USA 2016 Information Evening August 11, 2015. Introduction Che Bunce-Director of tour Simon Mead-Assistant and Analyst WUFA .

USA 2016Information Evening

August 11, 2015

Introduction

• Che Bunce-Director of tour• Simon Mead-Assistant and Analyst• WUFA

• www.wufa.co.nz

Goals/purpose of the Tour

• Scholarships• International touring experience• Give players a “once in a life time” tour• Why tour East Cost? Trials? Dallas cup type events?

Included in tour

• 14 day tour, via Hawaii• Flights and Transfers• Accommodation twin share rooms• 3 meals per day*• Full apparel• Excursions/visits- New York City, Niagara falls, Honolulu• Experiences- MLS side Toronto FC

*airport and whilst on sightseeing excursions excluded.

Not Included in tour

• Sightseeing costs for certain events and excursions• Spending money• Personal medical and Physio equip eg. strapping tape, Will take medical equip/bag• Personal Travel insurance*• Snacks, sports drinks, Water• Transit meals and snacks• Items of personal nature (laundry, phone calls etc)• Passport and visa costs (ESTA requirement)

*compulsory, appropriate cover and evidence required.

Matches/Universities

• Based at Buffalo University • Divisions 1-2

On Tour

• On the pitch:o NZ International team standardso Trainingso Set playso Match preparation/video analysiso Recovery sessions

• Off the Pitcho Safety priorityo No alcohol

Itinerary…

Also Included, Pre-Tour• December 1st testing1. Agility-Official-AFL test

2. Reaction Test-(soccer specific)

3. Sprint-20m Acceleration (5m, 10m, 20m split times)

4. Endurance-Yoyo Intermittent recovery test

5. Flexibility

6. Explosive Power-vertical jump

7. Recovery-repeat sprint ability (20m x 6

• Gym programmes + membership discount*

• 4 day training camp (28-31st March)• Billeting (accommodation not included)• Friendly match• Re-test• During this time…

Preparation• Team sheet for match day• Personal stats • Sent to Coaches before we leave• Video package/highlights• Players to code themselves…see next slide• youtube link

“Get noticed. Get recruited.” Hudl©

Functionality

Video footage uploaded Player review (highlights)

Any device

Important to know

• NCAA System- Scholarship no’s & eligibility rules• Funding- Sports + Academic + Means test funding too• Info on acquiring scholarships… http://hpsnz.org.nz/athletes/athlete-life/us-college-information• NCEA (min levels required) GPA’s• SAT’s varying levels for different schools 1200-2000

(max2400)• SAT’s-Certain dates, SAT prep courses.

Pricing

Payments Schedule• October 1st deposit of $250 (non-refundable)• November 15th first Instalment $2,500 (45 days after deposit) • December 31st Balance/Final payment (90 days before travel)

• Total payment- $5,500 NZD* • Parents-discounted fee

*May vary by due date

Additional

• Selection Criteria• Non travelling reserves

Checklist

What you need to do now before we go;SAT helpSit SATs-(Hamilton at HBHS?)Study hard, grades are important!GymApplication forms due-September 15th.

Applications are now open-download at www.wufa.co.nz/tours