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Dutch Player Development · Since 2015

Develop the player.
Build the future.

Dutch-inspired player development combining professional coaching, measurable progress, individualized development plans, and international opportunities.

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Foundation • Performance Plus • ISD Pro

Why parents choose ISD

More than soccer training.

A complete player development system.

Dutch football methodology

Player-centered technical and intelligent football development.

Small group training

More touches, individual attention, and meaningful coaching.

Professional player evaluations

Structured professional evaluations every 8 weeks.

Individual development plans

Clear development goals based on each player's needs.

Player & parent portal

Follow evaluations, progress, reports, and achievements.

International opportunities

A pathway toward European football experiences through ISD Pro.

The ISD development system

More than training.

A complete player development platform.

At ISD Academy, development doesn't stop when training ends. Our Player Development Platform connects players, parents, and coaches through one complete system designed to track progress and guide long-term development.

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Player dashboard
Progress analytics
Evaluations
Development reports
Individual development plans
Achievements

One player. One journey.
A pathway forward.

01
Foundation
Build the technical foundation.
02
Performance Plus
Accelerate individual development.
03
ISD Pro
Prepare for international football.
04
Europe & next-level opportunities
Where the pathway leads.

Programs & pricing

Choose your development pathway.

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Foundation

Recommended ages 7–12

For players beginning their development and building strong technical fundamentals through the Dutch football methodology.

$95/ month

2 ISD group training sessions per week
Technical development
Ball mastery
Player Development Platform
Technical player evaluations
Technical Evaluation Summary
Development goals
Attendance tracking
Position Resource Library
Primary and secondary position development resources
Badges and achievements
Parent Portal access
Coach development feedback

Optional additional development

Not included in Foundation — Foundation players who want additional focused training can add:

Small Group Training — $45/session
Position- or theme-specific additional development in groups of 3–5.
Development Accelerator — $65/session
Focused 1-on-1 technical development based on the player's priority development areas.

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Performance Plus

Recommended ages 11–16

For committed players seeking more individualized, measurable, and advanced development.

$195/ month

Everything in Foundation, plus:

3 performance training sessions per week
Advanced technical training
Advanced progress analytics
Professional evaluation every 8 weeks
Written development report
Comprehensive Individual Development Plan
Mid-program player evaluation
Physical performance assessments
Advanced tactical education
Leadership and character development
Mental performance development
Individual performance meetings
Personalized yearly development roadmap
Parent development meeting
Personalized home training program
Priority access to camps and clinics
Priority consideration for ISD Pro

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Professional pathway

ISD Pro

For selected players pursuing international football development and European football experiences.

$3,500

$450 deposit to reserve a place

14-day preparation program
Professional coaching
International tournament
Training in the Netherlands
European club experiences
Professional evaluations
International Player Profile
International development planning

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We're not building teams.
We're developing players.

Traditional soccer environment

ISD Academy

Large team trainingSmall-group development
Team-first approachPlayer-first approach
Limited feedbackStructured 8-week evaluations
Few development reportsDigital progress tracking
Generic developmentIndividual Development Plans
Minimal parent visibilityParent Development Portal
Primarily local focusInternational pathway

Development philosophy

Development before results.

At ISD Academy, we don't measure success only by wins and losses. We measure success by player development. Every training session, evaluation, and Individual Development Plan is designed to help players reach their highest potential on and off the field.

Every ISD player is developed and evaluated through six connected pillars: Technical, Football IQ, Tactical, Physical, Character and Leadership.

ISD Academy player striking the ball in training

The ISD development model

The six pillars of ISD development

Every ISD player is developed and evaluated through six connected pillars designed to build a more complete footballer.

Technical

Master the ball.

First touch, ball mastery, passing, dribbling and finishing.

Football IQ

See and understand the game.

Scanning, decision making, reading the game and anticipation.

Tactical

Apply decisions within the game.

Positioning, pressing, transitions, shape and combination play.

Physical

Build football-specific athletic ability.

Speed, agility, endurance, strength, balance and coordination.

Character

Develop the habits and mentality to improve.

Discipline, respect, confidence, accountability and resilience.

Leadership

Positively influence the team.

Communication, responsibility and influence on team-mates.

The ISD Player Identity

We don't just develop skills. We develop a way of playing.

Our players learn to think, move, communicate and compete with purpose. These behaviors define how we expect ISD players to train and perform.

01
Move With Purpose
Keep moving. Create space. Support the next action.
02
Think Before the Ball Arrives
Scan early. Recognize space. Make faster decisions.
03
Coach Each Other
Communicate. Organize. Help teammates succeed.
04
Press With Aggression & Intelligence
Close quickly. Control the space. Force the next action.
05
Hunt Together
Press together. Support the press. Win the ball together.
06
React Immediately in Transition
When possession changes, react immediately.
07
Compete With Character
Work. Respond. Stay disciplined. Maintain standards.

A day at ISD Academy

01
Arrive
Prepared, on time, ready to work.
02
Ball mastery
Individual touches and control.
03
Technical development
Passing, finishing, first touch.
04
Tactical learning
Positioning and decision-making.
05
Small-sided games
Applying the session under pressure.
06
Coach feedback
Individual points to work on.
07
Continue at home
Home training program in the portal.

Meet the Coaches

Led by Dutch and USA-trained professionals.

Our staff combines elite playing experience with proven development methodology — every session led by coaches who've lived the game at the highest level.

Gerold Kent

Founder & Director

Chedric Seedorf

Former Ajax & Real Madrid Player — Seedorf Talent Development Group

Gerald Vanenburg

Former Ajax & PSV Player

Arjan van der Kaay

Former Feyenoord Goalkeepers Coordinator

Orson Naarendorp

Director DTA Fortius

Joe Kent

Former FC Dordrecht Youth Player

Kamron Khavari

Former FC Dordrecht Youth Player

Meet our coaching team

Results & player stories

Development you can see.

10+: Years of development
8: Weeks between evaluations
3: Development pathways
EU: International football opportunities

Moises Rios
Signed · Kozakken Boys
Competing in the Dutch 3rd Division.

Jesus
Signed · Kozakken Boys
From ISD training to Dutch matchdays.

Joseph Kent
Signed · FC Dordrecht
Contract with an Eerste Divisie club.

Regina Schuylenburg
Signed · NAC Breda
Elite female pathway — pro contract secured.

From ISD Academy to international football.

ISD Pro provides selected players with opportunities to experience football development in the Netherlands through professional coaching, international competition, and exposure to European football culture.

Dutch football environment
Professional coaching
International competition
Professional evaluations
European football experience

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Frequently asked questions

Every player has a next level.

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