UK Boarding School Entrance

WHY CHOOSE PRESTIGE?

Having played and suffered the pitfalls of missed opportunity, poor coaching and limited exposure, we know first hand how not being in the right environment can hinder a players chances.

YOU NEED TWO THINGS TO BE A FOOTBALLER

TO BE GOOD ENOUGH AND TO BE SEEN

Thinking about players like Messi and Ronaldo, who both moved abroad before they were teenagers, highlights the common practice of seeking the best environments for aspiring footballers. Who’s to say Messi would have made it to the top if he had stayed playing in the villages of Argentina?

International Football Academy Training

Becoming a footballer is not only about having ability, it’s about getting noticed by professional clubs, scouts, and people in the industry. From my years of travelling and observing the global youth football scene, it’s clear that many countries, especially outside Europe, face challenges in nurturing top-tier talent due to differences in coaching, facilities, social dynamics, exposure to name a few! This creates hurdles for talented players around the world, limiting their chances to fully develop in the sport.

Looking back on my own journey, getting released at twelve years old from a professional football academy for being small in stature crushed my dreams. I spent the next six years navigating grassroots football on muddy pitches, with limited training and poor coaching from a teammate’s Dad. Even though I caught up in size by eighteen, I lacked the experience of a proper, professional football environment and elite coaching during my teenage years. Despite then trialling at several clubs, I just missed out on a full professional contract. This personal experience drives home the importance of those crucial developmental years (11-18 years) and the cost of missing out on them.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

Had a great time working with Chris and exploring options. He has a wide range of connections for individuals looking for pathways into Europe and the UK not just for school age but those who have just completed school and looking for an entrance into the world of pro football.

Rohan Sharma - Parent