AIA Soccer · Residential Academy

Summer Residential
Soccer Academy.

An intensive, all-inclusive summer training experience for collegiate and aspiring pro players, focused on developing athletes who are Fresh, Fit and In-Form for whatever is next.

All-inclusive experience

Take your game to the next level.

With our experienced staff and holistic approach to training, we will support you on your journey to becoming your best. As a college athlete, there is only a small window of time for maximizing your potential, so you must invest in your summers wisely.

The academy runs each summer, from late May through June, at Athletes in Action headquarters in Xenia, Ohio. Inquire for pricing packages at soccer@athletesinaction.org.

Training approach

Fresh. Fit. In-Form.

Fresh

Ready for game day

Through an individually tailored approach, each player is supported in developing their potential and equipped to manage the challenges of high performance.

Fit

Ready for your next stop

Whether rehabbing an injury or preparing for an international trial, the staff equips and supports each player at every step.

In-Form

Equipped to play your best

Top-class speakers, professional coaches, a sports psychologist and a modern approach to player development and training.

The academy team

Learn from experienced coaches.

Grant Knight, AIA Residential Soccer Academy coach
Soccer coaching

Grant Knight

Holds a USSF A license and is completing his UEFA A badge, with professional diplomas in High Performance (Spain) and Tactical Periodization (Portugal) and more than a decade of college coaching.

Skyy Simmons, Director of Speed and Performance
Director of Speed and Performance

Skyy Simmons

A Syracuse graduate and former professional football player who trains athletes in speed, skill development, mobility, strength and velocity-based training.

Jeff Friday, strength and conditioning coach
Strength and conditioning

Jeff Friday

A Super Bowl Champion head strength and conditioning coach (Ravens) who has worked with elite pro football athletes for 21 years.

Lauren Jones, speed and performance coach
Speed and performance

Lauren Jones

Holds a master’s in Exercise Science and is a Division I and high school Hall of Fame sprinter.

Micah Collins, goalkeeper trainer
Goalkeeper training

Micah Collins

Academy Goalkeeper Trainer for MLS Philadelphia Union.

Soccer fields at the AIA Sports Complex in Xenia, Ohio
The facility

State-of-the-art training in Xenia, Ohio.

The academy takes place at the AIA Sports Complex, with professional-grade soccer fields, an indoor court facility and a cutting-edge Sports Performance Center. Athletes have access to advanced weight training equipment, athletic recovery resources, and modern dorm and dining facilities.

Residential Soccer Academy players in a leadership session
Leadership training

Building leaders in soccer and life

Beyond athletic skills, the academy equips players to inspire others on and off the field.

Residential Soccer Academy players competing in a summer match
High-profile matches

Competing at the highest summer level

Players compete against MLS academies, USL 2 and UPSL amateur teams. For those with the standard, international trials can be arranged.

Residential Soccer Academy players together
Community and brotherhood

On and off the field

Shared goals, mutual support and accountability, with community-service events added to the schedule each summer.

"THE ACADEMY WAS AN AWESOME AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. ALL STAFF ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS. THE STRUCTURE PROVIDED DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITION, AND KEPT FOCUS ON BEING FRESH, FIT AND PREPARED FOR WHAT COMES AFTER."
Residential Soccer Academy players at the AIA Sports Complex
Mauricio Villalobos Vega
UCF Team captain

Apply for the Summer Residential Academy.

The academy runs each summer at Athletes in Action headquarters in Xenia, Ohio. Ask us about pricing packages.

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