IDA UK Winter Training

Unlock International Opportunities: Train Abroad, Shine Abroad

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IDA UK Winter Player Experiences are for more advanced players, aged 16+, who have ambitions of playing at the next level (US University and/or professionally). By integrating directly into the IDA UK Residential Academy Program, participants will train and compete at the highest level with our UEFA licensed coaches whilst experiencing the day-to-day life of a full-time IDA student-athlete in the 'Home of Football'.

IDA UK Winter Training Dates

December 2024

From $1785 Per Week
  • Dates: December 8th-22nd 2024
  • Ages: 16+
  • Gender: Boys

January 2025

From $1785 Per Week
  • Dates: January 5th-19th 2025
  • Ages: 16+
  • Gender: Boys

Player Experience Prices

1 Week Experience - $1785

2 Week Experience - $3395

*FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE & JULY ONLY, BOOK YOUR PLACE FOR A DEPOSIT OF JUST $295*

Add-Ons - Extend Your Experience!

IDA Students in Academic Classroom

ESL Courses

  • General English Language Program.
  • 15 Hours Learning per Week.
  • Assessment Prior to Level Placement
  • Topics Covered: Communication, Pronunciation, Vocabulary & Situation-Based Learning.
  • Cost: $300 per week.

Program Details

  • Ages 16-23
  • Accommodation and meals all inclusive
  • Airport pick up and drop off - no extra cost
  • 12-15 hours of high performance training per week
  • Video footage of all training sessions
  • Performance training sessions including Strength and Conditioning, video analysis, football coaching methodology, etc.
  • Nike kit package
  • US university access and college placement guidance
  • ESL Courses available (additional fee)

Facilities

IDA UK players reside at Hillside Court in Reading, a village within the local student community. IDA UK houses consist of 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large dining and living area. Each player will have their own room, and will share a house with 6 of their teammates. Ammenities include high speed Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, table tennis and pool tables, campus gardens, and CCTV-monitored houses. Our residence is also within walking distance of Reading town center.

IDA UK's state-of-the-art training facilities boast a new 4G pitch, a 130-station gym, two swimming pools, and a spinning studio. Players will have access to these facilities through their training sessions, giving them a true outlook on what life is like as a professional academy player.

Meet The Team

ANDY

Andy Hunt

  • IDA UK Academy Director
  • Semi Professional 1st Team Manager
  • Previously worked at Southampton FC
  • UEFA A license Coach
IDA UK General Manager

Ross Weatherstone

  • IDA UK General Manager
  • From Reading UK
  • Loyal, caring professional who is very positive and hard working.
  • An Ex-Professional Footballer who played for Oxford United FC, Boston United FCNuneaten Borough FC, Farnborough Town FC & Stevenage Borough FC. 
  • Winner of the National League Championship at Boston United FC
  • Degree in Education

Testimonials

EJ Lang

Goalkeeper (USA)

"Training at the IDA UK Academy is amazing. I have a better understanding of the match, my football IQ has gotten higher, and my distribution has gotten exceptional. 

The Academy helped me develop as a footballer, and gave me that extra push to know how much I was valued. It might be difficult to leave your family at home, but you make a whole new family here."

Kaden Foreman

Left-Back (USA)

"If you come to IDA and really work hard on and off the pitch to meet your football goal (for me playing college soccer), IDA will fully support you and make sure you reach your goal."

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