At IDA Valencia student-athletes (15-22 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 12 hours per week on the field.
Full-board accommodation in sports residence minutes away from downtown Valencia.
Highly qualified coaching staff with years of experience in dealing with international students.
Training & trial opportunities with professional and semi-professional clubs. Past IDA players have had successful trial with both Villarreal CF & CD Castellon.
Spanish lessons with a native Spanish speaking teacher are provided to the 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.
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
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
Games
IDA will have a separate competitive schedule, made of weekly matches against different types of rivals depending on the period of the season, from professional La Liga academies to semi-professional academies and top teams from the area.
Athletics
Upon arrival in Valencia, players are placed, on tryouts, in one of our partners clubs UD Vall de Uxo, CFA Quart de Les Valls, Sedavi CF or Valencia Surf Soccer Club. Selected players will train and compete in the Spanish youth leagues, alongside their training at the International Development Academy.
"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."
“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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Our student-athletes and their parents have access to their individual 360 Player profiles. This integrated platform provides the student-athletes the access to calendars, video analytics, player assessments, wellness assessments and more!
You can't have an elite academy without an elite coaching staff. These hand-picked staff go through a rigorous interview process to ensure they are bringing exactly what we need to our players in order to create a productive environment.
Masters Degree in Coaching
UEFA B Coaching License
Played NCAA College Soccer
Masters Degree in Coaching
UEFA A Coaching License
Previously Coached in ENG, RUS, ITA, USA
Bachelors in Sport + Exercise Science
UEFA B Coaching License
10+ Years academy coaching experience
Superior Pro Studies in Soccer
Spanish level 3 Coaching License
10+ Years academy coaching experience
Grado Superior Education
UEFA A Coaching License
Joined IDA in April 2022
Degree Specializing in Physical Education
Level 2 technical degree in soccer
Played in Spain's 3rd Division
Primary School Teacher's Degree
Recently joined IDA
20+ Years soccer experience
Degree in teaching and sports animation
Joined IDA in August 2022
20+ Years soccer experience
Bachelors Degree in Sports Science
UEFA C Coaching License
Professional goalkeeper experience
After his time at IDA Valencia, Jeremy went on to represent Puerto Rico in the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifying.
Jeremy now plays for Castellón in the third division of the Spanish soccer pyramid.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Arik decided to take his playing career down a different path. After playing 16 games for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), he joined IDA Valencia where his career took off in a different direction.
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