Expanding Academic Pathways at IDA

Introducing a New Pre-Collegiate Option for Student-Athletes

At International Development Academy (IDA), we are constantly evolving our ecosystem to better support the long-term academic and athletic goals of our student-athletes. As part of this commitment, IDA is expanding its academic offerings through a new optional Pre-Collegiate pathway, made available in partnership with TPH Academy.

This new option allows eligible IDA athletes to access authentic, accredited U.S. college-level online coursework while continuing to train full-time in a professional football environment — as an add-on to IDA’s core Study, Train, Play experience.

What Is the Pre-Collegiate Pathway?

Through this pathway, students may enroll in:

• College-level online courses
• Taught by certified professors
• Delivered by regionally accredited U.S. colleges and universities

How This Fits Within IDA’s Academic Model

Key structure points:

• Courses are fully asynchronous
• Students complete coursework independently
• Academic instruction, pacing, and evaluation are managed directly by the partner institution

Who Is This Option Designed For?

• Gap year athletes seeking to remain academically engaged
• International students bridging into the U.S. academic system
• Student-athletes planning for NCAA or university pathways
• Players looking to earn college credit while training abroad

Important Academic Considerations

• Courses are fully accredited college-level offerings
• Credit transferability is determined solely by the receiving institution
• NCAA eligibility decisions are made by the receiving institution and its compliance office
• Neither IDA nor its partners can guarantee transfer or eligibility outcomes

Partner Institutions

• Baker College
• Western Texas College
• Community College of Baltimore County

How Families Can Learn More

If the Pre-Collegiate pathway aligns with a student’s academic and athletic goals, families will then be introduced directly to IDA’s academic partner team for detailed guidance and next steps.

An Expanded Academic Ecosystem at IDA

This option reinforces IDA’s commitment to supporting student-athletes not only in their football development, but also in building a clear, informed academic pathway for the future.