High School & College Showcase · the Netherlands
HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE SHOWCASE NETHERLANDS
"Show who you are. Discover what is possible."
An intensive clinic of a few days in the home of total football. You train at a high level with certified coaches, receive personal feedback and discover which route to America suits you.
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For boys, girls, men and women, based on age, sport and education stage.
From 2027, pre registration open
Choose your sport and level
YOUR SPORT. YOUR LEVEL. YOUR ROUTE.
- From age 14, grouped by age category
- High School: secondary education or vocational
- College: higher education or graduated vocational
- Technical drills and position play
- Game insight and teamwork
- Match based assignments
- Personal sport assessment
- Skills test led by qualified coaches
- English language test, personality test and education level test
- Online preparation module before departure
- A personal talk with your advisor
- Tips for training, nutrition and mindset
- Cruyff Football Fundamentals
- Cruyff Sport Management Fundamentals
- Lifestyle and Mindset program
From 2027, pre registration open. Register your interest, availability will be confirmed.
Three days that go beyond sport
MORE THAN A SHOWCASE.
Three days to show who you are, and to discover who you can become.
DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL
- Welcome and registration
- Introduction to Talent World FC and meeting the coaches
- Showcase briefing
- First sport assessment
- English language test
- Personality test
- Education level test
- Introduction to Lifestyle and Mindset
- Explanation of the personal development track
The three days form the physical showcase program. The online education programs and personal guidance continue afterwards at your own pace.
WE LOOK BEYOND YOUR SPORT TALENT.
Your development is tailor made.
The four assessment elements
English language test
Assesses the English skills you need for study and sport in America.
An indication of your level and possible growth points.
Personality test
Gives insight into personal preferences, motivation, learning style and growth points.
Intended for guidance and reflection.
Education level test
Maps your current knowledge and education level.
Supports the education orientation and advice.
Sport skills test
Sport specific assessment for soccer or baseball.
Performed and reviewed by a qualified coach.
Personal development report
After the showcase you receive a personal report based on the elements you actually completed.
- Sport profile
- Education orientation
- English language skills
- Personal growth points
- Sport skills
- Advice for the follow up track
- Recommended education modules
- Mentor advice
Lifestyle, Mindset and Cruyff education
TRAIN YOUR TALENT. DEVELOP YOUR MINDSET. GROW YOUR CHANCES.
Lifestyle and Mindset
Interactive workshops and personal assignments that help you grow as an athlete and as a person.
- Self knowledge and discipline
- Personal goals
- Dealing with setbacks
- Self confidence
- Combining sport and study
- Healthy routines
- Teamwork
- Personal leadership
- International independence
Cruyff Football Fundamentals
The commercial working name. The formal program name and certification terms are aligned with the Johan Cruyff Institute.
- The world of football
- Basic principles of football business
- Football organisations
- Sporting and business development
- Team organisation
- Sport and education
- Personal career development
After successful completion you receive the applicable certificate under the terms of the authorised education provider.
Cruyff Sport Management Fundamentals
The commercial working name. The formal program name and certification terms are aligned with the Johan Cruyff Institute.
- Introduction to sport management
- Sport organisations
- Leadership
- Organisation and planning
- Sport marketing
- Sport events
- Collaboration and communication
- Career opportunities in sport
Certification follows only after successful completion of the formally approved program.
YOUR EDUCATION TRACK CAN START EVERY WEEK.
The suitable online education and guidance modules start weekly, as far as the delivering education provider allows weekly intake. The three day physical showcase takes place on fixed event dates.
Personal mentor
Every soccer candidate is assigned a personal football mentor within the mentor track. For baseball participants a suitable baseball or sport mentor is available. Assignment, frequency and duration are clearly defined in the chosen package or follow up track.
- Sporting development goals
- Personal planning
- Reflection
- Training advice
- Combining study and sport
- Preparation for next steps
Three packages
ONE SHOWCASE. THREE WAYS TO JOIN.
Local Experience
For participants from the Netherlands
- Participation in the three day showcase
- Sport specific assessment
- English language test
- Personality test
- Education level test
- Skills test
- Lifestyle and Mindset program
- Personal evaluation
- Intake for matching Cruyff education
- Assignment of a suitable mentor
- Personal development advice
- No hotel nights
- Participants arrange their own transport to and from activities, unless stated otherwise
European Experience
For participants from Europe
- Everything in package A
- 2 nights at t.b.a.
- Option to book extra nights
- Flights are not included by default
- Transfers and meals are only shown as included once commercially confirmed
International Experience
For participants from outside Europe
- Everything in package A
- 5 nights at t.b.a.
- Option to book extra nights
- Room for arrival, acclimatisation and preparation
- Recovery and departure preparation after the showcase
- Flights are not included by default
- An additional cultural program is optional
- Extra nights depend on availability
t.b.a.
Stay at a comfortable hotel close to the showcase venue, with good connections, calm for recovery and room for parents.
Accommodation subject to availability and final booking confirmation.
Good to know
Package B has two hotel nights and the showcase lasts three days. We clearly explain which arrival and departure times are needed to join all three program days. The package planner checks whether your travel dates match the showcase schedule and advises an extra night or an adjusted itinerary when needed.
Interactive package planner
BUILD YOUR PARTICIPATION.
Five logical steps to your personal showcase proposal.
Our suggestion based on your origin: Local Experience. You can change the package yourself.
YOUR PERSONAL ROUTE, WITH A COACH THAT THINKS ALONG.
The Talent World FC AI Discovery Coach helps you with package choice, sport choice, High School or College orientation, education modules, travel planning and showcase preparation. Parents can ask all their questions too.
- Package and sport choice
- High School or College orientation
- Choice of education modules
- Travel planning and preparation
- Explanation of the assessments
- Questions from parents
- Personal development planning
The coach only uses verified program data. When information is missing, the coach refers you to a Talent World FC team member.
START A CONVERSATIONWhat you will experience
- Daily sessions with certified European coaches
- Technical and tactical development in small groups
- A personal performance report with clear growth points
- A showcase match to show what you can do
- An orientation session on studying and playing in America
- A personal advice talk with your Talent World FC advisor
A typical day
- 08:00Breakfast and warm up
- 09:00Technical training
- 12:00Lunch and recovery
- 14:00Tactical session and match play
- 17:00Feedback and study orientation
Why parents value this
Professional and safe environment
Individual written feedback
Guidance by experienced staff
Clear information on next steps
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Showcase for?
Motivated high school players aged 12 to 18 who want to grow and discover what is possible in America.
What do I receive afterwards?
A personal performance report and advice on the pathway that suits you best.
When does it take place?
We confirm dates and availability personally during your intake.