Searching for a European soccer academy with academics? SIA Academy offers accredited schooling, luxury boarding, and UEFA Pro coaching in Spain.
For a parent, the decision is terrifying: send your child to Europe to chase a soccer dream, or keep them home to ensure they graduate high school? In the US, the "pay-to-play" model works, but it lacks the intensity of European football. In Europe, many academies neglect education.
At SIA Academy, we bridge this gap. We are a premier European soccer academy with academics, specifically engineered for international families who refuse to compromise on either safety, education, or elite sport.
The "Student-Athlete" Model: No Commutes, Pure Focus
Most academies in Europe operate on a fragmented model: sleep in a hostel, bus to a school, bus to a rented field. This wastes energy and increases risk.
We have built a high-performance bubble in Valencia. Our private resort includes:
- Luxury Residence: Players live steps away from the pitch.
- In-House Schooling: Classrooms and study halls are integrated into the facility.
- Total Control: We own the facility, meaning we control the schedule, the food, and the security.
Academic Excellence & NCAA Eligibility
Finding a European soccer academy with academics that actually translates to the US system is rare. We prioritize your child's future beyond the pitch.
- US Accredited Curriculum: We offer a fully accredited American middle and high school program.
- NCAA Compliance: We understand the importance of GPA and "Core Courses." Our academic counselors ensure that every class your child takes counts towards NCAA eligibility, keeping the door to US college scholarships wide open.
- Personalized Tutoring: Small class sizes and on-site tutors ensure that players don't fall behind, even with a demanding training schedule.
Safety: A Private Resort Environment
Safety is non-negotiable. Unlike programs that house teenagers in city apartments with loose supervision, SIA Academy offers a secure, gated environment.
- 24/7 Supervision: Our staff is present around the clock.
- Healthy Environment: Located in Enguera, surrounded by nature, we remove the distractions and dangers of big-city nightlife, allowing players to focus 100% on their development.
- Integrated Healthcare: With an on-site medical clinic and physiotherapy, we manage injuries professionally and immediately.
Elite Football: UEFA Pro Methodology
You come to Spain for the football. We deliver the highest standard available.
- UEFA Pro Coaches: Your child will be trained by coaches holding the highest certification in the world.
- Tactical Immersion: We teach the Spanish style of play—fast decision making and tactical intelligence.
- Real Pathways: Through our own club, UD SIA Benigànim, top players have opportunities to trial and compete in the Spanish league system, providing exposure that agency-based programs cannot match.
Why SIA Academy?
If you are looking for a European soccer academy with academics that treats your child's education as seriously as their football, SIA is the industry leader. We offer the safety of a boarding school with the intensity of a pro club.
Ready to secure your future on the field and in the classroom? Learn more about our 10-month residential program and book a consultation today.
