Young American Edukick Student Spotted by French Professional Soccer Club.

We’re interested in all types of boarding schools and today we’re happy to highlight a school and student that pour their efforts into international soccer.

French 3rd division professional team, AS Cannes, recently invited American Mason Hampel to participate on its U18 development squad. Development squads serve as training grounds and possible stepping stones to a professional career in the incredibly competitive world of European soccer.

AS Cannes noticed Mason’s potential while he was a student at EduKick’s soccer boarding school in Cannes. Mason previously attended EduKick’s school Spain.

Mason hit the ground running in Cannes diving in to training, fitness tests and friendly matches.

“We’re very proud of Mason,” said Joey Bilotta, vice president of EduKick. “He’s an extremely talented player, and he will be a strong addition to the AS Cannes U18 squad.  It is a huge, huge honor to be invited to try out for a professional team. It’s something that only happens for our very best players, so we’re always excited when somebody truly deserving like Mason gets chosen.”

EduKick reports that Mason’s amateur contract with the AS Cannes U18 squad will not jeopardize his future American college eligibility.

See and hear Mason comment on his experiences by watching the video below and to learn more about EduKick international soccer boarding schools, visit www.edukick.com:

About the Author
Brian Fisher

A product of both private and public education, Brian Fisher served as a teacher, coach, dorm parent, and administrator at three different boarding schools. Brian also fills the role of Director of Development at Wolfeboro, The Summer Boarding School, in NH along with being a partner at AdmissionsQuest.

  • Peter

    Brian, good find. Stories like this show the progress America is making in the world of soccer (football for the rest of the world).

  • http://www.edukick.com Joey Bilotta

    Thanks for the nice comment! EduKick is proud to offer these unique academic year soccer boarding schools in Italy, Spain, France, England, and Mexico for the serious players looking to develop their game by being immersed in a proper “football” culture!
    Cheers!

  • Beddynick

    I LIKE THIS..I HOPE TO BE SELECTED ON DAY LIKE THIS TOO

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