The Real IFFC Advanced Youth Development Academy (AYDA) is designed for those that want to take their soccer experience above the recreational level. The program focuses on having fun in a player-centered environment that best helps kids develop their soccer skills.
There are two AYDA seasons each year – one in the Fall (August to October) and the other in the Spring (April to May). However, additional practices occur during the winter and summer months. Winter practices are held at the Real IFFC Indoor Training Facility in Idaho Falls.
AYDA is for boys and girls in the U7 and U8 age groups. Teams may be gender specific or co-ed depending on level of interest. Kids will have practices and/or games two to three times a week.
Other program highlights include:
• AYDA coaches have U.S. Youth Soccer coach certification and/or previous playing and coaching experience
• Games are played against other club teams from Idaho Falls and Pocatello areas
• Potential opportunities to participate in tournaments or jamborees in Idaho or Utah
• Player evaluations are performed before each season to determine if AYDA is best fit for the player
• Cost for Real IFFC jerseys are not included in registration price
For the 2023-2024 seasonal year, the U7 and U8 age groups are kids born in 2016 and 2017.
The Evalutions are held to determine if it is recommended for kids to play in the AYDA program, or the more recretional Youth Development Academy. Kids will need to come to only one of the Evaluations, but are welcome to come to multiple.
Registration is a two-step process:
Step one – Kids should register with the link below before coming to an Evaluation. This registration will consist of completing checkout with a $0 balance.
Step two – After coming to an Evaluation and if recommended for the AYDA program, parents will receive an email will further instrutions to finish registration and pay the registration fee.
- Evaluation #1: July 26, 2023 (Wednesday) at 6:30-7:30pm at Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park (Field 1)
Evaluation #2: August 5, 2023 (Saturday) at 9:00-10:00am at Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park (Field 1)
Please contact the AYDA Director (Scott Richens, [email protected]) with questions.