Gap Year Program
Live an unforgettable gap year in Italy
YWC Future
Play. Study. Live in Genova.
A season in Italy for student-athletes: train with an Italian club and the YWC staff, earn U.S. college credits and live on campus by the sea.
6+1Trainings a week plus an official FIGC match
Up to 30U.S. college credits a year
100%Of club matches filmed
3 yrsBachelor option: Sport Management or Maritime Engineering
Where it takes you
Your next step
Option 1Pathway to NCAA soccer
A full season of Italian football and U.S. credits to show college coaches.
Option 2A degree in Italy
Stay in Genova 3 years and graduate in Sport Management or Maritime Engineering, equivalent to a Bachelor.
Option 3Soccer career in Italy
Play official FIGC matches with an Italian club, every match on video.
Student-Life
A campus on the sea
- Rooms with private bathroom and Wi-Fi
- Mediterranean food every day
- Training fields a short walk away
- 24/7 team manager
YWC Awards
5 All-Americans with YWC
Since 2015, YWC has recruited some of the finest student-athletes. Watch their recruiting videos.
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 story
Yannick Bright: from YWC to the world stage
2019-20YWC
Developed by the YWC staff before landing at UNH.
CollegeUniversity of New Hampshire
2 times All-American.
2024Inter Miami
Drafted in the first round of the MLS Draft.
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