International Development Academy

IDA AUGUST ⚽🌍

Pro signings. College commits. A new season underway.

🇨🇮 Yan Diomande → Real Madrid - From IDA's early development program to the FIFA World Cup and a record-breaking move to Real Madrid.

🇬🇭 Emmanuel Abrokwa → Sevilla FC - Daily training at IDA Valencia helped Emmanuel stay competitive and adapt to Spanish football during his Sevilla trial. He also helped IDA win the Silver Trophy at Surf Cup International Salou.

🎓 Robert Conover → West Chester University - New England Surf → IDA Valencia → NCAA Division II. Two seasons of development in Spain helped open the next chapter.

⭐ Neville Knowles III - IDA Valencia → Villarreal CF Match MVP, playing up an age group.

✍️ More Players Moving On - Philip Dzodzo → UD Bétera. Eddiel Márquez → CF La Nucía. Jonathan Onyesoh → Liga Nacional Juvenil.

🆕 2026/27 IS UNDERWAY - Welcome Day. New kits. First training. First preseason tests for U15-U18.

🏠 Welcome, Jakub - Polish goalkeeper Jakub Najdek Młynarczyk joins IDA Valencia Residency for 2026/27. Full-time residency in Spain and England, with pathways connected to college and professional opportunities.

🌍 International League Experience - Real development happens through real competition, real opposition, and different football cultures.

Real Madrid. Sevilla. NCAA. One pathway behind them all.

History made. 🇬🇭🔥

18-year-old Emmanuel Abrokwa has officially signed with Sevilla FC, becoming the first Ghanaian player in the club’s history.

After spending three months training and competing with IDA Valencia while pursuing his opportunity with Sevilla, Emmanuel is officially taking the next step.

What a moment. What a journey. And only the beginning.

Congratulations, Emmanuel! 👏

🔗 Read the full story at the link in bio.

Real Madrid. 2026 FIFA World Cup Player of the Match.

4 years after putting on his first jersey in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Yan Diomande was one of just 13 players in the first class of the residential program IDA and DME Academy launched together in 2022.

“It makes me feel very, very proud to see him playing in one of the biggest clubs in the world. It’s a true blessing and honor to have coached him.”

His story is an extraordinary example of what happens when talent, the right environment, and access to opportunity all come together.

🔗 Read the full story - link in bio.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽

Polish goalkeeper Jakub Najdek Młynarczyk has officially joined the IDA Valencia Residency Program for the 2026/27 season. 🇵🇱

With a new season underway in Valencia, Jakub begins a year of high-level training, competition, and development in Spain, alongside ambitious players from around the world.

The 2026/27 season is just getting started - and there’s still time to make it part of your journey.

Ready to develop your game in Spain? Visit our website and connect with an IDA Advisor today.

journey.

From IDA Valencia to West Chester University. 🇪🇸➡️🇺🇸

Two seasons in Spain. Daily training, top-level competition, trophies, promotion, and countless lessons along the way.

Now, goalkeeper Robert Conover is ready for his next chapter after committing to West Chester University.

Read how his experience at IDA Valencia helped prepare him for college soccer and beyond. 📖 Link in bio.

IDA JULY HIGHLIGHTS 🌍
Where development becomes real.

🇪🇸 Spain Won the World Cup. We’ve Been There All Along.
Rodri Hernández. Ferran Torres. Borja Iglesias. Three World Cup finalists developed by coaches who shaped Spanish football. Today, that same methodology lives on at IDA Valencia through Head of Methodology Javi Sanchís.

📖 Mikal Greene: Earning Every Opportunity
From Charleston, SC to IDA Valencia, then CFA Quart de les Valls, and now UD Vall de Uxó. One opportunity earned the next.

📖 Divin Sokpetin: From Benin to the International Stage
After three seasons at IDA Valencia, the 2011-born midfielder earned a call-up to the Benin U17 National Team WAFU-B camp.

🎓 Noah Roache → Columbia College (NAIA)
After a year at IDA Valencia and 50+ matches, Noah earned his place at Columbia College. “IDA was the most important part of my journey as a player.”

🏠 Residency 2026/27: Growing
José Ramón Cortaza 🇲🇽 and Austin Wang 🇺🇸 have committed to IDA Valencia, with Austin making the transition from Summer Prep Camp to full residency.

☀️ EPP Valencia: A Summer at the Highest Level
Professional facilities, elite coaches, recovery, performance, and development. The 2026 Elite Performance Program has officially wrapped up. See you next year.

🇧🇷 IDA Brazil: Elite Habits in Rio
The Elite Performance Program launched at Fluminense’s facilities, featuring high-level training and a special session with 1982 World Cup player Edevaldo Freitas.

🏆 Tournament Recap – Catarroja
IDA A and IDA B U12 competed at the 11th Tournament of Selections, finishing 3rd and 4th while showing outstanding commitment throughout.

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