We’ve been there 3 years in a row, and this one was the best experience that we’ve had. Solid competition, great sportsmanship (from our perspective within our group/playoffs), and the refs did a solid job. Bonus points to those refs who also helped educate the little ones. Awesome stuff. 

We truly appreciate all the hard work, planning, and coordination that went into hosting such a high-quality event. The field locations were excellent, the scheduling ran smoothly, and the brackets were very well thought out. It was wonderful to see fair, balanced groupings that provided our players with fantastic competition on the pitch. Additionally, your…

Overall: Fabulous!!! A tremendous combination of competitive matches and cultural exposure. We had guided tour of Coliseum, walking tour of part of Rome, take cooking class as a team/group, and watch Serie A match while still playing high level teams. Michele, our GSA Rome host/liaison: BY FAR THE BEST PART OF OUR TRIP! MICHELE ROCKS!!!!!!…

We had an amazing time watching our son get to play soccer with and against kids from all over the world. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

The experience of being able for my daughter to play with other talented girls was an experience and memory she’ll never forget. The right coach was picked to lead the girls in this experience.

The IDA Easter Cup, delivered by the International Development Academy in partnership with Global Sports Experiences, was an outstanding tournament experience from start to finish. It struck an excellent balance between professionalism, enjoyment, and genuine competitive edge – something that is often difficult to achieve at the youth level, but was executed extremely well throughout…

Great time, very well run & IDA staff were all very helpful. Highly recommend.

More than a tournament – a milestone. The Valencia Easter Cup gave the boys confidence, sharper skills, and an even stronger team spirit. Proud of every one of them. Massive thanks to the coaches, organisers, and amazing parents for making it all happen. COYS! ⚽⚽

Our son has just returned, and he thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the trip. Everything ran smoothly with regard to travel and organisation. The hotel was great, food and staff were more than happy to help. Taught him a great life lesson and memories to last a lifetime, would highly recommend this to any aspiring…

We had the best time on our trip. Our wonderful chaperone, Michele, was knowledgeable, helpful and kind. The food was amazing. The hotel was lovely. The entire experience was unforgettable. Such a great experience to share with our team.