At IDA Brazil @ Cruzeiro Residential Academy, student-athletes (14-18 years old) from all around the world receive a professional academy football experience coupled with a specific, personalized academic program.
Intensive training and a competitive schedule, with a minimum of 5 training sessions per week on the field.
Live in Toca da Raposa I, in the very same (yet refurbished) building where Ronaldo (R9), Belletti, and many other world class players have lived in their youth academy years.
Bilingual Coaching Staff, specific to the International Program, to guarantee practices and activities in English.
International players may be invited to practice with Cruzeiro Youth Academy teams, which count with some Youth Brazilian National Team players.
The mission of the international development academy is to become the global leader in the development and placement of players aspiring to reach their full potential at the professional or college level.
IDA staff and players will act with intelligence, respect, and compassion.
IDA staff and players will perform with their best effort and attitude, no matter how difficult the challenge.
IDA staff and players will aim high in order to reach their goals.
"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.”
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.
HOURS TUTORING/PORTUGUESE CLASSES PER DAY
Opportunity for USPA
Self-paced and mastery based
Portuguese language classes available
STUDENT:STAFF RATIO
Learning coaches on site and/or readily available
Direct communication with parents
Highly qualified and certified teachers
At IDA student-athletes from all around the world receive a professional academy soccer experience coupled with a specific, personalized academic program.
TRAINING SESSIONS/WEEK
Training sessions will follow Cruzeiro’s outstanding Brazilian methodology that has produced world class players such as Ronaldo
Self-paced and mastery based.
Highly-Qualified Coaching Staff
Matches
Be part of a high performance training program including friendly matches and tournaments. IDA Brazil in Partnership with Cruzeiro gives players the opportunity to have your own professional personal development plan and get access to development reports.
Immersion
Play Futsal, street football, footvolley, and have samba and capoeira lessons.
Visit Toca II, take the Mineirão Stadium tour and spend a fun day at one of the two Cruzeiro's Social Clubs.
Be part of up to 62,000 people supporting Cruzeiro at Mineirão Stadium.
Toca da Raposa I is one of Brazil's top training grounds, home to the Brazilian National Squad for the 1982 and 1986 World Cups and the Great Britain team for Rio 2016. It features elite facilities, including pitches, a gym, medical areas, and living quarters once used by stars like Ronaldo (R9). The complex also offers FIFA-approved accommodation with modern amenities, providing a complete environment for international players.
Breathtaking Landscapes
Rich and Unique Cultural Heritage
Amazing Football Culture
3 Official Pitches + 1 Small Sided
State-of-the-art Medical Facility
Fully Equipped Gym
“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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After his time at IDA Valencia, Jeremy signed a professional contract with Real Madrid.
After joining Real Madrid Castilla, he was called up to join the full team to travel for the Champions League quarterfinals, semi-finals, and championship.
“IDA introduced me to a more focused lifestyle. I had the field right next to where I lived and I was constantly training everyday. Constantly having access to the gym, pool, recovery, being able to train as much as I was, it really prepared me to take the next step in a competitive environment.”
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