STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
LEARN FROM OUR STUDENT ATHLETES EXACTLY WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A RIASA PLAYER
LEARN FROM OUR STUDENT ATHLETES EXACTLY WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A RIASA PLAYER
The newest member of the goalkeeping team at RIASA, Aidan reflects on his first year with us and how he intends to build on that next season.
Mateo has played an important role in the RIASA first team as he heads into his senior year, whilst also discussing his difficult injury sustained at the beginning of the year.
Anna is heading into her senior year, and has taken on various leadership roles throughout the programme, both as a team captain and peer leader.
Quintin has completed his first year at RIASA, earning his place in Coach Kam’s Helsinki squad in his inaugural season as a freshman and settling into life as a RIASA student.
Having joined us midway through the season, Sophie has integrated immediately into the girls’ group and become an integral part of the squad.
Lawrence is heading into his senior year at RIASA, showing determination not only on the pitch but also acting as a peer leader and providing support for younger students in this role.
Bri reflects on her first year as a RIASA student, and her consistency and reliability has been a massive part of the women’s programme this year.
Having completed his first two years at RIASA, Carter has excelled in the men’s first team, taking up multiple opportunities to play abroad in Europe during his time with us.
Sidh, having graduated in his final year with us back in June, hopes to move into the world of sports business and continue to develop the knowledge he has gained from the degree.
Jakob’s hard work and dedication to the programme has not gone unnoticed by the coaching team at RIASA, and he continues to be a vital part of the academy heading into his senior year.
Zachary has recently graduated from RIASA after 4 outstanding years on the programme, acting as the men’s first team captain in his final season.
Ben has adapted to RIASA life perfectly in his freshman season, battling well through injuries and becoming a key member of the Helsinki squad.
Josh completed his final year with us in 2025, playing a key role in the success of the first team as their goalkeeper, and looks forward to seeing what the future holds beyond RIASA.
Hear from Will Pirkle, who has slotted straight into the RIASA first team in his freshman year whilst achieving also great success academically.
Jackson gives us a different perspective of a RIASA student, discussing his difficult injury during the last portion of the campaign and how he hopes to move on next season.