About UNIPRO - UNIPRO International Football Academy

Our mission is simple

To empower the next generation of student-athletes to succeed on and off the pitch. We achieve this through top-class coaching, access to higher education and a well-being system that supports the whole person, not just the player.

Every player is unique and so is their pathway. Whether you want a full academic programme, a gap year of focused training, or an online degree that fits around their sporting pursuits, UNIPRO gives you the flexibility to shape your journey.

UNIPRO International Sports Academy is a UK-based academy for ambitious student-athletes who want to balance professional Sports training with top-class education.

Where sport and education work together to build your future.

At UNIPRO, we believe sport and education should go hand in hand. Our story is rooted in the idea that every student-athlete deserves the chance to chase their sporting dreams while building a strong academic future.

We created UNIPRO to be that bridge, a place where international students can develop as athletes, thrive as individuals, and achieve as students. Whether through our UNIPRO Football Academy or the UNIPRO R66T Cricket Academy, our programmes are designed to unlock potential on and off the pitch.

UNIPRO Football

Offers high-performance football training alongside flexible academic pathways. With options ranging from university study in Manchester, to online degrees with international partners, to short-term gap year experiences, we ensure footballers at every stage have a route that matches their ambitions.

UNIPRO R66T Cricket

Delivered in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, combines elite cricket coaching with world-class higher education. It gives cricketers from across the globe the chance to train at a professional level while earning a degree that prepares them for life beyond the game.

Across both academies, our mission is clear:

Maximise Talent

Helping athletes perform at their best.

Protect Well-Being

Provide 360º support against the pressures of sport.

Develop Futures

Ensuring education remains at the heart of every pathway.

From training pitches to classrooms, UNIPRO is more than an academy. It’s a journey that shapes athletes into leaders, students into graduates, and dreams into reality.

Join us and discover the extraordinary possibilities that await you.

Our Values

Excellence

We deliver top-class coaching, education, and support—setting the highest standards in everything we do.

Resilience

We build strong, adaptable individuals ready to face challenges on the pitch, in the classroom, and in life.

Development

We nurture every athlete’s full potential, athletically, academically, and personally to thrive as both a player and an individual.

The Team Behind UNIPRO

Geraldine Jackson

CEO

Former England and county golfer, Geraldine continued to pursue a career in sport while raising a family. This later led to her roles as an international football academy manager, qualified British council UK agent and counsellor, Level 3 personal trainer, Eating Psychology Coach and online course developer.

Paul Dickov

Director of Football

Manchester City FC ambassador, internationally acclaimed footballer, and manager. Paul has a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience as a player, and within the industry.

George Bartlett

UNIPRO R66T Academy – Cricket Operations Manager

George has nearly 3 years of experience working in Cricket Operations for the R66T Academy. He is an experienced cricketer himself, having played representative cricket for Dorset and at ECB Premier League level for 5 years. George holds a Level 2 Cricket Coaching qualification with 12 years of coaching experience behind him at a variety of levels.

Satara Murrey

UNIPRO Football Ambassador

With a career spanning top-tier clubs including Liverpool FC, Angel City FC, and the Jamaica national team, Murray brings invaluable experience, leadership, and she is set to play an influential role in supporting UNIPRO student-athletes. Her journey reflects the heart of UNIPRO’s mission to develop driven, well-rounded student-athletes who succeed both on the pitch and in life.