VIVA players returned to Bahrain after receiving a week-long training at the world famous Manchester United Soccer Schools. During these seven days, the young footballers attended practice sessions and workshops which had been designed to give them an idea of professional basics and hone their talents with sustainability. The fantastic 22 were also given a tour at the Old Trafford football ground, Manchester United Football Museum and the city of Manchester.
Having undergone an experience of a lifetime at one of the best training camps, VIVA footballers had an extensive training schedule spanning a week which focused on various aspects of player development such as fundamental football skills, maintaining a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition and diet, players’ behaviour and attitude on and off the pitch, numerous skill challenges, dribbling, shooting, passing and ball control. VIVA players’ benefited much more than just football training and gained so much confidence from attending various sessions designed to help vital social skills as well as technique on the pitch.
One of the highlights of the training course was the exclusive opportunity VIVA footballers received to train at Carrington, where the first team of Manchester United football club trains and met up with Manchester United Legend, Andrew Cole. Cole interacted with young players, offered soccer tips and even participated in a variety of small-sided games.