The Strive Football Group
Strive Football Group’s expertise is player development and their mission is to help youth soccer players reach their full potential through a global network of integrated soccer initiatives building bridges between continents and creating a global community united by passion for global game. Just like International Soccer Academy, Strive believes in aiming high, in striving for greatness, and in providing authentic opportunities.
Strive Clubs
Strive Football Group currently owns and operates three clubs on two continents: Grand Genève FC competing at the National level in France, FC Miami City, competing in the USL in the United States, and Royal FC Mandel United, one of the oldest pro clubs in Belgium, currently competing in Belgium’s National Division 1.
Strive Academies
Strive Football Group currently owns and operates three soccer academies on three continents: the International Center of European Football in France , the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency in the U.S., and the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency in Africa.
The ICEF provides a pathway for international players to be immersed in the professional environment of a pro soccer training center in France. With access to professional soccer training and competition led by a highly rated coaching staff with UEFA and FFF licenses, aspiring soccer players are paired with excellent academic options from middle school and high school to undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency in Florida, USA combines a world-class soccer preparation program, applying the Paris Saint-Germain Academy methodology, with a leading college-prep curriculum.
A full team of experts and specialists in all areas of soccer preparation and performance includes PSG Head Coaches, Physical Therapists, Video Analysis Coordinators, College Advisors, Nutritionists, and Podiatrists. Players are guided to reach their full potential and receive exposure opportunities to the collegiate levels.
Strive Partner Clubs & Institutions
As the official European football institution, ICEF is recognized by world-leading actors in sports and soccer such as Monaco Sport Academy, the West Asian Football Federation, AFDP Global, and Paris Saint-Germain Academy. Through these institutional partnerships, student-athletes benefit from exclusive experiences, and the International Center of European Football shares its soccer expertise across the world.
We also offer unbeatable competition, exposure and placement opportunities through offer partner network including AS Monaco, FC Lyon, Servette Genève, FC Lausanne, Stade Brestois, Chateauroux, Strasbourg, Grenoble, Paris Saint-Germain, Paris FC, Olympique Lyonnais, ASSE, Clermont Ferrand, and more.