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The Colombian team arrives in South Florida

The Colombian soccer now has its representative in South Florida. Fernando García, President of Atlético Nacional USA, states the team is training hard and has big goals for the future. In a short time, they have succeeded in getting many young people to become part of the club and embrace its values and playing style.

How did the idea emerge to have an Atlético Nacional official Club in Miami?
The Colombian team interviewed us five years ago. They realized that we were ready to be the official club of Atlético Nacional in Miami.

What is the club’s vision?
Educating through sport, our work is based on values. We encourage young people to have good nutrition. We also encourage them to love the team.

What are the club’s goals for the next tournaments?
We want to be part of The Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA), we are in the first stage of the process in this moment. We are thinking big for the future.

How old do children have to be in order to start with soccer?
We accept children from the age of 3 and a half to 16. We also have a U-20 team and an adult team which represent us in South Florida.

Do you work with the children on nutrition?
Yes, in fact, we ask them to bring a fruit because it is important to eat a fruit after a training session.

What does the club offer to the children’s families?
They see something very different in this club: we emphasize the importance of school. When a child is not doing very well, we help him improve his school performance; and we have achieved it.

What kind of level do the coaches have?
All of them are professional coaches.

Will the club have a tournament in Miami?
Yes, the tournament will take place from December 4 to 8, several teams from different countries will participate in the tournament.

WHO IS HE

Name: Fernando García
Place of birth: Colombia
Date of birth: March 6
favorite team: Atlético Nacional
Favorite player: Ronaldinho Gaucho
Favorite food: Asopao de Mariscos

Leider Hernán
Goalkeeper
Fitness coach U23
Director of coaching
Atlético Nacional USA

What has your soccer career been like so far?
I have a Bachelor degree in Physical Education and I am also a soccer coach. I played for Nacional and América from Calí. Addittionally, I am a sport training teacher.

What do you think about the competitive soccer level in South Florida?
I think the game is enriched by the many Latino players, and that raises the level of the game.

How did you get involved in soccer?
My father always played soccer and he wanted me to become a soccer player. Furthermore, I always liked soccer.

The French team has its official academy in Florida

The PSG team has been well received by teenagers and their parents, because it is one of the best teams in Europe. The club is the official Academy of the Paris Saint-Germain FC (PSG) in Florida providing the genuine and innovative PSG Programs designed for the top players of the world. PSG Academy has a very good structure as far as training and shaping kids starting on U7 up to U19. Julian Pedraza, the PSG Academy Director, assures that they follow a special program in the training created by PSG in Paris for their Academies outside of France. (Los Angeles, Canada, and Miami). They also send evaluations of the kids from time to time. Twice a year.

Vision

The team’s style of playing is keeping possession of the ball and building their game from the back, characteristics that are very proper of the PSG. Pedraza says, “We are an Academy that is just starting, but we have over 30 Teams already registered in Florida; we receive kids of different ages, including players who are not easy to correct due to their ages, because they were shaped and trained in other place. But we try to do our best with all categories. The best ages to start are U6 and U7.

Qualities

Passion is the key that must be preserved in soccer. The PSG Academy´s Director says, “Nowadays there are three aspects you must analyze about a player: the physical, mental, tactical and technical areas. All of these are relevant, but the most important of all, is the desire to learn. There are small children that are developing their coordination and that might not learn as easily as others, but this doesn’t eliminate the chance they might also become good soccer players”.

Experience

Julian Pedraza started his career playing in the Millionarios reserve team in Bogota and in Once de Caldas in Colombia. Then he had the opportunity to travel to play in Europe. During the 20 years that he lived in Europe, he went from being a player to becoming a coach. He has the UEFA A Diploma, one of the highest level diplomas in the UEFA zone.

“In Europe, I learned a different soccer culture. In Latin America, soccer is more technical and paused, and in Europe it is a faster, more direct and efficient kind of game. I had the opportunity of studying in Belgium, one of the countries that best teaches how to form soccer players. I studied during 4 years over there, you don’t get this in one week, we studied different subjects that included practice and theory.”

Tournament in Paris

Every year, in the month of May, all of the PSG Academies located in different countries such as Morocco, Brazil, Canada, India, United States, meet in Paris to play the “PSG Academy Cup” tournament. The PSG Academy Florida went last year to Paris to participate in the U10, U11 and U12 categories, and are already getting prepared for the next opportunity!
“Passion for soccer is born with you. You either have it or not.”

Who is he

Full name: Julián Pedraza
Date of birth: February 7, 1974
Position: Center forward
Team: The good soccer
Favorite players: Falcao, Van Bamstem, Ronaldo
Favorite food: Latin food
Family: Wife and a child

What you need to know about the potential health risks

Tattoos can take any number of forms and appear in all kinds of spots on the body. They have become more and more popular in recent years. However, before making the decision to modify your body, it is essential to understand the possible side effects associated with tattooing.

Allergic reaction

The body’s response to tattoos can vary from a serious inflammatory reaction to allergic hypersensitivity. Tattoo pigment, mainly red, blue, green and yellow, can provoke allergic skin reactions, such as an itchy rash at the tattoo area. This may occur years after getting the tattoo.

Bloodborn diseases

Several medical conditions can result from tattooing. Bloodborne diseases, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and tetanus can be contracted by employing contaminated tattoo needles that haven’t been sterilized. To diminish the risk of spreading pathogens, tattoo artists must use sanitized equipment.

Colorings

More than 50 colorings utilized in tattoos have been accepted for use in cosmetics, but the risk of injecting them underneath the skin is ambiguous. The long-term consequences of tattoo ink and colorings are still unknown. Until now, no regulatory agency has closely inspected the safety of tattoo ink.

Skin problems

The two most common dermal reactions to tattoo pigments are skin infections and granulomas, a condition that is characterized by bumps appearing around tattoo ink. Furthermore, tattooing may result in keloids, which are even, hard, benign growths that develop when scar tissue grows significantly.

Text: Fifa.com

Argentina defeated Russia 5-4 in a dramatic FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 final in Cali to win the country’s first-ever Futsal World Cup title.

As finals usually go, there was a nervy air to the opening proceedings, with both sides hesitant to commit numbers forward and content to remain compact in defenceNot only that, but both nations were competing in a Futsal World Cup final for the first time, so the chance to make history was at stake. The match came to life with five minutes left in the first half when there was a quick exchange of goals, first from Russia’s Lima and then Argentina’s Vaporaki. Lima had his initial close-range shot blocked but he stuck with the play and his persistence paid off, as he was able to poke his effort past a helpless Nicolas Sarmiento.

Argentina, however, did not drop their heads and they immediately responded with a goal of their own through Vaporaki. Argentina then took the lead right before half-time when Cuzzolino tucked away a penalty.

The second half started with a bang and a Russian equaliser. Lima scored his ninth of the tournament when he turned Pablo Taborda and slammed home a fierce shot past Sarmiento. But before Russia could catch their breath, Argentina were back in front through Brandi, who scored from close range after Gustavo saved his initial shot. Just one minute later, Brandi extended Argentina’s lead to 4-2. Constantino Vaporaki then scored the decisive goal after a long spell of Russian possession and with the European side’s goal empty, as they were forced to push for a goal themselves. Dmitry Lyskov then managed to score one more for Russia late on before Lima became the first player in history to score a hat-trick in a Futsal World Cup final when he scored from the second penalty spot. However, their efforts came too late in the end and La Albiceleste were crowned world champions.

A great family united by soccer

The traditional and powerful Banfield Club from Argentina has its subsidiary in USA. Hernan Infantino, the team’s president in Miami, remarks that they’ve been coaching boys and girls in South Florida for over a year. The project came up because of his children’s need of socialization. “I’m Argentinian, and so is my wife, and when we were kids the tradition was to play outside with other kids and that’s how we interacted with everyone.” Hernan says. The Banfield team in Miami has a total of 120 boys and girls from divisions U5 up to U13.

Vision

The Banfield Club’s vision is to implement, alongside soccer, a project for social interaction for children and their parents. After every sporting event, there is a social gathering to spend time with friends.

Nutrition

Additionally, Banfield Miami places great importance on nutrition. The kids learn about what to eat before, during and after playing soccer. Furthermore, the boys and girls receive advice on what they should eat before each practice and afterwards in order to recover, Infantino added.

Technology

“We will have an app for smartphones that boys and girls can use in order to train and learn soccer moves. In other words, it is like having a training session on your phone. We use the same technology of the Strikers and Miami FC to train and play competitively”, says Hernan. “It is a club for whoever wants to have fun playing a sport”

WHO IS HE

Name: Hernan Infantino
Origin: Argentina
Favorite team: Banfield
Favorite player: Maradona
Favorite food: Italian
Favorite place: My home
Familiy: Vanesa, Gianlucca and Bianca

HISTORIA

Club Atletico Banfield is located in the city of Banfield near Buenos Aires. It was founded in 1896 by town residents of British origin. At only 17, the Colombian James Rodriguez made his debut with Banfield and became the youngest foreigner to score a goal in Argentina’s premier soccer division.

BANFIELD MIAMI SOCCER ACADEMY
Soccer y amistad
Una gran familia unida por el soccer

El tradicional y poderoso equipo Banfield de Argentina tiene sucursal en Estados Unidos. Hernán Infantino, presidente del equipo en Miami, cuenta que hace un año que están entrenando chicos y chicas en el Sur de la Florida. Este proyecto surgió por la necesidad social para sus hijos, dice Infantino. “Yo soy argentino, mi esposa también y nosotros tenemos la cultura que cuando éramos chicos jugábamos afuera de casa con otros chicos y así nos relacionábamos.” cuenta Hernán. El equipo Banfield de Miami tiene un total de 120 niños y niñas en las categorías desde U5 hasta U13.

Visión

La visión del Club Banfield en Miami es implementar junto al soccer un proyecto con carácter social, para los hijos y los padres. Después de todo evento deportivo, también tienen una reunión social para compartir con los amigos.

Nutrición

Además, en Banfield Miami le dan una gran importancia al tema de nutrición, reciben educación acerca de lo que deben comer antes de los partidos, durante y después. Así también les dan a los chicos y chicas consejos cómo deben alimentarse antes de cada práctica y después para poder recuperarse, agregó Infantino.

Tecnología

“Tendremos un app para los teléfonos en donde los chicos y chicas pueden entrenar y aprender movimientos. Es decir es como tener un entrenamiento en el teléfono. Usamos la misma tecnología de los Strikers, y del Miami FC, para entrenar y jugar competitivamente”, dice Hernán. “Es un club para quien quiere divertirse haciendo deporte.”

WHO IS HE
Nombre: Hernán Infantino
Origen: Argentina
Equipo favorito: Banfield
Jugador favorito: Maradona
Comida favorita: italiana
Lugar favorito: Mi casa
Familia: Vanesa, Gianlucca y Bianca