OUR MISSION

To provide student athletes with an internationally recognized university degree, a developmental soccer experience and opportunity for multiple pathways in their chosen career within a fully integrated university experience.

Director of Soccer Operation

Seamus Reilly, M.ED
​Former NCAA Division I and III Collegiate Coach 
USC Premier License
 The Ohio State University - Lecturer

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THE UDA-US SOCCER ACADEMY at NMSU

BE BOLD. SHAPE THE FUTURE.
The UDA-US Academy follows the success and demand of the UDA-UK Academy program located in Chester, England.

UDA at NMSU provides a fully integrated student experience; academically, athletically, socially and culturally.

The creation of the US Academy broadens the pathways and opportunities for students within the UDA program. Now, student-athletes and families have a wider choice to suit their career aspirations in the classroom and on the field.

“Changing Lives Through Education”.

UDA views education beyond degree credentials, considering wider social and cultural constructs of travel, exposure, and opportunities, through the vehicle of soccer.
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Education is the total of the lived experiences of students within our UDA program as they reach their full potential in the classroom and on the field.

YOUR GOALS BECOME OUR GOALS

  • To provide the world’s best integration of university education and soccer development and experience so students can reach their potential in the classroom and on the field.

  • To fit the needs of every University Soccer Academy student not just on the soccer field but through multiple degree options and multiple pathways for their career goals.
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  • To give the greatest opportunity for success in the soccer industry.
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  • To provide an alternative to the US Collegiate playing route with a focus on the development of each individual player.

SOCCER PROGRAM

Offers the opportunity to play year-round in a developmental soccer academy in the USA while earning an Associate, Undergraduate or Graduate degree across multiple academic choices.

The University Soccer Academy Promise

Licensed, qualified coaches for all students from across the USA and UK throughout the year. All Academy Directors hold Academic degrees.

​Playing schedule will offer a minimum of 28 games per year within a March-to-November playing season. Preseason begins in February.

LOCATION

New Mexico State University is located in the beautiful South West Region of the United States.

​The campus is in close proximity to beautiful mountain ranges and offers fantastic year round weather - perfect for soccer development and the great outdoor life.

ACADEMICS

Choose from a wide variety of Degree courses at the Associate Level, Undergraduate or Graduate level degree programs.

OUR COMMITMENT

Multiple Pathways

UDA offers multiple pathways for students either in the UK or in the USA, that can match a student's academic and soccer aspirations.

COACH IN RESIDENCE & ​VISITING COACH PROGRAM

UDA has established a "coach in residence" and "visiting coach" program where students will be coached by UEFA “A”, USSF “A" and USC Premier licensed coaches from across the professional game in the UK and collegiate and professional game in the USA.

YEAR ROUND TRAINING AND PLAYING

The UDA-US academy mirrors the top European academies for player development - the schedule of games to training ratio is designed for optimal player development.

The focus is on true player development during the critical years of 18-21 rather than the number of wins in a season.

FULLY INTEGRATED UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

UDA recognizes the importance of a fully integrated University experience across academic, soccer, social and cultural platforms. ​

UDA employs a Student Support Officer to make sure all players are connected at all levels to be fully engaged in the life of the University for optimal achievement in the classroom and on the field.

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Changing Lives Through Education
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