University
Development
Academy
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
The First University Soccer Program of Its Kind in the USA
Building on the success of UDA UK's programs, which recognized the need for North American players to pursue their chosen degrees while playing soccer year-round in a professional academy, we are proud to introduce this groundbreaking opportunity in the USA.
Now, students who want to stay in the country can combine their academic pursuits with year-round professional soccer training through the University Development Academy (UDA at NMSU).
Now, students who want to stay in the country can combine their academic pursuits with year-round professional soccer training through the University Development Academy (UDA at NMSU).
WHY UDA SOCCER AT NMSU?The US collegiate soccer system has failed the North American player. It has been well documented that most talented players are not reaching optimal development primarily because of the limited season, oversized rosters, and game-to-recovery periods that could be more optimal for player development.
The University Development Academy fills this void by creating a broader and balanced opportunity for students to reach their optimal potential. |
|
LATEST NEWS
A European Development ModeL
The academy's objective is to mirror the top European academies for player development with a schedule of games to training ratio designed for optimal player development. In addition, players want to play a game they love year-round within their university experience and not just for the limited period in the fall that many U.S. collegiate programs follow.
The focus of our academy is on actual player development during the critical years of 18-21. While we have won multiple league titles, we focus more on your development as a person and player. A Professional Experience with a Degree of Your ChoiceAt UDA Soccer Academy at NMSU, you can pursue your Associate's Degree in Vocational, Technical, or Academic fields while receiving top-tier soccer training. Our program aligns your athletic ambitions with your career goals, providing career pathways both on and off the field. With our support, and based on staff recommendations, you may even have opportunities to explore semi-professional or professional careers beyond the pitch.
|
BE BOLD.
|
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.
- To give the greatest opportunity for success in the soccer industry.
- To provide an alternative to the US Collegiate playing route with a focus on the development of each individual player.
SOCCER PROGRAMOffers 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 UDA Soccer Academy PromiseLicensed, 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. |
|
|
LOCATIONNew 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. |
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.
OUR COMMITMENT
|
Multiple PathwaysUDA 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 PROGRAMUDA 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 PLAYINGThe 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 EXPERIENCEUDA 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. |
