Upcoming In-Person Recruitment Events

Contact Director of Recruitment, Seamus Reilly for more information: Sreilly@udauk.org, 614-421-8084

Columbus, OH
june 11-13

Please check back for details

Grove City Christian School ​
4750 Hoover Rd.
Grove City, OH 43123

Hampton Inn Columbus South
ASK FOR UDA RATE! 
10 minutes from Grove City Christian
4017 Jackpot Rd
Grove City, OH, 43123
1-614-539-1177

Register for a Recruitment Event

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• UDA is seeking passionate, committed student athlete football players, who are interested in developing their potential. (Must be approved through our recruitment pathway to be accepted into the academy program). 
  
• Students who are seeking an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree.
  
• The event is open to students in  high school. 

In-Person Recruitment Event Details

Registration fee: $150

 Start 4pm Friday to Sunday at 12 noon
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• Technical Training (Friday),
• Functional Sessions (Saturday)
• Small Sided Games (Saturday)
• A full game against outside opposition (Sunday)
• Academy Pro training gear
• Lunch and Saturday Evening Dinner Presentation

​Each event limited to 25 prospects.
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Families are welcome and encouraged to attend the dinner presentation or any session they choose!

Questions?

COME FOR A SUMMER TOUR!

The UDA Academy Soccer Tour is designed to provide the student-athlete with a comprehensive experience ‘across the pond’. Professionally designed and organized, the tour is an opportunity to explore the rich soccer culture of England, visit The University of Gloucestershire, and train and meet with UDA Coaching staff. Not only will the tour provide a first-hand look into UDA programming, but players will also be able to tour iconic soccer stadiums throughout England, creating a memorable and worthwhile experience.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE 2021 SUMMER TOUR!

Want to Attend a VIRTUAL RECRUITMENT Event?

For those that cannot attend in-person, please sign up for one of our virtual recruitment events!
Check back for more webinar dates, soon.

Pathways into the UK academy
Prospects need at least two of the ways Listed below for enrolment

UDA offers prospects a number of ways to be considered for our academy programmes.

1.Contact your country's director of recruitment

Visit our Asia Recruitment Coordinators page or South America Recruitment Coordinators page to get in touch with your country's Director of Recruitment. 
Note:  If your country is not listed please contact Dr. Brian Haley: bhaley@udauk.org

2. Attend a uda recruitment event in your country

Contact your country's Director of Recruitment for details.  

3. send a training or playing video 

If you are unable to attend a recruitment event, video footage can be sent to your country's Director of Recruitment or to the UDA UK Director of Recruitment, Seamus Reilly: sreilly@udauk.org. 

4. visit the University of Gloucestershire

Train, play, and meet academic and coaching staff. For details contact Mal Saville: msaville@udauk.org who can arrange your visit to the UDA at UoG Progamme. 

5. Send a Coach Reference

Send a Coach reference and football resume to your country's Director of Recruitment or the UDA UK Director of Recruitment Seamus Reilly: sreilly@udauk.org.

This is not an ID camp but an "experience" into the overall UDA programme at multiple levels.

What To Expect at an "EXPERIENCE UDa" Recruitment Event

UDA Football Academy will give you a first hand look into what the UDA programme can offer student athletes at multiple levels - academically (degree options), socially, culturally, and of course on the football field.

Work first hand with coaches who are directly connected to the programme and know first hand what it takes to succeed in this unique programme.

The "Experience UDA" Football event is designed to know you on a personal level. 
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Working with UDA-Football Staff over the course of the weekend will give you a good insight into this unique programme. 
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You will learn who we are, what opportunities we offer, and if this is the right fit for you and your family. We also look forward to learning all about you!

Learn about the variety of academic degree  programmes available at the University of Gloucestershire.

A limited number of students at our Recruitment Events allow for better player assessment.

​ Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend all sessions.

EXPERIENCE A UDA Weekend RECRUITMENT EVENT or 1- Day Event

UDA Director

Dr. Brian Haley

Please contact Brian with answer any questions you may have. 

bhaley@udauk.org

+1 419 618 5455 (EST)