WE BUILD SOCCER PLAYERS

“Europa Challenge has been hands down one of the best experiences of Daniel’s life (and mine) as a parent. Gerold’s coaching and the program are not like any program here in San Diego. He focuses on the true elements and technique of the game. He teaches kids how to think, analyze, and understand the game on a high level. Aside from the soccer skill he emphasizes, he teaches sportsmanship, respect, competition, and friendship on and off the field. Gerold is a coach, a mentor, and a friend to everyone who steps into his program. He sees the best in each kid and focuses on their strengths and what they can offer during the game. Daniel has grown exponentially since working with Gerold and Europa Challenge. His trip to Europe was life-changing. Gerold exposed him to the best coaching staff, training, sight-seeing, and experience living with 15 other kids/teenagers. Daniel wants to go back for three months next summer! We can’t thank Gerold and Europa Challenge enough for all the great experiences, moments, and friendship the program has brought into our lives.”

My name is Jesus Frutos. I’m 17 years old from San Diego, California and for the past few months I’ve been living in The Netherlands playing with Kozakken Boys u23 team. My experience so far has been really good. I’ve definitely seen a big increase in my development on and off the pitch. Its taken some time too learn to live on my own but I found the transition easy and fun. A big thanks to my family, Gerold and Europa Challenge for helping me get here and prepare me for the beginning of my career.

Europa Challenge is an ultimate player development program. There is no comparison to this program in San Diego area. Europa Challenge is not your regular soccer club – it is a carefully thought after program tailored to needs of individual players to bring their skills and performance to the higher level. Gerold and Europa Challenge guest trainers provide extensive coaching on all aspects of the soccer game – technical skills, analytical abilities, strategic thinking, and teaches participants to truly understand and excel in this game. Coach Gerold opens the world of soccer possibilities to his player, or as he calls them, “his talents”. Every trip to the Netherlands exposes them to the world class trainers, exciting matches and unforgettable experiences. My son, Kamron, has been devoted to Europa Challenge program since he was 12 years old. I can’t thank Gerold enough for enormous growth he experienced since. He participated in numerous camps and trips throughout these years learning valuable techniques, exceptional skills, making life connections, building his soccer arsenal. Next year, after he graduates high school his goal is to play for a soccer club in the Netherlands. Thanks to coach Gerold and Europa Challenge program his dream of becoming professional soccer player is becoming a reality.