About Us

“We don't just sell tours, we develop and operate unique sport experiences.”

Gole Tours is the leading destination management specialist (DMC), for the delivery of soccer tour experiences for groups from across the globe. Our team has over 35 years in accumulated experience in operating the very best soccer tours. We have successfully delivered over 800 tours for groups of all standards and ages ranging from the leading professional clubs and some of the most prestigious Academies, through to high schools and universities around the world. 

Gole Tours are privileged to enjoy long-standing relationships with many of the top professional clubs, national FA’s, elite training facilities and highly rated tournaments.

Our mission is quite simple; make people enjoy the beautiful game of soccer as much as we do, deliver the best soccer tour experiences at excellent value for money, and with the highest level of service in the industry.

What Makes Us Special?

  • Our company is run by ‘soccer people for soccer people’.

  • 35 years combined experience in operating experiential international soccer tours, which exceed the expectations of the players and coaches. 

  • Strong collaboration with top professional clubs & elite training facilities across the globe.

  • We listen to what you want, and create a tour tailor made for your team, packaged and constructed to meet the key objectives of each group. 

  • We truly believe in a customer service culture, that is the reason why we are continually innovating & thinking outside the box to create real added value.

  • For us only the best is good enough. So we’ve applied that philosophy to everything that we do at Gole.

  • Nothing we do or use is left to chance and we’ve left no stone unturned in our quest to create the most incredible soccer experience possible. Because we know that even the smallest detail can make a big difference.

Our Team

Bryan Llorente

Co-Founder & COO

Noteworthy leader in the Sports Tour Industry, having operated hundreds of tailor made tours for schools and clubs from around the world. Before working in sport tourism, Bryan was involved in logistical planning of music and sport events for highly regarded events companies.

Tom Shorey

Co-Founder & CCO

A veteran of the Sports Tour Industry having pioneered the concept of Pro Training Tour Experiences in 2001. Prior to entering the travel sector Tom worked for FIFA Marketing before returning to the UK as Commercial Director at the Welsh Rugby Union/ Principality Stadium.

Jaume Canals

Co-Founder & Director of Soccer Experiences

UEFA ‘A’ licensed coach & qualified Master of Football Coaching from the Spanish FA. He has a wide experience of managing and coaching at football academies in Spain. Jaume has been instrumental in delivering unique football development tour experiences across Europe.

What Other Think About Us

  • Gole Tours once again they delivered a first class tour experience!From the planning, travel, excursions and games, they perfectly organized everything for us (and more). It was amazing blend of sport and culture. Looking forward to 2023!"

    Pat Ozburn (KC Legends/SCNT)

  • The attention to detail, the great passion for providing my clients an exceptional trip and the knowledge of the best experiences make you my number 1 choice when booking my sports groups. Love you guys

    Sara Staton (Cara Group)

  • We’ve been working with Gole Group for sometime and have been impressed with their level of professionalism. We are working closely with them to deliver the very best experiences to players and accompanying staff, with a focus on sharing with each group the successful training methodology of the RCD Espanyol Youth Academy (recognised as one of the best Youth Academies in Europe). With the knowledge and expertise within Gole Group we are delighted to extend our working collaboration across a number of our projects both in Spain and Internationally

    Albert Saus (RCD Espanyol de Barcelona)

  • I was able to travel all over England with my group and our tour leader Bryan. Our days were packed with amazing opportunities such as watching premier and championship league games, training with local soccer clubs, and touring London! He has amazing connections and he was even able to set up a trial with the Wolverhampton women’s first team for me!

    Summer Miles (UVU player)

  • Gole Tours continue to exceed our expectations! We have travelled with them on three tours, the last one to Spain where the the experience was seamless and professional. The players loved their experience and the culture. We already have 2024 and 2025 planned!

    Stuart Clarke, Director of Coaching (Utah Valley United)