Blog for Parents of Young Athletes

“The limits of my language are the limits of my world” – Ludwig Wittgenstein (1922). In a world where opportunities are increasingly less limited by physical borders and where travel between countries is easier than ever before, it makes sense that language now represents the final barrier to total global freedom. The essence of this fact was captured in the quote (above) from Austrian philosopher Ludwig…

High Performance Academy Last year we were delighted to have the opportunity to visit the Christmas camp at Barcelona Proficiency Academy, where we were able to see at first hand how the camp works, as well as talk to some of the camp staff who work with the young fooballers on a day to day basis. In this article you…

To reach their maximum potential, footballers spend many hours training to improve their technique (dribbling, passing, shooting, game strategy, field visualization, etc). They might even attend a football training camp or program in the off-season to practice these tecniques. However, individual players cannot reach their maximum potential without the support of a great cohesive team, and teams cannot accomplish cohesion and greatness without practicing…

Summer camps in France provide international students with a great opportunity to improve their sports skills while experiencing French culture and, of course, learning French. Sports play and important role in French society and French culture. The most popular sport in France is football or soccer, and the French are pretty successful footballers. In fact, France won the most recent…

Sports camps can greatly improve young athletes’ techniques on the court or pitch and fuel their passion for their sport. Furthermore, sports camps not only entertain children and teens during the summer months, but they also teach them a variety of life lessons. Our sports camps selection in Ireland includes the Golf + Languages Camps in Dublin and the Real Madrid Soccer Camp…

It´s easy to say that we should exercise with our kids, but the difficult part comes when we have to choose an activity where they exercise and have fun at the same time. After giving it much thought we have been able to gather 10 ideas to exercise with your kids, in the city as well as in the country, and…

Summer camps in the USA, especially sports camps, are wildly popular. Every year, students from all over the world travel to the United States to improve their athletic skills at summer sports camps. Why is the USA such a popular destination for sports camps? In the states, athletic success is important and can help students get into prestigious universities. Colleges…

If you’re looking for a summer camp this summer, Spain is the perfect summer camp destination. Attending one of these summer camps in Spain is the perfect way to soak up the sun, learn and practice a new language, and immerse yourself in Spain’s rich culture. Not to mention, you’ll have a blast sharing unforgettable experiences with other international students…

Summer camps are a great opportunity for children to make friends and make memories while they learn and grow. Nowadays, with so many summer camps to choose from, kids can attend more specialized summer camps to learn and grow in specific areas. Since learning a second language has become more important, more and more summer camps, particularly sports camps, have…

A camp where kids only have language courses is not very attractive for them, but if they like to play tennis, the option of a tennis and Spanish camp is a good alternative this summer. A vacation in Spain can be a very enriching experience for kids since they can play their favorite sport and meet new friends. There are several camps in Spain…