US4 Soccer International, has created a unique opportunity for student athletes who are highly motivated to better his / her own future. The International program is a way to gain academic and athletic experience / exposure before beginning a U.S. college or professional career. A full time academic year or a gap year in Wilmington, North Carolina provides a step-up into your next college by bridging a large gap between high school and university. It is a project where the student athlete has opportunities to gain extra practice and game time, more exposure to college coach recruitment, and a cultural immersion. Most importantly, it gives the individuals more time to make a more experienced decision without hindering athletic and academic progression. Statistics show that only 2% of graduating high school athletes receive an athletic scholarship to play college soccer. Many times, players feel pushed to jump straight into a university program that shows them interest. It isn’t until later that the student athlete may realize the situation is less than ideal for them.
> Experience life in another state or country
> Improve English while indulging in the US culture
> More exposure to be seen live by US coaches (NCAA 1,2,3, NAIA, NCCAA & NJCAA)
> Be seen live by USL 2 coaches.
> Improving academically & athletically without using up a year of their NCAA Soccer eligibility clock
> More time to gain and weigh out more college / university options or scholarship money
> Adapt to a new playing style
> Gain an extra semester or year to develop your athletic skill
> Gain familiarity with International players before moving onto play college / university
> Gain soccer highlight video