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Pro Coaching at RCD Espanyol
Pro training was led by good-natured, knowledgeable coaches from RCD Espanyol who got on like a dream with the students.
Drills included quick attack v defence situations which gave students chances to hone their skills against 1,2 or 3 opposing players.
With some sessions seeing training next to the pro side.
‘The coaching standard was exceptional, the facilities – how often do you get the chance to train next to the [RCD Espanyol] first team?’ – said Mr Kershaw.
Pitch Hire and Self-Led Training
When away from football practises led by professional coaches, Mosslands enjoyed self-led sessions on a state-of-the-art pitch.
They had time to cement skills learned in pro coaching sessions, prep for upcoming matches and even played 7-a-side matches including students, staff and our Tour Guides on a Cuidad Deportiva Dani Jarque pitch.
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FC Barcelona Nou Camp Stadium Tour
A school football trip to Barcelona wouldn’t be complete without a tour of the Nou Camp Stadium.
Mosslands enjoyed a tour around the world-renowned home of the 5-time Champions League winners.
They walked out on to the pitch, sat in the players’ dug-out seats, went to the 1st tier, 2nd tier, 4th tier, saw the media area and Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Ors and Barcelona team trophies in the club museum.
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‘The Nou Camp Tour was amazing’
Tom Kershaw, The Mosslands School