Elite level coaches combined with a full 18,000 square foot sports facilities enables players to reach their full potential at the elite professional and university level Develop your English language skills? Explore a new country and culture? Meet people from all over the world? The NASA offers players a great opportunity to develop their basketball and language skills in a unique Irish setting.
In addition to learning from top-quality football coaches, participants will receive expert English language instruction from TOEFL-certified teachers. Football and education
Players will be instructed by a variety of domestic and international coaches. Their daily on pitch activities will include individual workouts (skill and fitness-based), team practices, games and contests. Additionally, guest speakers will be brought in to lecture on themed football topics, such as team strategy, nutrition and strength/conditioning, with group discussions being encouraged
English
Students will receive classes in Engllish and they will take a placement test on day one to assess their current ability and will then be placed in mixed nationalities classes with others at their level. We cater for all levels from beginners to advanced, while employing experiential learning as an educational tool: participants will be encouraged to speak English as much as possible beyond the classroom in order to enhance their learning experience. Football/Soccer-related vocabulary will also comprise a portion of the instruction. Cultural
Chaperoned outings will be offered over the course of the year. This includes structured tours (such as the hop on-hop off double-decker bus), as well as casual exploration on foot. Dublin's most famous sights include:
Trinity College (home to the Book of Kells)
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Kilmainham Jail
Dublin Castle
Phoenix Park
Guinness Storehouse
Croke Park
Venue
NABA HQ is a co-educational day and boarding school located in the heart of North Dublin. During the school year, it caters for over one hundred 11-19 year olds and offers academic, athletic, artistic and cultural opportunities. The 18,000 square foot facility contains a well-equipped sports hall for indoor football/foosball, an outdoor compact astro pitch, a fitness suite, Classrooms, office space, stutios and state of the art strength and conditioning facilities. Dates and Cost
Our full time programs ares run over a full academic year with holiday camps held throughout the year. Depending on the age level and objectives of the football player we have a program that suits everyone. For more information about us plaer feel free to contact us anytime.
