This document constitutes an agreement between PATHWAY2PLAY (THE FOOTBALL ACADEMY), a limited liability legal entity registered in Dubai under Commercial License No. 813628 (Dubai DED) with its elected domicile located at P.O.Box 18056, Dubai, UAE, hereafter known as, “First Party”.

 and

you hereafter referred to as the “Second Party”.

This agreement constitutes the total understanding by which First Party undertakes to find a suitable university SOCCER team for the Second Party, according to its academic and sports capabilities (here and after referred as THE SERVICES).

  1. In order for Second Party to be eligible for suitable services in the U.S., U.K., or Canada, the Second Party must send to First Party (in order to assess the player and feasibility of college soccer placement prior to entering a relationship) the following:
  1. Highlighted football videos footage (5 min footage minimum). The video must be recorded from a short or medium distance.
  2. Request high school transcripts (most importantly 10th & 11th grade/year 11 & 12 UK), or a copy of courses taken along with earned grades. 
  3. Request GPA (grade point average). If this is not available, we will calculate based on provided coursework and grades. Note: only core courses such as science, languages, maths, social studies, foreign languages. Extra-curricular, non-core courses such as physical education are not factored into the GPA.  (If in question, please ask us and feel free to send all coursework).
  1. Once all the information and documents have been provided by Second Party, First Party will:
  1. Create the student-athlete CV based on information provided by the player, such as stature, weight, position, dominant foot, clubs played, football accolades, grades, SAT scores (if planning to study in the US), high school graduation year and player picture.
  2. Once having received player video footage, First Party will target best-suited colleges/universities based on coaches’ assessment of player skill, desired region, and academic capabilities.
  3. Our team will market and promote the player to the best-suited schools, and manage all correspondence, help negotiate any services offers that may be offered (only the players and families will have final say as to whether to accept or decline any services).
  4. Our team will be in regular contact with the player and help prepare him/her for any interview requested by university coaches (as is quite common as this gives the coach the opportunity to meet the player).
  5. First Party manages the university football(soccer) recruiting; however the admissions process is carried out by the player.
  1. Second Party agrees to:
  1. Be evaluated both athletically and academically for suitability purposes prior to engaging in the recruiting process, as well as possess mental wellness and maturity to play football and attend university in the designated country.
  2. All necessary college exams such as SAT/ACT or TOEFL preferably prior to last year of high school.
  3. Provide good-quality video footage which is approximately 5 minutes of highlights.
  4. Provide a good quality action profile picture for CV.
  5. Reply to all correspondence in a timely fashion (within 24 hours max).
  6. Be available for any and all college coach interviews.
  7. Once a university coach and soccer player have agreed to move forward, player must apply to the university and do the required academic admissions process in the necessary timeframe, or his roster spot may be forfeited.
  8. Be responsible for any visa requirements needed for the particular country of study/play.

In the event that First Party is unable to find a suitable football university for up to one year after initial signing with First Party, Second Party agrees to release First Party from any possible liability in the United Arab Emirates, or any other country that may apply in the present or future.

  1. This agreement may be gradated or withdrawn during the period of its award if Second Party:
  1. Renders himself/herself ineligible for intercollegiate competition.
  1. Fraudulently misrepresents any information on his/her application for admission, historical report, or letter of intent.
  1. Voluntarily withdraws from a sport for his/her own personal reasons.
  1. Does not comply with expected academic information previously provided by Second Party.
  1. Fails to adhere to training rules and regulations.
  1. Engages in the use, possession, or traffic of an illegal drug substance, or refuses to take a drug test when requested to do so by the university, campus, community or departmental authority.
  1. Duration: This agreement shall be operational upon signing and will have an initial duration of one year.
  1. Coordination: In order to carry out and fulfill the aims of this agreement, each party will appoint an appropriate person(s) to represent its organization and to coordinate the implementation of THE SERVICES. All Coordination must be authorized by both parties.
  1. Confidentiality: Each party agrees that it shall not, at any time, after executing the activities of this agreement, disclose any information in relation to these activities or the affairs of business or method of carrying on the business of the other without consent of both parties.
  1. Payment: The cost shall be paid as it follows: Upon signing of this agreement and within 14 days Second Party agrees to pay the first payment of 10,000 AED (ten thousand dirhams). Once First Party finds a collegiate soccer placement for the Second Party, the Second Party agrees to pay the second and final payment of 10,000 AED (ten thousand dirhams) is due with 14 days on receipt of the university offer letter.
  1. Termination of agreement: This agreement shall terminate upon completion of the agreed upon period and payments. Once the obligations binding both parties had been successfully accredited, the agreement may also be terminated with a written one month notice from either side.
  1. Extension of Agreement: In case the agreement requires an extension, both parties must agree, shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
  1. Communications: All notice, demands and other communication under this agreement in connection herewith shall be written in English language and shall be sent to the last known address, e- mail, or fax of the concerned party. Any notice shall be effective from the date on which it reaches the other party.
  1. Addendum: Any Addendum to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.  The terms and provisions in this agreement also apply to any subsequent Addendum to this agreement.
  1. First Party retains the right to withhold cost share payments for failure to comply with terms and conditions stipulated in this agreement and subsequent Addendums.
  1. Beside the agreed obligations and payment(s) stipulated in this agreement, First Party has no other legal and financial obligations.
  1. Both parties assume that this agreement does not go against the rules and regulations of the Government of The United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
  1. This agreement will be administered in accordance with prevailing standard provisions and certifications for First Party including those contained under the law of The United Arab Emirates, Dubai.