ATLETICO MADRID INTERNATIONAL TOUR
Morris Elite and Naples Elite Announces Exclusive Partnership with WIMS and Atlético Madrid for International Stage Tour
Madison, NJ 10/2/2024: Morris Elite and Naples Elite are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with WIMS and Atlético Madrid, offering our players an exceptional opportunity to participate in a high-level international stage tour in Madrid, Spain. This exciting inaugural experience is set to take place from March 8th to 17th, 2025, and is open to our boys born between 2010 and 2013. Future plans include expanding the tour to our women’s teams and additional age groups in the coming seasons.
During the tour, players will receive top-tier training from UEFA Licensed Atlético Madrid Academy coaches, focusing on enhancing their tactical understanding and technical skills through specialized team sessions and methodology masterclasses. The players will also compete in matches against official Atlético Madrid Academy teams, providing a unique chance to gain invaluable experience and exposure to elite-level competition.
Beyond the pitch, participants will live the ‘day in the life’ of a professional youth Atlético Madrid player, staying at the club’s official dormitories, following the same nutritional regimen, and receiving training from the club’s official academy coaching staff.
The tour will also include enriching experiences beyond the pitch for our parents, featuring guided tours of Madrid, visits to iconic museums, wine tastings, and much more. This partnership not only emphasizes our commitment to continued development on the field but also fosters a sense of community and cultural appreciation among our families.
"We are incredibly excited to offer this unique experience to our players and their families," said Vincenzo Bernardo, President Morris & Naples Elite. "Partnering with WIMS and Atlético Madrid opens doors to world-class training and unforgettable memories. We believe this opportunity will inspire our players as athletes while providing a cultural experience with exploring a different country."
“We take pride in the work we do here at WIMS, focusing not on the touristic attractions these tours can provide, but strongly emphasizing the player developmental side of things,” said Ethan Kim, CEO at WIMS.
“We ensure that each program is specially tailored to the unique needs of every club. After months of preparations and meetings with Vincenzo and Alejandro (Director at Atlético Madrid), we are confident that this experience will offer players a genuine glimpse into the world of Spanish football and serve as a key factor in their overall development process.”
ABOUT WIMS: WIMS is a partnership-driven company with roots in New York and Lima, Peru, and a strong presence in Madrid and Valencia, Spain, where our founders are based. We specialize in facilitating partnerships across three core sectors: sporting partnerships (organizing international events in Spain), commercial partnerships (securing sponsorships with top clubs in La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga), and sports educational partnerships (offering postgraduate master's programs in sports management, backed by one of Europe’s leading football leagues). Recognized within the industry as The Connecting Factor, WIMS bridges the gap between international projects and successful execution, leveraging our expertise in intermediation to drive results.
ABOUT Atlético de Madrid: Commonly known as Atlético, is one of Spain's top football clubs, founded in 1903. Based in Madrid, the club has a rich history of success both domestically and internationally. Atlético plays its home matches at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium, known for its passionate fan base. The team has won numerous La Liga titles, Copa del Rey trophies, and has made multiple UEFA Champions League final appearances. Known for their resilient and aggressive style, Atlético is currently managed by Diego Simeone, who has transformed the club into a European football powerhouse.
ABOUT MORRIS ELITE: Morris Elite Soccer Club is a New Jersey-based soccer club that serves over 1,000 youth players in and around the Morris County area. The club prides itself on providing exceptional support and training to athletes with the necessary guidance to be successful in all aspects of the field and the community. Morris Elite participates in USL W League and USL League Two, a pre-professional women’s and men’s soccer league that will serve as the nation’s premier pre-professional league.
ABOUT NAPLES ELITE: Naples Elite Soccer Club is a premier youth soccer club based in Naples, Florida. The club is committed to providing a positive and nurturing environment for young players to develop their skills and passion for the game.