Discover How to Reach Your Potential as a Student-Athlete
- Avoid the mistakes that most student-athletes make
- Learn how to reach your potential
- Get clear on the type of student-athlete you need to be
The UK Alternative to US College Soccer
Earn a Dual-Accredited US/UK Degree • Play a 9-Month Season • Reach Your Potential
The UK Alternative to US College Soccer
Play a 9-month season • Earn two college degrees
EARN A US & A UK DEGREE YOU CAN BE PROUD OF WITH RICHMOND UNIVERSITY
PLAY SOCCER UNDER EX-PROFESSIONAL & UEFA-LICENSED COACHES
TRANSFORM YOURSELF ON A BALANCED ACADEMIC & SOCCER PROGRAMME
You Don't Have to Settle for a
Typical US College Soccer Programme
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
OFFICIAL KIT SUPPLIER
ACADEMIC & FACILITY PARTNERS
US ACCREDITATION ASSOCIATION
You Deserve to Reach Your
Athletic & Academic Potential
Earn 2 college degrees in 1
Earn an International Sports Management degree, dual-accredited in both the United States & the United Kingdom.
Train & play in a professional environment
Experience a professional-standard UK soccer academy under the guidance of ex-pro and UEFA-licensed coaches.
Develop yourself culturally
Live in the home of soccer and develop yourself culturally by travelling and playing across Europe.
Joseph DeMartino
RIASA Alumni | Goalkeeping Director at Fredericksburg FC
Along with my studies, I was also playing at a high level of football (soccer). Being able to continue my playing career while studying was very important to me, and being able to do so in a country that lives and breathes the sport was a dream come true. The RIASA programme in Leeds gave me the chance to do both and to meet some lifelong friends as well.
Your Route to RIASA
Beginning Your Journey is as Simple as Clicking 'Apply Now'
Apply to RIASA by clicking 'Apply Now'
Apply to Richmond, The American International University in London
Pack your bags and head to Leeds, UK to the RIASA HQ
"Getting seen in America is hard."
DYLAN TURNER | RIASA STUDENT-ATHLETE
The Best of Both Worlds
At RIASA, soccer is not an extra-curricular activity,
it's a lifestyle.
A typical weekly workload at RIASA
Discover How to Reach Your Potential as a Student-Athlete
- Avoid the mistakes that most student-athletes make
- Learn how to reach your potential
- Get clear on the type of student-athlete you need to be
Our Mission
We're passionate about developing
well-rounded Student-Athletes
Mark Ellis
Co-Founder & Director
To provide a life changing experience for student-athletes as they pursue a dual-accredited US/UK degree programme whilst reaching their optimal playing potential.
Why is RIASA Different From a
US College Soccer Programme?
The RIASA Programme offers student-athletes an alternative option to the traditional US College Soccer pathway. With RIASA, you will earn a Bachelor's degree in International Sports Management through Richmond, The American International University in London that is accredited in both the United States and the United Kingdom. In addition, you will play a 9-month soccer season, as opposed to the 3-month season you would play on a US College Soccer Programme.
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Success Stories On & Off the Field
Set yourself up for success, no matter where your path leads
“To be quite honest, it was everything. RIASA gave me the opportunity to, first and foremost, be over here [the UK] studying whilst trying to fulfil a professional career. Football is not guaranteed, you could be here today and gone tomorrow. So, the importance of education is everything.”
Nahki Wells
Professional Striker
Burnley F.C.
"Just like on the field, this industry moves at lightning speed. From my perspective, working in sports is exactly like playing sports. You have a role, but you are expected to perform a multitude of tasks outside that role. You are a member of a team and the best teams buy in to a common goal."
Matt Reda
Director of Business Development
United Soccer League
Discover How the RIASA Programme Has
Transformed Lives
You Deserve More Than a
Typical US College Soccer Programme
Now is the time to take control of your future & reach your potential with RIASA
