This is where you can register your interest and enter your name ‘into the hat’ to be one of those who travel with the AJF Academy side in 2012.
As previously stated this is a fantastic opportunity and we will be looking for 4 coaches who will be drawn to come with the UK youth squad.
Yes,it is very early days,but we would like you to apply 'now' as we anticipate numerous applications.
The trip is totally 'expense free' and everything will be paid for including all flights, coach travel, hotel +dining expenses and full kit supplied.
When you submit your registration opposite, you will receive a return email with further information, including an example of the exciting itinerary for the whole trip.
WINNING COACHES WILL BE INFORMED BY MONDAY DECEMBER 31st-2011
NOW CLOSED
Further details will be on the email once you have submitted your registration and answered the question correctly.
We will email the “lucky four” once the draw has taken place.
The schedule will include you staying at the hotel headquarters of the Dallas Cup –The Crowne Plaza in Addison/Dallas.
We will also ask-as a 'qualified' UEFA or FIFA coach- that you assist us with the players in organised training sessions during the day. They will be at the same hotel with us for the first 9 days or so, after which they will go with their representative team families for the remainder of the time they are in Dallas.
There will be plenty of free time to meet and make new friends during your trip. I have no doubt you will have an experience of a lifetime and be very impressed with the organisation of this incredible tournament.
I have already had preliminary meetings with Gordon Jago,the Dallas Cup executive director, who has been kind enough to endorse the AJF Academy.
Some of you may already have heard of Gordon who played and managed at the top Professional level during his time in England and was made an MBE by the Queen in 2006.
He was one of the true pioneers of “US Soccer” when he came to this country, so it was vitally important to me personally that he and Randy Jones-the main event organiser- gave their approval for our squad to come over.So, it was absolutely fantastic when they did.
In all my past dealings I have prided myself on always acting with integrity, trying to maintain a moral and ethical stand when dealing with young peoples futures whether in the football realm or not. We have taken all our responsibilities very seriously, especially towards these young players who are entering these trials.We have spent an enormous amount of time, energy and continually checked our logistical planning to get every detail right.
I hope you read through the AJFA website and find out a little more about when these trials will take place and how they will work to identify the final 18 players.Indeed, if you know of any youngsters-or teams- who may be interested in registering, then please do not hesitate to pass on our website address to them.
Best regards and I wish you the very best of luck in the draw.
Aaron Jacob
AJFA
