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About The Programme

Welcome to the National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer Schools Programme...the official soccer schools of the Football Association of Ireland. They are open to boys and girls aged between 7& 15 and will take place this year in over 290 venues nationwide.

The National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer Schools are the most enjoyable and safest place to be this summer. All our coaches are FAI Accredited, reference checked and Garda Vetted. We aim to ensure best practice in Child Safety and Welfare to ensure your child is in very safe hands indeed.

The FAI is continually improving the soccer schools programme and products on offer to young players. This year will see the addition of a completely new and exciting kit for all participants. All participants will also receive a unique National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer Schools backpack. These exciting new developments, along with our excellent week long coaching programme, mean that the National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer Schools Programme is the leading Summer camp programme in Ireland.

The Programme

The National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer Schools Programme is designed to deliver five football action packed days of fun, skills and games for boys and girls of all levels of ability. The schools are under the direction of the FAI Technical Director Packie Bonner and the programme is delivered by FAI Qualified Coaches. The sessions run from 10.30 to 15.00 daily with a 20 to 30minute lunch break.

Click here to download the 2009 Brochure

Video Highlights
Republic of Ireland Start Kevin Doyle Supports the FAI Summer Soccer Programme

"Last Summer I visited a National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer School in the West of Ireland;

What a wonderful vision to see so many young girls and boys playing football in fantastic facilities. These camps are so good for children because they learn the basics, which is the most important thing for young players to become great players. The coaches are well trained and everything is so well organised. If you want to be a player for the future, sign up now."

Giovanni Trapattoni
Republic of Ireland Manager

"Book now to get on your local National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer School. These fun filled weeks are really well organised and you are guaranteed to learn lots of new skills. The coaching is fantastic so you will become a better player and have a great time with your friends. It will be the best week of your summer!"

Richard Dunne
(Manchester City)
Republic of Ireland
International

"The National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer Schools are a fantastic opportunity for girls between 7 and 15 to get involved in Soccer. It's a fantastic week of fun, learning new skills and hanging out with your friends. It's a great chance for you to improve your skills or to become part of a team. Some day you could be wearing the green jersey, playing for your country in front of thousands of people. So book now, you'll have a great week and maybe it will be the start of your football dream!"

Áine O´Gorman
Republic of Ireland
Women's Senior International

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