SOCCER PROGRAM
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
PROGRAM COSTS, DATES AND DEADLINES
FAQ’s
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
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SOCCER Program
Program Includes:
- Real Team Experience: Our players join actual Spanish teams.
- 3 Weekly practices
- Goalkeeping training
- Weekly fitness practices
- Soccer licence to be able to compete in Spanish competition
- Competition matches throughout the duration of the program
- Training and official playing gear
Program requirements:
- Students must have been playing soccer on their varsity team back at their home school university before the start of the program.
- Send some recent videos of student playing and doing some drills to the program manager, Sean Chipres, to seanrc@saiie.com
- Students must have their current head soccer coach complete the Coach form
- Students must complete the student form.
- Pay the athletic fees. Please contact the SAIIE resident director, Stuart Chipres, at director@saiie.com for payment information.
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Please note: men college students interested in doing this program, please email the program manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com for more information.
Academic Program
UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE or EUSA UNIVERSITY. We offer courses in Art, Business, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Film Studies, History, Literature, Photography, Political Science, Sociology, Exercise and Sports Sciences and Spanish language among other areas of study.
To learn more about the different academic programs that we offer through the spring term through our Spanish partner universities please visit our website here.
SAIIE has an agreement with the University of Wsiconsin - La Crosse (UWL) who acts as our school of record.
Program Cost, Dates & deadlines
500€ - Semester students.
850€ - Academic yearlong students.
Please note: This is an additional cost to the overall program cost. Tuition and fees still apply
Cost includes:
- Soccer fees to acquire licence to play with Spanish team.
- Joining a Spanish team
- 3 Weekly training sessions.
- Playing weekly matches against other Spanish teams.
- Team equipment training gear (t-shirt, shorts, and sweatshirt) and playing gear (t-shirt, shorts, and socks).
Dates: Sept. 18 - Dec. 12, 2025
Dates: Jan. 29 - May 8, 2026
Contact program manager, Sean Chipres, to start your application at seanrc@saiie.com
FAQ’s
If you do not see your question listed here please contact us.
What type of field will I be training on?
The fields you will be training on are made of artificial turf.
What type of soccer shoes do I need?
You will need soccer shoes suitable for artificial turf grounds.
How long are training sessions?
Trainings will last for about 1hr and 30 min.
When do the training sessions take place?
Trainings will be held in the evenings. Generally practices take place from 8:00pm - 9:30pm
How many training sessions take place per week?
Teams train 3 times per week.
Are the trainings held in Spanish?
Yes. You will be training with Spaniards on a Spanish team with Spanish coaches. This is an important aspect of the cultural immersion part of the program; through the soccer program you will be surrounded in a constant Spanish speaking environment and this will give you a great opportunity to improve your Spanish.
How many American players will there be on a team?
On the womens team they can be a maximum of 5 players.
What age are the players on the team?
Depending of your age you will join the "Juveniles" team which is 16-18 years old or the senior team which most players range between 18 and 23 years old.
Is transportation to trainings included in the total program cost?
No, transportation is not included.
How much money will I spend on transportation to trainings?
Approximately $150 in total for the semester.
How far are the training grounds from your home?
All training grounds are no further than a 30-45 min bus or metro ride or in some cases a 20-40 minute walk.
Will I be able to go see an official professional soccer match?
Yes, we will organize an activity to go watch a professional "La Liga" soccer match throughout the semester.
Will I be able to join the team and play on a weekly base? Yes. Its the Spanish Head Coach desicion but if he agrees it is up to the student to join or not the team.
Student Testimonials
"Playing soccer in Spain was so much fun! The girls on the team were great and really friendly. Not only I manage to practice my Spanish with them but they took me out to places around the city which I don't think many foreing students generally go to. If you play soccer back home, and want to study abroad I would definitely recommend to you to take part of this opportunity that SAIIE offers"
Nina Behrenbrinker
UW-Eau Claire
"The possession and speed of play was great. The girls were very friendly and helped us understand drills at practice. Also playing in friendly games was great and seeing a different style of play."
Kia Miller
Carthage College
"It is moments like this that I will never forget from my time abroad. Un regalo para recordar el club, the President of the Triana Fútbol Club said as she handed me the jersey."
Chelsea Rangel
University of Dubuque
"The soccer program was definitely one of the highlights of my study abroad experience! I enjoyed very much going to practice weekly. The girls on the team were fantastic! They help me with my Spanish and anything I didn't understand at practice. I also love speaking to them before and after practice of how my life was in the US as a student-athlete "
Quin Rogers
UW-Platteville
"Thanks to the SAIIE Study Abroad & Soccer Program I was able to achieve my dream!"
Jordan Myers
UW-Whitewater
"Playing soccer in Spain was a unique experience! I enjoyed the ability to keep playing soccer in my off season and having the opportunity to meet Spaniards and learn about the Spanish soccer philosophy."
Samm Mammoser
Clarke College
"Futbol here is something that cannot be compared to soccer back in the states."
Cesar Hernandez
UW-Platteville
"My technical skills improved greatly and same with my Spanish skills."
Wyatt Gilson
UW-Platteville
"The level that this team played at was beyond anywhere I had played in my life."
Chase Donley
Lesley University
"I highly recommend the soccer program with SAIIE."
Josh Kufera
Christopher Newport University
"I’d say my soccer experience in Spain was a great experience."
Mishiah Toe
Bethel University
"Playing soccer in Spain was a dream come true in my life."
Alec Faulkner
Christopher Newport University
"The level of soccer was unreal! I'm so grateful to the SAIIE program for this opportunity. "
Cris Kirkpatrick
Everett Community College
"The soccer program that SAIIE offers in Spain is amazing! If you love soccer and want to continue playing while studying abroad I would definitely recommend the SAIIE program.""
Alexander Martinez
Franklin & Marshall College
"While the cultural and educational experience offered to all students at SAIIE is fantastic, those students who choose to particpate in the soccer program will experience an even more intense immersion while playing the game at a new level that few get to experience."
William Veliz
Carthage College
"I enjoyed everything! I enjoyed the experience and level – better than home."
Heriberto Martínez
Benedictine University