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Scandinavian Recruitment

Meet Arild Visth

Arild Visth brings over 20 years of expertise in football and sports management. As one of the founder members of a highly successful sports and academic consultancy, Arild established a market-leading enterprise that has supported over 1,000 players, helping international student-athletes secure sports scholarships in the USA. Many of his former clients have gone on to play for teams worldwide, reflecting the global reach and impact of his work.


Arild’s extensive network of contacts across Scandinavia and the USA provides IOF players with exceptional opportunities both nationally and internationally. Having studied and played soccer in the USA himself, Arild holds a UEFA B coaching license and currently serves as a coach educator for the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF). He is also a former Norwegian head coach and recently held the position of Sporting Director (Sportslig leder) at Steinkjer FK.

A Pathway to Success on and off the Field

Embark on an extraordinary journey that seamlessly blends athletic ambition with academic achievement. Playing football in America while pursuing a university degree offers a unique and enriching experience that few other opportunities can match.

A Unique Opportunity to Develop

IOF International Academy offers young footballers from around the world a unique opportunity to develop in the game to the highest level, both in the UK and overseas. Their specialist experiences are designed and planned to ensure all players reach their potential in football, education, and life skills. The development of the whole player is a key part of the IOF mantra. We can support players reach their potential.
Jamie Bennett - 20+ years in Sports Consultancy/Management with focus on football development. For 10 years led a successful sports and academic consultancy business. The company had consultancy work with over 1000 international students that progressed into higher education on football programmes in the USA through a unique player pathway that was developed.  Also represented 2 players that have progressed onto international level football.
 
For the past 9 years Jamie was Chairman and owner of a semi professional football club based in the East Midlands, England. This position gives him the business expertise to oversee our UK based full time IOF International Academy.
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Success Story

James Belshaw was released from a professional academy at the age of 16. In the two years prior to moving to the USA on a soccer scholarship, IOF USA supported his development by placing him at a semi-professional club, helping him prepare for the demands of high-level football. Through this pathway, we secured James a full scholarship at Ivy League institution Duke University. Following the successful completion of his degree, he entered the MLS Draft and was selected by Chicago Fire, however James returned to the UK to pursue his professional career and is now the first-team goalkeeper for Notts County FC — the club he has supported since childhood.

The Process- U.S. College Soccer for UK & International Players

Your Complete Guide to USA Soccer Scholarships for UK & International Students



We begin with a full player assessment, including technical, tactical, and athletic evaluations. From there, our team helps create a professional highlight video and online player profile to showcase your ability to U.S. college coaches. This ensures you stand out in a competitive recruitment market. The below chart explains the whole Football Scholarships USA process.


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