Collegiate Development Academy / Football

Develop for the Fall. Prepare for College.

A selective football development pathway combining collegiate-style training, planned fall competition, and required academic participation.

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Fall competition plannedJanuary & June entry optionsCollege coursework

American football player running with the ball during a game; representative photography, not a WAIA team — Representative stock photography, not an actual WAIA team or event.

How WAIA athlete admission works

1. Express interest

Choose football, expected entry, and commuter or residential interest using our general athlete-interest form.

2. Evaluation

Selected candidates may be invited for a coaching discussion and separate academic eligibility review.

3. Decision and next steps

WAIA confirms available programming, academic requirements, tuition, and any housing terms before acceptance and enrollment.

This public website collects preliminary inquiries only; no team place, course seat, residential place or payment is reserved.

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Develop as an athlete and student

Position Development

Technical instruction, practice, film analysis and measurable goals.

Performance & Recovery

Qualified coaching, appropriate conditioning, recovery and injury-prevention education.

Academic Commitment

Suitable college-level coursework up to nine semester credits per regular term, following individual advising and eligibility review.

Proposed football calendar

January Entry

Winter and spring development for eligible early graduates.

June Entry

Offseason strength, position work and preseason preparation.

Fall Competition

Planned independent games against suitable opponents, subject to scheduling.

All games, opponents and team schedules are planned, not confirmed. Enrollment dates and program duration may vary. Academic enrollment must be reviewed for each athlete's NCAA eligibility and receiving-college requirements.

The WAIA approach

WAIA seeks athletes prepared for structured, demanding development, academic accountability and coaching. Residential and commuter participation are being explored, with housing arrangements subject to separate confirmation.

Participation does not guarantee a scholarship, Division I offer, credit transfer or NCAA eligibility.

Ready to pursue your next level?

Begin with an interest inquiry. WAIA will outline the evaluation process and confirm program availability.

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