For six weeks, ex-national trainer Didi Constantini and ex-professional kicker Andi Schiener tour Tyrol with their sports camps – the “Krone” reported. The starting gun was fired in Hall on Monday – with 60 participants!
At the beginning of the first week of vacation, football is in the air. On the one hand, the Italians were crowned European champions and the joy of it affects many fans, on the other hand, the young footballers are honing their technique in the sports camp of ex-national coach Didi Constantini and ex-professional footballer Andi Schiener.
“My heart opens up”
The camp starts in Hall. Almost 60 motivated children and young people are there. “My heart truly opens up when I can watch such young footballers playing football,” emphasizes Constantini.
The styling is right, as is the passion
The participants have big plans: “We all want to become professional players.” In terms of styling, they can at least keep up with their role models such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer and Co. In addition to a dress, which is included, and neon-colored football shoes, one or the other wears a hairband or a bun – just as you know it from the professionals.
“I’m here because it’s fun to play football,” says Heidi (11) from Absam and confidently adds: “I don’t have a fixed position at the moment, but I like to play football as a striker.”
Ibrahimović as a favorite player
Eight-year-old Matthias from Absam shares her passion for football. “I’m a defender and have been training for about a year and a half. My favorite player is Zlatan Ibrahimović, ”he beams. It doesn’t matter that the Swede is a striker and not a defender.
“That was just a grasshopper”
Matthias cuts a really good figure in free kick training. But not every single shot succeeds as he imagined, which his trainer also notices: “That was just a grasshopper!” He dares to try again on the spot.
Among the participants there are also “Krone” winners, who are there for free: “That’s cool!”
Big lunch break with a rich buffet
“Andi, when is there something to eat?” One suddenly hears across the football field. “Well, playing football makes you hungry,” he smiles and accompanies the participants to the rich buffet. “Whether normal, vegetarian or vegan – there is something delicious and healthy for every taste”, emphasizes Schiener, who is satisfied: “I am pleased that the demand is so great this year and that everyone is full of vigor . “
The next camps are in Ischgl, Sölden, Pfunds, Ehrwald & Imst. Details can be found under www.fussballcamp-constantini.at