Special Offer
If you sign up before July 15th, you'll receive a 10% discount!What's more, if you sign up with a friend, you'll BOTH receive a 20% discount!!!
The Lake Como Soccer Academy, based in Menaggio, Italy, and established in 2010, is a collaboration of AC Menaggio, established in 1920, and Vivillago (Live the Lake) Sports Association. VivilLago Sports Association is a non-profit Organisation based in Menaggio trying to develop sports that fit well in the Lake and Mountains Environment (combining sport and tourism with landscape and environment). Sailing and Canoeing have been the main focus, however, because of the long Experience of Ac Menaggio, since 2010 VivilLago has created the Lake Como Soccer Academy, as a way to allow soccer enthusiasts from North America to enjoy beautiful Lake Como. A balance of skills training, theory, and tactics, designed for adult soccer players, the Lake Como Soccer Academy is the perfect place to spend a week of soccer training with free time to either relax or explore the preAlpine setting of Menaggio, Italy.
AC Menaggio, a member of the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC), trains soccer players from Under 8 to Adults, through their seven teams.
AC Menaggio started a week-long summer training for boys across Lombardy in 2007. The school is legally recognized by the FIGC and is attended by many children per week. The training curriculum was developed by Luciano Castellini, former player for Napoli and the Azzurri.
This curriculum has been redesigned for American Intermediate adult soccer players of all ages who play for fun and fitness, but are serious enough to want to improve their skills.The only prerequisites are to have some prior soccer experience, a desire to improve and a love of the beautiful game. Our program is one of the first opportunities for adult recreational players to have professional European soccer training.
Registration is taken on a first-come first-served basis beginning now. A maximum of 20 people per session will be accepted. Full refunds will be given up until February 15, 2011, after which a sliding scale for refunds is applied.
Our training camps are scheduled in the spring and fall for many reasons: the climate is mild, views are spectacular,, Italy is less crowded with tourists, international air fares are cheaper and it is also professional soccer season in Europe (Serie A in Italy) and excursions to games, including Champions League games, are possible.
Actitivities are also organized for non-playing accompanying family and friends, who can also have meals together with the players, such as: visit neighboring Switzerland and towns, hiking, attend basic sailing courses, cooking classes, Italian classes, etc.
Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, and a very popular tourist attraction, which boasts many artistic and cultural gems. It is famous for its numerous villas and palaces (such as Villa Olmo, Villa Balbianello and Villa Carlotta).
Currently, many celebrities have or had homes on the shores of Lake Como, such as Matthew Bellamy, Madonna, George Clooney, Gianni Versace, Ronaldinho, Sylvester Stallone, Richard Branson, and Ben Spies. Lake Como is widely regarded as being one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy
As a tourist destination, Lake Como is popular for its scenery, wildlife and breath-taking scenery. It is a venue for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, hiking, cycling and much more.
What's more, Menaggio (where the football Academy is situated) is one of the most beautiful places at the centre of the lake and for next to nothing you can stay at the Menaggio Youth Hostel, which boasts all sorts of sporting activities and a private beach.
Menaggio is Centrally Located and everything can be visited without a car, just relying on Public Transportation. Bellagio is another of the most scenic towns at the centre of the lake, so scenic that they even named a casino in Las Vagas after it, and it's just a ferry trip away from Menaggio.
Whilst attending the soccer training you'll need some accommodation. Vivillago ASD Sports Association recommends the Menaggio Youth Hostel for an affordable, friendly atmosphere with a hearty Italian restaurant. The Menaggio Youth Hostel will be the Headquarters of the Lake Como Soccer Academy. Evening chalkboard Sessions, and meals will take place there, and it is an ideal place to do other activities (sailing, cooking classes, etc.) especially if you have accompanying non-players family members. Accompanying family members will be able to attend the Menaggio Youth Hostel Activities and use the Facilities also if lodging in other Menaggio hotels.
Lodging in Italy includes a free Italian style breakfast, which usually consists of Coffee, tea and either breads and jams or croissant. The Menaggio Youth Hostel also offers American Style Eggs, Bacon and Pancakes: an energy kick for your intense day!
via IV Novembre, 106 - 22017 Menaggio.
Tel.: +39 0344 32356
via B. Castelli, 11 - 22017 Menaggio
Tel.: +39 0344 32003 Fax: +39 0344 32992
via IV Novembre, 77 - 22017 Menaggio
Tel.: +39 0344 30640 Fax: +39 0344 30619
via Cadorna, 91 loc. Croce - 22017 Menaggio
Tel.: +39 0344 32171 Fax: +39 0344 34787
via IV Novembre, 23 - 22017 Menaggio
Tel.: +39 0344 32136 Fax: +39 0344 31793
Via Mazzini, 27 - 22017 Menaggio
Tel.: +39 0344 35281 Fax: +39 0344 344724
Via M. Poletti, 30 - 22017 Menaggio
Tel.: +39 0344 30602 Fax: +39 0344 30023
To make an enquiry about one of our course, please use the Course Enquiry form. We will contact you once we receive your request.
For other questions, you can contact us by mail at the following address:
Lake Como Soccer Academy
c/o Vivillago ASD
Via IV Novembre 106
22017 Menaggio
Italy
By telephone (USA Contact Person)
Tel. (001) 510-326-9119
or by e-mail:
