Residential Pro Football Academy

An elite performance program in Scotland

Founded in 2011, the Edusport Academy is a residential academy based in Glasgow, Scotland. With a proven track record and 10 years of experience, our aim is to provide a life-changing experience combining education with the sport.

The programs allow our students, not only to discover a new country and culture, though to continue their studies whilst constantly developing their sport in professional conditions. The programs include English language courses with an internationally recognized qualification, sports management courses, and daily training, both on the pitch and in the gym to which our players have unlimited access, all in the center of Glasgow, one of Europe's most attractive cities, for an unforgettable student experience

Our aim is to provide the best environment to allow our people to develop professionally, personally, and athletically.

Our Expertise

•          Years of experience: 10

•          Trained players: 450+

•          Players in the USA: 80+

•          1 life : 0 regret

SPORT

Training Facilities: Our unique learning environment offers our players the opportunity to train every day in quality facilities alongside coaches UEFA Pro and UEFA A Licensed. With a modern coaching philosophy, combined with traditional values, the goal of the academy is to educate our young players about new styles and new mindsets in the game of football. A rewarding experience, thus ensuring a complete development of our footballers on the technical, tactical, mental and personal levels.

The players are divided into 2 categories U20 and U23 and can play among our 3 teams according to their progress during the year.

Football Matches:

•          League Games

•          National Cup

•          Friendly matches against professional clubs

•          All matches are recorded

Physical Training :

•          Individual physical conditioning program

•          Stay healthy

•          Avoid injury

•          Unlimited access to the gym

•          5 minute walk from the accommodation

Physiotherapists:

•          Qualified physiotherapists at the training sessions

•          Possibility to make appointments at their clinic

•          Prevent injury

•          Treat muscle fatigue

Video Analysis

•          Correct your mistakes

•          Upgrade your understanding of the game

•          Analyze your position on the field

•          Understand your strengths and weaknesses

•          Develop your tactical knowledge

EDUCATION

English courses:

•          10 hours per week of intensive English

•          Course taken at the “Glasgow School of English”

•          Level Groups

•          Located in the city center near the accommodation

•          TOEFL

•          TOEIC

•          Trigger new opportunities abroad

Sport Management: 

•          Learn about sports professions

•          Course units in "Fundamentals in Sports Management"

•          Delivered by the Johan Cruyff Institute.

•          Learn how sports organizations work

•          Possibility to take additional courses delivered by the Johan Cruyff Institute in various area such as Event Sponsorship, Digital Marketing.

Coaching degree:

•          A degree delivered by the Scottish Football Association

•          Improve organisation and communication qualities

•          Inspire coaching careers

•          Improve appreciation for the game

•          Assist real-life coach in youth teams

•          Get a first professional coaching experience

LIFE EXPERIENCE

Accommodations:

•          Centre of Glasgow

•          Modern student residence

•          Over 400 students

•          En-suite rooms in apartments

•          Shared American kitchen and living room

•          Individual bedroom and bathroom

•          Common playroom with video games, pool table, home-cinema..

•          Speed wifi included

•          24 hour security systems

Life in Glasgow:

•          Voted the friendliest city in the world

•          165,000 students every year

•          Artistic and cultural metropolis

•          Two European class football teams: Glasgow Rangers and Glasgow Celtics

OPPORTUNITIES

First Point USA : 

•          A scholarship specialized agency

•          Over 3000 partner universities and colleges

•          Find the scholarship that fits your academic and football project

•          Play in the NCAA

•          80 former Edusport Academy players are currently in the USA on scholarships

CV video:

•          All matches are filmed by media team

•          VEO video technology

•          Production of a player’s profile video with best highlights

•          Can be sent to coaches and scouts across Europe and the USA

Program COSTS

The registration fee for a full year of football training & study see below

This is a package that includes what you need for the duration of the course. Here is what is included in your registration fee:

34 weeks

•          Professional training with qualified coaches

•          42 weeks accommodation including school holidays

•          Monthly Food Budget

•          10 hours of English per week

•          Recognized English Qualification

•          Diploma in "Sport Management" in collaboration with the Johan Cruyff Institute

•          Coaching Qualification

•          Training Kit

•          Transport to the training center

•          League Fixtures

•          Organised Matches against Scottish Professional Clubs

•          Sports outings and cultural visits

•          Insurance