Barca Residency Academy is thrilled to announce a new partnership with FirstPoint USA, the world’s leading college sports recruiting consultancy.
Founded in 2001, FirstPoint USA has assisted over 35,000 student-athletes globally, securing more than $435 million in scholarship funding. Their impressive roster of over 2,500 university partnerships includes decorated programs such as Wake Forest University, Clemson University, University of Kentucky, University of North Carolina, and Notre Dame University.
As Barca Residency Academy’s official college soccer recruitment partner, FirstPoint USA will help guide and support student-athletes and their families through the college recruitment process while connecting them with top collegiate programs.
Ged Quinn, Academy Director for Barca Residency Academy said, “FirstPoint USA are a fantastic choice for our college pathway partner and have a proven track record as market leaders in the industry. With their vastly experienced team for college soccer alum on their team, together with such an impressive network of college coaches at the top level and beyond, they were an obvious choice to work with. They offer a comprehensive, personalized service that will be welcomed by players and their families, and we know our athletes will be in great hands with Andrew and his team.”
Since opening doors in 2017, 100% Barca Residency Academy’s graduates have either earned a college scholarship or signed a professional contract. This new partnership will help build on that success, further supporting Barca’s young and talented student-athletes in their pursuit of collegiate soccer opportunities.
Andrew Kean, CEO and Founder of FirstPoint USA added, ” This is an exciting new partnership for us and it’s fantastic to be working with one of the biggest sporting brands in the world. Every academy graduate has earned a college scholarship or signed a professional contract, so we’re looking forward to building on this and supporting the top talent through the college pathway and linking players with our network of leading college programs and coaches.”
This partnership further represents Barca Residency Academy’s continued commitment to nurturing the next generation of soccer talent and providing unparalleled opportunities and resources for its student-athletes to succeed at the college level and beyond. By aligning with FirstPoint USA, Barca Residency Academy continues to ensure that its athletes receive the best guidance and support, positioning them for future success both on and off the field.
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