Ages 7–18
An inclusive academy for ambitious boys and girls from the UK and overseas.
Stride USA Partnership
Clayesmore International Football Academy
Elite football and exceptional UK education for international boys and girls — building the game, grades and independence needed for the next step towards US college soccer.
Elite football
Expert coaching, individual player plans and opportunities to test progress in competitive environments.
Exceptional education
Small classes, individual support and broad academic routes, including A Levels and BTECs.
Day and boarding
A welcoming school community set within 60 acres of Dorset countryside.
The partnership pathway
Prepare in the UK. Progress to the USA.
Stride USA and Clayesmore share an individual-first approach. International players can develop within a British boarding school, combining daily education with a high-performance football environment before exploring university soccer and education in the United States.
The experience helps players grow technically, physically, tactically and mentally while building the academic record, confidence and independence needed for university life. Stride can then provide honest guidance on the US college route and the right next steps for each player.
This is a development pathway, not a guarantee of admission, a professional contract or a US scholarship. Every route is based on the individual player’s football, academic and personal profile.
More than football
A complete school experience
Individual development
A personalised football pathway shaped around each player’s ability, ambitions and long-term goals.
Academic opportunity
Small classes, broad subject choices and individual support help pupils keep future options open.
International support
Boarding, pastoral care and English language support help overseas pupils settle, belong and thrive.
Personal growth
Leadership, resilience, communication and independence develop through school, sport and boarding life.
Expert football support
Experience across the game
The academy team brings experience from professional academies, international football, sports science, talent identification and player welfare across the boys’ and girls’ game.
Luke Astley
Academy Director · UEFA A Licence
Brett Morris
Director of Sports Science
Louis Ross
Player Development & Pastoral Support
Dave Stevens
UEFA A Licence · Men's & Women's Football
Contact Stride
Ask about Clayesmore
Tell us about the player, their current education and football background. The Stride team will explain the partnership pathway and help you understand the next steps.
Prefer to speak? Call 0333 404 6689.