The Program

RIASA allows students the best of both worlds: a top quality American undergraduate degree program while living and playing in a true football culture 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.

Why This Program?

• The RIASA program allows you to fully develop your game on a year round basis while studying for your American Undergraduate degree.

• US college soccer provides a very limited experience and developmental opportunity for students to reach their potential. NCAA and NAIA rules restrict the playing season and times players can play or be coached in order to develop their game.

• There are many students who would love to fully develop their playing potential and still receive the opportunity of a top quality professional education. Now they can at Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy in the UK.

• Live and lean the game as a top professional academy player does, without sacrificing your education. You will live, breath and be focused like a top premiership club academy operation with the safety net of an academic degree to boot.

Who Should Consider this Program?

• The program is open to all students who wish to pursue an American Degree while playing in a top quality soccer academy with professional coaching and playing opportunities.

Admission & Contact Information.

Students must meet the admission requirements of Richmond, The American International University in London.

Please contact Dr Brian Haley at: bhaley@InternationalASA.com for details and how to proceed. Applicants can begin the application process at: www.InternationalASA.com/apply

Cell: US Based number: (419) 618 5455

Who Should Apply?

• Students should be of a good playing standard either coming from a top premier select program, all regional or state player.

• Each player will be considered on an individual basis; the program is open to those who are willing to learn and improve their game and looking for a student experience that is different from one that they can gain while studying and playing elsewhere.

• In addition students need to meet Richmond, The American International University in London academic standards.

Coaching Certification

Players at RIASA will also be eligible to undertake the UEFA coaching courses under the direction of Mark Ellis.Students will qualify as a licensed UEFA coach, recognized as one of the best in the world. Students seeking a professional career in coaching will be also to pursue the UEFA a license course. Check www.wrcfa.com for details.

Visa

Students are eligible to work 20 hours per week and if eligible to be paid to play at semi professional clubs.

Location

RIASA is located in the city of Leeds in a vibrant thriving city in the heart of football country with Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield within a 30 – 50 mile radius. It lies on an easy rail route half way between London and Edinborough, Scotland.

Training & Playing Equipment

RIASA will provide all training equipment and travel tracksuits, polo's, sweat shirts and playing uniforms. Players need to provide their own playing shoes.

Player Representation

RIASA will help with players contracts with interested professional clubs, through the correct channels and licensed football agents, should the opportunity arise. This will be under the direction of Mr. John Hendrie who has represented many top premiership players.

Timetable

• Students will have a balance timetable between academics, football training and games. Students will train Monday and Tuesday with a professional showcase game Wednesday, Thursday recovery day; Train Friday and a league game Saturday.

• Sunday's will be recovery and rest day. Showcase games will take place on a weekday afternoon at professional youth academy sites and league games will be played on Saturdays at the South Leeds Stadium.

 

Total Athlete Development

• RIASA will be using the world's first interactive technology system for coaching education and player development. This system is cutting edge and presently being used by several MLS academy and professional teams as well as top premier select teams in North America. RIASA is committed to integrate the next level of coaching beyond the athletic field to using on line coaching education for players and staff to reach optimal performance both on the field and in the classroom. www.scoutingsolutions.com/soccer