TTA Student Athlete Program
International high school education, fused with full-time elite football training — the only program of its kind in East Africa.
Your child never has to choose between a Cambridge-recognised education and a professional football pathway. At TTA, they get both, on one campus, every single day.
Academics and Football. Together. Not a Compromise.
We believe your child should never have to choose between football and a world-class education. Through our partnership with Sunrise Virtual School, Student Athlete Program participants access internationally recognised academic qualifications alongside their full training programme — delivered through a blend of in-person teachers and virtual lessons, in classrooms on our Tigoni campus.
Cambridge Curriculum
IGCSE qualifications recognised by universities worldwide — a globally respected academic credential, not a local substitute.
Full-Time Elite Training
The same daily training programme as our Pro Development athletes — technical, tactical, physical, and mental development, every day.
On-Campus Classrooms
Study, train, and live in one location on our 6-acre Tigoni campus — no commuting between school and pitch, no divided focus.
NCAA Eligibility
Our academic pathway is fully aligned with international university admission standards, keeping US college scholarship routes open.
A Truly Blended Learning Model
Our students arrive from every kind of academic background — different countries, different curricula, different starting points. A single fixed classroom pace doesn’t work for a group like that, so we built something that does.
Residential or Non-Residential — You Choose
The Student Athlete Program is available in two formats, so families can choose what fits their circumstances without missing out on the same academics and the same training.
Live on Campus
Full board — students live on our Tigoni campus in supervised, secure accommodation, with classrooms and training pitches steps away.
School & Football, Commute Daily
Students take part in the full academic and football programme on campus, then return home in the evenings. Transport services available.
A Balanced, Structured Day
Every day is carefully built to give equal weight to athletic development and academic achievement — because we believe the two make each other stronger.
Breakfast and preparation ahead of morning training.
Technical, tactical, physical & mental conditioning on our FIFA-standard pitches.
Cambridge IGCSE lessons — in-person teachers, virtual curriculum, on-campus classrooms.
Guided study time, recovery, and downtime in the Student Lounge.
Agatha Verdadero
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Agatha Verdadero
Agatha grew up in a home of accomplished educators — both her parents received the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teacher of the Philippines award, an achievement that inspired her to become a teacher herself in 1996.
She taught literature and art appreciation at a top private university in Manila before moving to Kenya, where she provided literacy and English classes to refugees. She has also volunteered at a local primary school and a Christian university, and holds qualifications to teach various subjects across the arts and social sciences in Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Agatha’s exposure to teaching across different countries, her direct participation in curriculum development, and her experience coaching others in academic, career, and creative skills have prepared her to lead education at TTA. A former varsity volleyball player and accomplished table tennis player herself, her understanding of, passion for, and commitment to excellence in both academics and sport comes from firsthand experience — something she is excited to bring to our student-athletes as they dream, believe, and achieve.
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Why Families Choose the Student Athlete Program
| What Matters | TTA Student Athlete Program | Typical Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | The only combined international academics + full-time football program in East Africa | Families must choose one or the other, or send children abroad |
| Academics | Cambridge IGCSE, delivered via a blended model with Sunrise Virtual School and on-campus teachers | Local curriculum only, or football takes priority over school |
| Football | Full daily elite training on FIFA-standard pitches, UEFA & CAF licensed coaches | Reduced training hours to accommodate school schedules |
| Pace & Flexibility | Blended, self-paced model that adapts to students from any academic background | Fixed classroom pace regardless of a student’s starting point |
| Format | Residential or non-residential options, same academics and training either way | Rarely offers a choice — usually one rigid format |
| Environment | One integrated campus for classrooms, training, and (for residential students) living | Split across multiple locations, with daily commuting |
Give Them Both. Not One or the Other.
Applications for the 2026 Student Athlete Program intake are open. Places are limited and allocated on merit — take the first step today.