Waikato University Football Academy-USA Tour Information Evening August, 2016

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1 Waikato University Football Academy-USA Tour Information Evening August, 2016

2 This Evening This Evening s Schedule Emergency exits Toilets H & S

3 Background-What we do WUFA Full time football opportunity here in NZ USA Tour Tour to USA, April 2017 scholarship opportunity Two options

4 World Class in the Waikato - World class coaching, world class facilities and a world class environment where players are given every opportunity to reach their potential Waikato University Football Academy(WUFA) WUFA is a full time football academy designed to give players an opportunity to train in a full time environment with professional level coaching, at the same time allowing them to study towards a world class degree at Waikato University.

5 Coaching Team Che Bunce-Director/Manager Scott Granville-Assistant Coach Michael Built-Men s Head Coach Simon Mead- Coach Development/Video Technician Kristina Jessup-Exercise Physiologist

6 USA TOUR 2017 New York Hawaii Washington DC

7 Tour Leaders Che Bunce Scott Granville

8 Goals/purpose of the Tour Scholarships International touring experience Give players a once in a life time tour Why tour East Cost? Trials?

9 Matches/Universities Based in Washington and New Jersey 5 Matches against Division 1, 2 sides. Exposure to 50+ Universities

10 Quality Football Experiences 32,000 Seater Stadium Toronto FC (MLS) Video Sessions Recovery sessions Set Plays Match preparation/video analysis Just Like an NZ touring team

11 Included in tour 14 day tour, with 3 days in Hawaii Flights and Transfers Accommodation twin share rooms 3 meals per day* Full apparel Excursions/visits- New York City, The White House, Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbour etc Experiences- MLS side Washington DC United *airport and whilst on sightseeing excursions excluded.

12 Excursions

13 Sample Itinerary FRIDAY April 1st Departing Auckland Flight QF146 - Arrive Sydney Departing Sydney Flight QF003 - Arrive Honolulu (01/04 Hawaii) Afternoon-light session, Beach walk, PM rest. SATURDAY April 2nd Match 1: 10am Game v Hawaii Pacific University Afternoon at Waikiki beach/pearl harbour SUNDAY April 3rd Recovery Session (AM) Depart Honolulu Flight QF Arrive LAX Depart LAX Flight AA - Arrive New York JFK day.

14 MONDAY April 4th Arrive NYC , Lunch and transit to New Jersey Hotel Afternoon/Evening Excursion and Dinner New York City TUESDAY April 5 Depart NYC-travel to Buffalo by Minivan 5pm Arrive in Buffalo Evening-Set plays at stadium WEDNESDAY April 6 Match 2: 12pm Game v Niagara University Evening-Video analysis THURSDAY April 7 th Recovery session (AM) 10am Day trip to Canada to see Niagara Falls and shopping mall 4pm Light training session

15 FRIDAY April 8th Match 3: 9am Game v University at Buffalo 3pm Training session 8pm Attend Buffalo Sabres NHL Game SATURDAY April 9 th Recovery session (AM) 10am Trip to Canalside and Galleria Mall 3pm Training session and video analysis 7.30pm Attend Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse Match SUNDAY April 10th Match 4: 1pm Game v Buffalo State (60 mins) Match 5: 2.30pm Game v Buffalo State (60 mins) (K.O times may change)

16 MONDAY April 11th Recovery session (7am) 8am Day trip to Toronto FC TUESDAY April 12th 9am Depart Buffalo Travel by mini bus to NYC (JFK) Departing NYC Flight QF012, Arriving Sydney (+1day) WEDNESDAY April 13th In the air. THURSDAY April 14th Depart Sydney Flight QF145, Arrive Auckland 1520

17 Extras Pre-Tour package

18 Extras Pre-Tour package Training sessions Minimum 2 x training sessions with former All White Che Bunce 3 day training camp (28-31 st March)* Billeting (accommodation not included) 2 x Friendly matches *Date may change

19 Fitness Testing x 2 December and April and specific training programme provided 1. Agility-Official-AFL test 2. Reaction Test-(soccer specific) 3. Sprint-20m Acceleration (5m, 10m, 20m split times) 4. Endurance-Yoyo Intermittent recovery test 5. Flexibility 6. Explosive Power-vertical jump 7. Recovery-repeat sprint ability (20m x 6

20 Extra s Included Information Seminar Lecture evening on how to build your Football CV; and Expert advice on NCAA including: NCAA System- Scholarship no s & eligibility rules Funding- Sports + Academic + Means test funding too Info on acquiring scholarships NCEA (min levels required) GPA s SAT s varying levels for different schools (max2400) SAT s and SAT prep courses.

21 Extra s Included -Video Highlights Package Hudl Licence Get noticed. Get recruited. Hudl

22 Functionality Video footage uploaded Player review (highlights)

23 What we take with us-maximising exposure Team sheet for match day Personal stats Sent to Coaches before we leave: Video package/highlights youtube link

24 Not Included in tour Sightseeing costs for certain events and excursions Spending money Personal medical and Physio equip eg. strapping tape, Will take medical equip/bag Personal Travel insurance* Snacks, sports drinks, Water Transit meals and snacks Items of personal nature (laundry, phone calls etc) Passport and visa costs (ESTA requirement) *compulsory, appropriate cover and evidence required.

25 Pricing Payments Schedule October 30th to reserve flights $250 November 30 th first Instalment $2,750 January 15 th Balance/Final payment (45 days before travel) Total payment- $6,099 NZD* *May vary by due date due to currency fluctuations

26 Additional Selection Criteria Trial dates Non travelling reserves

27 Important to know-checklist On Tour: o Safety priority o No alcohol Before we go: Sit SATs Study hard, grades are important! Gym Application forms due-october 25th.

28 Applications are now open-download at _By October 25th 2016