BECOME A
ROME CITY LION
You will find all you need in your quest to become a Rome City Lion student-athlete by filling out our application form.
GAP YEAR
The Rome City gap year program offers the unique opportunity to study and play sports at a high level in Italy by attending Rome City Institute, our professional academy. The objective of Rome City Institute is to develop our players tactically, technically, and physically and to prepare them for a higher level of sport. At the same time, our athletes attend academic courses each semester
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WHAT WE PROVIDE
Rome City Institute
Rome City Institute offers the best combination of sport and education. Our main goal is the help prepare out student athletes so the will have the essential tools to have a head start to their college career. This gap year program in Italy also offers high school students the unique opportunity to get college credit. With a variety of our options this Rome City Institute gap year program is perfect for any student.
What's Included
- Training 6 times per week
- Weekly games against Italian clubs
- Tryouts and showcases
- Regular access to gym
- Tours of professional facilities
- Access to Serie A games
- Video analysis sessions
- Methodology license
- Italian courses
- Mental coaching
- Access to US and Italian college network
- Club placement
- Accommodation in the heart of Rome
- Periodic Development Reports
- Periodic Fitness Testing
- Physiotherapy Service
- Full NIKE Kit
- City tours
- 24/7 Emergency Contact
- Visa Assistance
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course students establish an introductory base in the Italian language in the four areas of language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. It will introduce features of the Italian language needed for interaction in everyday practical situations, such as café, restaurants, accommodation, and shops. The course satisfies a limited number of immediate needs necessary for survival in the target language culture. Together with the language, we will also explore aspects of Italian culture.
MASSIMO AUGUSTO
Athletic DirectorFormer Head Coach of professional team Sampdoria U19, Massimo Augusto is the Athletic Director of Rome City SC: "We treat our players as professionals and provide an environment to express themselves at their full potential."
MARCO MONTINI
Strength and ConditioningItalian Soccer Federation Athletic Trainer with years of experience with pro clubs and Italian national team: ”We help players grow up on every aspect. To be your best self on the field you need to be at your best physically.”
ANGELA ADAMOLI
Head Coach BasketballAngela Adamoli was named Head Coach of the Men and Women Basketball teams in August 2021, following 20+ plus years as a professional basketball player here in Serie A. The Tuscan native has strong ties to Rome. As a former Club Manager of Elite Basket Roma and former professional player.
BARBARA CHANNING
Head Coach LacrosseBarbara Channing was named head coach of the lacrosse program in January, 2022. A former lacrosse player at Young Harris College, Barbara became an assistant coach for the team a year later. "I was so happy to find out they started a lacrosse program here at Rome City, I can't wait to help them grow the game here in Italy."
MARCO MATERAZZI
Director of Coaching2006 World Champion with the Italian National Team, Marco Materazzi is waiting for you in Rome:” My desire is to pass on my passion for the game to the leaders of tomorrow”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Academics
During the gap year, our student-athletes attend two academic courses. The courses are accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and can be transferred to the other academic institution.
Club and College Placement
The final objective of the gap year is to provide our athletes with the right opportunities to sign with a club or to find the right college. We work with Italian clubs and with Italian and US based universities.
Training
Professional training 6 times a week led by our professional coaches. We develop our players technically, tactically, physically and mentally. We want our athletes to reach their full potential so they can access more opportunities.