Elite Athlete Development

Athletic
International
Academy

Where elite coaching meets academic excellence. Developing the next generation of international student-athletes.

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AIA Training
15+ Years
Elite Dev.

Shaping Athletes.
Shaping Futures.

Athletic International Academy is a premier sports development institution dedicated to nurturing world-class athletes. We combine elite technical training with rigorous academic support, preparing student-athletes to compete and succeed on the global stage.

Elite Coaching

UEFA & AFC licensed coaches with international playing and coaching experience.

Academic Focus

Structured study programs aligned with elite training schedules.

Global Network

Direct relationships with university programs across North America and Europe.

Full Pathway

From grassroots development through to scholarship placement and beyond.

Built Different.
Built For You.

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Fundamentals

Getting children on the ball early to build a love for the game while developing motor skills.

02

Skill Assessment

Evaluation of each player's current skill level through dribbling, passing, and shooting drills.

03

Expert Coaches

Our coaches focus on age and development stages, creating engaging sessions to promote growth.

04

Team Building

Interactive games and activities designed to promote teamwork, communication and leadership.

05

AIA Worldwide

International competitions at every age group to gain exposure for our young players globally.

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Full Pathway

A connected pathway from ages 5–21 with exit routes to Senior Football and US Scholarships.

We Open Doors.

AIA has a proven track record of placing student-athletes at top US universities with significant financial aid. We handle the recruitment process from start to finish.

10+ Scholarships Secured
$500k+ Total Aid Value
4 Countries Placed
65% Division I Placements
Michon Amos
MA
Talladega College · 2024

Michon Amos

"AIA gave me the tools, the exposure, and the belief. Two years later I had a full ride to Penn State."

De Jon Lezama
DJL
Adirondack Community College · 2026

De Jon Lezama

"The recruitment process felt impossible until AIA stepped in. They opened doors I didn't even know existed."

Desailly Bastien-Cowan
DBC
Northeast Texas Community College · 2024

Desailly Bastien-Cowan

"From training in Trinidad to playing D1 in California. AIA made that real."

Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ DeGannes
ED
Brooklyn College · 2024

Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ DeGannes

"As a female athlete the pathway wasn't always clear. AIA's women's program changed everything for me."

Led By
The Best.

Our coaching staff brings decades of international playing and coaching experience across Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. Every coach at AIA holds UEFA or AFC licensing at the A-License level or above.

20+ Years Coaching
3 UEFA Licenses
12 Nations Coached
Former professional player — Caribbean Premier League
UEFA A License — Head of Academy Recruitment
CONCACAF Youth Championship coaching staff (2018, 2022)
Placed athletes at Brooklyn College, Georgetown, UCLA, and more
Nationally certified sports performance & S&C specialist
Head Coach
Head Coach

Our Programs.

Tailored development tracks by age band — from grassroots foundations through High Performance.

Under 6

Under 6

First touches on the ball in a fun, low-pressure setting — building balance, coordination, and a love for the game.

Under 8

Under 8

Introducing core ball mastery and small-sided games to grow confidence on the ball and basic game understanding.

Under 10

Under 10

Sharpening dribbling, passing, and first touch while introducing positional awareness and team play.

Under 12

Under 12 (High Performance)

A step up in intensity for committed young players — structured technical and tactical training with a competitive edge.

Under 15

Under 15

Advanced technical and tactical development as athletes prepare for competitive fixtures and greater exposure.

Under 17

Under 17 (Boys & Girls)

High-intensity training with a focus on game management, physical conditioning, and recruitment readiness.

High Performance

High Performance (Boys & Girls)

Our top tier for elite athletes — pre-professional level training built around the scholarship and recruitment pathway.

Training Location Eddie Hart Savannah Main Field
Training Days Wednesdays 6–8pm · Saturdays 9–11am

Our Partnerships.

CA

Charlton's Academy

Jamaica

A development partnership connecting AIA athletes with Jamaica’s football pipeline, widening the pathway across the Caribbean.

PGC

Providence Girls Catholic School

Trinidad & Tobago

Stronger Together — united in faith, driven by excellence.

JSS

JL Soccer Scholarships

College soccer scholarship opportunities, player identification & scouting, football development and growth for male and female players. Effective 12 June 2026.

WCF

Wisconsin Conquerors FC

USA

International partnership covering all age groups U10 and over. USA Cup (Minnesota) tours and competitions begin Summer 2027.

Where They Went.

Every recruitment cycle, AIA athletes move on to programs abroad. These are the transfers behind that claim.

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From Trinidad & Tobago to the USA — dreams in motion.

Tyrese Henry

Goalkeeper
Athletic International Academy Wisconsin Conquerors FC
Trinidad & Tobago · 16 June 2026
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Matthias Motilal

Defender
Athletic International Academy Wisconsin Conquerors FC

Be Part Of The Growing AIA.

Calling male & female footballers

Ages 3–21 Eligibility
Starts Today · Ends Saturday 5th September 2026 Registration Window · Orientation Day
Scholarship Pathway
Professional Pathway
Overseas Tournaments
Local Tournaments

Train. Compete. Succeed. The world is watching.

Discipline. Dedication. Development. Destination.

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