Cugini Summer Programs in the United States

AC Cugini is excited to announce special programming this summer for American youth to experience high-quality Italian training—in the United States or in Italy. Cugini's U.S.-based programs offer players the rare opportunity to learn Italian style soccer, without the expense of overseas travel. The Italy-based programs allow players the chance to add international training and playing experience to their soccer background.  All participants in any Cugini programs are reviewed by professional scouts for Italian clubs. The most talented players are invited to attend formal tryouts in Italy.

With over 30 years experience advancing Italian player development and successfully building a network of top-level contacts at numerous professional Italian clubs from Serie A to Serie D teams, Cugini's native Italian instructors are uniquely qualified to arrange formal tryouts with Italian teams. Cugini officials also handle all translation needs and negotiations on behalf of American players and accompany players during their tryouts in Italy, including making all travel arrangements.

If you think you're talented enough to try out for a professional team in Italy or if you simply wish to have the rare opportunity to experience highly successful Italian training, consider joining a Cugini travel team in Virginia or registering for non Cugini member training camp outside Virginia. And feel free to contact us anytime  to create a training program at your location for your team or organization.

All Cugini programs in the United  States are conducted by UEFA-licensed instructors and guest trainers from the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) and are sanctioned by CONI and the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC). The summer technical program outside Virginia is created by taking into consideration the capability of each age group. The main focus of the training is to develop and enhance the individual player's technical/tactical awareness of the game—offensively and defensively—such as ball possession, passing, receiving, dribbling, and shooting.

Questions?
For more information on Cugini's Italian training methods or to discuss your team's or your child's specific needs, please contact Fabio Diletti: 703.477.5957; president@cuginisoccer.com.
July 20-24:  Training Camps—Chicago, IL (Sponsored by MASS & Eurosportsgear)

• Camp Session 1—9:00am-12 Noon (Coed, Ages 8-11)
• Camp Session 2—1:00pm-4:00pm (Coed, Ages 12-14)
• Camp Session 3—5:00pm-8:00pm (Coed, Ages 15-17)
• Fee: $195 per session

Coach Clinic - July 25: The Chicago-based program also includes free coach training Saturday morning for coaches of any players registered in the camp sessions. The coach training clinic will focus on player technical development and psychology for ages 8-14, according to the official Italian Olympic scuola calcio program. The session will address developmental issues common to each age group and how to best handle problem areas.  Coaches are welcome to bring 2-3 players (at no cost) to the clinic to help demonstrate drills on the field.

Instructors:

• Fabio Diletti: President & Founder of AC Cugini Scuola Calcio, who played as goalkeeper for professional club Ascoli Calcio.
• Carlo Mansueto: AC Cugini Board Member, UEFA licensed instructor from the Italian National Olympic Committee in Rome, Italy

August 3- September 25: Cugini Travel Team Practices—Reston, VA
Travel team summer training is included in travel team tuition for 11-month program. Non members may contact Cugini about practicing with our travel teams.

• Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays: 4:30-6;00pm (Cugini U9, U10, U12 Boys teams)
• Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays: 6:00-7:30pm (Cugini U16 Girls, U19 Boys teams)
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00-7:30pm (Cugini U9 and U10 Girls travel teams)

Instructors:

• Fabio Diletti: President & Founder of AC Cugini Scuola Calcio, who played as goalkeeper for professional club Ascoli Calcio.
• Carlo Mansueto: AC Cugini Board Member, UEFA licensed instructor from the Italian National Olympic Committee in Rome, Italy