GAP YEAR PROGRAM
Live an Unforgettable Gap Year In Italy
Play & Train for an italian Club
Study in Italian Universities
Explore Italy and Europe
WHAT WE DO
YWC is a Premier College Soccer Recruiter.
Our Gap Year Program offers a rich cultural, athletic, and academic experience that empowers student-athletes to grow personally and professionally. It strengthens your CV and helps clarify your next steps—on and off the field.
Pathway to NCAA Soccer
Connect with top U.S. college programs through a strategic, personalized approach.
- Custom strategy based on your academic & athletic profile
- Direct access to NCAA coaches via our trusted network
- Recruitment-ready with targeted technical & physical training
Study in Italy
Continue your journey with high-quality, affordable education—and grow beyond the field.
- European Educationwith lower tuition
- Globally recognized credentials (EU & U.S.)
- Personal growth through academic challenge
Soccer Career in Italy
Turn your gap year into a launchpad for long-term success.
- Consistent and professional trainings
- Club exposure through trials & connections
- Career-focused path beyond short-term deals
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THE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Academic Overview
Authentic Italian University Courses, Taught in English
Up to 24
- English-taught courses, accredited by Italian Ministry
- Credits transferable to U.S. universities
- 100+ courses across multiple majors
- Available in FallSpring terms
- In-person classes
Football Overview
Join an Italian Club and Receive Personalized Supplemental Training from YWC
6 Trainings
- 3 trainings/week with Italian club
- 1 game/week
- Technical training with YWC
- Athletic performance training with YWC
- Tactical training with YWC
YWC AWARDS
5 All Americans with YWC
Since 2015, YWC has recruited some of the finest student-athletes, including 5 All-Americans
14:22Original Recruiting Video | Yannick Bright
3x All-American and 2 x MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist
11:11Original Recruiting Video | Giorgio Probo
2021 All American First Team & Player of the year - NJCAA
12:06Davide Romeo | Fall 2021
Filippo Tamburini Canisius Highlights
04:59Andrea Bonavia | Fall 2018
05:46Filippo Begliardi | Fall 2017
05:15Alessandro Negri Highlights | A.C. Milan Serie A U19
SUCCESS STORIES
Yannick Bright's Rise: From YWC to the World Stage
Yannick Bright with YWC
Yannick Bright has been developed by the YWC staff in the 2019-20 Year prior to land at UNH
Yannick Bright with UNH
Yannick was a 2 times ALL American with UNH
Yannick With Inter Miami
He was drafted in the first round of the 2024 MLS Draft by Inter Miami
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