1. EduKick USA – PIA affiliated High School is: www.mpslakers.com
EduKick USA – Pennsylvania International Academy (PIA) "Academic Year" Soccer Boarding High School in affiliation with…
EduKick USA – PIA affiliated High School is:

2. EduKick USA - PIA Mercyhurst Graduates
Mercyhurst Prep graduates have attended top U.S. colleges and universities, including:
Harvard
Brown
Yale
Columbia
Princeton
Dartmouth
Notre Dame
Vassar
Cornell
College of William & Mary
University of Chicago
Case Western. 
Carnegie Mellon

3. EduKick USA – PIA Soccer Complex

4. EduKick USA – PIA Soccer Facilities Include:
19 outdoor full size natural grass soccer pitches
Indoor Fieldhouse, includes 2 regulation size turf soccer fields
Athletic club and state of the art fitness centre (gym)
Housing Centre – 116 rooms, offers Dormitory style lodging
Dining hall – Located inside the Housing centre can accommodate up to 400 people in one sitting and allows up to 4 separate areas for groups and conferences. Wi-Fi internet access is available
Cafeteria – Located in the housing centre the cafeteria offers a variety of healthy meals and is available for Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Games room - place for participants to relax and spend down time playing ping pong, air hockey and pool. There are a variety of video game consoles and a giant 7 foot satellite TV screen along with comfortable couches and places to visit
Indoor Sports dome – The primary training centre for EduKick USA soccer players during the winter months. There is also Miniature golf course and an arcade zone

5. EduKick USA – PIA Soccer

6. EduKick USA – PIA Soccer Boarding School Head Technical Soccer Coach
Coach SAM TOJAGA - Born and raised in British Columbia Canada, member of the Canadian Under16 and Under 18 National Team Programs
Moved to Erie PA in 1994 and guided the Erie Admirals Under-19 and 20 Teams to State Championships in 1995 and Coached the Under-12 State Champions, and 2005
Seven Region Titles, Four Time PIAA State Quarter Finalist and State Semi Finalist
Assisted over 55 Cathedral Prep Soccer Players attend various Colleges and Universities on Soccer Scholarships and has relationships with many of the top US Colleges & Universities
Coaching Director of EduKick USA – PIA and the Erie Admirals SC, in charge of twelve youth teams and over 85 junior aged players

7. EduKick USA – PIA Soccer Boarding School Affiliated Youth Soccer Club
EduKick USA – PIA affiliated US Youth Soccer Club: ERIE ADMIRALS
All EduKick USA – PIA student-soccer players train daily under EduKick technical soccer coaching staff and also are inserted onto an Erie Admiral Soccer Club team according to age and level where they train twice weekly and play a weekend match.

8. EduKick USA – PIA Mercyhurst Preparatory School
One of the top high schools in America
Founded in 1926
100% university placement
Total enrollment 650 students
Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education.
Students can choose from three levels of academic study:
Basic College Preparatory Program
Honors Classes
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) 

9. EduKick USA – PIA International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Mercyhurst offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Program.
The IB program promotes critical thinking, communication, and integration of the information through in depth study of major areas of knowledge.
Successful completion of the IB program earns a diploma recognized for university admission at colleges and universities throughout the world.
For more information on IB program:

10. !

11. EduKick USA – PIA Study in America
“We strongly encourage international students to study in the United States, and are committed to helping them choose the American college or university that best meets there needs.”
Judith A. McHale
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
“EduKick International Football Academies is pleased to offer our international students worldwide the opportunity to study and train daily in the US with our partners at PIA and Mercyhurst Prep. This is a fantastic opportunity for international players to continue their soccer development and education in the US and also to begin their US College or University soccer program search.”
Joseph W. Bilotta, Founder & Owner, EduKick, INC.
EduKick International Football Academies (EIFA)

12. EduKick USA – PIA To Best Prepare for College Soccer in America
Attend top high school soccer academy in America thereby exposing yourself to US College & University Soccer Coaches.
By studying and playing soccer in America and living in Dormitory with American students, you will:
Learn to read, write, and speak English
Learn and understand Western culture
Learn to adapt to social and lifestyle change
Prove to U.S. colleges you can academically achieve within the American educational system
Living in dormitory prepares for college dorm experience

13. EduKick USA – PIA Soccer Boarding School Students participate in study hall sessions daily

14. EduKick USA – PIA Language Classes World Languages Sequence French I
College Prep
French II
French III
French IV
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV
MPS Pre-IB/Honors
IB/Honors
Madarin Chinese I
Honors
Madarin Chinese II

15. EduKick USA – PIA Social Studies Classes
Sequence
World Cultures
College Prep
Government/Economics
Americas
Modern American History
Psychology
Art History
MPS Pre-IB/ Honors
Honors
IB/Honors
Americas History (Two Year Program) IB
World History (Two Year Program)

16. EduKick USA – PIA Sciences Classes
Sequence
Science Concepts
College Prep
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
MPS Pre-IB/ Honors
IB/ Honors
Biology I
IB/Honors
Honors
Chemistry II
IB/Honors and/or Biology II IB/Honors

17. EduKick USA – PIA Mathematics Classes
Sequence
Pre-Algebra
College Prep
Algebra I
Informal Geometry
Algebra II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Senior Math
Honors
Algebra II/Trig
Calculus I
MPS Pre-IB IB
Discrete Math
Algebra II/Trig IB
Calculus
Calculus II

18. Jr./Sr. Humanities (Two Year Program)
EduKick USA – PIA
English Classes
English
Sequence
Freshman English
College Prep
Sophomore English
Junior English
Senior English
MPS Pre-IB/ Honors
Honors
Jr./Sr. Humanities (Two Year Program)
IB (Year 1)
IB (Year 2)

19. EduKick USA – PIA Theology Classes
Sequence
Freshman Theology
College Prep
Sophomore Theology
Christian Ethics
Honors
Religions of the World
IB/Honors
Peer Leadership
Honors/IB

20. Mercyhurst Prep Technology Classes
EduKick USA – PIA
Mercyhurst Prep Technology Classes
TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
MS Power Point
MS Excel
MS Publisher
MS Access
Intro to Programming
Programming in Visual C++
Design Online
Accounting
Term Elective: Financial Planning, Saving and Investing, and Banking and Credit
Year Elective: Your Financial Future

21. Additional Classes Mercyhurst Prep PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION
Principles of Wellness and Fitness
Health I, II, III
Cross Training
Athletic Training
Personal Fitness
Advanced PE Topics
INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES
Career Internship
Theory of Knowledge, Honors/*IB Requirement
Academic Skills
Literacy Skills
Intro to Flight
Intro Restaurant/Cafeteria Management
Roe v. Wade
Intro to Logic

23. EduKick USA – PIA Student Clubs In addition to the EduKick USA – PIA soccer player`s daily training sessions there are many Mercyhurst Prep School Student Clubs to choose from:
National Honor Society
Visual Media Club
Photo Club
Golf Club
Dance Team
Student Politics Club
Finance Club
Mu Alpha Theta-Math Club
Feed the Hungry
Model U.N.
History Club
National Art Honor Society
Speech and Debate
Snow Ski Club
Peace Corps Club
Book Club
Student Government
Women in Motion

24. EduKick USA- PIA Soccer Development
Training 5 times per week (Monday to Friday)
Supervised residency placement includes Three (3) meals daily.
Individual training plans
Documents and letters of invitation for all student-athletes who require student visas to study in USA
Seasonal soccer program outline
Bi-weekly communication to parents/guardians regarding the athletes performance
Soccer Uniform/Kit package to include 3 sets of training socks, shorts, jersey and a tracksuit
Set soccer specific goals for each student- athlete
Placement to local club/teams. Our direct affiliated soccer club are the Erie Admirals:
Perform informal and formal performance evaluations
Supervised “Core Fitness” Gym Training Schedule for duration of the academic year
Written academic report cards provided by affiliate school Mercyhurst Prep
Trips/tournaments/exposure pertaining to the development and promotion of the athletes within the program to help athletes attain college scholarships/or play at the highest level in soccer
Provide regular program news via specific blog, Facebook and YouTube and twitter accounts.

25. EduKick USA – PIA Playing Soccer and Studying at a U. S
EduKick USA – PIA Playing Soccer and Studying at a U.S. College Has Many Benefits…
Opportunity to be drafted as a professional player into Major League Soccer
Competitive advantage in the workplace
Higher-paying job
Development of skills and flexibility needed to work globally
More personal independence
Builds English fluency and Intercultural Competence (ICC)

26. EduKick USA Pennsylvania International Academy (PIA) www. piacademy
EduKick USA Pennsylvania International Academy (PIA) more information on EduKick partners PIA…
PIA is a residential and student administration affiliate located near Mercyhurst.
PIA provides housing 24/7 for international students that attend its affiliated school, Mercyhurst.
PIA provides total support to international students from registration and admission to graduation and college acceptance with over 100 personal services offered.

27. EduKick USA Additional PIA Services
Additional Services:
Regular support and communication around all soccer related services associated with EduKick USA - PIA
A safe student environment with daily food service
Administration of all fees
Parent communications from registration to graduation
Daily understanding of American culture
Access to top doctors and heath care services
ESL support when necessary
Study support offered to students
Well trained staff with over 200 years of combined experience

28. EduKick USA - PIA Residence Campus

29. Frequently Asked Questions
1) What are your detailed expenses?
Tuition $39,990 USD (includes all education, accommodation and soccer)
Deposit: $4,500 applied toward tuition
Basic Activity Fee Included in Tuition Cost
Medical Coverage Included in Tuition Cost
Books Included in Tuition Cost
Uniforms & Soccer Gear Included in Tuition Cost
3 Meals Per Day Included in Tuition Cost
$ per week spending allowance
Includes free Apple iPAD

30. Frequently Asked Questions
2) How often does school issue report cards? Three times a year. Parents can access grades from Website. 3) How do parents contact you? We have a full time student communications director, Amy Wiler, on staff who will answer questions daily by phone or . 4) Can parents come and visit? Yes – Parent are welcome anytime. We can arrange lodging at a local hotel. Parents must cover own expenses. 5) Is the Dormitory open during holidays? Yes – We are open 24/7 and during holidays.

31. Frequently Asked Questions
6) What is the soccer (football) curriculum? Train 5 days per week with EduKick USA staff coaches, inserted into local club team for additional two evening training and weekend match, also 2-3 core fitness gym sessions weekly. 7) Are there other weekend activities? We have activities planned every weekend. Expect to play at least one (1) soccer match. Some are free while others require a small charge that is deducted from the activity account. 8) What happens when student is sick? During school, a full time nurse is on staff. After school and on weekends, a full time Dorm Administrator will take student to the Certified Doctor. Nurses will look after all soccer related injuries. 8) What communication or updates are provided to parents for soccer? Bi-weekly BLOG post, twitter post and photos & videos will be shared with parents of international soccer players on the course.

32. Frequently Asked Questions
9) Are tutor’s available if student needs assistance? Yes – we have many available at a small charge. 10) Do you have safety checks? Safety of the student is one of our top priorities. We have daily, weekly, and monthly checklist that all must follow. 11) Is the Residence Hall Supervised? Yes- we have Dorm Teacher’s on staff 24/7 for the girls and boys wing. 12) What kind of English Programs are offered? We have many classes available along with an extensive cultural adjustment program to guide each student in learning English and western culture.

33. EduKick International Football Academies (EIFA) EduKick USA - PIA
Our Mission: To operate the world's leading international soccer/football and education academy boarding schools; building strong business relationships in a vibrant, creative and ethical international football environment. To teach, inspire and create the best technical footballers possible and create international students with inter-cultural competence (ICC) enabling them to compete in the modern competitive world.

35. If you are committed to study & play hard and never give up, we will spare no effort to support you here at the EduKick USA – PIA Soccer Boarding School: Knowledge in "Soccer & Education" is the way to determine your destiny…contact NOW to start your application process! Tel: (905) Toll-Free: 1(866) Edu-Kick ( ) Fax: (905) SKYPE (VOIP) Name: jonedukick