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International Elite Program. TRAIN, COMPETE, ELITE

International Academy

The International Elite Program, International Academy, was developed to be an innovative program that brings together talented student-athletes from our academies in the different markets, starting at the age of 14. It represents the foundation of our football pathway, offering a up to six-year development elite training program for our student-athletes looking to launch their professional football careers.  

The International Elite Program, International Academy experience is all about developing well-rounded players who are not only exceptional on the pitch but also have what it takes to reach their potential in life. Our players benefit from exposure to professional football through participating in various international tournaments, including Gothia Cup – the world’s largest youth football tournament. The team will also participate in multiple training camps in different destinations.

After two years of intensive training and valuable exposure, we believe our academy graduates are ready to take on the professional football world with confidence and determination. We have unique pathways within our Player Development Pathway for all of our student athletes. They get to continue their development journey, gain valuable game time, and prepare for new challenges by our Pre-Professional programs under Miami Athletic Club. these teams would compete within the USL League Two or W League platform. Additionally, our pathway into our Professional Club B93 in Denmark provides our top student athletes with the opportunity to compete in a Professional Organization competing in the top division! Utilizing these pathways provides a platform for our graduates to showcase their skills and talents, offering opportunities to compete against top-level players, and gain exposure, while creating new pathways for themselves to reach their full potential.

PATHWAYS

We believe excellence comes in many forms. And we’re here to provide our dreamers with the tools they need to chart their own pathways - whether that's on the pitch, in the classroom, or beyond. So, after six years with us, they choose their pathway:

PRO FOOTBALL

We’ve earned a reputation for developing elite young footballers, with a track record that ranks us among the top 12 in the world for producing players for Europe’s best leagues.Our International Academy is the heart of our professional football pathway. It offers up to six-years of unparalleled football development experience for young talents from all our markets who’re eager to kickstart their professional football career. It provides them with a unique opportunity for intensive and elite training, equipping them with the skills and experience necessary to succeed professionally. 

But we don’t stop here. Our growing network of professional clubs that now includes B93 in Denmark and Miami Athletic Club in United States offers a fantastic platform for our graduates to continue their development journey. They mark the first spot where many of our graduates get a first taste of professional football. This pathway has produced over 20 pro footballers so far and supported the likes of Anna Rockett, Sabrina McNeil, Johan Peneranda, Eric Viaud, Josephine Funk, Rebeka Winther who have gone to make a name in Europe's and United States top leagues. 

EDUCATION

We’re not just about football - we're about empowering young, talented student-athletes to chase their dreams on and off the field! That's why we link our student-athletes who are excelling in their academics and meeting our character development milestones with top scholarship opportunities in the US and UK. We’ve built a network of partnerships with some of the world’s top high schools, colleges, and universities.

Our education pathway gives our high-achieving girls and boys the chance to chase their dreams and become the next generation of leaders, while football remains a key part of their journey.

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Our Approach

Our approach is centered around partnering with young talent, nurturing their holistic development in supportive environments, and providing pathways for them to unlock their full potential on and off the pitch.

PARTNERING WITH TALENT

At the heart of our approach is the belief that excellence can be found anywhere, and that’s why we don’t limit ourselves to traditional talent hotspots. Our scouts are trained to identify young talents with exceptional footballing abilities, educational potential, and the right character no matter where they are. We believe that talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Our scouting network cover over 180 communities, and we scout over 100,000 kids every year searching for talents that might be overlooked by others.

NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS

Once we partner with talents, we immerse them in nurturing environments that offer them the opportunity to unlock their potential on and off the pitch. We are committed to developing our young student-athletes holistically through a transformative program that includes elite-level football training, a structured academic curriculum, and a character development program. Our holistic model ignites their potential and sets them on the path to achieving their dreams not just in football, but in all aspects of their lives.

Our International Elite Program, International Academy programme offers a unique development opportunity to our elite footballers seeking a professional football pathway. Combining elite football experiences, continued education with the people and person at the centre of the core development is our key. We'll provide the right tools to equip the boys to take the next step in their life into professional football lives.

Mayowa Owolabi | President & Founder International Elite Program, International Academy