Soccer | Education | Global Pathways

Presented By: Rick Angelicola

Director of Global Development

rick@internationalda.com | internationalda.com

About International Development Academy

Soccer | Education | Global Pathways

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, the IDA team have helped thousands of student-athletes across the globe get to the next level.


IDA Programs and Services


International Residential Academies

Short-Term Camps and Team Tours

College Recruitment Guidance

Professional Pathways for Elite Players

International Tournaments

Strategic Partnerships and Affiliations



Opportunities & experiences, it’s that simple. Our goal is to help ambitious student-athletes meet their athletic and educational goals in our world-class environments.

USA and Europe - The IDA Advantage


With an extensive network throughout Europe and the US, International Development Academy ensures a diverse range of experiences, resources, and exit opportunities for all of its affiliate partners and their communities.



The IDA Experience

Sample Day


COMPETE IN MORE THAN 50 GAMES


 

  • National Football Youth League
  • Tactic League Representative Squad
  • Playing in the non-league (semi-pro) pyramid
  • FA Youth Cup
  • English Schools Football Association (ESFA)
  • Competitive Friendlies against professional Academy teams


  • Play tryout with local clubs in Valencia
  • Selected players, 18+ year or older, to train and compete in Spanish youth leagues
  • IDA separate competitive schedule
    • Semi-professional academies
    • La Liga academies
    • Local private academies

INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

IDA teams will compete in prestigious tournaments such as the MIC Tournament in April in Barcelona.  This event has become a compulsory event for football’s greatest institutions. Many of the largest clubs and national teams have joined in the tournament and featured their prominent young players who became big football stars not long afterward.





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Academics

High Performance Academics for the High Performing Student Athlete

Designed for student-athletes looking for an accredited school that supports their unique schedule, creates a pathway towards their personal, professional, and athletic goals.



Curriculum Options


US Curriculum

UK Curriculum

  • US High School Curriculum
  • Honors and AP Courses Available
  • Electives - Finance management
  • US College Courses Available
  • SAT/ACT Test Preparation
  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance & Excellence) – equivalent of up to 3 A-Levels
  • BSc in Sports Science & Coaching
  • BA in Management.& Business
  • English language courses and qualifications
  • FA and UEFA Coaching Qualification pathways 


Pathways and Exit Opportunities

Recruitment | Exposure | Opportunity


Steps To Success

  1. 1.Building Your List
  2. 2.Building Your Profile
  3. 3.Creating Your Highlight Film
  4. 4.Maximizing your Exposure and Recruitment
  5. 5.Communication With Coaches
  6. 6.Navigating the Financial Process
  7. 7.Finding the Best Fit



IDA Statistics


  • Growth: 75% increase in student-athletes this year


  • Diversity: Student-athletes from 11 new countries!


  • University Pathway: 70% -80% of 2020-2021 group on track to continue their journey at a US or European University and receive athletic and/or academic scholarships


  • Professional Pathway: 10% of 2020-2021 group on track to play professional soccer in Europe while continuing their education simultaneously

IDA Player Perspective

Real Value

Real Opportunity

Real Results


Opportunities with IDA


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