MIFC View Book 2024-25

Unlike any
other.

Shayla
Smart ’18
Wake Forest University
Montverde Academy was a unique and
incredible experience. Our soccer team
was comprised of many different ethnic
backgrounds and we were all connected
by a love for the game. Off the field,
the academics were challenging and
prepared me for University level classes.
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Montverde International Futball Club (MIFC) offers day and boarding students the next level
of training in their soccer career.
- Comprehensive academic and athletic training program
- 100 percent college acceptance rate
- More than 60 players have earned scholarships to play at the collegiate level
ACADEMICS
Academics are the foundation at Montverde Academy. Students have the opportunity to
work with teachers in an innovative, college preparatory setting. With an average 17 to1
student-faculty ratio, classes are focused on cultivating critical-thinking skills and developing
life-long knowledge while encouraging students to do their best in and out of the classroom.
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National
Championship
- Distinguished Scholars program
- SAC (Subject Area Concentration)
- 31 AP courses
- APID (Advanced Placement International
Diploma)
- Dual Enrollment Program
- 11 Honors Classes
2State
Championships
60+
Players earned
scholarships to play
at the collegiate
level
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Robbie
Aristodemo
Director and Head Coach of MIFC
The ultimate purpose behind
what we do is teaching about life
through sport, and Montverde
Academy provides the exact forum
necessary for success at any level.
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EXPERIENCE COUNTS
With more than 20 years of coaching experience, coach Robbie Aristodemo, Director of MIFC, along with our
experienced staff of professional trainers and coaches, is committed to developing and improving the talents
and athleticism of female student-athletes.
Coach Aristodemo played at the University of Tulsa from 1996-2000, and graduated with a degree in Exercise
Science. He went on to play professionally throughout North America from 2001-2019. Aristodemo played for
the Canadian National Teams from 1992-2002, competing in two FIFA youth World Cups, the 2000 Gold Cup,
FIFA Olympic Qualifiers and World Cup qualification matches. A 2012 call-up to the Canadian Futsal Team for
the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers in Guatemala made him the only Canadian player to have played on all
Canadian National Teams, both outdoor and futsal.
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Aristodemo also holds the top coaching license in the country with a United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
“A” license, received the top A-youth coaching license in the country geared towards 12-19 year old players,
and looks to bring his passion and knowledge to the field at MIFC.
“The opportunity to give back drawing from all my playing experiences is something that I thoroughly
enjoy; helping our young people develop and reach their goals on and off the field is extremely exciting and
rewarding.” Our program is built to develop players and push them on to college. This is something that we
continually foster on a daily basis and take great pride in accomplishing.
MIFC prepares young women for the next level in their soccer career with the balance of training and
academics, as well as yearlong college exposure. MIFC is a lifestyle of soccer that is designed for success.
Coach Aristodemo and staff demand that student-athletes commit the time and effort required to achieve
the best performance possible in both academics and athletics. MIFC is a community of players from around
the world, coming together for one common goal; to develop in all areas of their lives-mentally, physically,
emotionally, technically, and tactically. We believe that MIFC is unique and different - combining a prestigious
boarding school experience with a fantastic footballing opportunity. Come join us for a once in a lifetime
opportunity at the Montverde International Futbol Club.
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UNPARALLELED ATHLETICS
From world-class facilities to elite-level coaching, MIFC provides a professional training environment for any passionate
athlete with the desire to work hard and improve. Athletes who are accepted into the program will participate in total athletic
development including vision training, speed, mental toughness, strength training, personalized assessments, and accelerated
growth, both on and off the field.
Students registered at MIFC and Montverde Academy will complete a full academic workload in the classroom on a daily basis
at the Academy prior to their athletic specific training schedule in the afternoons and evenings. Academic standards must be
met in order to participate in the soccer institute as the combination and balance of academics and athletics must always be
maintained. Success will only be measured by development with the end result residing in an opportunity to play at a higher
level and continue to make your passion a career.
- 44,000 square foot athletic field house
- 4,400 square foot strength and
conditioning performance center
- 25 meter aquatic practice facility
- 17 acre collegiate-level
athletic complex
- Comprehensive sports medicine program
- 30 acres of practice fields
- Cruyff Court
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Jody
Brown ’20
- 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia
- Florida State University, 2021 DI Colloge Cup Winners
- Women’s World Cup, Summer 2019
- 2018 Concacaf XI Female Best Team,
representing Jamaica
- Class 4A State Champion
- U17/U20 Jamaican National Team
“I’ve learned a lot over the past three
years at Montverde Academy. All the
extra work on the field and in the class
prepared me for this stage at Florida
State University.”
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6
On-field
sessions per
week
Approximately
208
Training
opportunities
FUNDAMENTALS OF MIFC
MIFC is a lifestyle that promotes growth and development in every single individual, on the
field, in the classroom and in the community. MIFC is a truly unique experience that combines a
traditional private school setting with elite soccer training. We offer:
ELITE LEVEL TRAINING
- A lifestyle that is different from any other club
program in the country
- Six on-field sessions per week
- Three strength and conditioning sessions per
week, focusing on strength, power, speed, and
endurance
- Daily emphasis on technical and tactical work
- State-wide league play
- Exhibition games against local and
international teams
- Exposure to colleges and universities around
the country
- Showcase events to promote student-athletes
- In-depth video analysis
- Speed, strength and fitness testing
- Weekly Futsal training
- Classroom instruction
- Small group training
- Position specific training
- Game footage
- Detailed Individual Development
Plans (IDP) for every player
1:1
College soccer
scholarship
counseling
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GET SEEN
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Domestic trips off campus during the club season for college exposure
- College soccer scholarship counseling and negotiation
- Official visit coordination
- MIFC College Showcase
- NCAA recruiting process seminar for student-athletes and parents
- All club registration/tournament fees
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More than 60 student-athletes have been awarded collegiate scholarships from the MIFC
program to Division I, II, and III; National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and
the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA).
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HOUSING
Living on campus is a great way for students to engage in the full college
preparatory experience and make life-long friends.
Campus activities, weekend trips, and events designed especially for
student residents along with caring dorm-parents, a diverse student body,
and a beautiful 130-acre campus help students to transition from “at
home” to “on your own.”
- 24/7 security
- Live-in dorm parents
- Common areas with study and activity areas
- On-site laundry facilities
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FACILITIES AND EVENTS
PRACTICE FIELDS
MIFC student-athletes train on 30+ acres of fields made up of
beautifully manicured Bermuda grass and professional
synthetic turf.
WIST
The Women’s International Soccer Tournament (WIST)
is a platform for elite high school aged student-athletes
to compete and showcase their abilities for the soccer
world to see. During this event, top teams compete
for the championship title and are seen by fans and
colleges from around the country.
4,400
SQUARE FOOT
FITNESS CENTER
- Eight fully outfitted power racks with a
TRX suspension system
- Olympic hex bars and adjustable benches
- Indoor turf training space
- Keiser six-pack system
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
The Strength and Conditioning Program at MIFC goes well beyond the weight room. Our goal is to work
with student-athletes as soon as they arrive on campus to assess their individual physical needs as well as
provide performance testing to know how to best prepare them for their sport.
PROGRAM GOALS
- Improve speed, agility, flexibility, overall strength, technique and form
- Extensive weight room training
- Develop skills in the areas including nutrition, mobility, hydration, heat acclimation, recovery, and sleep.
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The strength and conditioning program mentally and physically prepares players for collegiate athletics as
well as long, healthy athletic careers through training and education.
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Maria
Tregansin ’21
University of Central Florida
Montverde Academy took my soccer
passion to the next level. Playing with
some of the best players from so many
different countries made it so competitive
and enjoyable. Even though there was a
language barrier off the field, we made
a special connection on the field through
the most universal language on the planet.
I absolutely loved it.
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APPLY NOW
Montverde Academy offers continuous enrollment. We admit students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all
the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the Academy. Montverde Academy does not
discriminate on the basis of disability, race, national, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies,
admission policies, athletic, and other school-administered programs.
Steps to Apply
- To apply online, click on admissions at montverde.org
- For a list of required documents by grade and/or student type visit:
application process at montverde.org
- Submit standardized testing
- Grades 6-10 submit:
- Secondary Admission Test (SSAT) or
- PSAT
- ISEE
- International applicants grades 6-10 must submit one of the following:
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- Grades 11-12 sumbit SAT or ACT scores
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