of their

highly qualified technical director Valencia at different clubs and academies at all levels. He is a

holder of a UEFA pro licence and is the right man to oversee the development on the field for our

players.

Mentors

Two former professional players are here to guide you through your experience. Having the

right mentors will assist you to overcome many of the challenges you will face.

levels. He is a holder of a UEFA pro licence and is the right man to oversee the development on the

Weekly schedule example

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7:30-8am BREAKFAST

8-9am TRAINING REST TRAINING

10-2pm TRANSIT SCHOOL

2-3pm TRANSIT ACCOMODATION/LUNCH

3-4:30pm STUDY REST STUDY REST MATCH DAY

5-7pm TRAINING MATCH DAY TRAINING LA LIGA MAYCH DAY

7-9pm TRAINING/TRANSIT/DINNER

INCLUSIONS:

Family-Leisure-Life:

We keep life balanced and healthy on a daily basis. When the opportunity presents itself to switch off and

enjoy each others company, we take full advantage of that moment. We enjoy getting out and about and

exploring the beautiful city of Valencia and its surroundings. The boys have their leisure time to relax, go to

watch La Liga games, visit the local cafeteria’s, go to the beaches of Valencia and on trips away to other

parts of Spain.

Health Insurance:

Is provided in the package. You will be registered under GM Global Sports health Insurance and if any in-

jury or illness happens to arise during your time under the care of gmgs, you will be covered under the pri-

vate health company. We do require for you to take out your own International travel insurance as precau-

tion, to cover any gab where ever it is required and to cover you whilst you are traveling to and from Spain.

Schooling:

For players continuing their years 10, 11 or 12 (HSC), we recommend enrolling with Karabar distance edu-

cation centre. Karabar have been operating for many years providing athletes and students an online sys-

tem to continue their education where ever they may find themselves in the world. For further information

you can contact them directly and enquire on how to continue your education whilst residing in Spain.

http://www.karabardec.com.au/ phone: 02 6210 5200

INCLUSIONS:

Full Board/accommodation

Meals

Transport to and from Training

Activities/free time

All training costs

Training gear provided but player is advised to bring their own as well.

Wi-Fi connection

Not Included

Flights

Karabar distance education costs

Mobile phone charges

Laptops for educational purpose

Communication:

Players communicate either via Mobile phone or Skype, Viber and so forth.

Laundry, players are expected to learn how to wash their own clothes. They must also be proactive

members of the house hold contributing to all the chores. Players are expected to be on their best

behaviour at all times.

*NOTE A PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND MINDSET IS EXPECTED AND ANY BEHAVIOUR

THAT DOES NOT ADHERE TO OUR CODE OF CONDUCT, PLAYERS WILL BE ASKED TO

LEAVE THE PROGRAM.

THIS IS NOT A VACATION, THE TRAINING AND WORKLOAD IS EXTREMELY TOUGH AND

ANY PLAYERS NOT PREPARED TO FOCUS AND CONCENTRATE ON DAILY SUCCESFUL

OUTCOMES WILL FIND IT DIFFICULT TO ADJUST. YOU MUST BE PREPARED FOR SOME

BUMPS IN THE ROAD IT WILL NOT ALL BE SMOOTH SAILING NOTHING IN LIFE VERY RARE-

LY EVER IS.

Our Contact details:

Gus Cerro - Australia

gus@foundationssportsgroup.com

Tel:+61-0433156279

www.foudationssportsgroup.com