In preparation for the fast approaching new season, coaches from Manchester United Soccer Schools Dubai (MUSS) - operated in partnership with Dubai Sports City - have been busy visiting local schools to give the pupils a taste of how to play the United Way.
One of the schools to benefit from this community initiative and receive a coaching session using innovative MUSS equipment was Horizon School, Jumeirah.
Andy Dixon, Head Coach, MUSS, Dubai said “The response of the pupils was outstanding. They played in the true spirit of Manchester United Soccer Schools by showing a terrific attitude and desire to learn regardless of their previous experience or ability.”
Jayne Myers, Physical Education Coordinator, Horizon School said, “The visit has been a rewarding experience for both the school and the children. It was fantastic for the children to have such a unique opportunity to experience at first hand, the coaching and philosophy of Manchester United Soccer Schools.”
The third season of the 20 week football coaching programme, presented by Nestle Milo and with the support of partners Pepsi and SNTTA, is open to boys and girls of all abilities aged 7 to 18 and will take place at Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), Arabian Ranches, starting on November 3rd this year. For more information call Dubai Sports City on 04 329 3313.
Photo Caption: A) MUSS coaches Andy Dixon and Hussain Hilali with the enthusiastic students of Horizon Primary School, B) Kids at Horizon Primary School learning to play ‘The United Way’
About Manchester United Soccer Schools
Manchester United Soccer Schools is a part of Manchester United Merchandising Limited which is a subsidiary of Nike under the 13-year commercial alliance between
the Club and Nike. MUSS offers coaching courses for footballers of all ages and ability, from eight years old through to adults. MUSS coaching and skills development programmes are consistent with the philosophy used by the famous Manchester United Youth Academy. More than 40 UEFA-qualified coaches run the courses in the UK and overseas.
About Dubai Sports City:
Dubai Sports City (DSC), the cornerstone project of Dubailand, is a $3.6 billion, 50 million square feet mixed-use development which will be the world’s first integrated purpose-built sports city.
The development will be built around five major sports venues:
• a 60,000 capacity multi-purpose outdoor stadium for football, rugby, track and field and other sports and non-sports events
• a 10,000 seat multi-purpose indoor arena suitable for all hard court sports as well as concerts and other events and also including a removable ice rink
• a 25,000 capacity cricket stadium, expandable to 30,000, with state-of-the-art facilities for players, match officials, VIPs, spectators and the media
• a 5,000 seat field hockey stadium
• The Dunes, a magnificent 18-hole Championship golf course designed by Ernie Els
In addition to the stadia, Dubai Sports City will feature a series of major sports academy facilities including:
• Dubai Sports City Football Academy, the home of Manchester United Soccer Schools, Dubai
• a David Lloyd Tennis Academy
• a Butch Harmon School of Golf, the first such facility outside the United States
• the International Cricket Council’s own ICC Global Cricket Academy
• the WorldHockey Academy, a first of its kind partnership with the International Hockey Federation
• top class multi-sport training facilities including gymnasium and a 50 metre swimming pool
• a world-renowned sports medicine and rehabilitation centre
Designed as a lifestyle development, Dubai Sports City will also feature comprehensive community facilities including:
▪ Next Generation Country Club and spa facility
▪ a large-scale shopping mall
▪ two retail hubs offering up-scale dining and boutique shopping
▪ a range of schools
▪ medical facilities
▪ community centres
▪ hotels
