What We Do
Expert Support for Athletes, Clubs, and Teams
At NYSA Sweden, we help athletes, clubs, and organisations unlock their full potential. Whether you’re a student-athlete balancing education and sport, a club seeking world-class expertise, or a young player looking for elite training opportunities — NYSA Sweden provides tailored solutions backed by experience, innovation, and a trusted global network.
Who we are?
Founded in 2018, NYSA Sweden (National Youth Sports Association Sweden) is a mission-driven social enterprise working at the intersection of sport, education, and personal development. Our services and programs are designed to help individuals thrive both on and off the field.
Individual & athlete support
Dual Career – Study, Play & Grow Without Compromise
NYSA Sweden supports student-athletes across Europe by offering dual-career pathways that allow you to combine top-level football with your academic ambitions. Whether you’re aiming for a university degree or professional development on the pitch, we ensure both are possible and compatible.
- Academic Pathways Across Europe
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees through partner universities
- Flexible formats: Onsite, Online, and Hybrid
- Courses delivered in English, recognised across the EU
- Clubs & Player Development
- Partner clubs across Europe, including Latvia & Sweden
- Clear entry points based on ability, with progression routes into senior football
- Player representation and individual guidance
- Support Infrastructure
- Safe, secure and convenient accommodation
- Daily integration support via DC Coordinators and Mentors
- Structured Schedule
Full-time structure
- Team training & physical conditioning
- Classroom-based support, workshops & tutorials
- Recovery sessions, performance analysis, well-being and mentoring
Performance Support – Maximize Your Potential
We offer access to professional-level performance services, normally reserved for elite academies and national teams now available for young athletes on their development journey.
- Sports Science Integration
- VALD testing
- Catapult GPS monitoring & feedback
- Individualized data reviews and workload planning
- Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching
- Monthly interactive workshops
- Meal planning, recovery strategies, and sustainable health habits
- Mental Performance Coaching
- Sports psychology support available to all athletes
- Sessions focused on mindset, focus, and personal growth
- Career Advice & Player Representation
Full-time structure
- Agent access and career consultations
- Guidance for professional trials and post-academic career paths
Mentoring & Lifestyle Support
Moving to a new country, club, or school system can be challenging. That’s why NYSA includes complete integration support for every student-athlete.
Our dedicated mentors and staff ensure every athlete has the personal, academic, and professional support they need. From football development to everyday life in a new city, we’re with you every step of the way.
- 1:1 mentoring covering education, sport, and life planning and goals
- Practical help: transport, healthcare registration, scheduling
- Ongoing check-ins with NYSA staff to ensure progress and well-being
Organization and club support
Tailored Support for European Clubs, Academies & Institutions
Whether you’re a grassroots club aiming to improve your development model or a professional academy seeking innovation, NYSA Sweden offers bespoke support services based on European best practice and cross-border collaboration.
Our European Network
We maintain a wide network and partnerships across Europe, including:
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 🇬🇧
- Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧
- Torslanda IK 🇸🇪
- BKV Norrtälje 🇸🇪
- BK Häcken 🇸🇪
- RFS 🇱🇻
- UCAM 🇪🇸
- 3 Campus Sports Institute 🇫🇮
- European Athlete Student - EAS 🇪🇺
25+
International partners
9
Active projects
16+
Countries connected
Assessment, Auditing & Consultancy Support
Independent reviews of club performance, development pathways, and operations.
- Initial Assessment of Need
- Independent performance audits and development evaluations
- Strategic guidance for technical directors and senior staff
- Reviews of talent identification pathways and club-wide planning
Sports Science Solutions
Tailored support to your players:
- Full implementation of VALD testing technology
- Long-term data monitoring plans tailored to club capacity
- Access to NYSAs network of European interns
- Remote or on-site delivery by qualified NYSA experts
Coach Education Programmes
- Formal learning experiences for youth and senior team coaches
- Short courses focusing on leadership, future coaching and many more
- Guest sessions with UEFA-qualified professionals
- Lectures and workshops with elite performance professionals
- Tactical theory, game model creation, and communication skills
- Coach education funded by Erasmus+ projects
Scouting & Player Mobility
Access to our scouting network, player mobility services, and after-care support.
- Shared scouting platforms and cross-border talent access
- Youth-to-senior player transitions and international trials
- After-care programmes post-placement
Erasmus+ Projects – Impact Through Education & Sport
We’re proud contributors to may Erasmus+ projects, using sport as a platform for education, integration, and youth mobility.
- Youth development and inclusion projects
- Multi-nation consortium partnerships
- Special focus on Dual Careers, equal access, female participation, and digital inclusion
Camps & Activities
Programmes for players 10–17 to train in high-level European environments.
- High Performance Camps
- Activation Camps & Testing Events
- Community Camps
NYSA International
FOOTBALL Athlete program
POWERED BY WOLVES
A Talented Athlete program for football players aged 18 to 24.
Esports
Currently, there are more than 3 billion active gamers around the world and by 2025 projections showed that the Esports industry will grow to be larger than any other sport or entertainment industry in the world.
500+
International athletes and couches supported
40+
Educational programs available
16+
Countries connected with us globally