Inspire Development Academy allows students to combine world-class education with elite football training.

Students study at a renowned university, optimising their potential and allowing them to explore a professional sports career alongside an esteemed qualification. Students can choose from the University of Sheffield’s full course portfolio, allowing them to discover a subject that inspires as much passion as football does.

Inspire Development Academy was created to allow potential athletes to develop their skills without impacting their opportunities for further education. By providing an industry-leading football development programme alongside opportunities for exceptional education, IDA opens the doors for players to venture into the professional world equipped with all the skills they need to succeed.

The University of Sheffield boasts exceptional sporting facilities, including floodlit grass, astroturf, and 3G pitches for training and matches. IDA students can take full advantage of the English Institute of Sport, an elite performance centre based in Sheffield and home to a number of national sporting teams. Through this, students will have access to strength and conditioning support, sports science information, and performance analysis services, as well as gym access, swimming pool access and free fitness classes throughout their time at the university.