We cannot recommend Eture’s Gap Year program enough for anyone considering taking a gap year. Our son, Will, had a D2 offer and several NAIA, JUCO and D3 offers coming out of high school, but he got little traction at the D1 level coming from a smaller club in a smaller town. With a lot of hard work on his game under the guidance of Eture coaches, and with Jaime and Ximo’s connections, Will received three D1 offers (two of them on the West Coast which was what he had hoped for) and he had extensive conversations with over a dozen D1 coaches. Will’s time at Eture helped prepare him for the daily demands of D1 soccer and provided him with valuable life experiences such as adjusting to living away from home and navigating international travel on his own while still providing structure and security. It wasn’t always easy but it was so worth it. Will developed lifelong friendships at Eture and had experiences that he will remember for a lifetime. It was such a positive experience that our other son is really hoping to spend a year at Eture next year. Thank you Eture!



Chad & Leticia Ficek

chadleticiaficek@gmail.com