Hamburg, Germany · International High School Players
Soccer Gap Year
Program

Elite soccer training, education, and cultural immersion for international high school soccer players in Germany.

Designed for dedicated high school soccer players from around the world — we've welcomed players from Honduras, Jamaica, the USA, Canada, and Nigeria — our Soccer Gap Year Program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and train in Germany, while continuing your education and building lifelong cultural connections. This is more than a study abroad program — it's a launchpad for soccer and personal growth.

An unforgettable year abroad

Details at a Glance

For soccer, school, and personal growth — everything your player needs during their year in Hamburg, all in one place.

Housing
A Home, Not a Hotel
✓Live in our private boarding house with our caretaker in the Hamburg area
✓Enjoy a safe, supportive home environment
✓Receive daily home-cooked meals
✓Experience German traditions, language, and daily life firsthand
✓Build lasting bonds with a second family abroad
Training
Real Club, Real Development
✓Eligible to attend team practices and games with a local German soccer club
✓1 to 3 additional training sessions per week with high-level coaches
✓High-level technical and tactical training with TM17 staff
✓Competitive match play with a German soccer club in your age group
✓Athletic development & injury prevention — professional-facility fitness training, strength training, performance diagnostics, and physical therapy check-ups
✓Train where soccer is part of daily life — building skill, soccer IQ, and resilience
Education
A Real German Classroom
✓Attend a local German high school with students your age
✓Learn German at one of our German-speaking partner schools
✓Develop independence, global awareness, and lifelong friendships
Culture
Beyond the Pitch
✓Explore Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city, rich in history and culture
✓Visit museums, historic landmarks, and cultural events
✓Join day trips with your host family or teammates
✓Learn real-life skills — navigating public transport, managing money, communicating across cultures
Guidance from someone who truly understands the journey

A Soccer Mum From Toronto.

The boarding house caretaker isn't a hotel manager or a property supervisor. She's a soccer mum from Toronto — someone who understands exactly what it means to watch your child chase a football dream far from home. She lives in the house. She is there.

Her son is Tobias — a goalkeeper with genuine world-class talent. He's playing in Hamburg alongside the residents of the boarding house. When you live here, you don't just share a roof with a caretaker. You share it with a player who is on the same journey you are.

That combination — a mother who gets it, and a son who lives it — makes the boarding house something that no other soccer program in Germany can offer.

Apply · Soccer Gap Year Program

Tell Us About Your Player.

Send the form and we will get back to you by email with the program details and the next steps. Spots are limited to four players.

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Questions? Call or text 843-697-9563.

A one-of-a-kind living experience

Warmth of a Host Family. Structure of a Boarding House.

Our Soccer Gap Year Program offers the best of both worlds — combining the warmth of a host family with the structure and independence of a boarding house. Four soccer players can live in a cozy private home designed for comfort, connection, and growth. Shared rooms and common areas create a relaxed, social environment where everyone can hang out, watch soccer, enjoy meals together, and unwind after training. A large backyard and a calm, safe neighborhood make it easy to feel at home, with grocery stores, a pharmacy, a bus stop, and even a soccer pitch all within a 10-minute walk.

Player bedroom at the boarding house
Bedroom
Dining room at the boarding house
Dining Room
Living room at the boarding house
Living Room
Shared living area at the boarding house
Living Area
4 Players Max Large Backyard Grocery Store 10 Min Walk Pharmacy 10 Min Walk Bus Stop 10 Min Walk Soccer Pitch 10 Min Walk
For Parents

Costs. Housing. Residency.
The Honest Version.

We've published a full parent guide covering exactly what's included, the living arrangements, getting your player set up legally in Germany, and the questions every parent asks but doesn't always say out loud. No sales pitch — just what you need to know before you decide.

Read the Parent Guide →
What's Included
Tuition, Housing & More
Residency
Handled, Step by Step
Eva & Tobias
Who's Actually There
Ready to join us in Germany?

For an Unforgettable Experience.

Spots in the Soccer Gap Year Program are limited. Reach out and we'll walk you through what a full year in Hamburg looks like for your player.