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. As a leading Spanish football academy, IDA Valencia provides elite training, state-of-the-art facilities, and competitive opportunities in partnership with various local soccer clubs in Spain. This premier youth soccer academy in Spain offers a holistic approach, nurturing talent both on and off the field with personalized academic programs, sports camps, and training programs. IDA Valencia ensures players develop the skills needed to excel in the world of football.
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.”
At IDA Spain, student-athletes receive a premier education through our partnership with TPH Academy and Mas Camarena School. Located just outside Valencia, our program combines an NCAA-approved online curriculum with in-person academic support, personalized guidance, and access to one of Spain’s top international schools. Students follow flexible academic pathways—including AP, Honors, and over 70 electives—while living and training at Mas Camarena Resort. The result is a structured, supportive, and globally-minded learning environment that helps student-athletes succeed both on the field and in the classroom.
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
At IDA Valencia, we provide a comprehensive player development experience for all our players. Upon arrival, players will be assessed during the pre-season by our coaching staff which will help initiate the individual player plans. In addition to the training regimen, player plans will include placement within our Academy Teams and/or our partner clubs such as UD Vall de Uxo, CFA Quart de Les Valls or UD Betera.
"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."
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.
“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.
Degree Specializing in Physical Education
Level 2 technical degree in soccer
Played in Spain's 3rd Division
Grado Superior Education
UEFA A Coaching License
Joined IDA in April 2022
Head Goalkeeping Coach
U12 Head Coach
Academy Coach for U18 and U20
Performance Analysis for U18 and U20
U23 S&C Assistant
U18 and U20 S&C Assistant
Gym Assistant
Statsports Lead
Degree in teaching and sports animation
Joined IDA in August 2022
20+ Years soccer experience
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.
After joining IDA during covid, Arik earned a full-ride Division I scholarship at University of California. He was then drafted in the 2025 MLS draft.
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