Industry Experience
25+ years
Partnerships with
Top USA Universities
Partnerships with
UK Pro Clubs
Customised
USA Scholarships
IOF USA Soccer Scholarships & Elite UK Football Academy
The Proven Pathway from the UK to US College Soccer
For over 25 years, IOF Academy has created world-class football and education pathways for players worldwide. We specialise in securing USA soccer scholarships with leading universities, while also delivering elite residential football and education programs in the UK.
Our unique player pathway includes:
- Specialists in placing ex-academy players into scholarships and professional opportunities
- Specialists in placing independent school students into tailored pathways
- Open to all high-performance players with ambition and ability
- A UK Full-Time Football & Education Academy (ages 10–19, boys & girls)
- USA College Showcase Trips & Trials with top coaches and scouts
- An Exclusive Gap Year Program blending elite football with USA scholarship preparation
- Football preparation games & showcase events with scouts in attendance
- A chance to join weekly elite training sessions led by UEFA-qualified coaches
- Daily coaching from Premier League and EFL academy professionals
- Regular UK football trials attended by scouts and recruiters
Whether your goal is a USA scholarship or to develop your game in a professional UK environment, IOF Academy provides the coaching, education, and exposure to help you succeed.
Train, Stay, Play in the UK
Elite IOF Football Coaching & Education Academy UK
Home to the UK’s most successful private academy — with 108 players signed to professional clubs — IOF Academy combines world-class football development with outstanding education.
Set on 140+ acres of stunning countryside, our boys’ and girls’ academy offers a fully immersive environment where players can thrive on and off the pitch. With academy level facilities — including a full-size astro pitch, FIFA-graded grass surfaces, and a high-performance strength & conditioning centre — we are shaping the future of UK football development.
Our goal: to become the UK’s No.1 independent school for football, education, USA Scholarships and pathway opportunities.
IOF USA Sport Scholarship Pathway
Expert Guidance for USA Soccer Scholarships
Our USA Scholarship Client Management service is designed to guide student-athletes and their families through every stage of securing a football scholarship in the United States. We provide a complete end-to-end process that makes the journey smoother, clearer, and more successful.
With expert support from IOF USA, players benefit from:
- Setting family-wide university and sporting goals
- Academic eligibility assessments and tailored planning
- Creation of a professional soccer and academic CV
- Video highlight/reel production to showcase talent
- Football preparation games & showcase training events
- Targeted outreach to the best university matches
- Direct connections with US college coaches
- SAT preparation and university application guidance
- Full F1 student visa support
- Scholarship offer evaluation and negotiation
- Ongoing pastoral care and player support network
From the first consultation to stepping onto a US college campus, IOF Academy ensures every student-athlete has the structure, expertise, and support to maximise their opportunities.
Showcase Games & Exclusive College Tours
IOF USA College Showcase Trip
Have you ever dreamed of studying and playing soccer in the United States? Our USA College Showcase Trip gives ambitious male and female players the chance to experience the journey first-hand.
This unique opportunity includes:
- Showcase matches in front of US college coaches
- Training sessions with top-level staff
- Campus tours at leading universities and colleges
- Meetings with coaches and players to understand the pathway
- College games to sample the standard of play
- Experiencing American culture, lifestyle, and student life
More than just a tour, this is your chance to gain exposure, make valuable connections, and take the first step towards securing a USA soccer scholarship.
Train, Stay, Play in the UK
Elite UK Gap Year Football Program
Our Gap Year Program is designed to give players the ultimate launchpad into a USA soccer scholarship or the next stage of their football journey. With expert guidance on every step of the recruitment and preparation process, we make the pathway simple and achievable — combining elite football development, showcase games, USA College Trip with academic support.
This unique program is especially popular with International students looking to:
- Bridge a gap year before college
- Gain a European football experience
- Improve SAT scores for better scholarship opportunities
- Continue their development after missing out on their first-choice college
- Video analysis and showcase reels produced
Players can choose a football-only experience if they already hold a scholarship offer, or opt for our combined football and academic pathway for maximum preparation. Train with UEFA-licensed academy coaches, stay in a professional environment, and play against top-level opposition — all while building the foundation for success in the USA and beyond.
Experience the UK's most successful academy
Residential UK Football Camps
IOF Football Academy delivers elite 1–4 week residential football camps designed to transform your game in a professional environment. Based on 140+ acres of stunning countryside, our academy combines world-class coaching with state-of-the-art facilities — including a 3G pitch, FIFA-standard grass pitches, a futsal arena, and a high-performance strength & conditioning centre.
Our UEFA-qualified academy coaches and scouts have worked with Premier League and Championship players, bringing unmatched experience from Category 1–3 professional clubs. Daily sessions focus on technical, tactical, physical, and mental development, helping every player unlock their potential. The courses are for both boys and girls, and offer residential and day only options.
With professional scouts regularly attending our end of course showcase game, our camps double as UK football trials — giving players the chance to be seen while training like the pros.
Dedicated Scandinavian Recruitment Team
IOF USA Soccer Scholarships
For over 25 years, IOF Academy has been helping Scandinavian players secure USA soccer scholarships, creating pathways that combine world-class education with elite-level football.
In recent years, more students from across Scandinavia have joined our UK Gap Year Preparation Program — using it as a launchpad to improve their game, prepare academically, and maximise their chances of earning a top scholarship.
Our Scandinavian recruitment team is made up of experienced football and education specialists who understand the local landscape. We regularly host showcase matches and training events across the region, giving talented players the chance to be seen, guided, and supported on their journey to the USA.
PLAYER TESTIMONIALS
CLIENT: HARRY
SPORT: Soccer Scholarship
COLLEGE: Georgia Military College
CLIENT: ROBERT
SPORT: High Performance Sport
JOB: Olympics & Commonwealth with Team GB
This is your chance to be seen and recruited !