Vincenzo Bernardo Brings European Training to Wisconsin

prowazekii · Jul 13, 2009

U20 NT player Vincezo Bernardo has started a camp in Madison, Wisconsin to expose kids to European-style training. The good news is that emphasis seems to be on technical ability instead of size and speed. But this makes since when one looks at Vincenzo's size.

The 19-year-old forward returned this past week to initiate the inaugural Vincenzo Bernardo soccer camp at Madison High School.

"I come home every summer," Bernardo said. "I'm doing this camp here because it's my hometown. It's good to give back to my town."

There are dual purposes to the camp. Bernardo is familiar with what some U.S. camps teach and wants to give area soccer players the benefit of European style training.

Consequently, some of Bernardo's coaches are also talent scouts who are looking to reach out to young athletes to develop as players in Italy. Among the coaches is Bernardo's agent Pasquale De Rosa, goalie coach Pietro DeLuca and athletic trainer Antonio Balsamo, who work for Napoli but also double as scouts for Roma, Lazio, Juventus and other Italian professional teams.
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"Basically they are looking for the next Giuseppe Rossi ... or the next Vincenzo Bernardo."
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"We lack in the technical attributes compared to other countries," Bernardo said. "In time, that will develop."
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"I've always wanted soccer to grow in America," Bernardo said. "That's why I chose America over Italy in playing for a national team. I'd love to represent America. Growing up and being born here. It is important to play for my country."
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Edit: Forgot the link

http://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990711015

Sandon Mibut · Jul 13, 2009

If Bernardo is from New Jersey and he wants to do this in his hometown, why is this in Wisconsin?

prowazekii · Jul 13, 2009

Sandon Mibut said: ↑

If Bernardo is from New Jersey and he wants to do this in his hometown, why is this in Wisconsin?
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Because its Madison, New Jersey and I'm an idiot.
Can we get a mod to change that title please.

Zoidberg · Jul 13, 2009

"Consequently, some of Bernardo's coaches are also talent scouts who are looking to reach out to young athletes to develop as players in Italy. Among the coaches is Bernardo's agent Pasquale De Rosa, goalie coach Pietro DeLuca and athletic trainer Antonio Balsamo, who work for Napoli but also double as scouts for Roma, Lazio, Juventus and other Italian professional teams. "

Good to see Calcio doing his job.

I don't give a s**t if they develop the next Rossi because that means he will probably be whisked away to play for Italy.