You can have it all.
Year-Round SOCCER Development.
International University Experience.
At UDA Chester, student-athletes combine elite football development, a world-class degree, and a life-changing cultural experience — all while living and training in one of the UK’s most historic and vibrant cities.
Why UDA Chester?
The UDA Soccer Academy was built by educators, coaches, and parents who understand what student-athletes truly need to succeed.
We designed a system where you can grow as a player, a student, and a global citizen.
We designed a system where you can grow as a player, a student, and a global citizen.
Our UDA Chester Teams
UDA Cestrians 2025
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UDA Royals 2025
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UDA SOCCER is Leading the Field
The UDA program offers the opportunity to be trained by professional, UEFA "A" licensed coaches with year-round playing in a competitive schedule of games for your development. Additionally, the program gives you exposure to professional visiting coaches from the English leagues to help you further develop and reach your optimal playing potential.
The program is designed to match the top level European development academies that offer a balance of training to game ratios that have produced top players in Europe. The focus is on your development as a player, a person, and a future graduate with multiple pathways into the game.
The program is designed to match the top level European development academies that offer a balance of training to game ratios that have produced top players in Europe. The focus is on your development as a player, a person, and a future graduate with multiple pathways into the game.
UDA is the leading UK Academy for International SOCCER STudents.
HERE ARE 6 MORE REASONS WHY!
At UDA, we offer more than just soccer. Our academy provides a world-class academic experience alongside unmatched soccer opportunities to set you up for success—on and off the pitch.
Pursue a Degree That Excites You
Don’t settle for a degree you’re not passionate about just to keep playing soccer. At UDA, you can pursue a meaningful academic program while competing at a high level, ensuring your future is built on both education and sport. |
Be Part of a Truly International Organization
UDA is more than just a soccer academy—we’re a global network dedicated to your success beyond the pitch. Founded by educators with deep soccer expertise, we help student-athletes build opportunities in the US and the UK, setting the stage for a career after graduation. |
Academics + Professional Soccer Experience
With over 100 years of combined experience in university settings, our staff understands what it takes to balance education, training, and competition. We provide real support to ensure you succeed in both academics and soccer |
Train & Study in Iconic Locations
Live, study, and train in some of the most historic and culturally rich locations in the UK: 🏰 The City of Chester – A vibrant and historic setting with excellent university facilities. |
End of Season Tour
Graduating players from UDA Chester and Gloucester have the opportunity to train, compete, and gain exposure to a Portuguese National League team while exploring one of Portugal’s most scenic cities. 5-day trip training and playing with a professional club. |
Focused Degrees & Career Pathways
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Are you ready
to take your game to the next level?
We provide the world’s best integration of university education and soccer experience so you can
reach your full potential in the classroom and on the field.
reach your full potential in the classroom and on the field.
WHY UDA? University of Chester by UDA Soccer
THE UDA-UK FOUR PART DEVELOPMENT MODEL
The "total player development model" at UOC utilizes the Soccer Association “Four Corners” approach that focuses on the development of players around the pillars of Tactical/Technical, Physical, Psychological and Social development.
These pillars at UOC are developed working within the three specific parts of the game; when in possession, when out of position and when transition occurs within the game.
Academic courses take precedence over training times.
These pillars at UOC are developed working within the three specific parts of the game; when in possession, when out of position and when transition occurs within the game.
Academic courses take precedence over training times.
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Soccer academy and academic timetableUDA will coordinate the timetable of the soccer academy with our student's academic schedules to ensure that you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the classroom and on the field. Training will take place after the academic day is complete, usually in the late afternoons or early evening.
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CORE VALUES
We aim to put the best interests of people at the center of our decisions for all connected to UDA.
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UDA strives to operate in the best possible ways that exhibit reliability, transparency, competence, positive demeanour.
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UDA aims to build a trusted working relationship with colleagues, students, families, and business associates.
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UDA seeks to help people build purposeful and productive lives through its connections.
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UDA encourages people to think beyond the 'norm' and challenge the ideas of the status quo. Our motto is, "There Is No Box."
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