A Promising Partnership
NYSA Sweden and FK RFS Academy collaboration to shape the 2026 season!
Together we offer:
- Development pathways for clubs, coaches and players
- A strengthened EU network, connections and funding
- Long term athlete development through Sport Science services
About RFS
A professional Latvian football club based in Riga. The club competes in Virslīga, the top tier of the Latvian football league system.
- Teams: men's, women's, and youth squads
- Facilities: home matches and training held at LNK Sporta Parks; a modern sports complex in Riga
- Academy: comprehensive youth development program with teams ranging from U5 to U19
Elevate Dual Career Programme
Through the RFS Academy and NYSA Sweden collaboration, young athletes don’t have to choose between chasing their football dreams and building a successful future. That’s why we’ve launched Elevate DC — a revolutionary Dual Career Programme designed to develop elite athletes and exceptional individuals.
Through world-class coaching, international academic pathways, and future-ready skills, Elevate DC gives you everything you need to succeed on the field and beyond it.
Why choose Elevate DC?
- Elite Football Meets Elite Education
Train at Latvia’s premier academy — FK RFS — while pursuing internationally recognised education options across Europe and beyond.
- Future-Proof Your Career
Our programme equips you with 21st-century life skills, mentorship, and career coaching to thrive in sport, education, and the workforce.
- International Mobility
Gain access to academic scholarships, Erasmus+ exchanges, and athlete placement opportunities across Europe, the UK, and the U.S.
- Backed by Experts
Built by NYSA Sweden, leaders in Dual Career innovation, Erasmus+ education, and athlete development, and delivered with the full support of FK RFS.
Who is it for?
- Youth footballers (U19-24) aiming for professional pathways
- Student-athletes wanting to combine sport and Academia
- International players seeking mobility, education, and top-level football
- Parents looking for a safe, structured, future-oriented programme
What will you get?
- Full-time elite football training at FK RFS Academy
- Mentorship & career coaching via the custom-built DCMENTOR platform
- Sports science profiling, performance testing & physical development
- Access to international universities & scholarships
- Career and academic guidance, planning, and transitions
- Optional Erasmus+ project participation
- Professional club exposure & player transfer support