IASA Academy & College
THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC & SOCCER ACADEMY
IN ASSOCIATION WITH RICHMOND, THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN LONDON YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
'Providing a Professional Opportunity for Players'
Director of Coaching, Jay Sparrow and Assistant Director of Coaching Michael Yates have been selected as a Head/Regional Scouts for IASA, International Academic and Soccer Academy based in England. All players in the SA United Senior program will be considered for this once in a life time opportunity.
‘We have been in talks with several English based clubs and Academies over the past several months. We want to be able to offer our players the very best opportunities should they wish to pursue their dreams of playing professional soccer. This is an excellent opportunity for players wanting to study and play abroad, offering them the opportunity to be put in front of some of the best club players and scouts in the world’ Jay Sparrow.
Goals
- Provide a positive student playing and academic experience. It is a first chance opportunity for playing in the UK and European leagues while earning an accredited American degree.
- To showcase players against top professional youth soccer academies, from premiership to league two levels in addition to and providing exit routes within the game not available to the North American soccer player.
- To provide a top class academic degree program that is accredited in the US that helps build a top class resume that is transferable back to the US or within the European Education system.
- Provide opportunity to help the student athlete grow, intellectually, socially and interpersonally utilizing the vast rich cultural heritage of the UK.
‘The IASA provides student athletes with a top quality academic program and a top quality soccer opportunity while living and playing in a true football culture’.
The International Academic and Soccer Academy allows students the best of both worlds: a top quality academic program while living and playing in a true football culture. The UK is a natural fit for the North American soccer player both culturally and for living with the best league in the world and the excitement that brings on a year round basis. It may provide an exit route into the professional game at some level, for some students, as they will be continually showcased against top professional academies.
The International Academic and Soccer Academy allows students the best of both worlds: a top quality academic program while living and playing in a true football culture. The UK is a natural fit for the North American soccer player both culturally and for living with the best league in the world and the excitement that brings on a year round basis. It may provide an exit route into the professional game at some level, for some students, as they will be continually showcased against top professional academies.
The International Academic and Soccer Academy allows students the best of both worlds: a top quality academic program while living and playing in a true football culture. The UK is a natural fit for the North American soccer player both culturally and for living with the best league in the world and the excitement that brings on a year round basis. It may provide an exit route into the professional game at some level, for some students, as they will be continually showcased against top professional academies.
What our Scouting Representative does.
Our scouting representatives carefully observe the local and regional soccer scene for outstanding talent. We will assist the scouting representative in contacting qualified recruits. The scouting representative then contacts the interested athletes and their families and presents the IASA program.
Showcase OpportunitiesOur scouting representatives carefully observe the local and regional soccer scene for outstanding talent. We will assist the scouting representative in contacting qualified recruits. The scouting representative then contacts the interested athletes and their families and presents the IASA program.
Premier, Championship and League 1 & 2 Showcase Opportunities for IASA Players
IASA will play against Premier League, Championship, and League One & Two Professional Youth Academy Teams throughout the Year. IASA has developed links with the following youth academies for its teams to play against and be seen such as; Manchester United, Carlisle United, Middleborough, Shrewsbury Town, Nott's County, Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers & Sunderland representing teams from the Premier League to League Level.
There will be a minimum of 16 showcase games against professional youth academy teams; in addition to regular Saturday league games. IASA players will play for IASA/Richmond University in the top amateur tier of English football, which is part of the 'football' pyramid system. IASA players will also be eligible to play in the English College League during the week as well as eligible to play for semi professional teams should these teams seek to employ them. Visas allow players to work for 20 hours per week giving them access to be paid to play in semi professional leagues if good enough and if they so wish.
