International Development Fútbol Philosophy
International Development Fútbol (IDF) of the Triangle is a player education program whose objective is to develop technically proficient and creative players who can excel in the modern game at either the college or professional level, if they so desire. We do so by providing an international level player experience. The IDF development process begins
with our ability to identify talent and work with such talent in an environment where achieving excellence is the ONLY standard. The level of expertise in our program makes it possible for us to educate most players, with varying levels of athletic abilities, giving them a chance to be successful at an older age. Currently our program runs for ten (10) months each year and focuses on youth ages U7 to U18. We serve families and players from throughout the triangle area, which include Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Morrisville, Wake Forest and Raleigh. The “IDF Way”
The single most important function of IDF coaches is to deliver the IDF player education philosophy. All IDF coaches work within the IDF curriculum and deliver training sessions based on the player’s needs at that stage of his/her development. An appropriate coach/player ratio is maintained for each practice or activity. IDF coaches are knowledgeable, organized and enthusiastic. They are required to plan and prepare for practice in advance so the needs of every player can be met at every single practice. Through its high standards, IDF creates a learning focused and fun environment that is both nurturing and demanding. For this reason, IDF players are always excited to attend practice and the benefits are tangible. Players at IDF will learn from all IDF qualified coaches. All IDF coaches work with all the players through multiple age groups based on ability and stage of development. At IDF, coaches are not assigned to a specific team or group of players, coaches work with all the players. Because our program places a premium on working with both players and parents, we have enjoyed an extraordinary level of success locally, nationally and most importantly, internationally. Since inception, IDF has embraced a very clear philosophy, we know who we are, we know the kind of players we are developing and this is reflected in everything we do, how we play, dress, communicate.
