IDA UK Pre-Season

Experience Professional Preparation for Your Season

IDA UK Pre-Season is designed specifically for players, aged 16-23, who are wanting to prepare for the 2024/25 season at the highest level.

With a combination of intensive training, fitness testing, and matches against top competition, IDA Pre-Season participants go in to their upcoming season at the peak of their game.

IDA UK Pre-Season Dates

August 2024

From $1785 Per Week

Dates: August 4th - August 25th
Ages: 16-23
Gender: Boys

IDA UK Pre-Season Prices

1 Week Pre-Season - $1785

2 Week Pre-Season - $3395

3 Week Pre-Season - $4775

Add-Ons - Extend Your Experience!

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.

Video Analysis Package

Personal Video Analysis Package.
Highlight Compilations & Interactive Match Reports.
Online Profile & Social Media Graphics.
Available ONLY for Pre-Season Programs of 2-3 Weeks.
Cost: $450 for 3 games or $780 for 6 games.

Pre-Season Details

✓ Daily on-field training with UEFA licensed coaches.

✓ IDA Performance Program (Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Analysis).

✓ 2 Matches per week against local semi-professional teams.

✓ Accomodation & meals at Hillside Court.

✓ Airport transfers.

✓ Cultural immersion - sightseeing, stadium tours.

✓ English Language Classes Available (additional fee).

Facilities

IDA UK Pre-Season Participants will reside at Hillside Court in Reading. 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. Participants will have access to these facilities through their Pre-Season experience, giving them a true outlook on what life is like as a professional academy player, and helping them to prepare for the 2024/25 season in the best possible setting.

Meet The Team

Andy Hunt

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

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 FC, Nuneaten 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."

Laurens Ten Cate

Centreback (Netherlands)

"Being able to get on the field with coaches who are constantly pushing me and bonding with teammates off the field has been incredible. I’d really recommend it to anyone."

FAQ

What Airport should my child fly to?

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What is your Refund Policy?

What my child needs to bring?

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My child is attending on his/her own, how safe it is?

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Passport Information

Do I need a Visa and what type of visa do I require?

IMPORTANT: You are responsible for all of your travel documents and ensuring they are valid (see passport information above). Based on your nationality, you will need to check if a visa is needed for the country where your camp is located (contact the appropriate consulate office for entry requirements and visa requirements). Plan ahead as the visa application can be a long process. If you need a visa, it is mandatory that you apply right away after you have processed your online registration. The more you wait, the more chances you have to be denied a visa!