International Development Academy (IDA) has announced a strategic investment in the newly established Ligue des Jeunes d’Haïti (LJH) as part of its ongoing commitment to support player development and football infrastructure in regions where access to opportunity can be limited. The investment will support the launch of the league this November, helping provide young Haitian players with a structured competitive platform and increased opportunities for development and exposure.
Haiti has a rich football culture and a history of producing talented players despite significant economic and infrastructure challenges. Through its partnership with LJH, IDA is investing in a long-term effort to strengthen the football ecosystem by supporting players, coaches, and the infrastructure needed for sustainable growth.
As part of the initiative, IDA partner TapIn Sports will provide player identification infrastructure to help evaluate and showcase talent throughout the league. Top players identified through the platform will have opportunities to be considered for future development experiences within the IDA pathway, including at IDA Valencia in Spain.
As another key component of the initiative, IDA will host a Coach Education Course in Haiti led by IDA instructors and European football professionals, including Technical Director Vicente Bosch. The course is designed to provide Haitian coaches with practical methodologies, modern training concepts, and professional development opportunities that can have a lasting impact throughout the country’s football landscape.
The coaching initiative reflects IDA’s belief that meaningful football development requires investment at every level of the game – from players and coaches to leagues and infrastructure.
Pedro Herivaux, President of the Ligue des Jeunes d’Haïti, said:
“When we launched the Ligue des Jeunes d’Haïti, we made a promise to every young player who registered: your talent will be seen. IDA has helped us keep that promise in a way we could not have imagined. Their decision to bring Haiti’s top players to their academy in Valencia – and to create pathways to professional football in Europe and higher education in the United States – is life-changing, not just for these players, but for their families and their communities.”
Joe Bradley, CEO of Global Soccer Alliance, said:
“IDA is excited to help the LJH Project in Haiti. We have established a comprehensive player development infrastructure in Valencia and it will be great to have some of Haiti’s best young players on campus to see them fulfill their potential.”
Steve Schechter, TapIn Sports, said:
“Haiti has always produced world-class football talent. What has been missing is a platform to showcase it, a technology platform to identify it, and pathways to elite development. That is exactly what LJH, TapIn Sports, and IDA make possible.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young Haitian footballers while investing in the broader development of the game. By supporting league infrastructure, player identification, coaching education, and international development pathways, IDA, TapIn Sports, and LJH are working together to help build a stronger future for football in Haiti.
About International Development Academy (IDA)
International Development Academy (IDA) is a global football and education organization
dedicated to helping student-athletes maximize their potential through elite training,
academic support, and professional development pathways. Through its international
academy network and world-class training environments, IDA provides aspiring players
with opportunities to pursue success at the collegiate and professional levels.
About Ligue des Jeunes d’Haïti (LJH)
The Ligue des Jeunes d’Haïti (LJH) is a youth football league created to provide structured
competition, player development opportunities, and greater visibility for talented young
footballers across Haiti. The league is committed to strengthening the country’s football
ecosystem by creating sustainable pathways for the next generation of Haitian players.
About TapIn Sports
TapIn Sports is a technology platform that helps players, clubs, leagues, and coaches
manage, identify, and showcase talent through digital player profiles, competition
management tools, and player identification solutions. The platform connects athletes
with development and recruitment opportunities while supporting organizations with
modern sports management infrastructure.
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