Young players from four Ukrainian regions set off for training in Italy
As part of the cooperation between the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) and the Italian Football Federation, 40 children and 10 coaches from Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Dnipro have traveled to the renowned technical center Coverciano, located in Florence, Italy.
Photo by Anatoliy Yangol
Their stay at the training and wellness camp in Florence is scheduled from July 5th to July 15th.
The young players will participate in football training and other activities, while the coaches will undergo advanced training courses based on the methodology of the Italian Football Federation.
Photo by Anatoliy Yangol
It is worth noting that the Ukrainian Association of Football has signed memorandums of cooperation with several European football associations. These collaborations aim to organize summer football camps for children from frontline areas. The organization of the training and wellness camp in Florence marks the first experience of such cooperation.
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