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For the second consecutive year, Beachside\u2019s U15 Academy and Premier teams traveled to Buenos Aires during their Spring Break to immerse themselves in the soccer-crazed culture of Argentina and to test themselves against teams from the youth academies of some of the country\u2019s greatest professional clubs.<\/p>\n
After spectating at the fierce Argentine derby of San Lorenzo versus Hurac\u00e1n, during the week, the Beachside teams played teams from San Lorenzo, Boca Juniors and Estudiantes. The visits to the youth campuses and facilities of the Argentine clubs were eye-opening as each club featured a different environment – from the relaxed country club vibe of Estudiantes to the hyper-intense professional atmosphere of Boca Juniors. Playing teams of such high quality with lineups likely featuring several future professionals was a great learning experience for the boys.<\/p>\n
In addition to the games, the Beachside teams participated in a technical session with the coaches from Estudiantes emphasizing speed of play and transition through various 2v1, 2v2 and 3v2 drills. Beachside Director of Coaching, Mickey Kydes, and coaches, Shane Recklet and Javier Miraballes, took in the session and exchanged coaching philosophies on fitness and playing style with their Argentine counterparts.<\/p>\n
In their free time between games, the players had the chance to visit the great stadiums such as River Plate\u2019s Monumental and Boca Juniors La Bombonero and come to better understand the history and love of the sport in Argentina.<\/p>\n
Both teams returned home looking forwarding to implementing what they learned in Argentina into their upcoming games and showcases.<\/p>\n
Beachside would like to THANK<\/span><\/strong> Sergio Neveleff and his organization for making this experience a trip of a lifetime. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n