At DB Sports International Soccer Academy, we provide Ireland’s first Full-Time Gap Year Programme in Dublin Ireland, designed for male and female soccer players who are wish to enhance their soccer skills both on and off the field.
Our programme offers a wide range of options from 1 to 9 months and runs from September to May.
A Gap Year in Ireland give s players an opportunity to be involved in a full time soccer academy while still receiving an education with one of our schooling providers.
Players are trained by UEFA A & Pro qualified coaches in Ireland National Sports Campus, Sport Ireland in Dublin.
We are proud to provide our student athletes with a pathway to success both on the field and in the classroom. Our Gap Year in Ireland combines a full time soccer course with education through our trusted academic partners at either Ashfield College or Pearse College.
Student Athletes & Players will benefit from UEFA accredited coaches and classroom modules and qualification such as Sports Psychology, Nutrition, Performance & Video Analysis, Math, English, Strength and Conditioning, Coaching and Referee Education and so much more
Our Gap Year Programme allows players not only enhance their potential as an athlete on the field but also a student in the classroom while in Ireland.
Our Full-Time Gap Year Program designed to help students athletes experience the life of a pro player while continuing their education.
We offer UEFA Pro & A Licence coaching, player position-specific training, nutrition education, video analysis and performance reflection, sports science & psychology classes, coaching and refereeing qualifications, weekly monitoring & feedback reports, and renowned guest speakers.
All students who wish to enrol in our Gap Year Programme must complete a registration form. Players may be asked for video footage to ensure that they are a good fit for our programme.
Our Gap Year Programme in Ireland, is located in the heart of Dublin at Sports Ireland, an Olympic-grade sports facility with indoor and outdoor pitches perfect for high performance athletes.
Our dynamic DB Sport International Soccer Academy cultivates tactical experience as players implement strategic game plans, adapt plays during matches, and respond to opponents’ actions.
As a student athlete on our programme you will receive football-focused mentorship from coaches with over 30 years of coaching experience coaching and playing at the highest level the game has to offer
Players can work towards recognised qualifications that complement their athletic development. These academic pathways not only strengthen future college and career opportunities but also provide life skills that go far beyond the field making education a key benefit of the DBSISA experience.
We are committed to helping every player reach their full athletic potential as we combine modern training methods with the latest advancements in sports science, psychology, and performance coaching. By focusing on both the mental and physical aspects of the game, we ensure our athletes build the strength, resilience, and technical ability needed to excel at the highest level
With several years of experience coaching at academy level in Ireland with clubs like Dundalk FC, Shelbourne FC & St. Patricks Athletic along with a master’s in high performance from the MBP School of coaches in Barcelona, Kevin is a UEFA A license holder.
HEAD COACH
Kamil is an academy coach with practical experience in coaching, performance analysis, and athletic development. He is a qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer who holds a bachelor’s degree in Sport Science & Health from Dublin City University. Kamil has previously worked with various elite collegiate athletes during his time at Dublin City University and operated as an academy analyst for Shamrock Rover
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 the first teams Women’s manager at Shelbourne FC in the Irish Women’s Premier Division.
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 high performance sports and cultural learning.
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