ADL · Athlete Development Legacy
UK talent.
US pathway.
Showcases, US scholarship guidance and tours that give young UK athletes the chance to learn, develop and compete in the United States.
What ADL stands for
Athlete. Development. Legacy.
Athlete
Every athlete is different. We take the time to understand their ambitions, education, circumstances and long-term goals, so we can support them through the US pathway in a way that is right for them.
Development
Development through training, games and preparation for the student-athlete environment. Our programme gives athletes regular opportunities to train, compete and develop, while building the mindset, discipline and habits needed for the demands of the US collegiate system.
Legacy
A legacy is built through achievement. On the pitch, in education and through the experiences that shape an athlete’s future. We want every athlete to leave the pathway with something lasting — sporting memories, qualifications, independence and opportunities beyond the game.
The US pathway
A real route to US high school and college football.
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Start about 18 months out
Time to assess the player properly, build the profile and footage, and find realistic programmes.
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An honest assessment
Age, position, level, footage and grades. We tell you which opportunities look realistic.
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Showcases and the Locker Room
Games in front of US college contacts, and a profile coaches can find.
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Coaches, admissions, eligibility
High school after GCSEs, or NCAA, NAIA and junior college from around 18.
No scholarship or placement can be guaranteed, and anyone telling you otherwise is selling something. What we give is an honest assessment and the strongest realistic opportunities.
How US scholarships work →
ADL Girls Showcase
The players. Not models.
Every face on this site is a real ADL player, photographed at our girls showcase.
Strive Academy
A UK-based US scholarship services provider helping student-athletes pursue football and education opportunities within the American collegiate system.
Next Gen HQ
A football performance centre delivering personalised one-to-one coaching for players from grassroots through to international level.
SPIRE
SOCCER
ACADEMY
An 800-acre campus with 850,000 sq ft of elite indoor facilities - the real destination behind the 2027 ADL Girls Soccer Tour.
31 Mar – 7 Apr
Tour Dates
Geneva, Ohio
Location
£2,900
Incl. Flights
£150
Deposit Today
A £150 deposit secures a place - flights are included.
About ADL
A Complete Ecosystem.
Built For Players.
ADL is built around six connected services - showcase events, international pathways, talent identification, athlete representation, recruitment networks and long-term player development - not a collection of separate offers.
We work between the UK and the USA, and every opportunity we offer a player comes through a partnership we've built ourselves - real academies, real clubs, real universities - not a cold introduction.
Most agencies wait for a call from a scout. We go and build the relationship first, so there's already a door open by the time a player is ready to walk through it.
Elite showcase events
Real trial and exposure fixtures that put players directly in front of professional clubs and scouts in the UK and the USA.
Global football pathways
Structured routes from grassroots and academy football through to professional environments overseas.
Athlete management
Representation built around the athlete first - career planning, personal brand and finding the right opportunity, not just the next one.
Recruitment and talent identification
Scouting and promoting standout talent internationally through a trusted network and a disciplined identification process.
Club and university partnerships
Long-standing relationships with clubs, colleges and universities that open doors most agencies simply don't have access to.
Player development programmes
Ongoing support on and off the pitch, built around a development plan tailored to each individual player.
Identify
We look beyond the obvious names, scouting talent across our UK and USA networks that other pathways overlook.
Connect
We put players in front of the academies, clubs and universities our partnerships have taken years to build trust with.
Develop
Getting the opportunity is the start, not the finish - we stay involved as players adjust to a new club, country or level.
United Kingdom
- —Academy recruitment
- —Semi-professional and professional pathways
- —College scholarship placement
- —Showcase events
United States
- —NCAA scholarships (Division I, II, III)
- —NAIA placements
- —High school placements
- —Visa and immigration support
To connect elite talent with global opportunity.
The Locker RoomBeta
Every player, a portfolio scouts can actually find
A page of your own built around a player card, with your match footage, photos and achievements on it — and a searchable directory where coaches and scouts can find you. Free for every player ADL represents.
Your player card
Background, border, badges and your own photo, cut out automatically. New parts are unlocked at ADL events and challenges — they are earned, not bought.
Your footage
Match and training video, photos, or links to what is already on YouTube. Everything is checked by ADL before it goes public.
Found by scouts
Listed in the public player directory, searchable by position and club, with a link you can send to anyone. Opt out whenever you like.
Built for the world stage
Every player we work with is judged on ability and application, not who they already know. If that's you, we want to hear from you.
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Get in Touch
info@adl-sm.com · 07346 011595