10-month Pro Residency Program - Football Schools
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Chemin des Chapelles Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie , France
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Ages From 11 years
The Excellence of European Football
The International Center of European Football was established in Europe in 2017 and extends the excellence of the European football methodology to student-athletes coming from all over the world.
All aspects of our pro football (soccer) residency academy including programs, staff, amenities, and facilities, exceed the necessary requirements to offer talented football players, from around the world, a unique chance to reach the next level. We provide the best-in-class European methodology, and coaching through a team of UEFA / FFF licensed coaching staff and youth development experts.
At ICEF, players reach their maximum potential and enhance individual and collective performance. Individualized development programs and exposure opportunities lead players to top professional organizations and prestigious universities around the world.
The high-intensity training program implements:
• Individual focus and physical development
• Tactical setup & position-specific training
• Technical skills exercises
• Video analysis and tactical studies
• Elite competition and scouting opportunities
Elite Competition & Exposure
Play at the highest level in the French league
The International Center of European Football’s missions are to develop, prepare and expose high potential football players to the official leagues and to D1, D2 professional clubs in Europe.
ICEF carefully builds competition programs with highly regarded partner clubs, providing players with at least 25 competitive games and participation in 3 European soccer tournaments.
Student-athletes enrolled in the 10-month Pro Residency program will be eligible to join ICEF’s club, Thonon Evian Grand Geneve FC competing at the French national level.
MEN’S TEAM NATIONAL RECORDS
2010 | Champion of National League (3rd Division)
2011 | Champion of French Ligue 2
2011 | French Cup Finalist
2012-2015 | 4 seasons in the French Ligue 1
Academic Excellence to pursue your Education
Benefit from excellent academic preparation, whether you are in middle or high school, at our partner school Sainte Croix des Neiges, or pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at one of our partner universities, Webster University or Geneva Business School (use your 529 plan or student loans).
• Small class sizes allow for individualized attention, to better meet the needs of each student.
• School schedules are adapted to allow student-athletes to fully benefit from both football and academic programs.
Programs available:
+ French Middle & High School - “French Baccalaureate” (French)
+ American Middle & High School - Grades 8th – 12th (English)
+ Cambridge Educational Program - Grades 9th through 12th (English)
+ Bachelor’s degree* (English)
+ Master’s degree* (English)
+ SAT & ACT / College Advisors
+ French & English language classes
* Use your 529 plan or student loans.
Professional Football Facilities & Amenities
The center and its facilities are newly renovated. Built for a French Ligue 1 professional team a few years ago, the center boasts top-of-the-line equipment and professional amenities.
Athletics
+ Football center and facilities on a 6-acre domain
+ Multiple professional 11 vs. 11 natural and heated turf fields
+ Top-of-the-line equipment and amenities
+ Professional locker rooms
Performance
+ Full gym: cardio, strength, recovery
+ Spa: hydrotherapy & balneotherapy
+ Physical therapy
+ Real-time individual and team statistics
+ Healthy and balanced meals prepared by French cuisine chefs on-site
Premium housing
At ICEF, housing is a vital component of our student-athlete’s experience and overall well-being. They benefit from extraordinary facilities and amenities, which becomes a "home away from home.”
+ Fully-equipped brand new spaces
+ Shared double rooms
+ Air-conditioned shared spaces and bedrooms
+ 24/7 security and surveillance
+ Housing supervisor
+ High-speed Wi-Fi property-wide
+ Multicultural environment
+ Multilingual staff
+ Professional laundry service
Who is the program for?
The International Center of European Football is designed to accommodate, develop and expose international players coming from all over the world to receive the excellence of the European methodology.
Our programs are open to boys born between 1997 and 2009.
Whether your objective is to prepare for a serious career in football worldwide or get accepted to a prestigious university in the U.S., our 10-month Pro Residency Program is made for you.
Chemin des Chapelles Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie , France
