Levante UD, through its International Training department, continues to broaden its horizons in South America, making strides into new territories such as the Dominican Republic and Ecuador, while simultaneously reinforcing its foothold in regions where the club has been implementing its distinctive methodology for several years, notably Puerto Rico.
Daniel Pastor, the Head of the International Training Area, is set to make his inaugural visit to the Dominican Republic on January 25 and 26. His agenda includes initiating discussions with key football entities such as the Dominican League (LDF) and the Federation (FEDOFÚTBOL), as well as engaging with clubs and schools. The primary objective is to launch various educational and football training projects, integral to Levante's overarching brand expansion and business development strategies. Pastor underlines the significance of this visit, stating, "We aim to showcase the comprehensive programs available in our International Training department and explore potential mutually beneficial synergies with all stakeholders involved."
In addition, Levante UD will organize a complimentary tryout, providing boys and girls from the Dominican Republic an opportunity to showcase their talents to the International Director. This initiative could potentially open doors for their participation in Levante UD's summer programs.
Following this, Daniel Pastor will journey to Puerto Rico from January 27 to 29. Levante UD has been conducting training camps in Puerto Rico for three seasons, both in December and during the summer, fostering the Levante UD brand through a local academy. Pastor elucidates, "During the visit, our goals include introducing a new summer camp and inspecting club facilities where these camps will be held. We also plan to conduct a tryout in this region to identify potential players who may have the opportunity to come to Spain for further training during the summer."
The Levante UD International Department's venture will culminate in Ecuador, where throughout March, the club will organize two camps in the cities of Guayaquil and Manta, as part of a collaborative agreement with Ciex Sport Academy. This venture holds historical significance as it brings Levante's presence to the home country of notable Levante players from recent times, such as Felipe Caicedo and Jefferson Montero.
Finally, from January 30 to February 2, Daniel Pastor will present the collaborative agreement with Ciex Sport Academy in Ecuador to major media outlets in the country, actively promoting the project. The objective is to facilitate the travel of Ecuadorian players to Valencia during February and March, aligning with Ecuador's school holidays, enabling their participation in Levante's advanced training programs.
