In 2023, Right to Dream brought its unique brand of football excellence and holistic youth development model to the United States, announcing the establishment of its newest academy in San Diego - the fourth academy in the Right to Dream community.
Building on the successes in Ghana, Denmark, and Egypt, the San Diego Academy is set to become the epicenter of student-athlete excellence and innovation in North America. At Right to Deam San Diego, we are committed to partnering with student-athletes and their families to nurture their immense talent and create opportunities for them to pursue their dreams on and off the pitch through a unique blend of football, education, and character development.
San Diego FC’s Right to Dream Academy is a private institution that encompasses football, educational, and residential components, offering a unique environment designed for the most talented youth student-athletes to thrive. Fully funded, the Academy is tuition-free for student-athletes or their families, making it distinct from most youth programs in the United States, where participation often requires a significant financial investment by the student-athlete and their family. Tuition is covered through the generosity of our founders who believe whole-heartedly in the potential of our Student-Athletes to achieve their dreams and graduate prepared for college, for professional careers, and to lead choice-filled lives as positive change-makers in our communities.
The Academy provides student-athletes with advanced training and competitive opportunities as players and as students. Our staff consists of highly respected coaches from around the world, along with highly qualified teaching staff who have a deep understanding of our local and national standards for teaching, pedagogy for learning, and university access. These educators (coaches and teachers) implement methodologies consistent with the best academies globally, ensuring that our student-athletes receive the highest standard of training and preparation for their athletic and academic pursuits.
The Academy will open in August 2025 with our inaugural class of Student-Athletes: boys born in the 2013-2014 years. These founders will enroll in 6th and 7th grades and form a single team. Over time, the Academy will grow to include grades 6th through 12th, boys and girls, and will have competitive teams ranging from the U12 to U16 ages.
Mission
Everyone should have the opportunity to realize their dream.
Vision
Deliver a world-class talent development environment that provides opportunities for student-athletes to flourish in college, career, and choice-filled lives.
Values
Teamwork | We believe in the "we" before the "me". We have clear roles that work well together. We see each other as part of the same team, driving to deliver on our shared goals. |
Integrity | We trust everyone to do the right thing all the time. We are honest and transparent. We are accountable for our decisions. |
Development | We nurture everyone's unique talent to reach their potential. Our growth culture is rooted in continuous development. We own and drive development of self and team. |
Passion | We are passionate about whatever we do. We give and get deep meaning from our opportunities to work and play. We celebrate successes along the way. |
Diversity | We may be different but committed to the same goals. We are better when each of us feels included and valued. We believe in diversity in all its forms, valuing and encouraging different perspectives. |
