SOCCER TRAINING PROGRAMS
IFX International Soccer Program Overview
The International Fútbol X-Change (IFX) provides teens and young adults with immersive soccer training programs at international destinations, led by experienced coaches. Participants can join the Pro IFX, 30-day training program for players age 18 and over or study abroad for a year at an international soccer academy. The Pro IFX Year Program is held in Germany, Spain, and England, where players get to live, play with others at their skill level, learn a foreign language, and explore other educational opportunities.
Our organization also offers summer and study abroad programs for younger players, plus goalkeeper camps. Training is held at some of the leading youth international soccer camps, including the Real Madrid soccer camp, the Spanish Football Federation, and Nike Football Camps. The training philosophies and methodologies of leading clubs and federations are employed to provide an immersive experience, giving participants at any level an opportunity to develop their skills in a professional setting.
Those interested in joining an IFX soccer program at an international soccer academy in England, Spain, Germany, Italy, or Brazil can apply on our website. Multiple youth programs are held in our top German, Spanish, and British destinations. Participants also have access to accommodations provided by local schools, hostels, and host families, not to mention a range of leisure activities and experiences.
To learn more, read about our soccer training programs below, and download the application packet to read about what we offer, our application procedure, our included services, and instructions on signing up.
Pro IFX 30 DAYS – Soccer Trials and Intensive Training
The Pro IFX is a 30-day training period with top-level amateur and semi-professional European clubs for players 18 and over. An alternative to a standard international soccer academy, the program offers unique cultural interaction with foreign players. It gives players an opportunity train within a foreign club to gain valuable international experience and to showcase their talent to our partner clubs. The Pro IFX has a greater degree of immersion in the foreign game than what a soccer academy typically offers.
Pro IFX Year – Play for a European Club While Studying Abroad
Our Pro IFX Year Program enables competitive players over the age of 18 the opportunity to play for a German, Spanish, or English Semi-Pro/Amateur club for one full or one half season. Players are placed to train and compete with a club according to their level of play. An initial evaluation period upon arrival determines club placement. Players live in a shared apartment or host family and attend an intensive language institute, enabling rapid advancement in the foreign language. University degree programs available in Germany and BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport offered in England program.
Youth Year IFX – Soccer Study Abroad Program
The Youth Year IFX is a unique soccer study abroad program for high school aged players, offering players an opportunity to compete with international youth clubs while living with host families and studying at local high schools. Generally, no international soccer schools provide this level of immersion. Ability to participate in official matches may be subject to the approval of the players’ player passes in accordance with FIFA and National Federation regulations.
Youth Summer IFX – Summer Soccer Camps and Academies
The Youth Summer IFX programs are operated in tandem with elite international soccer academies and clubs, providing players the opportunity to train with international teams and players, to experience European and South American soccer firsthand, and enhance players’ understanding of a different culture through the powerful medium of sport. Options include Spanish Football Federation Residential Soccer Camp, Fundacion Real Madrid Campus Experience, and Atletico de Madrid Foundation camps.
IFX offers goalkeeper camps currently in Germany as a part of our Pro IFX 30 Day and Youth Summer IFX programs. IFX’s goalkeeper trainer is a former professional goalkeeper, and former Goalkeeper trainer of Bundesliga clubs, including Greuther Fürth and 1. FC Nürnberg. Please contact us for further information about our Goalkeeper Camps in Germany.