About this Event
Who are RIASA and what do we offer?
Richmond International Academic & Soccer Academy (RIASA) is the world's only soccer programme offering a US college education alongside a professional soccer academy experience in the UK.
We’re a unique soccer academy that is partnered with Richmond, The American University in London to offer students an undergraduate degree in International Sports Management.
The uniqueness is, you'll work towards earning a dual accredited US/UK degree, which will help you stand out from the crowd. As the degree is a Liberal Arts structure, it also allows students to make use of transferable credits.
When you join RIASA you will be thrown into a passionate footballing culture. We train at least 4 times per week, compete in local leagues and arrange various friendlies and showcase fixtures to help you develop.
Our academy has highly experienced UEFA coaches, we use professional standard facilities, and the campus where RIASA is located offers a sense of community with breathtaking architecture and greenery.
What is a RIASA ID Camp?
It’s exciting to be part of a RIASA ID Camp!
The event is well planned and gives the chance for US students to experience UK football. On the day you will meet our highly experienced coaches, understand the demands of English football, train with high intensity and learn more about our unique dual accredited soccer programme.
It's also the perfect chance for you to showcase your playing ability during our training sessions. Our coaches will monitor you as a player to see if you have the potential to fit into our UK College Soccer programme.
We love meeting parents and the families of any students that attend, it's a great opportunity to find out everything you need to know to make a decision about where you want to play your college soccer.
Who will be coaching?
Gareth Prendergast will be coaching at this ID Camp, by attending you will be able to meet him and see how we can help develop your soccer through our intense coaching schedule.
Gareth is the Senior Development Football Coach at RIASA. He has coached football for over 20+ years and holds his UEFA A & UEFA B Coaching Licences as well his FA Youth Qualifications, FA Education Qualifications and Talent Development Qualifications.
Gareth is highly experienced and passionate about the development of our student-athletes and RIASA’s footballing philosophy. He has previously worked at Hyde United Football Academy for over 12 years developing players from U18’s all the way through to the first team.
Gareth is committed to delivering objective-led training sessions which allow you to develop every time you step onto the field.
Who should attend the RIASA ID Camp?
Any soccer player who is exploring options for college soccer at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We also welcome those who have already been accepted onto the programme.
The RIASA ID Camp offers a glimpse into what life could be like when you join our academy and embark on a life-changing journey in the UK playing with RIASA.
Your pathway into European football
Mark Ellis, RIASA Academy Director, has recently acquired a major shareholding in former Premier League Finnish club PS Kemi Kings, meaning this will now offer further exciting playing opportunities for graduated RIASA student athletes! Find out more
Check-out the last time we visited Florida in December 2021
Who can I speak to directly about this event?
Do you have further questions about this upcoming ID Camp? We will happily answer any questions you may have about this ID Camp or our soccer programme in Leeds. Please email [email protected], or alternately you can message us on social media.
ID Camp admission price
Tickets for this ID Camp are priced at $89.00 per person which includes approximately 3-4 hours of on pitch coaching, a programme presentation and a welcome meeting with RIASA staff.
How long is the ID Camp
This ID Camp runs from 9 AM until 3 PM. We will send a full itinerary of the day closer to the event.
Cancellation policy
if you need to cancel a purchased ticket, you will need to do this 14 days before the event date. Any refunds closer to the event date will not be refunded.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lake Mary High School, 655 Longwood Lake Mary Rd, Orlando, United States
USD 89.00