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Club América celebrates academic graduation of 49 youth academy players

Club América celebrates academic graduation of 49 youth academy players

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Club América celebrated the academic graduation of 49 young athletes from its youth academy, The Learning Club.
  • The club fully funds the education of these athletes, who must be part of the official sports structure.
  • This initiative provides educational opportunities beyond those living in the club's housing, with capacity for up to 120 students.

Club América celebrated a significant milestone as 49 young athletes from its youth academy, known as Fuerzas Básicas, graduated from secondary and preparatory levels at The Learning Club. This private school is an integral part of the club's structure, specifically catering to the educational needs of the young players residing at the Casa Club.

The Learning Club, located within the club's facilities, offers a dedicated space for these athletes. While all players living in Casa Club attend this school, it also accommodates other members of the youth academy who do not reside on-site. The sole requirement for enrollment is official membership in the club's sports program. Club América fully finances the academic development of its youth players, ensuring no cost is passed on to the students.

This year's graduation marked a special occasion as the secondary level saw its first mixed-gender cohort, including players from the U-15 Girls' team and other youth divisions. A total of 34 students received diplomas for secondary education, while 15 advanced to preparatory graduation. The school has the capacity to host up to 120 students, allowing the club to extend these educational opportunities to a broader range of young talent, including those not living at the Casa Club, which currently houses 80 boys.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.