Finding the right level of competition for your soccer team is very important when planning an international soccer tour. On the one hand, you want the players to be challenged and pushed to grow and learn against top quality opponents. On the other hand, you don't want them to be frustrated because the level of competition is either too weak or too strong for your team. Finding that right balance is key, and fortunately Costa Rica is a destination where foreign teams can find a great mix of skill levels to match with those of their own...
For example, Loyola Marymount Men's Soccer Team, a D1 college team, played against several 2nd division Costa Rican professional teams, as well as a 1st division reserve team. Head Coach Paul Krumpe states, "The level of soccer in Costa Rica is perfect for our guys at the D1 College level. We have taken two foreign tours to Costa Rica and returned to the NCAA Tournament after each trip."
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