Global Prep Sports Academy | St. Louis is set to open in Fall 2027, bringing a new standard of soccer development and academics to the St. Louis region. Designed for ambitious student-athletes, our flexible academic and athletic model combines high-level training, strength and conditioning, and real academic opportunities.
Global Prep Sports Academy is set to open in Fall 2027 at Sport 360, a state-of-the-art sports complex. We're bringing a proven model of high-level soccer development and real academics to the St. Louis region. Backed by RallyPoint Sports Group and International Development Academy, our leadership team brings decades of experience building and growing academies at IMG, DME, and around the world through the IDA network of schools. We've created a club-neutral environment where serious student-athletes can train, learn, compete, and reach their full potential.
St. Louis trains at a brand-new, top-tier sports complex — professional surfaces, modern amenities, and room to grow, built for year-round development.
3801 Mueller Road, Saint Charles, MO 63301 · Get Directions →
Choose the path that fits — a full-time academy that pairs academics with elite training, or athletics-only for students who keep their own schooling.
Academics + Athletics. Accredited online coursework with on-site support from SAI Academy, paired with elite daily soccer training in one schedule. Built around the student-athlete's day, with a pathway to college and beyond.
Train without the classroom. Elite daily soccer development — technical training, speed & strength, and a global competition and recruiting pathway — for students who keep their own schooling.
The full-time day is built around the student-athlete — elite training, recovery, and real academics in one schedule.
A technical, fundamentals-first session built around 2,000+ touches. Futsal Mondays & Fridays, on the field Tuesday through Thursday.
Strength, speed, agility, endurance, and mobility with our performance staff.
Recover, refuel, and reset before the classroom block.
About three hours of supervised study on SAI's accredited curriculum, with student success coaches on the floor.
Head home, rest, and prepare for club training in the evening.
For athletes with an evening club commitment — another ~2,000 touches, tactical work, and team chemistry.
Over the course of the year, your athlete gets close to 500,000 touches on the ball — far more than traditional club soccer programs.
Our program runs through SAI Academy. Students take their courses online, so school bends around training, and in-person success coaches and learning aides are on the floor every day. Each student gets an individual plan, daily check-ins, and monthly progress reports. It's not a laptop and good luck.
Every student gets their own plan — honors, AP, dual enrollment and SAT/ACT prep built in where they fit.
Support staff check progress every day, so a student who drifts is caught in days, not at the end of a term.
Families get a written report on pacing, assessments, overdue work, and participation.
Coursework verified against NCAA requirements, with guidance through recruiting and scholarships.
The virtual curriculum runs around the training day, not against it. Flexibility is the key.
Online instruction, but face-to-face supervision in the building — learning aides and success coaches in the room.
A sample of what students can take across high school and middle school.
Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Honors options
English 9–12 and Advanced Literature & Composition
U.S. History, World History, Civics, Economics, Government, Electives
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and advanced science options
Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise Science, Strength Training, Nutrition, Sports Psychology
Healthcare, Technology, Engineering, Business, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology
Spanish, French, German, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language
ACT & SAT Prep, Accuplacer, ASVAB, GED, HiSET / TASC
ELA 6, 7, and 8
World Cultures, U.S. Studies, Civics Foundations
Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science
2D Studio Art, Digital Art & Design, Photography, Journalism
Coding, Game Design, Career Explorations
From the same classroom to the World Cup — SAI graduate Alex Freeman earned a 2026 U.S. Men's National Team call-up.
St. Louis is now forming. Register your interest and we'll reach out with enrollment details, tryout dates, and launch timing.
A former IMG Academy marketing leader and the founder of DME Academy, Sarasota, Jared has spent 25+ years building and scaling sports academies that develop athletes on and off the field. He leads Global Prep's strategy, growth, and partnerships.
COO of New England Surf and architect of the International Development Academy under the Global Soccer Alliance, Tommaso is a UEFA-licensed operator who has built pathways moving players from local clubs to academies in Europe and U.S. colleges. He runs Global Prep's operations and global pathway.
A UEFA-B licensed coach and Co-Owner of St. Louis Fire, Sean has spent years building and growing soccer clubs across the United States. He anchors the club partnership and on-the-ground player development at GPSA — St. Louis.
Co-Owner of SAI Academy — our accredited academic partner — Shamini makes sure the classroom meets the same elite standard as the training: rigorous, flexible, and built around the student-athlete.
Jerry brings more than 30 years of experience in business leadership and franchise development. As Managing Partner of Gateway Franchise Advisors and a Certified Franchise Consultant, he helps entrepreneurs and families make informed decisions through personalized guidance, strategic planning, and long-term relationship building. At GPSA St. Louis, he applies that experience to support the Academy's operations and sustainable growth — building a welcoming, well-organized environment where students, families, and staff thrive.
