In February 2027 we be traveling to England for the experience of a lifetime.  Your chance to experience the life of a professional player with training sessions at academy location, games against elite level teams, stadium tours, live matches, sightseeing events and more!

We are taking high school aged boys aged between U15 to U19 to experience the live of a young player at one of England's top academies. This trip is also open to the player's parents and supporters and they can choose to room together or stay with other boy's on the trip. All rooms are double occupancy but single rooms for supporters are available.

As part of this experience we will remain in the London area to play games, training, sightseeing and more. We will also get to go behind the scenes with tours of iconic stadiums and watch live games from across the English football leagues.

At GSE we offer international sports experiences that expand your horizons. Our unique sports trips combine competitive play with a deep immersion into the local culture. 

Our international experiences take you to the heart of some of the world's most exciting and beautiful sports events and cultural locations. You can immerse yourself in a culture and play on a level and style of game that you've never seen before, giving you a true sense of what it means to be part of the local sports community.

HOTELS AND TRANSPORTATION  

• Accommodation: Players and their supporters will stay in top rated city center hotels.  Accommodation will be double rooms but we can provide triple options.  We will defer to the organization on room mate options but during the registration process we will collect preferences. Please note we can not guarantee adjoining rooms but will make recommendations and requests to the hotel locations. 

• Transportation: We will provide transportation for all activities listed in the schedule.  For airport arrivals and departures we will provide transportation based on the group flight times or the most convenient time for the majority of the group.  

• Food: Breakfast is provided as part of the tour cost and will be at your hotel.   You will have free time to explore lunch with dinner included with options at the hotel or local restaurants and bistros.  

• Dietary Accommodations: Participants with dietary restrictions will find meals tailored to their needs available during the trip. Closer to the departure date, we will collect information regarding any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure everyone's needs are met.

HOW FLEXIBLE IS THE SCHEDULE? 

• Please note that the schedule can and probably will change based on time of your games, weather and other unforeseen circumstances.  However, everything we state will happen in your schedule will take place but the order may change.  

• This is your trip and our role is to facilitate the best possible experience.  We will continue to discuss the schedule with your organization and make suggestions on options that could be added.  Parents and supporters always have the option for their own sightseeing and we will make sure there is enough FREE time for your group to plan your own events.

TRAVEL QUESTIONS 

• Flight Options: GSE will offer a group flight option though our travel partner.  Group flights usually require a minimum number of people and will be limited to one departure date and one return date only. We will make this available for sign up by the group buy you also have the option of booking your own flight.  If you book your own flight then you will be responsible for coordinating your meet up with the group.    

• Solo Travel: Yes, children can travel alone under the guidance and supervision of our experienced staff, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the journey.

• Passport Requirements: A valid passport is essential for travel. Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the departure date from the originating country

• Travel Protection Plan: GSE offers a comprehensive travel protection plan that covers a range of benefits including medical and dental treatment abroad, cancellation due to injury, sickness, or death of a family member, passport and visa protection, flight cancellation, loss of luggage and personal effects, and cancellation due to terrorist acts (as defined). For more information, please visit the following link. Battleface Insurance

• Packing Essentials: Prepare for your adventure by packing essentials such as team uniforms (details provided by your coach), passport, cleats, sneakers, sandals, shin guards, refillable water bottle, backpack, casual clothing suitable for the local weather, toiletries, power adapter for the local country, and any other personal items you may need.

• Cash Recommendations: While credit cards and ApplePay are widely accepted, it's advisable to carry some cash for added convenience during your travels.

• Language and Cultural Assistance: A GSE representative will be available 24/7 during the trip offering assistance for all travelers, specially to those that may not speak the language or are unfamiliar with the local culture. 

• Phone Plans:  Contact your phone provider to see if they offer an International plan whilst traveling abroad.  Most carriers charge around $12 a day for you to have your same coverage overseas. 

• Credit Cards and ATM: Contact your bank and credit card company to let them know your travel dates.  You can usually do this over the phone using the 800 number and entering your dates.  Check with your bank that when using your card you are not charged any additional international fees. 

• Extra Activities: There may be additional activities, at extra cost, offered to the group during your experience. 

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS 

• Installment Payments: GSE provides the convenience of paying via installment to ensure flexibility and ease of payment for our travelers.

• Fundraising: Your registration page provides you with the opportunity to add fundraising options.  To find out more details click on the following link HOW TO SET UP A CONTRIBUTION PAGE

• Cancellation and Refund Policy: If you need to cancel your participation, you should connect with GSE immediately via email or phone call. Certain fees will apply depending on your cancellation case, and will be calculated as of the date GSE receives written notice of cancellation.

Cancellation Fee Schedule:

• Minimum fee is $250 per person.

• 120 to 91 days before departure is 50% of the trip price.

• 90 to 46 days before departure is 75% of the trip price.

• 45 to 0 days prior to departure is 100% of the trip price.

Full reimbursement, minus minimum fee, will be applied in the case of:

• Travelers cannot travel because of a valid medical reason (e.g. illness, season ending injury).

• Traveler can be reimbursed fully outside conditions above, if full-paying replacement for the trip is found.

GSE provides you with your very own Experience Coordinator. For more information or if you have any questions about the event please contact Nick Dunbar at nick@globalsportsexperiences.com or Gareth Hughes at Gareth@Globalsportsexperiences.com

Yes! You can set up your own contribution page using the WeTravel platform. You can find out more about this program by using the followIng link.

https://help.wetravel.com/en/articles/4498861-how-to-set-up-a-contribution-page

GSE also offers their unique EUROPEAN GIVEAWAY. Your chance to support a player’s international soccer journey. Simply purchase European Giveaway tickets for a chance to win incredible European prizes while directly helping reduce the cost of a player’s trip.

Prizes include:

1. 1st Prize: 2 tickets to an EPL, Serie A, or La Liga match + 3-night stay in a 4★ hotel (with a $750 stipend flight per person)

2. 2nd Prize: 3-night stay in a 4★ hotel (Barcelona, Rome, or London)

3. 3rd Prize: Nike gear package ($750 value)

For more information go to the following link.

GSE EUROPEAN GIVEAWAY

Day 1 - Thursday February 11th

Departure from your international airport and fly overnight to London UK.

Day 2 - Friday February 12th

Arrive In London and meet your GSE Staff then light training session to shake off jet lag with your own coaching staff. Head to Stamford Bridge home of Chelsea Football Club. Check out the museum and club shop then dinner at hotel and team meeting to go over the week.

Day 3 - Saturday February 13th

Breakfast at the hotel then we travel to a local academy to play the first game of the trip. After the game we will head to one of London's iconic soccer stadiums for your first live match of the trip. Options include the English Premier or English Football League. Dinner at hotel or local city center restaurant after game.

Day 4 - Sunday February 14th

Breakfast at the hotel then free time to relax and get ready for your second live game of the trip. Depending on the final fixture schedule we could play another game against a local team or even head to a second stadium tour. After the live game back to the hotel for dinner or a local city center restaurant.

Day 5 - Monday February 15th

Breakfast then travel travel to top Academy for a training session with Club Staff and Q and A Session. We will then head to our second stadium tour with options including Arsenal or even the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Free time to get lunch then we head to play our second game of the trip against a local academy team. After the game dinner with the team or back to our hotel.

Day 6 - Tuesday February 16th

Breakfast at the hotel then we take our rest day with a guided tour of the famous sights of London including Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and more. Then free time for souvenir hunting and buying your soccer jerseys. We then go back to our hotel or could be the chance to add a 3rd live game based on final fixtures.

Day 7 - Wednesday February 17th

Travel to top Academy for your final training session with Club Staff and Q and A Session. We then have free time for lunch in Richmond the home of Ted Lasso by the river Thames. Then we head to play our final game of the tour against a local Academy Program

Day 8 - Thursday February 18th

Time to return back to the USA with memories to last a lifetime!