Ridgeline Athletics
The Academy
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
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
Where We Train
Indoor PitchesMeet 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.
Brian Cole
Football Performance Director
Edward Marsh
Operations Director
Leo Brennan
Academy Director
Dimitri Volkov
Assistant Coach
Stevan Reid
Coach
Abraham Diallo
Assistant Coach
Alex Turner
Coach
Joni Parks
Coach
Kevin Osei
Assistant Coach
Revaldo Cruz
Coach