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Established in 1997, The “Talent Identification Program”emerged from a partnership between ISM International Scouting Center and A.C. Perugia Calcio SPA (a former Serie A club), with the goal of discovering and nurturing young football talent.
From 2020 to 2022, ISM International Scouting Center has established an official cooperation with AC Perugia, taking on the official role of managing international scouting for the U17–U19 categories and providing players with the opportunity to be recruited by the club.
Starting in 2023 ISM broadened its technical partnerships to include additional professional football clubs, positioning itself as a central hub for scouting and the development of emerging football talent.
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Our club partners invest significantly in youth development.
That’s why the Talent Identification Program plays a key role in guiding top young players toward professional opportunities.
LENGTH
There are two formats of the Talent Identification Program, each with different levels of commitment and duration:
Year-Round Program: Runs for 9 months, from September to June, aligning with the academic calendar.
Monthly Program: Flexible format lasting 1, 2, 3, or 6 months, available at any time during the football season.
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

1st Year

Players join the Talent Identification Program (TIP) at an ISM International Scouting Center. At the start, each participant undergoes a technical and tactical assessment by professional coaches and follows a tailored training plan.
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2nd Year

Players enrolled in the first year may be selected by a Professional Club Partner based on age and performance. Selected players will receive official membership—and, when applicable, a professional contract.
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… and the future

We hope your dreams become true
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GOAL
Contents:
The Talent Identification Program mirrors the intensity and structure of a professional club’s training model.
Participants follow a daily schedule designed to develop technical and tactical skills just like professional players.

Measuring Performances:

ISM International Scouting Center provides athletes with personalized reports twice per season, tracking technical and tactical progress.
Areas needing improvement are identified from the start, allowing for targeted, individualized training.

Comparing with Professionals:

Throughout the season, TIP athletes train with Italian professional clubs or take part in friendly matches at least four times.
These sessions help players showcase their skills and understand the technical standards expected at the professional level.
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WEEKLY PROGRAM
Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday
morning education education spare time
1:00 p.m. lunch lunch lunch
afternoon training spare time spare time / stadium
8:00 p.m. dinner dinner dinner
11:00 p.m. rest rest / social activity rest
The program established for the soccer players who attend the Talent Identification Program is developed to put them in the best situation to follow a period of athletic and educational preparation oriented to reach the final goal of the project. The course also includes weekend activities, such as watch Serie A and B matches.
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SOCCER EQUIPMENT

ISM Player Agency will provide each player with a complete training kit. Every kit includes the following:
  • 1 Soccer Bag
  • 1 Tracking suit
  • 2 Training kits (jersey, shorts and socks)
  • 1 Training sweatshirt
  • 1 Polo shirt
  • 1 Rain jacket
  • 1 Winter coat
PRICE
Period High school & University
9 months € 19.000
6 months € 12.900
3 months € 8.500
2 months € 5.900
1 month € 3.000
Period High school & University
9 months € 19.000
6 months € 12.900
3 months € 8.500
2 months € 5.900
1 month € 3.000
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*Discounted rates are provided based on sporting merit and the achievement of ISM or Professional Club Partner scholarship.

TRY-OUTS
ALL PLAYERS ARE CONTINUOUSLY SCOUTED AT ALL TIMES
Throughout the Year-Round TIP, professional club managers assess each player’s technical skills to identify top prospects for potential signing.
Coaches, agents, and scouts attend friendly matches, offering equal visibility to all while spotting the most promising talents.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
High School University
Intended Audience 14 – 18 Years old 19 – 22 Years old
Period September – June September – June
Accomodation/Schools Convitto Nazionale Di Assisi Apartment – Hotel
Meals Convitto Nazionale Di Assisi Not included
Transport YES YES
Course Italian Language YES YES

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The “Talent Identification Program” has been founded in 1997 from the collaboration between ISM International Scouting Center and A.C. Perugia Calcio SPA (formerly playing in Serie A), with the purpose of identifying young talents.

Between 2020 to 2022 ISM International Scouting Center has established an official cooperation with AC Perugia, becoming official responsible for the International Scouting U17 – U19, offering the players the opportunity to be signed with AC Perugia.

Since 2023 ISM extended the technical cooperation to other Professional Football Clubs becoming the Scouting Center and Home for development of promising football players.

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Our Professional Club Partners invests every year many resources in its youth teams and because of that “Talent Identification Program” plays an important role. The purpose of such Program is to identify young athletes with superior technical and tactical skills, guiding them towards a possible contract with a professional team.
LENGTH
There are two types of “Talent Identification Program”, differing in commitment and duration: The “Year-Round Talent Identification Program” that has a duration of 9 months (September to June) that coincide with the school or academic year’s beginning and end. The “Monthly Program” that has a duration of either 1, 2, 3 or 6 months and can be attended during any period of the football season.
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

1st Year

The player enrols in the “Talent Identification Program” (TIP) at a “ISM International Scouting Center”. At the beginning of the Program all players will have a technical and tactical evaluation by professional Coaches and subject to a specific technical program.
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2nd Year

The players who will take part to the first year will have the opportunity to a Professional Club Partner according to his age and performance showed on the 1st year. The Club Partner will enrol the player with an official membership and, if it’s the case, with a professional contract.
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… and the future

We hope your dreams become true
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GOAL

Contents:

The Talent Identification Program is identical, in intensity and contents, to the one used by a Professional Football Club. Players participating in the TIP develop their technical and tactical skills through a daily work program identical to that set for professional players.

Measuring Performances:

ISM International Scouting Center will provide the athletes with personalized reports where the technical and tactical parameters will be evaluated in order to measure effective improvements two times per season. Technical and tactical lacking aspects will be identified since the very beginning in order to provide the athletes with a specific training.

Comparing with Professionals:

At least 4 times during the soccer season all of the athletes taking part to the TIP will train directly with Italian Professional Clubs or through the participation in friendly matches having the purpose in showing off their own technical qualities but also to compare and understand the average professional requirements needed by Clubs.

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WEEKLY PROGRAM
Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday
morning education education spare time
1:00 p.m. lunch lunch lunch
afternoon training spare time spare time / stadium
8:00 p.m. dinner dinner dinner
11:00 p.m. rest rest / social activity rest
The program established for the soccer players who attend the Talent Identification Program is developed to put them in the best situation to follow a period of athletic and educational preparation oriented to reach the final goal of the project. The course also includes weekend activities, such as watch Serie A and B matches.
request more information
PRICE
Period High school & University
9 months € 19.000
6 months € 12.900
3 months € 8.500
2 months € 5.900
1 month € 3.000
Period High school & University
9 months € 19.000
6 months € 12.900
3 months € 8.500
2 months € 5.900
1 month € 3.000
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*Discounted rates are provided based on sporting merit and the achievement of ISM or Professional Club Partner scholarship.

TRY-OUTS
ALL PLAYERS ARE CONTINUOUSLY SCOUTED AT ALL TIMES

During the “Year-Round Talent Identification Program”, the Managers of professional clubs observe and evaluate every player’s technical abilities in order to sign the best and eventually enrol them with the Club.

Coaches, Agents and Talent Scouts, during the TIP will attend the friendly matches providing same chances to all players but at the same time identifying those most talented.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
High School University
Intended Audience 14 – 18 Years old 19 – 22 Years old
Period September – June September – June
Accomodation/Schools Convitto Nazionale Di Assisi Apartment – Hotel
Meals Convitto Nazionale Di Assisi Not included
Transport YES YES
Course Italian Language YES YES