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(I.F.A.) INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY – VERONA

Formerly known as Chievo Verona International Academy, IFA Verona was established after the failure of Chievo Verona with a clear call-to-action to develop youth players both educationally and technically towards professional football careers. I.F.A. Verona stands out for its open access to professional clubs both nationally and internationally. We welcome clubs, colleges, agencies, teams, and players from all over the world, creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which our academy also provides opportunities for Italian players to gain exposure and experience abroad, expanding their horizons and opening doors to global opportunities.

In 2024, we proudly established our headquarters and sports center featuring state-of-the-art facilities including two football fields and a gym, designed to support the comprehensive development of our players in a commitment to better serve the community, as well as, the world of football.

Our Mission

  • Professionalism: Training players for top-level competition.
  • Education: Emphasizing academic and personal growth.
  • Growth: Guiding players to reach their full potential.

Join us at I.F.A. and be part of a community dedicated to excellence in football and education, striving to create pathways for young athletes to achieve their dreams and make a mark in the world of football.

OUR INTERNATIONAL COACHES

Francesco Pirmati

Current Role

  • IFA Verona Technical Director

Coach Experience 

  • Former AC Chievo Verona youth Sector Coach
  • AC Chievo Verona International Coach (with experience abroad, in UK)

Notable Highlights 

  • UEFA C Licensed Coach

Stefano Invento

Current Role

  • IFA Verona & San Giovanni Lupatoto Academy Director

Coach Experience 

  • AC Chievo Verona Academy Director
  • AC Chievo Verona International Coach (with experience abroad, in USA, Canada…)

Notable Highlights 

  • UEFA C licensed coach

Matteo Poclener

Current Role

  • Technical Director for “Under” Age Groups.
  • San Giovanni u17 Coach

Coach Experience 

  • Former AC Belluno (Serie D) Youth Sector Coach

Notable Highlights 

  • UEFA B licensed coach

Alberto Dal Ben

Current Role

  • San Giovanni Lupatoto Performance Coach.

Coach Experience 

  • Former SPAL Academy Coach
  • AC Chievo Verona Youth Sector Performance Coach

Notable Highlights

  • UEFA C Licensed Coach

Gianluca Perugini

Current Role

  • San Giovanni Lupatoto Youth Sector Coach

Coach Experience 

  • Former Youth Sector Coach
  • 23/24: U15 + Basic Club Activity 
  • 22/23: U14 + Basic Club Activity 
  • 22/21 Startups + Pulcini 
  • 2017-2021: Pulcini 

Notable Highlights 

  • UEFA C Licensed Coach
  • Former AC Chievo Verona Player — Youth (1 Year)
  • Youth Player in San Giovanni Lupatoto First Team 
  • 2-year student attendance at Mantova 

Paolo Zanusso

Current Role

  • Hellas Verona U18 Performance Coach.

Coach Experience 

  • Formerly Udinese Youth Sector Coach
  • Former AC Chievo Verona Youth Sector Coach

Notable Highlights 

  • UEFA C Athletic-Performance Licensed Coach
  • International Summer Camp Coach (Italy & Abroad)

Maycol Andriani

Current Role

  • Assistant Coach

Coach Experience 

  • Former AC Chievo Verona Youth Sector Coach.

Notable Highlights 

  • UEFA B License Coach
  • Current Semi-Pro Player
  • Former Serie C/D Player

Tommaso Agrillo

Current Role

  • San Giovanni Lupatoto Youth Sector GK coach

Coach Experience 

  • San Zeno Calcio 

Former Player Experience 

  • Real San Massimo 
  • Chievo Verona Youth Academy 
  • Paluani Life 
  • UC Lugagnano (Youth + First Team) 

Notable Highlights 

  • Summer Camp GK Coach in Italy & Abroad.
  • Frequently attends camps/stages/gatherings for goalkeepers in Veronese

Luca Nizzetto

Current Role

  • Hellas Verona u19 assistant coach.

Coach Experience 

  • Former Hellas Verona Youth Sector Coach

Notable Highlights 

  • UEFA B License Coach
  • Former Hellas Verona player
  • Former Player — Serie B/C

Alberto Cattel

 

 

Program Director

International Academy & Projects

a.cattel@ifaverona.com

OUR ALUMNI -- NOTABLE GRADUATES

  • Diego Martinez (Porto 3rd serie – Portugal) GK – US
  • Inigo Esmanech (Former u17-u18 Hellas Verona – Italy) GK – USA/ITA
  • Damian Iamarino (Former Serie C – Current USL Championship) USA
  • Nathan Trey (CD Leganes B – Spain) USA 
  • Micah Chisom – (FC Hannover – Germany) CAN
  • Zion Cruz (FC Serpa, Portugal) 
  • Tuev Artur (FC Zimbru, Moldavia)
  • Darius Pascalau (US Salernitana u19)
  • Emidio Rossi – (l’AQUILA Serie D – Australia)
  • Damar Dixon – (Frosinone u19) Canada
  • Ziad Ahmed (Zamalek Sporting Club, Egypt) 
  • Johnny Bicknell (Olimpia Satu Mare, Romania) 
  • Tyler Attardo (Thunder Bay Chill, USL League Two) 
  • Julian Ramirez (NCAA DII University) GK – USA
  • Antonio Rossi (NJCAA College) FOR – USA
  • Michael Cole (NCAA DII University) MID – USA
  • Matt Spyro (University scholarship) 
  • Othman Belhesine (NCAA DIII University) FOR – USA
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