Our coaches are qualified professional coaches who work with local soccer teams here in Sevilla. All of them are multi-lingual and have deep backgrounds in the Spanish soccer world, so your team will be able to fully benefit from their knowledge and expertise.

Yes, players should bring their own equipment, including sports clothing, cleats, water bottles and so forth.

We welcome teams of mixed gender. Unfortunately, however, there are no such teams in Spain for them to compete against in scrimmages. To address this issue, you may split your team up for scrimmages; we will leave this decision up to you and work with you to come up with a solution that works for your team.

In our coaches’ experience, 15 players is the minimum number of participants for having effective practices. This number allows your group to have scrimmages with a full team, and it also allows us to organize group activities during your team’s free time.

No, they don’t need to have any particular level of Spanish to attend the camp! While they’re certain to pick up some Spanish while they’re here, they don’t need to know any to be able to fully participate in the program, and they’ll never feel lost or confused while attending it. All of our staff and coaches are multi-lingual, so communication in English will always be possible.

In order to maximize the personal attention given to each team member, we strive to maintain a ratio of one coach to every eight players.

The stadium where the training sessions take place is just outside of the city. Players will be given a public transportation metro card, which will help them get to and from the stadium during the program. Members of our staff will accompany them the first couple of days in order to help them learn the route; then they’ll be able to get to practice on their own. Coaches may choose to organize transport separately. 

This depends on your preferences. You can use the weekends for independent exploration of Spain, or we can work with you to put together a customized program of excursions to other cities and towns in an around Spain. Possible destinations include:

• Madrid: both the capital of Spain and one of Europe’s most important cities, this bustling metropolis draws millions of visitors per year to its world-class museums, unique neighborhoods, gorgeous central park, and fantastic mixture of historic attractions, preserved traditions, and modern Spanish culture.
• Barcelona: visited and beloved by millions of tourists per year, this city boasts it all: fantastic museums, charming neighborhoods, beautiful parks, relaxing beaches, a vibrant atmosphere, a dynamic cultural scene, and unique architecture—from the medieval stylings of the city’s Gothic Quarter to the world-famous modernist designs of Antoni Gaudí.
• Cadiz, Spain: Dating back more than 3,000 years, this is the oldest continuously-inhabited city in all of Western Europe, where you and your team will find beautiful architecture, fantastic food markets, golden-sand beaches, and historic attractions such as the Cádiz Cathedral and the Tavira Tower, which houses a camera obscura and provides amazing views of the city.

• Córdoba, Spain: an ancient city filled with gardened courtyards, Moorish architecture, and an Old Town that’s so beautiful and culturally significant that the entire area has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
• Granada, Spain: a gorgeous city that reveals one Instagram-worthy vista after another at nearly every turn—its eclectic mixture of Moorish, Medieval, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture set in relief by a scenic backdrop of snowcapped mountains and rolling, tree-covered hills.
• Tavira, Portugal: a quaint, riverside town in Portugal’s scenic Algarve region, where you and your players can enjoy a peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

For your players, (and you, the chaperone, if you choose this housing option), it’s like home away from home—with a few added benefits: enjoying homemade Spanish meals and practicing Spanish in a natural, real-life setting, which adds yet another dimension to the Spanish immersion experience!

Each host family lives in a middle-class home (most likely an apartment), where the player will find all of the standard amenities of modern life. Players will probably share a bedroom with another player attending the program, while chaperones will enjoy a private bedroom. Both players and chaperones will also probably share a bathroom (European homes tend to have fewer bathrooms than those in other countries).

All meals are included with the homestay accommodation. Special dietary needs can be met; all you need to do is inform us about them in advance. On top of meals, the host families will also take care of their guests’ laundry! Like families everywhere, each of our host families is different, so it’s difficult to generalize about them. For example, some have children and/or pets; others do not. However, you can rest assured that each of our host families has been carefully selected by our housing staff, and each of their homes has been personally visited by our housing director to make sure it will provide every player and chaperone with a comfortable, enjoyable place to live, relax, dine, and gain first-hand experience of Spanish culture and hospitality.

We maintain a network of host families with whom we’ve been working for many years, so it’s not like we’ll be putting anyone with a random Spanish family; you can feel confident that everyone will be in good hands! If you or a player needs any assistance during your group’s stay, our housing director will be available to provide support.

You team members will have 24/7 adult supervision and support while they attend our program. Thanks to our extensive, experienced, and knowledgeable network of teachers, directors, coordinators, coaches, and host families, your players will feel very well-supported during their time with us here in Spain. In case of any issues or emergencies, there will always be a multi-lingual member of our staff available to provide assistance 24/7.

As for medical support, while there will not be a dedicated medical team at the practices, our coaches are well-trained in sports medicine. In case of a medical emergency, a member of our staff will be able to accompany you and your team member to the appropriate medical facility.

Here’s what a typical day will look like for your players on weekdays. (For the weekend, see the answer to the next question below.) Note that the following schedule assumes that your group has opted for the homestay accommodation option.

8:45 AM to 9:30 AM: Breakfast With Their Host Families

Players will enjoy a delicious, home-cooked breakfast with their host families. Perhaps they’ll have some classic Andalusian breakfast fare, such as tostada con tomate, aceite, y sal!

9:30 AM to 10:00 AM: Go to the Stadium for Practice

Players will be able to take advantage of Sevilla’s highly walkable streets and accessible public transportation system to arrive at the stadium for their training sessions.

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM: Training Session

Players will spend this time work honing their technical and tactical skills with a professional Spanish soccer coach.

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM: Continued Training Session or Scrimmage

Players will continue training during this time period, or they will put their skills to use in a friendly competition.

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Shower and Return Home

After showering, players will head home for lunch with their host families.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Lunch With Their Host Families

Players will share a home-cooked Spanish lunch with their host families. Perhaps they’ll have some gazpacho or a “Spanish omelet” (known here as “tortilla”). The meal will vary from day to day—and don’t worry: if they have any special dietary needs, we’ll make sure they’re met!

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM: Enjoy Some Free Time

Players can embrace the Spanish lifestyle by taking a siesta—or use this time to hang out with their friends, explore the city, or talk to their host families—a great chance to practice their Spanish in an authentic setting!

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM: Attend the Afternoon Activity

Players will head to the meeting point for the afternoon activity. Today, it could be a Spanish cooking lesson. Another day, it could a tour of a historic attraction. And another day, it could be a bike ride through a beautiful park. Every day is different!

6:30 PM to 9:00 PM: Enjoy Some More Free Time

Players will enjoy another chance to relax, talk to their host families, hang out with their friends, and/or explore the city together.

9:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Dinner With Their Host Families

Players will have another opportunity to savor some Spanish cuisine with their host families. Perhaps they’ll have some paella tonight—or maybe some croquettes! This is also a great chance for them to talk to their host families about their days—providing them with yet another natural opportunity to practice their Spanish in an authentic setting!

10:00 PM to 00:00 AM: Attend the Nighttime Activity

Players will be able to unwind from their adventure-filled day and have some fun with their friends from the program. Tonight, it could be a concert. Another time, it could be a tapas or movie night. Some of these activities are optional, so if they want to just go home and relax, they’ll have a chance to do that too.

If your group contains 10 or more participants and adults, you can book your flights together through an agent with whom we work. Beyond that, we leave your flights up to you, so you and your group can have the flexibility to meet your own particular needs. Everything else is covered and arranged by us—airport transfers to and from the nearest airport, housing, training sessions, and so forth. That being said, we’d be more than happy to provide you with advice or guidance, so don’t hesitate to contact us about making travel arrangements; we can help you find the option that works best for you!  

To reach Sevilla, there are three main options:

1. Fly into Sevilla Airport, which has connections with major European airports in cities such as Madrid, Lisbon, and London. A representative of Centro MundoLengua will be waiting for you at the airport, and we will provide you with complimentary airport transfers to and from your group’s accommodation or a designated meeting point.
2. Fly into Jerez Airport or Malaga Airport, which are about 1 hour and 2.3 hours away from Sevilla by car or bus, respectively. For an additional fee, Centro MundoLengua can provide airport transfers to and from these airports.
3. Fly into Madrid and then take a high-speed train to Sevilla. This trip takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes.