Character and leadership
Mental strength, resilience and the leadership habits required to compete at the highest level.
GFI Boarding School
High Performance Camp
November 23–25, 2026
Three days of elite training over Thanksgiving break. Half day, full day, or stay on campus with our boarding program.
Registration open
The GFI model
One environment. Four foundations.
Structured residential life
Supervised housing, character development and daily routines that build discipline and responsibility.
Competitive growth pathway
Clear progression inside the GFI team structure, with access to advanced platforms based on performance.
Soccer and academics integrated
A unified approach where athletic and academic development reinforce each other.
From development to high performance
Competitive pathway
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Technical development
Individualized development based on each player's needs — technical, tactical, physical and mental work aimed at performance.
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High-performance training
Daily training in a demanding, competitive environment with a structured methodology built for the high-level game.
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Complete player development
Continuous follow-up on and off the field: performance habits, physical preparation, recovery, analysis and personal growth.
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Competition and exposure
Competition in high-level environments and a progression pathway toward platforms such as MLS NEXT and USL2.
Eligibility | Player profile
Who GFI Boarding is for
GFI Boarding is built for players between U14 and U19 with the ambition to reach their maximum potential. We look for players committed to their development, open to learning and ready to be part of a demanding, competitive environment. We especially value discipline, responsibility and the motivation to improve every day, on and off the field.
Tuition and fees
Invest in the full program.
Domestic boarding students
$60,000
Tuition and boarding. Need-based scholarships are available.
International boarding students
Contact admissions
Contact our Admissions Team for details on tuition and applicable international student fees.
Day students
$15,000
Full academic and high-performance program without residential housing.
Additional student expenses are billed separately at cost and may include health and accident insurance, textbooks, damage deposits, and laundry or dry-cleaning services, as applicable.
Thanksgiving 2026
High Performance Camp
November 23–25, 2026
Three days of elite training over Thanksgiving break — half day, full day, or stay on campus with our boarding program.
Registration open
Our curriculum
Technical development
First touch · Finishing · 1v1 · Passing · Position work
Athletic performance
Speed · Acceleration · Strength · Agility · Explosiveness
Game IQ + video analysis
Video · Decisions · Tactics · Positional understanding
Learn how to develop yourself
Strengths · Improvement areas · Goals · Player profile
Camp pricing
Per athlete · Nov 23 – 25. Early bird pricing ends Oct. 31st.
| Program | Time | Early bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half dayMeals not included | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $279 | $329 |
| Half day + mealsLunch & snack | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $329 | $379 |
| Full dayMeals not included | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $399 | $499 |
| Full day + mealsLunch & snack | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $449 | $499 |
| Boarding (boys only)Full meal package | Full days + 2 nights | $629 | $679 |
Premier facilities
Train where you live and learn.
World-class fields, training spaces, and a residential environment designed for high performance. The perfect setting to train, grow, and be part of the GFI community.
Our location
The Woodlands, Texas
Our Thanksgiving camp combines elite soccer training with the GFI Boarding School environment in The Woodlands / Spring, Texas.
Still have questions?
Questions about the program?
Our admissions team is here to help. Reach out or submit the interest form to get started.