Sports Academies Working With Educational Institutions

When you travel to different sporting markets, you tend to notice how the way sports academies are operated- has changed. In the past, sports academies used to solely focus on sports and nothing else! As effective as that may have been when producing quality players, it soon became too high risk for certain people. Athletes who weren't good at school, were willing to put everything into their sport and make it as a profession. When they didn't make it, that was as it for them. Parents started viewing a career in sports as a far away dream and they weren't willing to gamble with their children's future. The term student-athlete didn't exist back in those days. One simply had to choose between going to university or taking a chance by turning pro within their chosen sport. This was a very daunting decision to make for any teenager.

It was especially tough for students who were gifted in both academics, as well as on the sports field. The dilemma was unbearable and so unfair on these young boys and girls. Choosing to study always seemed like the safest option that students would choose. Most of the time, it was done to appease the parents and not the individual. Thankfully, things have changed a lot since then. Sporting academies, worldwide, have witnessed how effective balance is for athletes. By collaborating/partnering with educational institutions, sports academies developed the concept of a student-athlete. This was by far a gamechanger because it meant that athletes didn't have to choose between academics and sports. They could now get the best of both worlds!

One such academy that committed itself in offering a balanced athletic and school life; is Getafe Madrid International Football Academy. This establishment offers a quality education and elite soccer training. The academy recruits and welcomes young players from everywhere in the world. Although based in Spain, the academy's medium of instruction is English and students are required to possess a high level of English speaking ability. Getafe Madrid international Football Academy is partnered with Aquinas American School- where students are able to obtain high school diplomas. The diplomas obtained are USA educational system accredited and students may apply for university anywhere in the world using this qualification. On the football side, student-athletes are able to develop and learn from some for the best coaches in Europe.

They literally have the opportunity to receive coaching lessons from UEFA accredited coaches with vast experience. They also have access to the academy's world class training facilities, as well as resources. Players who enroll at the Getafe Madrid International Football Academy are in a privileged position to either turn pro as quality soccer players, or receive a quality education that will ensure a bright future for them.

For more information on the academy visit: https://www.m-a-g-sportsagency.net/

-By: Khangelani Zila Mbekela

Sports Agent & Writer