The International Futsal Academy - Loughborough, UK
Do you want to get a world class education and train full time as an elite futsal player? Then join us at one of the UK's leading sporting educational institutions. How did players such as Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, Ronaldinho and Robinho develop skills that set them apart from other football players? The answer – Futsal.
Programme Overview
The International Futsal Academy (The IFA) is a unique Futsal and Education programme designed to provide a university degree combined with a professional club training programme.
You will spend two years studying for a Foundation Degree in one of various Sports or Business related subjects at Loughborough College. You will then 'top up' this qualification by spending a further year studying towards a BSc (Hons) validated by Loughborough University - the top sporting institute in the UK.
The Elite IFA Programme
The programme offers both world class education and the best coaching and sporting facilitates in the UK. Alongside your educational studies you will join your academy team mates in activities which include:
- Daily futsal training with our professional and national coaches.
- Regular competitive games against professional clubs.
- Bespoke fitness plans drawn up with our international sports scientists.
- Fitness and conditioning with your free gym membership.
- Work towards FA coaching qualifications.
After the Academy
The IFA gives student athletes a wealth of future choices after completing the programme. With a qualification from a top class institution your future opportunities are endless. Some examples of the routes you can pursue include:
- Continue into further education, perhaps to a Masters or PHD .
- Use your new skills and knowledge to develop a career in sports science.
- A career as a professional or semi-professional futsal or football player.
- Use your FA coaching qualifications to embark on a career as a futsal or football coach.
Five reasons to join the IFA
- Be part of something exciting by joining us in one of the world's fastest growing sports.
- Study for a degree validated by one of the best sporting universities in the world.
- Train full time in a top sporting environment.
- Live in a area with one of the best student lifestyles in the UK.
- Progress to endless career opportunities.
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