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March 24, 2017

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Day 3 - CHARACTER

Waking up to our first English breakfast, the team prepared for our 2-hour journey to play our first match of the week against Doncaster Rovers Academy. A full spread of eggs, sausage, fruit and, of course, Coach Dale's "proper bacon" was available to begin fueling for the match. At 9:30am was our first pregame meeting of the week as we revisited our objectives for the match and discussed our team shape, starting lineup and set pieces. There was an obvious excitement in the room as the boys began to realize the opportunity that they've been given. At 10:00am, we boarded the coach and drove the scenic route through the hills of England. After a 2-hour trek, we arrived at Doncaster Rovers Keepmoat Stadium. Walking through the halls, we quickly recognized the culture that's been built at Doncaster Rovers Academy. Walking through the first hallway, the Academy's Football Philosophy was pasted on the wall next to its mission statement, "Creat...

Day 1 - Travel Day - Washington DC to New York to Manchester, UK

The team arrived at Dulles International Airport this morning with family and friends. After checking in the boys were made to take the routine airport picture before waving goodbye as they departed for a trip of a lifetime. We are now at Newark Airport awaiting our flight to Manchester. The next time we write we will be in Manchester, England preparing for our first game against Doncaster Rovers whose first team just got promoted to League 1 from League 2. For more information on Doncaster Rovers follow this link - www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk Speak to you soon! VDA Coaching Staff

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