IDA: Rome

Take Your Game and Your Pathway to the Next Level in the Eternal City

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Live a lifetime experience in the Eternal City

Experience a city and culture unlike anything. Rome offers everything, from art and culture to a legendary soccer culture. In partnership with the Soccer Management Institute, IDA Rome offers:

Pathway to Master's Degree in Sports Management
Top-of-the-line living accommodations in one Europe's most picturesque cities
Professional and semi-professional training, competition, and trial opportunities
Flexible academic programs

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The Athletics | The academy’s goal is to provide a professional soccer environment where you can keep growing as a player and as an individual.Receive 1-on-1 instruction, insight, and technical analysis from UEFA-licensed coachesAccess to professional-level facilities, equipment, instruction, and more

The Residence | Live in university-owned apartments right in Rome Room to study, socialize, and train after hours Easy access to museums, restaurants, live sports, and more

The Opportunities | Get noticed, scouted, and tryout to join local professional clubs Face off against some of the best young soccer players, both locally and from around the world Compete in local, regional, and national tournaments in stadiums throughout Italy

The Academics | Academic programs for gap years, undergraduate, and masters level education in partnership with Link Campus University and Soccer Management Institute Flexible scheduling designed to accommodate elite student-athletes Easily transfer credits to American universities

Why would I play in Europe vs. staying in the USA? Why would I pay for this when I can go straight to college? I have received messages from other academies that look similar to yours. What’s the difference and why would I choose IDA? Can I study whilst playing at your academy or further my education? Do I get placed to an Italian Club?

Why would I play in Europe vs. staying in the USA?

Playing at our academies in Europe is proven to develop you as a player in a highly competitive environment. This significantly increases the chances of you getting recognised by professional clubs and reaching your ambitions in the game. If it’s college football you’re looking for, playing at our academies will help with your transition into a top college soccer program, recognition by college coaches and better placement and scholarship opportunities.

Why would I pay for this when I can go straight to college?

By playing in one of our full-time residential academies, not only will you develop as a player, but you will also generate more pathway opportunities as a result of the experience. We have been successful in helping players reach the professional level as well as providing better college placements and even athletic scholarships at top college programs through our many connections.

I have received messages from other academies that look similar to yours. What’s the difference and why would I choose IDA?

Can I study whilst playing at your academy or further my education?

YES – Our academic providers; US Performance Academy (USPA) are perfectly placed here. USPA is an accredited private online, middle & high school created for high-performance athletes. USPA is designed for young athletes looking for a school that supports their unique schedule and creates a pathway towards their personal, professional, and athletic goals. USPA deals with many high-performance athletes and provides them with quality exit options upon completion of their courses.

Do I get placed to an Italian Club?