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Volunteering at the SURF Cup International in Salou: A Life-Changing Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From November 27th to December 1st, I (Monika Jacobi) had the incredible opportunity to join the volunteering team at the SURF Cup International in Salou, Spain.<\/a><\/span> Over these exciting days, we\u2014students from ESBS Valencia\u2014stayed alongside other volunteers, youth teams, and coaching staff at a beautiful resort near the football fields where the tournament took place.<\/p>\n

Witnessing High-Level Youth Football – What is the SURF Cup International?<\/h3>\n

The SURF Cup International is a prestigious youth football tournament that brings together some of the best boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 teams from around the world.<\/strong> Held annually, it serves as a platform for young talent to showcase their skills in a highly competitive environment.<\/p>\n

One of the highlights of this experience was watching incredible boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 teams from U12 to U19 compete at a high level. Featuring teams from elite academies like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atl\u00e9tico Mineiro, Sporting CP, Benfica and Porto, the tournament offers players the chance to compete at a high level while providing an unforgettable experience for participants, volunteers, and spectators alike.<\/strong> Seeing these future stars battle it out on the field was truly inspiring.<\/p>\n

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Our daily responsibilities as volunteers<\/h3>\n

My role as a volunteer involved a variety of tasks that kept me engaged throughout the event. These included:<\/p>\n

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  • Preparing materials for players\u2019 warmups.<\/li>\n
  • Monitoring game statistics, including goals, fouls, wins, and losses.<\/li>\n
  • Maintaining communication with the event’s management team.<\/li>\n
  • Ensuring the teams and their coaching staff were supported and taken care of during the matches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Building Connections at ESBS<\/h3>\n

    Beyond the thrilling football action, I cherished the chance to connect with fellow ESBS students from the bachelor’s program.<\/strong> Living and working together over these few days helped us bond and form lasting friendships. Back in Valencia, it\u2019s heartwarming to see familiar faces around campus, knowing we shared such a meaningful experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Reflections of the experience<\/h3>\n

    Volunteering at the SURF Cup International in Salou was a demanding yet rewarding experience.<\/strong> While the long hours required dedication, the new friendships I made and the insights I gained into international sports events made it all worthwhile. I\u2019m excited to apply the skills and knowledge I developed to future opportunities in the world of sports management.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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