Italian champions a record 33 times, Juventus is deservedly regarded as one of the world's elite footballing powers, and children have the chance to learn the secrets of the most successful side in Italian history at the deluxe Verdura Resort this summer.

Featuring a galaxy of stars including Paul Pogba, Alvaro Morata, Gianluigi Buffon, Patrice Evra and Mario Mandžukić, Juventus continues to set the standard in Italy having won the Serie 'A' title the last four years in a row.

The Turin side is top of the table and on target to defend its title again this season, and budding stars of the future can train using the same methods as its stars when Verdura hosts the Juventus Summer Training Experience for the third year running from July 1 to September 2.

The soccer schools have been attended by more than 100,000 children since launching, and offer youngsters dreaming of a career in football the chance to emulate their idols under the guidance of a team of the club's top coaches.

Open to boys and girls aged five to 16, each day features three hours' training including skills sessions, match practice and advice on fitness. In addition, those taking part will also receive a certificate for their attendance and exclusive Juventus Summer Training Session Adidas training kit with two T-shirts, two pairs of shorts and socks and a backpack.

Prices start at €370 per person for a four-day programme with five and seven-day options also available, week-long training programme, while families with more than one child participating can enjoy a 10 per cent discount.

All rates are exclusive of VAT.

Surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop and orange groves, Verdura Resort's full-size football pitch provides the ideal location for professionals and amateurs to enjoy a warm-weather training break, with Germany's national team using the award-winning venue for a training camp ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

And while their children are busy improving their football skills, parents can enjoy the chance to take advantage of the array of other luxury facilities available at Verdura – a Rocco Forte hotel.

Nestling next to the Mediterranean in 230 hectares of stunning landscape and only an 80-minute drive from Trapani and Palermo airports, the resort features 203 rooms and suites – all with a sea view – and is even more accessible from this spring with the launch of a new British Airways flight route from Heathrow to Palermo.

In addition to football, guests can enjoy numerous other sports and leisure facilities including two 18-hole championship golf courses and extensive practice amenities, a six-court tennis academy, numerous watersports, a 60m two-tiered infinity pool, a 170sqm fully-equipped gym and an award-winning 4,000sqm spa complex.

For more information on Verdura Resort and to book, phone +39 0925 998001 or visit www.roccofortehotels.com 

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Verdura Resort
Since opening in 2009, Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotels resort, (www.roccofortehotels.com) has quickly established itself among Europe's premier contemporary luxury golf and lifestyle destinations.

The resort is set in 230 hectares of stunning landscape overlooking the Mediterranean with 1.8km of private coastline, and offers golfing guests and families an unparalleled modern five-star experience on the largest island in the Mediterranean. The resort is located on the southern coast of Sicily between Agrigento and the fishing city of Sciacca, a 80-minute drive from Trapani and Palermo airports.

Verdura features 203 rooms and suites, all with sea view, and is a paradise for sports and leisure enthusiasts. Its outstanding facilities include six tennis courts; a 60m two-tiered infinity pool; numerous watersports, one football pitch; a 170sqm fully-equipped gym and a collection of running trails through olive and lemon groves. The resort's award-winning 4,000sqm spa complex includes 11 treatment rooms, gym, yoga studio, a 25-metre indoor lap pool, four outdoor Thalassotherapy pools, a double-height steam room, male and female saunas and a spa bar for healthy alternatives.

Furthermore, golfers from all over the world come to enjoy the two 18-hole championship courses and a nine-hole par-three course, all designed by world-renowned golf architect Kyle Phillips and playable all-year-round. Verdura was the host venue for the European Tour's 2012 Sicilian Open and its three links-style layouts have been built to the highest specifications. The resort's East Course is ranked as one of the finest in continental Europe while its beautiful West Course, also a par-72, provides the ideal complement and features one of the most memorable finishes anywhere in the world with the final four holes set alongside the Mediterranean. The courses are matched by outstanding practice amenities including a double-ended driving range and excellent golf academy.

Guests can sample an authentic taste of traditional Sicily with an array of dishes at one of the resort's four restaurants and five bars – with fresh, organic produce sourced straight from Verdura's own garden. In addition, visitors can enjoy an array of cultural and culinary experiences where they can discover the secrets of Sicilian cooking, with menus inspired by celebrity chef Fulvio Pierangelini, and taste the many famous wines of the region. There is also plenty to keep the younger members of the family entertained with dedicated kids and teen clubs providing a variety of fun-packed activity programmes throughout the year.

Verdura Resort has received widespread recognition through numerous awards including, most recently, winning the title of 'Italy's Best Golf Hotel' at the 2015 World Golf Awards', retaining its place in Golf World's benchmark 'Top 100 Courses in Continental Europe 2015/16' rankings and claiming a 'Golden Award for Golf' at the 2015 Voyages & Hôtels Readers Awards. In addition, it was also named 'Best Family European Golf Resort' by the 2011 Tatler Travel Guide, Modern Course in Italy' by leading Italian magazine 'Il Mondo del Golf'. In addition, Verdura claimed a 'Golden Award for Golf' at the 2015 Voyages & Hôtels Readers Awards and was named 'Best Family European Golf Resort' by the 2011 Tatler Travel Guide, while it was the recipient of two accolades at the 2015 Spafinder Wellness Travel Awards in the 'Best for Couples' and 'Wow Factor' categories.