Our coaches don’t just teach the game—they foster critical thinking, allowing players to express themselves on and off the field. We aim to develop well-rounded individuals who carry our core values and communication skills into their social, academic, and professional lives.
I coach because football transcends life and I enjoy working with young people and placing them on a path to success.
"Hey Coach Andre! It’s been a while, and I just wanted to say thank you for how you impacted my life. I signed for the Marines today, and ship off for boot camp in September. None of this would have been possible if not for the work ethic taught to me at IDF. Thank you for helping me achieve the future I wanted!”
-Zarec, former IDF player
I coach because it's been a childhood dream of mine to be involved with the game I love at all levels. When I was a player I told myself the next path was to coach. I also want to help kids with life skills that I was taught that helped me. Through this game I became a better person and strive to be better everyday. I coach at IDF it does not take a lot to recognize quality and a desire to be the best. That is what I am about always and IDF is where I know I can achieve my personal goals while still learning everyday to be not just a better coach but also a better person.080
Football has always been a part of my life and it will forever be. Football played a massive role in where I am today, allowed me to travel the world while building lifelong friendships with former teammates, coaches and opposing players. Football is life.
Quite simply, I love the game. I have played since I was old enough to walk. And I'm still playing to this day. It is a passion that is part of every aspect of my life. So many incredibly important life lessons are rolled up into what we do on the pitch. My hope is that the passion they carried with them the first time they stepped onto the pitch is still with them when they are my age! It truly is the beautiful game!
“We played with all the big clubs in the area. After years of development, time and money were wasted, we met one of the IDF coaches and were impressed with the training. Every touch mattered. We liked the respect Coach commanded from the players. We liked the continuity of coaches, players and families. We have 3 players in the program. Each year, our players had a choice; each year, they chose IDF. ”
“My son joined the team just prior to a team trip to England to train with coaches from academies of several professional teams in Manchester, Norwich and Peterborough. They even got to sit down with legendary midfielder Patrick Vieira in Manchester City Academy to talk football. But the biggest thrill was the chance to play the academy teams. One local family complemented “Your lads play football the way it was meant to be played”. The trip was a success but also a learning of the level of hard work that would be required to improve and compete at the highest levels. I highly recommend IDF to anyone looking to maximize player development through high expectations, encouragement and excellence.“
“We found IDF during a local tournament and were impressed by the quality of play on the field and the conduct of the players off the field. During our visit for a skills evaluation, we spent 20 minutes with the Director to discuss our soccer goals for our son. The Director assured us that with the right environment, commitment and hard work, these goals were attainable. Two years later, we were pleased with our son’s progress on the field. Coming to IDF was the right decision for our son. Now our daughter, an ECNL player, also trains with an IDF team.”
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