Choosing the right Soccer Program
Choosing the right soccer program for yourself or your child is an extremely important decision. With a wide range of programs on offer, the decision needs to take into account the athlete's needs, playing position, skill level, their age and ultimate goals to make an informed decision on the best pathway moving forward.
At IFD - International Football Development, we offer a range of options that range from soccer trials to 1, 3, 6 and 10 month full immersion programs customized for elite players who aim to play professionally.
To make the task of selecting the best option for yourself or child, we have outlined some of the key considerations and information for you below:
What types of programs are offered at IFD International Football Development Academy?
IFD Intensive Training programs provide unique training specialized for each athlete on their specific needs and are designed for athletic success. Our academy advisors will guide you throughout the decision-making process to select the best program, all of which have been curated by our expert UEFA coaching staff to increase our athletes conditioning, fundamental skills and the match readiness your young athlete requires to take their skills to the next level.
Goal Specific Programs
While the list of techniques young athletes learn throughout their regular training is endless, IFD soccer camps and training programs focus on improving specific skills that your child needs to improve upon to become a more well-rounded team player. Techniques are implemented to highlight their strengths while off the field we incorporate mental conditioning and strength training to take their game to the next level.
With year-round world-class training facilities and performance-based curriculum, IFD offers fully customizable programs:
Pro Soccer Trials & Tryouts (15, 21 and 28 Day Trials)
28 Day Full Immersion Program
3 Month Full Immersion Program
6 Month Full Immersion Program
10 Month Elite Pro Season
Play Pro Europe Gap Year Program
48 Month Bachelor's Degree UEFA-B Coaching License
USA Showcase
Various Annual Training Camps
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Pre-Season Camps
IFD integrates with IFT Individual Football Training to offer Camps that are the most well-known and intense development programs in Portugal. Pre-season camps allow head coaches to integrate Portuguese soccer methodology and instruction into pre-competition preparation that will have you primed for regular season.
Athletes are guided throughout each session, offered feedback, training advice & technical analysis by our coaching staff to ensure participants gain the most benefit possible during their experience.
What Makes International Football Development Stand Out?
IFD is different from other academies in that it provides a professional pathway for its players, focusing on each individual's mental, physical, and social attributes, and placing them in pro clubs that are best suited to them. We can't guarantee a contract, but we can guarantee that players will leave more talented than when they arrived and will have the opportunity to be seen by soccer scouts while with us, which is invaluable for their soccer career.
Minutes make masters, you have to play to develop!
What are the benefits of attending a soccer program?
Professional coaching and training that provide clear instruction in a safe environment allow young athletes to completely focus on their goals and improve their skills while honing their strengths and improving upon their weaknesses.
Our elite programs allow athletes to meet and work with like-minded and dedicated individuals from around the world who share a common goal, playing professionally in a European club.
Registering for an International Football Development soccer program is the first step in putting your child on a pathway to success. Our IFD athletes not only improve upon their athletic training, skills, endurance and tactics while with us but leave as a more well-rounded individual with improved confidence and interpersonal skills that will carry them throughout life.
Want to learn more about our Soccer programs?
With world-class training facilities in beautiful Portugal and expert UEFA licensed coaches and ex-professional players on staff, IFD Academy has the right soccer pathway for every aspiring athlete.
No matter your focus, whether it's strength & conditioning, speed & agility, power, mental toughness, nutrition, leadership or communication on and off the field - IFD Soccer Academy has a customizable and specialized program to suit your needs. Please contact us today to discuss your options and if you have any questions.
