International Development Academy

What can one year in Spain do for your game? 🇪🇸

Just ask Noah Roache.

After a year at IDA Valencia, he’s committed to Columbia College to continue his soccer journey.

📖 Read his story on our blog. Link in bio.

Applications for the 2026-27 season are still open - but not for long. If you’re ready to take your game abroad, now is the time to apply.

IDA JUNE HIGHLIGHTS 🌍
Where development becomes real.

🏆 From DME to the World Cup - Former DME, an IDA Florida partner, academy student-athlete Yan Diomande is representing Côte d'Ivoire at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Player of the Match on his debut. From Florida to the world stage. The pathway is real.

🚨 IDA Combine Delivers: Twice - Hugo Pérez signs with CD Acero (Tercera RFEF) and Sam Botwright signs with UD Vall de Uxó (Tercera RFEF). Two professional contracts generated from the first-ever IDA Combine. This is only the beginning.

☀️ Summer Is Live in Valencia - Players from 16+ nationalities have arrived. First training sessions complete. First matches played vs At. Cabañal. The 2026 IDA Valencia Summer Programs are officially underway.

🏠 Residency 2026/27: Taking Shape - Lucas Koffie (Defensive Midfielder) commits to IDA Valencia. Noah Théo Saint-Dic re-signs for another season. Colin Norton-Garcia (USA 🇺🇸), Nathaniel Garcia (PR/USA 🇵🇷🇺🇸) and Gabriel Rodriguez (PR 🇵🇷) also confirmed. The squad grows.

📚 Develop the Athlete. Educate the Person. - High School · Gap Year · Undergraduate · Masters.
IDA's academic programmes combine world-class football with structured education pathways. The complete student-athlete experience, built for life beyond the game.

📖 From the Blog - IDA Invests in Haiti's New Youth Football League · How Soccer Boarding Schools in Europe Build the Next Generation of Talent · Everett Shoji: From Leukemia Recovery to Spain.
🎯 Summer programs - Players from around the world are already in Valencia. Don't be the one watching from Instagram. June 21 – July 18, Spain & Florida. Boys & Girls | Ages 10–18. Register now.

Ready to start your IDA journey? Summer programs. Full residency. Academic pathways. One conversation starts it all. 🌍

𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

Argentinian winger Agustin Juan Baloira 🇦🇷 will remain with IDA Valencia for the 2026/27 season.

After experiencing the residency program firsthand, Agustin has decided to continue his journey in Valencia for another year of football and personal growth abroad.

Still building 🇪🇸

Discover more about the IDA Valencia Residency pathway by visiting our website and connecting with an IDA Advisor.