Discover a different path to university, soccer, and your future.
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UDA Soccer is bringing its UK coaching and recruitment team to Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia this November, led by UK Program Director John Dyke, a former Program Director and Director with Manchester City and City Football Group.
Come show us your game, train in front of experienced UDA coaches, and discover how you could earn a respected university degree in England while playing and developing from September through June. Open to boys and girls ages 14–17, including rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. |
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More Than Another ID Camp
A UDA ID Event is more than a tryout.
It is your opportunity to experience the UDA coaching environment, demonstrate your ability in competitive sessions, meet our coaching and recruitment team, and explore a university pathway that could take your soccer, education, and future in a completely different direction.
Each event will include:
Come show us your game—and discover where it could take you.
It is your opportunity to experience the UDA coaching environment, demonstrate your ability in competitive sessions, meet our coaching and recruitment team, and explore a university pathway that could take your soccer, education, and future in a completely different direction.
Each event will include:
- Technical training
- Small-sided games
- 11v11 match play
- Player observation and evaluation
- An introduction to UDA’s university soccer pathways
- Academic, admissions, and enrollment information
- Opportunities for players and families to meet UDA coaches, recruiters, and university representatives
Come show us your game—and discover where it could take you.
Choose Your ID Event
Willoughby, Ohio
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Saturday, November 7
9:00 AM–5:00 PM Andrews Osborne Academy Willoughby, Ohio Registration: $75 Includes a Capelli training shirt. |
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Richmond, VirginiaWednesday, November 11
6:00–9:00 PM River City Sports Complex Richmond, Virginia Registration: $45 Includes a Capelli training shirt. |
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What If University Soccer Looked Different?
You should not have to choose between continuing to pursue soccer and preparing for a meaningful future.
University Degrees Abroad Soccer gives US collegiate-bound student-athletes the opportunity to earn a respected university degree in England while training and competing in a high-performance soccer environment throughout the academic year.
It is a pathway designed to help students grow as players, learners, young adults, and future professionals.
University Degrees Abroad Soccer gives US collegiate-bound student-athletes the opportunity to earn a respected university degree in England while training and competing in a high-performance soccer environment throughout the academic year.
It is a pathway designed to help students grow as players, learners, young adults, and future professionals.
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Earn a Degree in Three Years
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Play & Develop from September through June
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Prepare for a Rewarding Career
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Experience Life in England
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Become Part of the UDA Family
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Three Universities.
Three ACADEMY Pathways.
UDA does not believe there is one university or soccer environment that is right for every player.
Through our partner universities in England, students can explore different academic, athletic, campus, and personal experiences.
Through our partner universities in England, students can explore different academic, athletic, campus, and personal experiences.
Explore a university environment known for academic ambition, performance, and an exceptional student experience.
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Become part of a supportive university community with a strong emphasis on student development, opportunity, and belonging.
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Experience a distinctive university and soccer environment designed to help students grow academically, athletically, and personally.
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Each pathway offers a different combination of:
Our team works with players and families to help them understand the differences and find the university and soccer environment that best fits the student’s interests, ability, goals, and ambitions.
The right university. The right soccer environment. The right fit for you.
- Degree programs
- Campus environments
- Locations
- Soccer structures
- Development opportunities
- Student experiences
- Career pathways
Our team works with players and families to help them understand the differences and find the university and soccer environment that best fits the student’s interests, ability, goals, and ambitions.
The right university. The right soccer environment. The right fit for you.
Train With UDA UK Program Director John Dyke
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The November ID Events will be led by John Dyke, UDA UK Program Director and UEFA A-licensed coach.
John has extensive experience working with players in the important 17–21 age group. His background includes previous coaching and leadership roles within Manchester City’s City Football Group. |
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At each event, players will have the opportunity to experience John’s coaching approach firsthand and learn more about the standards, expectations, and mindset required within UDA’s programs in England.
John will be joined by members of UDA’s experienced coaching and recruitment team.
John will be joined by members of UDA’s experienced coaching and recruitment team.
Meet the UDA Coaching and Recruitment Team
John Dyke UDA Chester Program Director |
Brian Haley Former collegiate coach and professor at Heidelberg University. |
Jay Sparrow Director of UDA Recruitment. |
Abbey Golden Former collegiate coach at Rockford University. |
Martin Dell Former collegiate coach and national champion at Louisburg College. |
Ollie Slawson Former collegiate national championship coach at the University of Akron. |
Staff attendance may vary by location.
Meet Our University Representatives
International representatives from UDA’s three partner universities will be in attendance to meet students and families:
Families will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about:
The goal is to give families a clearer understanding of both the soccer and academic sides of the UDA experience.
- The University of Bath
- The University of Chester
- The University of Gloucestershire
Families will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about:
- Available degree programs
- UK university admissions
- Enrollment requirements
- International student support
- Campus and student life
- Academic expectations
- Career opportunities
- The differences between each university pathway
The goal is to give families a clearer understanding of both the soccer and academic sides of the UDA experience.
What Will Happen at the ID Event?
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Technical Training
Players will take part in a structured technical session led by UDA coaches. The session will give players the opportunity to demonstrate their ability while experiencing the tempo, detail, and expectations of the UDA coaching environment. Small-Sided Games Small-sided play allows coaches to evaluate:
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11v11 Match Play
Players will have the opportunity to compete in a full-game environment in front of UDA coaches and recruiters.
This gives coaches the chance to evaluate how players apply their ability within their position and the broader team structure.
Player Observation and Evaluation
UDA coaches and recruiters will observe players throughout the event.
The goal is not only to identify ability, but also to understand each player’s potential, attitude, decision-making, and readiness for a university soccer environment.
Academic and Enrollment Overview
Players and families will learn how the university process works, including:
There will also be time to meet UDA and university representatives and ask questions.
Players will have the opportunity to compete in a full-game environment in front of UDA coaches and recruiters.
This gives coaches the chance to evaluate how players apply their ability within their position and the broader team structure.
Player Observation and Evaluation
UDA coaches and recruiters will observe players throughout the event.
The goal is not only to identify ability, but also to understand each player’s potential, attitude, decision-making, and readiness for a university soccer environment.
Academic and Enrollment Overview
Players and families will learn how the university process works, including:
- Choosing a degree
- Understanding UK admissions
- Applying to university
- Enrollment requirements
- International student considerations
- Finding the right academic and soccer pathway
There will also be time to meet UDA and university representatives and ask questions.
Who Should Attend?
UDA ID Events are designed for motivated boys and girls ages 14–17, including rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
You should consider attending if you:
You do not need to have already decided that studying in England is right for you.
The ID Event is your opportunity to experience UDA, meet our team, ask questions, and explore what could come next.
You should consider attending if you:
- Want to continue playing soccer after high school
- Are beginning to explore university options
- Want to learn more about studying in England
- Are interested in a longer soccer development environment
- Want to experience UDA’s coaching approach
- Want to be evaluated by UDA coaches and recruiters
- Are open to an alternative to the traditional US collegiate pathway
- Want to find the right academic and soccer fit
- Are ready to think seriously about your future
You do not need to have already decided that studying in England is right for you.
The ID Event is your opportunity to experience UDA, meet our team, ask questions, and explore what could come next.
Information for Parents and Families
Choosing what comes after high school is about more than finding a team.
It is about finding the right academic program, development environment, support system, and experience for your student.
At a UDA ID Event, parents and families can:
UDA is a serious soccer opportunity, but it is also a supported pathway toward a degree, a career, and a bigger life.
It is about finding the right academic program, development environment, support system, and experience for your student.
At a UDA ID Event, parents and families can:
- Meet members of the UDA coaching and recruitment team
- Meet international university representatives
- Learn about degree options
- Understand the UK admissions and enrollment process
- Ask questions about living and studying in England
- Learn how UDA supports students abroad
- Explore the differences between Bath, Chester, and Gloucestershire
- See the UDA coaching environment firsthand
UDA is a serious soccer opportunity, but it is also a supported pathway toward a degree, a career, and a bigger life.
Your Path Could Start Here
Your next step should give you more than another season.
It should help you continue pursuing the game you love, earn a meaningful degree, prepare for your career, experience the world, and grow into the person you want to become.
Come show us your game this November—and discover where it could take you.
It should help you continue pursuing the game you love, earn a meaningful degree, prepare for your career, experience the world, and grow into the person you want to become.
Come show us your game this November—and discover where it could take you.