With SOCCATOURS, we have more than 250 locations in our portfolio and can offer football training camps throughout Europe.
From youth hostels in Germany to 5* hotels in Turkey, we have the right destination for all requirements.
95% recommendation rate
A recommendation rate of 95% with more than 1,800+ teams per season makes SOCCATOURS the most successful organiser of football training camps in Europe.
20 years of training camp expertise
We have been in the training camp business for more than 20 years. Our experts are active athletes or trainers themselves and are very familiar with the demands placed on training camps.
A training camp can be the key to successful pre-season preparation - but without well thought-out budget planning, it is difficult to implement. Find out how to optimally plan your training camp budget, avoid additional costs and make effective use of financing options.
What budget can you plan with?
Before you decide on a destination, you should be clear about how much budget is available per participant. It makes no sense to ask for offers for ten-day stays in high-class destinations if the available budget is only sufficient for a weekend in a youth hostel.
Important questions for budget planning
Who bears the costs of the training camp?
How much will come from the team budget, the club or sponsors?
What extraordinary costs could be incurred by the participants?
Especially as a junior coach, you should remember to make recommendations for additional pocket money in case players need money outside of the package, for example for city trips or additional meals.
What additional costs can I expect?
When planning your training camp budget, you should ensure complete transparency. Our offers include all relevant costs - including flight tickets, accommodation and training conditions. Travel costs for self-pay are the only exception. With this cost clarity, you can calculate precisely and avoid unpleasant surprises.
How can we afford more?
The available budget does not always have to be the limit of what is feasible. Here are some tips to close the funding gap:
Club and sponsors: clarify whether the main club or the municipality provides subsidies. Acquire a sponsor who is visible in the club environment.
Funding events: Organize club events such as raffles, Christmas parties or carnival parties, the proceeds of which strengthen the budget.
Fanshop products: Have products such as fan scarves made that can be sold at home matches.
Tips from the field
A tried-and-tested savings model is to make monthly payments into the team's coffers over a longer period of time. This spreads the financial burden and covers a large part of the costs until the final payment is made. Some clubs also use points bonuses from the season to finance the training camp.
Conclusion: Smart budget planning for successful training camps
With a clearly structured training camp budget and creative financing ideas, you can create the basis for a successful training camp without overburdening your team financially. A transparent cost overview and clever management will help you get the most out of your budget.
