We can’t wait for you to experience this incredible international tour! Don’t miss the chance to grow as a player, make an impact, and be part of something bigger—join us!
This tour challenges players on and off the field through intense soccer and sports ministry training. Partnering with COSDECOL, we’ll support their programs and engage in outreach through matches, clinics, social projects, and ministry with local youth. Alongside competitive play, we’ll experience Colombia’s rich culture and natural beauty, growing as athletes while seeing how soccer advances God’s kingdom globally.
Application Deadline: February 21st, 2025
Who:
Rising 9th - Graduating Seniors Boys
as of 2024-2025 school year
There are a limited number of spots on this trip
When:
July 17th - 27th, 2025
Pre-Tour: July 17th starting @ 3pm in NC
Outgoing Flight (tentative): July 18th
Colombia: July 18th - 27th
Return Flight (tentative): July 27th
Cost:
$2,900
Includes:
Support Raising Material
Our staff will assist participants in sending out letters and emails
All Transportation to/from/in Colombia (planes, trains & automobiles)
Does NOT include your travel from your home to Pre-Tour or your travel after we land in North Carolina back to your home
All other expenses associated with the tour (gear, housing, meals, games, etc)
Our goal is to train and equip Christian athletes to intentionally use the game of soccer as a platform for sharing their personal faith in Jesus Christ. Beyond that, we want to help train locals to do the same. We believe that this tour can have a lasting impact on how you view both the game of soccer and your individual walk with God. Furthermore, we hope to equip each individual to become better leaders, coworkers, future spouses/parents, and contributing members to the kingdom of God!
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Is Medellin safe?
Common perceptions of Medellin and Colombia based on real events, but don’t accurately reflect the current situation in the city
Since its height, homicide rate has dropped by 95% and extreme poverty by 66%
Safer than St.Louis, Baltimore, New Orleans, Detroit
COSDECOL coaches are our eyes and ears, they know the neighborhoods
COSDECOL Facility
End of the road in a safe neighborhood. Completely fenced and locked.
Night watchmen on duty
Separate/locked space - dorm, bathroom and warm showers
What are the Requirements?
Current Passport (4-6 week process to get one)
NO COVID requirements & NO additional shots required
Typical Food
Traditional Foods - arepas and chicharrons, Bandeja Paisa (plato typico)
Rice, beans, chicken, fish, fruit, soup, eggs, coffee
Brownies
Weather
The City of Eternal Spring (Average High: 82; Average Low: 62)
Some bugs but no mosquitos at facility
Sun is intense due to elevation and closeness to equator
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Carter Robbins
8 Trips to Medellin
Led to 3 Groups (last group in summer of 2024)
Andres Tortola
Originally from Guatemala
Fluent in Spanish
1 Trip to Medellin
Elijah Denton
1 Trip to Medellin
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