Joshua Kimmich Launches Elite Youth Football Academy in Rottweil

Key Takeaways:

• On Sunday, Joshua Kimmich inaugurated a football academy in his hometown of Rottweil
• The academy gives children between the ages of six and fourteen the chance to train locally at a high level
• The launch event is fully booked and features a football camp with 120 participating boys and girls

Academy Launch and Objectives

German national team captain Joshua Kimmich has established a new football academy in his birthplace of Rottweil. The academy aims to deliver elite football instruction to young talents in the region, removing the need for them to leave their families to pursue their ambitions.

The inaugural event, already fully booked, is scheduled for Sunday and will see 120 boys and girls taking part in a specialised football camp designed to offer top-tier training opportunities for youngsters aged six to fourteen.

Der Startschuss erfolgt an diesem Sonntag mit einem Fußball-Camp in Kimmichs Geburtsort und unweit seines Heimatvereins. 120 Mädchen und Jungen nehmen teil, der Auftakt ist ausgebucht, wie der Website (https://t.co/U1veHkRCy9) zu entnehmen ist.

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Kimmich’s Vision for the Academy

Kimmich expressed, “I have experienced firsthand how important it is to have the right conditions to develop – from a sporting and personal perspective.” in a statement. His goal is to establish an environment where aspiring footballers in his home region can develop both on and off the pitch without straying far from their familiar surroundings. As the Bayern Munich star emphasised, the academy strives to serve as a place “where kids can pursue their football dreams without having to leave their familiar environment.”

Programme Structure and Regional Collaboration

The initiative is backed by local partners and will feature a range of development programmes, including training camps, specialised group and individual sessions, as well as competitive tournaments. In addition, the academy will form its own youth team, which will compete against other academy sides from across Germany.