Play · Compete · Develop
The year that
changes everything.
We don't run camps. We put players inside the game.
You've just graduated high school. College is the plan, but the best development year of your football life is waiting. Bravia Sports places US based football players inside real European club environments in Portugal and Ireland, where the demands of the game do the work.
What We Do
We don't run camps. We put players inside the game.
Bravia Sports provides serious players with a professional football environment; not a showcase, not a camp, not a simulation. We place players inside working professional clubs in Portugal and Ireland, where daily training, competitive standards, and personal development plans are delivered by UEFA qualified coaches and performance staff.
Our programs are built around one principle: accelerated growth happens outside the comfort zone. New teammates, new club, new country, new playing style; that's where Grit, Discipline and Resilience develop. That's where players are made.
Same game. Different demands.
Two countries. Two football cultures. Two distinct styles of play. One complete player.
Professional environments. Real standards.
Training daily inside demanding club structures alongside European academy, reserve and senior players. The standard is set by the environment, not a brochure.
Proven leadership
Directed by Mick McDermott, UEFA Pro Licensed coach, who has held senior roles across professional club and international football on three continents including FIFA World Cup 2018 & 2026. Mick is also a former NCAA Division 1 athlete and coach.
The Smartest Move You'll Make
The gap year isn't a delay. It's an advantage.
The NCAA recruiting process is more competitive than ever. Colleges are recruiting older, more developed players. The transfer portal dominates roster decisions. International recruitment agencies are targeting non-US players heavily.
The result? Fewer NCAA slots for high school graduates.
A Bravia Sports Gap Year changes that equation. Players who arrive at college with a season of European football behind them don't just stand out; they stand alone.
Improve your ability = Increase your recruit-ability
NCAA Eligibility Bonus: The season you spend abroad will not count against your NCAA eligibility if you have just graduated from high school, giving you more time, more options, and a better chance to find the right fit.
Two Programs. One Standard.
Full Gap Year
9 Months
Portugal – Ireland – Portugal
Short Term
3 Months
Portugal or Ireland
A pathway, not a promise.
Every place on our Bravia Gap-Year program is earned. Selection is based on level, attitude and readiness because the environment we put players into demands it. Every athlete receives a Personalised Development Plan built around their individual strengths and weaknesses, delivered by UEFA qualified coaches and performance staff who know exactly what the next level requires.
Ready to take the next step?
Places are limited and selective. Serious Players start with a short application, it takes less than two minutes.