EIFA International Football Academies Testimonials And Reviews

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EduKick (EIFA) is recognized by both FIFA professional players and coaches as well as individuals who have gone through one of EIFA’s Academies and/or their parents. Here is what they have to say. EduKick would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has partaken or who works along with EIFA to produce such a wonderfully powerful experience in our student athletes life. Testimonials and references from EduKick’s International Soccer Camps, International Football Academies and Boarding Schools

"Having known Joey for years, both in coaching and as fathers, I would recommend this program to any kid interested in learning Spanish and receiving top level soccer training. Coch is featured here with friend Diego Maradona.
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Jorge Coch
Argentine soccer star supports EduKick
"Just wanted to tell you what a great time Noah had in Spain. He loved playing soccer, living with his host mother, making Spanish, Canadian, and American friends, and cruising the town. Noah learned a great deal of Spanish and feels much more comfortable in his Spanish IV class in high school. Even the 110 degree heat did not dampen his enjoyment."
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Laura
Argentine soccer star supports EduKick
"We would love to participate in being an EduKick reference! I want you to know that Stevie is really enjoying Spanish this year. His experience in Spain has really made him see things differently, the words mean more and the expressions bring back fond memories of his trip. Stevie is playing for the school soccer team and a premier team this year so the EduKick training worked. Thanks!
Maureen
Maureen
(mother of 13 year- old, Stephen Boyle)
"During the summer of 2003, my daughter, Rachael, accompanied EduKick to Spain for a Soccer/Spanish Language Camp; she returned home with a higher level of enthusiasm and comprehension of the Spanish language and she engaged her talents daily with the EduKick intense soccer schedule. EduKick was available 24/7 for this Mom and Dad who, of course, were anxious to allow their 17 year old daughter to travel to Spain. The end result left Rachael with a wealth of new friends, with whom she shares a lifetime bond and with whom she continues to communicate. I'm grateful her Dad and I were able to provide her with this opportunity and that we found this well-rounded camp to provide the experience."
Betty Dickhute
Betty Dickhute
Cesar Plasencia, Cesar Plasencia, ex-professional soccer player and current Women's soccer coach at Consumnes River College in Sacramento, CA, supports EduKick." Bilotta and Zimmerman are a great team. Parents should know that their children will be under the care of seasoned and caring professionals. EduKick programs always have a positive and lasting influence on all participating youth." Cesar is featured above with EduKick's Joseph Bilotta in the middle and Alex Basso on the far right during a match in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL).
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Cesar Plasencia
ex-professional soccer
"With EduKick I immediately made great friends with kids from all over the US and Canada, and we got along very well. The coaches at the camp were very knowledgeable and the soccer program overall was a great learning experience! If you are someone looking to improve your soccer skills, learn a language, looking for things to put on your college apps, and want to have a "real" summer, this is a perfect program for you!"
Mike Chan
Mike Chan
(16 year old from New Jersey)
"My perception of EduKick is a very positive one, as a parent I was rather satisfied with Joey's constant reassurances and organizational skills. I'd give EduKick 9 out of 10...overall they deserve very high marks for their efforts and the results they achieved. I know my son Alex had a great time, felt very secure, and enjoyed EduKick's program immensely. He came home a very happy boy with not one single negative comment to make. If you'd like to use me as a reference, please go ahead and do so.
Jordi Huguet
Jordi Huguet
(Father of 16 year old Alex from San Ramon, CA)
I was thirteen years old when I went to the Edukick camp in Spain. I was an average soccer/futbol player and my Spanish was terrible. When I came back I found that both my Spanish and my soccer improved greatly! Overall, I had a great time and am considering going to another Edukick camp this upcoming summer. -Tom Fenwick
Dorothea Fenwick
Dorothea Fenwick
( mother of 13 year old son, Tom, Linwood, New Jersey)
Betty Dickhute
Their Story

Betty Dickhute

While Bilotta was were still a teenager, something happened that would change his life forever. He was selected to play on a team from Northern California that went to Germany (then called West Germany) to play a series of matches against German youth teams.

The teenage soccer player had the experience of his life and he has credited that trip with being instrumental in his development as a youth. “It completely changed the way I looked at the world and myself,” said Bilotta, who would go on to learn Spanish and Italian as an adult. “I can easily trace my interest in languages back to that trip I took as a kid. I remember feeling a sense of confidence upon returning home, I new that I was wiser and it made me feel special.”

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EduKick Officials & Staff Professional Background

EduKick President & Founder, Joey Bilotta (seen here addressing the EduKick Spain 2004 Class), played Division 1 college soccer at St. Mary’s College of California (graduating in Psychology, 1986) and then went on to play professionally in Spain and in the U.S. (in the former American Professional Soccer League, A.P.S.L.) during his twenties. Bilotta began playing soccer at age six, thanks to the Austrian father of his best neighborhood friend; now 46 years old, Bilotta continues to play top-level amateur soccer (Over-30) with Oakville MCM SC in Ontario, Canada.

Bilotta (at right) continued to be very involved in the game after retiring from pro ball in 1991. In fact, during the U.S. hosted 1994 World Cup, Bilotta was hired to be the official World Cup “spokesperson” for the California State Lottery. In that capacity, he appeared throughout the state in special events promoting the U.S. World Cup and youth soccer.

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