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Ridgeline academy squad training together on the main pitch

Ridgeline Athletics

The Academy

Our Story

Built for Players Who Want More Than Weekends.

Ridgeline Athletics began with a simple observation: talented young players in our region had nowhere to train like professionals. Weekend matches and one evening session a week cannot build a complete footballer.

So we built the environment we wished existed — licensed coaches, video analysis, strength and conditioning, sports psychology and real competition, all under one roof. Today more than 400 players train with us every week, from under-8 beginners to under-19 scholars preparing for college and professional trials.

Our flagship European immersion program takes selected squads to train and compete with partner academies abroad, giving every Ridgeline player a taste of the professional routine.

400+

Players training weekly

26

Licensed coaches & staff

12

European partner clubs

Two Ridgeline players fighting for the ball during a league match
Academy squad walking out onto the pitch together.
Immersion

Our European Immersion Tour.

Each year, selected Ridgeline squads spend ten days inside a European partner academy: morning training, afternoon fixtures, evening analysis — plus stadium visits, language sessions and cultural excursions.

  • Train daily with fully licensed partner coaches
  • Play 4–5 fixtures against local academy sides
  • Individual video report for every travelling player
  • Full board, supervised accommodation and insurance
Explore Training
Facilities

Where We Train

Swimmer training in the academy swimming complexSwimming Complex
Players relaxing in the academy rest loungeRest Room
Healthy meals served in the academy food canteenHealthy Food Canteen
Professional coach leading a youth team huddleProfessional Coach
Players doing strength work in the academy gymThe Gym
Player recovery and physiotherapy sessionPlayer Recovery
Aerial view of the academy outdoor pitchesOutdoor Pitches
Player working on close control between training cones.Indoor Pitches
Our Coaching

Meet the Coaches Behind Every Session

Every Ridgeline coach holds a recognized license, passes background screening and completes our in-house methodology course. Meet the people who will shape your game.

Portrait of coach Brian Cole

Brian Cole

Football Performance Director

Portrait of coach Edward Marsh

Edward Marsh

Operations Director

Portrait of coach Leo Brennan

Leo Brennan

Academy Director

Portrait of coach Dimitri Volkov

Dimitri Volkov

Assistant Coach

Portrait of coach Stevan Reid

Stevan Reid

Coach

Portrait of coach Abraham Diallo

Abraham Diallo

Assistant Coach

Portrait of coach Alex Turner

Alex Turner

Coach

Portrait of coach Joni Parks

Joni Parks

Coach

Portrait of coach Kevin Osei

Kevin Osei

Assistant Coach

Portrait of coach Revaldo Cruz

Revaldo Cruz

Coach