I’m a parent exploring the idea of spending some time in Europe because my son has become very dedicated to soccer, and Spain keeps coming up as a place with a strong youth development culture.
I’m trying to understand what this would look like from a family perspective rather than just the sports side. Do my husband or I need to stay in Spain with him? Or can he be there at for a camp/academy alone?
I’m also curious whether anyone here has had a child join a football training program abroad, or knows families who’ve done something similar. I’m trying to get a realistic sense of what the experience is like and what are the trusted places to consider.
Any insights—positive or challenging—would be really appreciated. I’m in the early stages of research and just trying to understand what’s practical before we explore it further.