IDA x Dragons HP Training: A New Era for Player Development

The International Development Academy is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Dragons High Performance Training  in Durban, South Africa.

Following a successful experience at Surf Cup International Salou, Coach Mthunzi, Director and Head Coach of Dragons HPT, saw the potential for a collaboration that would expand opportunities for his players. Through this partnership, Dragons HPT athletes will have full access to IDA’s elite training programs, tournaments, and international experiences, ensuring a pathway for top-tier player development both on and off the field.

What This Partnership Offers Dragons HPT Players

• Access to IDA’s global network of programs and competitions
• Exposure to international training and recruitment opportunities
• Professional high-performance training designed to enhance individual and team development
• Clear pathways to collegiate and professional football opportunities

Coach Mthunzi emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating that it will provide “young talents in the Dragons HPT football program with access to world-class training, international exposure, and pathways to professional and academic opportunities abroad.”

By combining IDA’s expertise in global player development with Dragons HPT’s commitment to nurturing local talent, this collaboration will provide young athletes with the resources, training, and exposure needed to reach their full potential.

This partnership marks an important step in expanding international football development and fostering new opportunities for aspiring players.