The International Development Academy (IDA) offers ambitious student-athletes aged 15-22 the opportunity to develop their game while following a fulfilling academic curriculum.
With four locations throughout the United States and Europe, you are in control of your pathway to play in college or professionally. Stay, train and compete in over 50 matches a year while pursuing the next step in your athletic and academic careers.
At IDA student-athletes from all around the world receive a professional academy soccer experience coupled with a specific, personalized academic program.
TRAINING HRS./WK
Compete against local semi-professional teams and academies in the area
Self-paced and mastery based.
Highly-Qualified Coaching Staff
CLUB Training and Trial Opportunities
Compete against local semi-professional teams and academies in the area
Assistance in placement for NCAA DI, DII and DIII Programs
Designed for student-athletes looking for an accredited school that supports their unique schedule, creates a pathway towards their personal, professional, and athletic goals, and leverages the latest technology for an on-the-go environment.
CLASSWORK HRS./DAY
Schedule structured to the needs of the student-athlete.
Self-paced and mastery based.
NCAA Approved
STUDENT:STAFF RATIO
Learning coaches on site and/or readily available
Direct communication with parents
Highly qualified and certified teachers
“Designed by athletes and educators, we understand your schedule, your priorities, your unique goals, and your struggles facing academics. We offer solutions, not more road-blocks. We have created a community, a flexible school schedule, and a support system unlike any other.”
- Rick Angelicola, Director of Education
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Located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, the IDA Residential Academy in Valencia, Spain offers international student-athletes full immersion into Spanish culture in and out of football.
Located in Reading, International Development Academy UK showcases the passion and commitment to football as a way of life in the 'Home of Football.
Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, IDA at DME Academy offers student-athletes premium training and development environment, while also being perfectly located for collegiate exposure.
Experience a city and culture unlike anything. In partnership with the Rome City Institute, IDA Rome offers everything, from art and culture to a legendary soccer culture.
"Their commitment to pushing us, to getting us to play at our highest level is because they know what it takes to get a scholarship and reach that goal. They were really involved in the whole process, both on and off the field. I couldn’t have done it without them.”
"Looking back and comparing myself from last year to this year, the difference is almost incomparable. The coaching staff has really taken it to a whole new level."
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