OPTION 1: ATTEND A 3-Day Weekend Event

UDA holds several national recruitment events at NMSU that run Friday to Sunday for prospects wanting to meet the NMSU admissions office, take a campus tour, meet UDA coaching staff and spend the weekend training and playing.

Prospects are invited to attend all or parts of the weekend that their schedule permits.

Schedule

Fridays
2.00 pm: Arrive and meet at the UDA office @ NMSU
2.30 pm: NMSU Admission Office meeting to discuss Dona Ana and NMSU degree options
3.30 pm: Campus tour, NMSU campus, Dona Ana (CC) Campus
5.30pm: Dinner on NMSU campus

Saturday
9.30 am - 11.30am: Training session
12:00 pm: Lunch
2.30 pm - 4.30 pm: Training sessions, small-sided games
5.30 pm: Dinner on NMSU campus
6.00 pm - 7.00 pm: Presentation on the UDA @ NMSU Academy program
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm: Individual meetings with students and families with Head of Recruitment and UDA Program Director

Sunday
9.30 am - 11.30 am Game 11 v 11
11.45 am - 12:00 pm: Final Q and A for students and families.

Las Cruces, NMSU EVENTS: $95

  • Covers UDA uniform and meals on campus 
  • Accommodation options on campus may be available for those out of state.
  • Registration is Non-Refundable unless you have a doctor's note.

​Las Cruces, NM
May 7-9

Out-of-State  NMSU EVENTS: $150

  • Limited to 25 prospects.
  • Families are welcome and encouraged to attend the dinner presentation or any session they choose!
  • Registration is Non-Refundable unless you have a doctor's note.

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EXPERIENCE A UDA Weekend RECRUITMENT EVENT or 1- Day Event

What To Expect at an "EXPERIENCE UDa" Recruitment Event

This is not an ID camp but an "experience" into the overall UDA program at multiple levels.
UDA Soccer Academy will give you a first hand look into what the UDA program can offer student/athletes at multiple levels - academically (degree options), socially, culturally and of course on the soccer field.
Work first hand with coaches who are directly connected to the program and know first hand what it takes to succeed in this unique program.
The "Experience UDA" Soccer event is designed to know you on a personal level. 
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Working with UDA-Soccer Staff over the course of the weekend will give you a good insight into this unique program. 
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You will learn who we are, what opportunities we offer and if this is the right fit for you and your family. We also look forward to learning all about you!
Learn about the variety of Academic degree program programs available at New Mexico State University or the Dona Ana Community College.
A limited number of students at our Recruitment Events allow for better player assessment.

​ Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend all sessions

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • UDA is seeking passionate, committed student/athlete soccer players, who are at a regional level or playing for a top premier soccer club.​

  • Students who are interested in learning about the academic, social and soccer opportunities that are only available at UDA​.

  • Students looking to be selected for the Summer Experience Program​

  • Students who are looking for a collegiate evaluation and the opportunity to play at the next level​.

  • The event is open to freshman through seniors in high school. Transfer students are welcome to apply.

Pathways into the US academy
Prospects need at least two of the ways Listed below for enrollment

UDA offers prospects a number of ways to be considered for their academy programs.

1. UDA-US National or Local Recruitment Events

UDA staff will conduct sessions during the year at  local clubs as well as selected national sites in the USA. 
The events start Friday at 4.00pm and conclude Sunday 12:00 noon.
Contact Mickey McNeill at mcmneill@udaus.org for details.

OUT-OF-STATE Events Schedule

Attend a shared sessions recruiting for UDA-US at NMSU and UDA-UK at the University of Chester.​

Regional Events For UDA-US at NMSU

Prospects are invited to attend all or parts of the weekend that their schedule permits.​

2. Be scouted At SELECTED COLLEGE ID CAMPs

UDA will attend selected National Showcase events. Contact  Coach Seamus Reilly at sreilly@udauk.org

3.  VISIT THE UDA-US Academy Site

Please contact Coach Coach Reilly at 614 421 8084 or email sreilly@udauk.org

4.  VIDEO AND COACH REFERENCE

Send a video footage to UDA. We will use video as a form of evaluation but we prefer to know the student family by meeting them and seeing what is the best fit for them.

5. Attend  residential summer sessions

Attend either a four day residential summer coaching session at NMSU 
Contact Mickey McNeill at mmcneill@udaus.org.

6. Send a Coach Reference

Send a Coach reference to UDA Academy Program Director sreilly@udauk.org

Recruitment Staff

UDA Director of Recruitment

Seamus Reilly

UDA Director of Recruitment, Coach Seamus Reilly, will work in close connection with Program director, Coach  Mac in overseeing the recruitment process.

Recruitment Questions?

For UDA-UK Academy, Chester, England:
For UDA-US Academy, NM, USA:
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