DIVISION I: Taking
your team on a foreign tour has become a common practice among Division I programs,
both men’s and women’s. Teams may participate in a summer tour,
a Labor Day tour, or an in-season tour once every four years. Matriculated
freshmen and transfers may even participate in a Labor Day tour, as long as
Fall Session has begun. Division I teams may no longer travel during a Fall
Break, other than Labor Day, but may travel in-season (Thanksgiving or Christmas).
Foreign tours allow teams to get an invaluable head start
on competitive game experience and team unity. Many teams who have traveled
on a foreign tour with us have credited the tour as a major contributing factor
to their post-season success. In fact, three of our clients (Connecticut Men & Women
and Purdue Women) won national championships the season following their foreign
tours.
DIVISION II & III: Foreign tours are
also available to Division II & III men’s and women’s programs,
except that you may travel once every three years. In addition to summer and
Labor Day tours, Division II & III teams may also tour during any Fall
Break from school (Columbus Day, for example). Matriculated freshmen and transfers
may participate in Fall Break tours, giving them valuable pre-season game experience.
Get an extra ten days of practice and games while other teams are waiting to
begin!
Other
advantages: Experience
You are allowed up to ten days of practice before you depart, and then up to
ten games on your summer tour. This gives your team a big head start on the
season. Also, if your school’s Fall Session has begun by Labor Day,
all matriculated freshmen and transfers may participate on your Labor Day
tour, giving them invaluable game
experience.
Team Unity
Sharing the common bond of foreign travel can bring a team together, greatly
enhancing team unity and cohesion.
Recruiting
You can impress your U.S. recruits with the opportunity of a foreign tour AND
be able to recruit young foreign players firsthand.
Adventure
Foreign travel presents great cultural and educational opportunities to your
team.
Jobs
Give your seniors a chance to set up post-graduate playing opportunities with
foreign clubs.
College Credit
With a little pre-trip organization, student athletes can receive course credits
for the tour.
To discuss the possibility of a foreign tour for your team, call our office.
Together we can work out details regarding destinations, dates, and prices specific
to your team's needs.
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