Our Program
About
Trial Program
Pro Sportz Alliance provides an intensive, 2 week long trial program based in Meppen, Germany that takes place in July. The program is reserved for players that are scouted by Pro Sportz Alliance. For each program, we select 3 to 4 talented players that we send on trial with professional soccer clubs in Germany. We carefully evaluate each player’s talent and send him to the professional club(s) that gives him the best chance of success.
While in Germany, the players will have small group sessions with our coaching staff in the mornings. In the afternoons the players will train with the German club that they will be trialing with during the program. The clubs that we have sent players to trial with in the past are: Werder Bremen, Hannover 96, Arminia Bielefeld, VFL Osnabrück, Kickers Offenbach, SV Meppen and SV Rödinghausen.
At the conclusion of the program, we will work with each player individually to determine how best to proceed going forward. Each individual situation will be different and will be based upon the individual player’s performance on trials, their performance/behavior/attitude while in the program, and their personal desires after experiencing German soccer. Our purpose is to serve the player. His success is our success!
Program Structure
Morning Sessions with our Coaches
Our Players will train in the mornings up to 5x a week with our UEFA-A licensed coaches. Our players will receive personalized feedback to prepare them for the evening sessions they will have with the German team they are trialing with.
Training Sessions with German Club
In the evenings the players will train with the German club that they are on trial with. We will provide our players with everything they need to perform at their best for these training sessions.
Attend Professional German Match
All of our players will attend a professional match while in Germany. This will give our players an understanding of how high the level of play is in Germany at the professional level.
We are dedicated to providing our players with all the tools they need to succeed.
Facilities & Housing
Pro Sportz Alliance players will have full access to professional-grade training facilities, first class living accommodations, and highly qualified coaches and trainers. We provide the players everything they need so that they can perform at their best when on trial.
Training Facility
State of the art soccer specific training facility that provides our players with everything they need to prepare to compete at the professional level in Germany and Europe.
- Two Grass Training Fields
- New Turf Field
- Professional Grade Locker Rooms
- 50 Meter Speed Track
Housing and Accomodations
- Dormitory style housing
- 2x per week cleanings of the housing facility
- On-site caretakers to supervise
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided
- 24/7 access to kitchen
- Washers and driers on-site for laundry
- Player lounge with tv’s
- Wifi throughout the facility
Meppen is home to the SV Meppen professional soccer club whose first team plays in in the 3-Liga and whose women´s team plays in the Frauen Bundesliga (first division). Meppen`s youth academy is one of the best in northern Germany with many of their teams playing in the youth Bundesliga (first division).
About the City of Meppen
Our resident program is conducted in Meppen, Germany, a mid-size German city located in northwest Germany 20 km from the Netherlands border. By car, Meppen is within a 2-hour drive from Amsterdam to the west, Hanover to the east, Dortmund to the south, and Bremen to the northeast. Our resident housing is just a short 5-minute walk from the city center where our players can enjoy all the restaurants, shopping malls, parks, running trails, and historical sites this quaint German town has to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the next program begin?
Our next program will take place from July 5th, 2025 – July 19th, 2025. This time in the year is when professional clubs in Germany begin their pre-season, which makes it the optimal time to send players on trial and get them placed with professional clubs.
Will my player sign any representation agreements with Pro Sportz Alliance in order to be in the program?
No. Players will not sign any representation agreements with Pro Sportz Alliance to participate in the Trial Preparation Program.
How will the player´s schooling be handled?
The program takes places in the summer when most colleges and high schools are on summer break. However, if needed the players can continue their school curriculum via distance learning or virtual school. The dorm facility has Wifi and adiquate space for individual study.
Will participating in the program effect my NCAA eligibility?
No. Players can return to the U.S. and retain NCAA eligibility.
Does my player need to know the German language?
No. Pro-Sportz Alliance members are either native English speakers or fluent in English.
Will my player receive supervision?
Yes. Pro Sportz Alliance has employees that live on-site at the dormitory location.
Can parents visit?
Yes. Parents can visit at any time; however, they will be responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Is there care if a player becomes injured or sick?
Yes. We have a doctors and physical therapists available to assist with player injuries/ rehabilitation.
What kind of medical insurance is needed?
We require every player be covered by a U.S. based comprehensive injury and sickness plan. We recommend a German health insurance plan (about $50/month) or travel Insurance. We can provide information to the player prior to arrival.
What are the ages of the players in the program?
For our next Trial Preparation Program we are primarily looking for male players born between 2004-2007.
