Do you want to play soccer in Europe?
MITSports is a division of MITSkills, a UK-based education and training provider that has delivered UK Government-funded skills and workforce development programmes since 1998, supporting more than 25,000 learners. As a leading vocational training organisation, MITSkills is dedicated to helping individuals build successful careers in the sports and active leisure sector through high-quality training and industry-focused qualifications.
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3-Week Tournaments
A 3-week tournament designed to showcase your skills directly to scouts
Gap Year
Train like a professional soccer player and play for 9 months
3-Year Degree
A 3-year commitment to playing pro soccer in the UK and Portugal whilst studying for a university degree
3-Week Tournaments
Step into the world of English football through an intensive and immersive 3-week residential experience, designed for ambitious 16+ players who are serious about their development and future in the game.
Location Options
Select your stage. Choose your soccer environment:
UK
Immerse yourself in the birthplace of modern football. You will train at elite English facilities, adapt to the high-intensity, physical style of the British game, and test your skills against top-tier academy opposition in a traditional football culture.
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Portugal
Master continental tactics under the Mediterranean sun. This pathway combines technical, European-style training under UEFA-licensed coaches with world-class facilities, offering a premier football development experience in a historic sporting setting.
Gap Year
Take a definitive step toward the professional game with a fully immersive, long-term residential programme. This pathway is designed for dedicated players aged 16+ looking to dedicate a season to elite athletic development, competitive match play, and life as a full-time footballer abroad.
Professional Qualifications
Enhance your career on and off the pitch. Select your academic pathway:
Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
This qualification designed for 16+ learners aiming for employment or higher education in sports coaching or exercise science. It focuses on practical, portfolio-based assessments, covering mandatory units like Anatomy & Physiology, Sports Coaching, and Fitness Testing.
Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Enterprise
This qualification designed to provide learners aged 16 upwards with practical knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and confidence to succeed in various business environments.
Location
Experience two distinct European footballing cultures during your nine-month programme:
6 Months in the UK
AND
3 Months in Portugal
Degree
Commit to your long-term athletic and academic future with a comprehensive three-year university degree programme. This pathway allows you to study for a fully accredited degree while training and playing in a full-time, professional football environment across two of Europe's top footballing nations.
World-Class Qualification
Earn a prestigious, globally recognised UK university degree while playing elite football. The Degree in Sports Coaching and Management delivers a blend of theory and practice so that students are equipped with extensive knowledge and skills making them highly employable on completion of the course. We ensure our programmes equip students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of exciting careers in the sports industry.
Location
Advance your education and your game across two distinct European footballing landscapes:
6 Months in the UK
AND
3 Months in Portugal