I am Morgan. I am 17 years old, I live in Liversedge and study Public Services at Kirklees college
During my time in Valencia I gained cultural and football knowledge through this experience. I have learnt dstyles of living and the language.
During free time I enjoyed the stadium tour the most as it was great to find out the history of the Spanish birth of football. I have also learned how to cook traditional Valencia dish – Paella
I have learnt some basic Spanish when going to shops and coaching speaking to the children I have also learnt how to develop further as a football player myself from the Spanish coaches and the style of football they play. I have developed and improved my communication skills, demonstrations skills and I have also seen the importance of time management and team work.
Morgan East
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I am Matthew Scurry.
We did so much in Valencia. A highlight for me was coaching and training with Valencia’s Disabled team, I enjoyed this so much. We trained most mornings, visited a local college and took part in lessons and supported coaches a San Jose FC where I was with the under 12’s age group
I struggle in social situations but I came out of my comfort zone and enjoyed playing cards, basketball and I even hosted a quiz on last night.
How to adapt session for disabled players who have varied ability. The time spent with the Valencia disabled team was brilliant for me to see how this is done at a high level.
I had a tough time being away from home for 2 weeks but feel I have grown and have the ability to know I can do it.
Matthew Scurry
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My name is Ben Kite, I went on a project in Valencia.
We did loads! A highlight for me was coaching the Under 6 San Jose team on four occasions, I absolutely loved the experience teaching them new skills and tricks. On top of that we had sessions delivered to us by Spanish Pro Football which was brilliant.
We visited the Valencia training ground and stadium to watch both male and female teams train and play. I spent a lot of time socialising.
Professionally I learnt about how to tailor my personality to correctly fit the environment I am in. I now feel I have the ability to gauge the environment and use the appropriate language to successfully fit it.
I really gotten to know who I am and what makes me tick. I am grateful for the experience given to me by Everything Is Possible.
Ben Kite

 
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I’m Harvey Ribbons, I went on a project in Valencia
During this two-week project, we participate in and lead football coaching sessions with a leading Academy in Valencia Spanish Pro Football and a local team called San Jose FC.
During the project we didn’t other activities such as cooking paella, spending the morning at a College and watching the mascleta fireworks. We also explored the city visiting the old town and spending time absorbing the culture.
Alongside a little bit of Spanish, I learnt professional how the coaching styles in Spain vary to that in England. There is more of a focus on technique and positional relationships in Spain compared to England
I discovered that I am a very good active listener and have a calming influence to support others during difficult times.
Harvey Ribbons

 
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My name is Zoe Belding, I am a female footballer. I went on a project in Valencia.
During the project, most mornings and evening we spend either coaching for playing football. We had two Spanish lessons to help us with the language as well as visiting colegio mascamarena where we took part in their morning sports lessons playing padel.
During the free time, we visited the beach had a tour of the Mestalla, and watched both Male and Female Valencia side in their La Liga games.
Time management is a key skill I have learnt, during the project you have to make sure your on time for each event. For our coaching we had to take public transport getting the right bus at the right time was important.
Personally I learnt that I can adapt to a new culture and city. I now feel really confident about making new step after this project.
Zoe Belding

 
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My name is Maddie Abbishaw, from Leeds and I went on a project in Valencia, Spain.
The project was designed for me to understand the Spanish was of coaching and playing football. We had 6 sessions with Coach Javi from Spanish Pro football and then used this to coach under 6’s at San Jose Football club twice a week.
During my free time I spent time relaxing in the River Park, either at the basketball courts or watching local teams play matches on the near by trip.
Professionally I learn how to conduct myself in new situations, for example leadership skills that allowed me take charge of the coaching sessions or my station making the desert during our paella experience.
I learnt how confident I am and how much self-esteem I have. I had a brilliant experience that has changed my life.
Maddie Abbishaw

 
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My name is Molly Swales, 18 from Scarborough and I went on a project in Valencia, Spain.
I had the best two weeks ever! We took part in and lead football sessions, made paella for our lunch, visited one of Valencia’s top colleges and took part in their sports lessons. I loved every second.
During our free time we had time to explore the beautiful city of Valencia and absorb the culture of the city. We also spent time at the beach.
I learnt a lot about coaching and how to set up coaching sessions for both adults and children. I now know the level of detail required.
My confidence due to this has improved so much. Before this project I was quite a shy person and conscious about myself. Now I put myself outside my comfort zone regularly. Thank you Everything Is Possible.
Molly Swales
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My name is Georgia Dickens, 18 and I went on a project in Valencia, Spain
We did loads, we trained with Spanish coaches from SPF, we coached players from San Jose Football club, took morning classes at a Spanish college, visited the Mestallea and watched both men and women’s team play vs Bilbao
During our free time we explored the River park that runs through Valencia.
We had a few Spanish lesson that has helped me pick up a few words in Spanish, but the main thing I learnt during the trip was around how to put on fun football sessions for players and how to deliver them.
During the project I really saw my confidence grow to try new challenges and don’t be afraid to give things ago. I also feel I have become more approachable to meeting new people.
Georgia Dicken

 
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My name is Mitchell Parker, 17 from York. I went on a project in Valencia.
Over the two-week project we took part in football sessions designed to help us understand the Spanish way of playing from SPF staff. We also visited a local club to help coach their players and learn from their coaches.
During my spare time we cooked paella went to watch Valencia men and women play vs Bilbao as well as explore the city.
I learn new skills mainly around communication and how to adapt mine to suit the audience I was working with.
I surprised myself with how sociable I was, I didn’t know everyone before we went on our project, but by the end of it I had a new group of friends.
Mitchell Parker

 
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My name is Jon-Paul Vass. I went on a project in Valencia
During my project, we trained every morning with the Spanish pro football academy and then later coached children from San Jose academy. As well as the football we did lots of other cultural activities which included, making paella, going to the beach and seeing the fresh food market in the town centre.
Thanks to Erasmus+, professionally I learned how young children in Spain get brought up to play football and how it is different to the way English kids play the game and how they are taught it as well.
Personally, I learnt that Spanish football is a lot less demanding than the English game and that they struggle to play at a very quick tempo as they like to slow the game down and build up through the pitch.
Jon-Paul Vass
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The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.