Full-Time Football Academy in Dublin

At DBSISA, we offer a Full-Time Transition Year Programme for male and female students who are passionate about football. Our programme runs from September to May and gives students the opportunity to train alongside UEFA A & Pro licensed coaches in one of Ireland’s premier sports facilities – the Sports Ireland Campus in Dublin.

Full-Time Football Academy in Dublin

Maximising Athlete Potential

We are proud to provide our students with the best coaching, training, facilities, and opportunities to take their game to the next level. Our programme includes elite football training, classroom education in sports nutrition and psychology, and accredited coaching courses. We also offer strength and conditioning and video analysis modules to help our students unleash their full potential on the field.

What To Expect From Our Soccer Programmes

Our Full-Time Transition Year Programme is designed to help students experience the life of a pro player. We offer UEFA Pro & A Licence coaching, player position-specific training, nutrition education, video analysis and performance reflection, sports science & psychology classes, coaching badges and refereeing qualifications, weekly monitoring & feedback reports, and renowned guest speakers.

UEFA PRO & A LICENCE COACHING
PLAYER POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING
NUTRITION EDUCATION
VIDEO ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE REFLECTION
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
SPORTS SCIENCE & PSYCHOLOGY CLASSES
COACHING BADGES AND REFEREEING QUALIFICATIONS
WEEKLY MONITORING & FEEDBACK REPORTS
RENOWNED GUEST SPEAKERS

Our Mission

Our Academy is devoted to the well-being and growth of young players through the world of soccer. Our primary goal is to provide a secure and all-encompassing learning space, allowing players to enjoy their journey in the sport while developing and learning.

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All students who wish to enrol in our Full-Time Transition Year Programme must complete an assessment to ensure that they are a good fit for our programme.

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More About Our Dublin Academy

With state-of-the-art facilities, UEFA-licensed coaches, and a passion for the beautiful game, we are dedicated to shaping skilled and well-rounded players.

STATE-OF-THE-ART SPORTS FACILITIES

Our Full-Time Transition Year Programme is located in the heart of Dublin at Sports Ireland, an Olympic-grade sports facility with indoor and outdoor pitches perfect for elite athletes.

CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE

Our programme combines high-performance training with data-driven sports science alongside sports psychology and nutrition-based classes.

TACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Our dynamic DBSISA Football Academy cultivates tactical experience as players implement strategic game plans, adapt plays during matches, and respond to opponents’ actions.

UEFA Qualified Coaches

Our programme participants receive football-focused mentorship from coaches with over 40 years of coaching experience.

CAREER PREPARATION

Our comprehensive Career Preparation programme guides players in crafting soccer and education curriculum vitae, ensuring they showcase their athletic and academic achievements for future opportunities on and off the field.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONING

We’re committed to providing the best possible skill development and conditioning to all our students, upskilling and developing them based on the most cutting-edge mental and physical science and industry practices.

STATE-OF-THE-ART SPORTS FACILITIES

Our Full-Time Transition Year Programme is located in the heart of Dublin at Sports Ireland, an Olympic-grade sports facility with indoor and outdoor pitches perfect for elite athletes.

CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE

Our programme combines high-performance training with data-driven sports science alongside sports psychology and nutrition-based classes.

TACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Our dynamic DBSISA Football Academy cultivates tactical experience as players implement strategic game plans, adapt plays during matches, and respond to opponents’ actions.

UEFA Qualified Coaches

Our programme participants receive football-focused mentorship from coaches with over 40 years of coaching experience.

CAREER PREPARATION

SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONING

DBS COACHES

We are committed to the overall growth and development of players both on and off the field.

Paul O'Brien

Academy Director

Paul, our Academy Director, is a highly experienced coach with a broad background across various levels and age groups in Ireland. He has coached at the League of Ireland level with Shamrock Rovers, Bray Wanderers, and Klub Kildare. Additionally, Paul is a former FAI employee, where he worked with age groups ranging from U15 to U21, including the Women’s National Team. He holds a UEFA A & Elite Youth A licenses, a Coach Developer Diploma from FAI/Sport Ireland, and a certificate in football business studies from the Open University.

KEVIN BEGGY

HEAD COACH

With several years of experience coaching at grassroots clubs and a master’s in high performance from the MBP School of coaches in Barcelona, Kevin is a UEFA B license holder and a UEFA A license candidate.

FREDERICO COSTA

HEAD COACH

Frederico is an accomplished academy coach who has a Master’s degree in Football delivered by Sporting Lisbon and worked his way up to become the head coach at Benfica Soccer Schools. He recently completed his UEFA B license and is currently studying to complete his UEFA A license.

EOIN WEAREN

HEAD COACH

Eoin is a UEFA A license holder and an experienced coach who has played for Ireland and several clubs, including West Ham United and Limerick FC. He’s also been announced as the Shelbourne Senior Women’s First Team Head Manager for the 2024/25 season.

DBS COACHES

We are committed to the overall growth and development of players both on and off the field.

PAUL O'BRIEN

ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Paul, our Academy Director, is a highly experienced coach with a broad background across various levels and age groups in Ireland. He has coached at the League of Ireland level with Shamrock Rovers, Bray Wanderers, and Klub Kildare. Additionally, Paul is a former FAI employee, where he worked with age groups ranging from U15 to U21, including the Women's National Team. He holds a UEFA A & Elite Youth A licenses, a Coach Developer Diploma from FAI/Sport Ireland, and a certificate in football business studies from the Open University.

KEVIN BEGGY

HEAD COACH

With several years of experience coaching at grassroots clubs and a master's in high performance from the MBP School of coaches in Barcelona, Kevin is a UEFA B license holder and a UEFA A license candidate.

FREDERICO COSTA

HEAD COACH

Frederico is an accomplished academy coach who has a Master's degree in Football delivered by Sporting Lisbon and worked his way up to become the head coach at Benfica Soccer Schools. He recently completed his UEFA B license and is currently studying to complete his UEFA A license.

EOIN WEAREN

HEAD COACH

Eoin is a UEFA A license holder and an experienced coach who has played for Ireland and several clubs, including West Ham United and Limerick FC. He's also been announced as the Shelbourne Senior Women's First Team Head Manager for the 2024/25 season.

Our Dublin Soccer Facilities

We will help turn a talented player into the next true soccer superstar.

World-Class Facilities

The Sport Ireland Campus provides world-class indoor and outdoor amenities that are perfect for training and events. These facilities include FIFA-approved indoor soccer pitches and an international-standard aquatic centre.

Elite Training Environment

Our academy players have exclusive access to state-of-the-art facilities like indoor athletics arenas, multi-sport venues, and high-performance gyms, ensuring they have the best resources to develop both physically and technically.

Comprehensive Support

From video analysis and coach education programmes to meeting rooms for player evaluations, our academy provides a holistic approach to soccer education, offering players an immersive experience in both elite sports and cultural learning.

Our Dublin Soccer Facilities

We will help turn a talented player into the next true soccer superstar.

World-Class Facilities

Elite Training Environment

Comprehensive Support

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Reach out to DB Sports International Soccer Academy today and open the door to personalised coaching, holistic development, and exciting soccer opportunities.