ONE CITY.
ONE PROGRAM.
ONE COMMUNITY.
Combining World-Class Education With Elite Level Development
OUR PROGRAM
IDA Sheffield delivers an elite football intensive program for domestic and international athletes aged 16-25. Our bespoke programs have the ability to combine world class education provided through our academic partners with professional-standard training tailored to individual goals.
Whether you are looking to pursue a gap year, undergraduate degree, enter postgraduate studies, our full-time 9-month program provides you with the opportunity to develop under our professional coaching staff, in elite sporting facilities right here in the home of football.
9-Month European Season:
European football season which spans 9 months with from September through to May, with continuous development throughout.
Professional Coaching Staff:
Train under our UEFA-licensed coaches with professional playing and coaching experience across the highest levels of the game here in the UK.
Elite Showcase Games:
Compete against professional academy sides, semi-professional clubs, and top university programs throughout the season.
Full-Time Professional Structure:
Daily training sessions, strength and conditioning programming, video analysis, tactical education, and recovery protocols mirroring a pro club environment.
State-of-the-Art Facilities:
Access to the University of Sheffield's professional-standard sporting facilities which include: 2x training pitches, state-of-the-art gym facilities, dedicated strength and conditioning suites, spin room and video analysis rooms.
Player Progression and Pathways:
Established connections to professional and semi-professional clubs across the UK and Europe, with proven track record of producing success stories.
PREMIER
LEAGUE
EXPERIENCE
IDA First Team Head Coach, Nick Travis, brings Premier League experience having formed part of Chris Wilder's backroom staff at Sheffield United, during one of the clubs most successful periods—guiding the club from League One through the Championship and into the Premier League, culminating in a record-breaking ninth-place finish that saw them finish just outside European qualification spots.
During this period, he worked directly with emerging talents including Aaron Ramsdale, Iliman Ndiaye, and David Brooks as they broke through into professional senior football— experience that provides invaluable insight into the standards, habits, and qualities required at the highest levels of the game, which he now brings directly to IDA's coaching environment.
COACHING
STAFF
Our coaching staff brings a wealth of professional playing and coaching experience from across the highest levels of football here int he UK, with each member having competed or coached at professional level. Led by UEFA-licensed coaches with Premier League, Championship, and professional club backgrounds, the team provides guidance grounded in real lived experience rather than theory.
MEN´S ROSTER
Our 2025/26 male roster features high-level players from across the globe, all competing for places in our first team and U21 squads.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Our success stories don't happen by accident—they're the direct result of daily commitment, professional standards, and an environment that demands excellence both on and off the pitch. We're incredibly proud to see our players move forward—whether that's signing for professional clubs across Europe, earning places at top NCAA programs, or completing prestigious degrees whilst competing at semi-professional level. When players leave IDA positioned for the next chapter of their journey, that's when we know we've done our job properly.
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