Tosh Farrell Soccer Magazine June 2020 | Page 32

Who is the Tour Operator? Check the references of any and every tour provider, do they have a history of providing great experiences, can they meet your goals, which countries do they travel to, which teams do they work with and can they provide the cultural events you need as well as tickets for the teams you want to see? A quality tour provider should ensure that the registration process is smooth, and that communication is clear and consistent, and they respond to any questions you might have in a timely manner. A quality tour provider like XL Sports Tours will ensure that this tour should be custom built, and their responsibility is to you and your group. What soccer experiences are you looking for? One of the most exciting events of any tour is going to be the games against local teams. Make sure the tour company is aware of the level of your team including the age group so that the games are competitive at all times. You do not want to beat teams too easy or get crushed by a team that is older, bigger or way better than your program. If you are an Elite group, then make sure the tour provider arranges game’s against the academies of local professional teams. Another great soccer experience is to train and work with Academy Staff of the cities and professional clubs you might visit. How about a training session at St. George’s Park the home of England’s national teams or at the Coverciano in Italy where the Italian national team trains! Another great highlight is when we go behind the scenes of the most famous soccer cathedrals in the world with tours of some of the most famous soccer stadiums in the world. However, by far the most anticipated event is going to be when you take in a live game between two of the country’s top teams. A top tour provider like XL Sports Tours can get you tickets for any game in any country. Whether it’s seeing Liverpool play Manchester City at Anfield or watching Real Madrid take on Barcelona at the Nou Camp XL Sports Tours can do that for your group!