2027 IDEA ATHLETIC SHOWCASE
THREE GOALS. ONE EXPERIENCE.
Experience university life. Compete in front of college coaches. Compare your opportunities before you choose.
July 9–16, 2027 • Miami, Florida
30 YEARS CONNECTING STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH OPPORTUNITIES • 1997–2027
EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY LIFE
Before making a decision, experience what it is really like to study, train and live on a U.S. university campus.
Stay on a university campus
Attend presentations and workshops
Compete in your sport alongside U.S. and international students
Build friendships and connection
EXPOSURE & MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Show your level, connect with college coaches and expand your athletic and academic opportunities.
Perform in front of coaches with roster needs and scholarship opportunities
Meet coaches personally and explore where you feel the best fit
Understand how the U.S. college athletic system works
Participate in the College Fair to expand your academic opportunities
COMPARE & CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Receive real university scholarship options and choose the one that best aligns with your future goals.
Scholarships and total annual cost
Major and academic options
Location and campus experience
Athletic and academic fit
IDEA guidance throughout your decision
COLLEGE COACHES. ON THE FIELD. IN PERSON.
Compete in front of college coaches from U.S. universities who participate in the IDEA Showcase to evaluate student-athletes and identify prospects who may fit their programs.
DIRECT EVALUATION
Show your ability in real competition.
PERSONAL CONNECTION
Talk with coaches, ask questions, and learn about their programs.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Connect your athletic and academic profile with U.S. universities.
EXPLORE UNIVERSITIES. VISIT CAMPUSES. COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS.
The Showcase doesn’t end on the field. Explore universities, meet admissions representatives, and experience what studying in the U.S. could be like.
COLLEGE FAIR
Explore universities, majors, and scholarship opportunities directly with university representatives.
CAMPUS TOURS & COMPETITION
Stay based at one university, compete at others, and explore their campuses and facilities while experiencing the life of a college athlete.
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
Compare scholarships, total cost, major, location, and campus experience before making your decision.
SPORTS OFFERED AT THE IDEA SHOWCASE
Men’s and women’s competition • Showcase your skills and connect with college coaches
SOCCER • BASKETBALL • VOLLEYBALL • TENNIS • GOLF
REAL RESULTS
IDEA STUDENT-ATHLETES COMPETING FOR THEIR UNIVERSITY TEAMS ACROSS THE U.S.
IDEA SHOWCASE 2027 · MIAMI
EXPERIENCE THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNEY FIRST.
THEN, YOU DECIDE WHAT COMES NEXT.
The IDEA Showcase is an international university and athletic experience. Afterward, you decide whether you want to continue your college journey in the U.S.
Live on campus, compete, take part in university activities, meet students from different countries, and discover what college life in the United States is really like.
YOUR IDEA SHOWCASE REGISTRATION INCLUDES
AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP-OFF
Coordinated transportation to and from the airport in Miami.
CAMPUS HOUSING & MEALS
Housing and meals throughout the 8-day Showcase.
TRANSPORTATION TO ALL ACTIVITIES
Transportation to competitions, campus tours, the College Fair, and all program activities.
COMPETITIONS, WORKSHOPS & COLLEGE FAIR
Participation in athletic competitions, university presentations, workshops, and the College Fair.
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
Live on campus, connect with students from different countries, and experience the U.S. college system firsthand.
IDEA GUIDANCE
For students who decide to move forward, IDEA provides guidance with comparing options, university selection, admission, enrollment requirements, and pre-arrival preparation.
FROM THE SHOWCASE TO YOUR UNIVERSITY
Receive your options, compare the alternatives, and move forward with IDEA throughout the university admission and enrollment process.
RECEIVE YOUR OPTIONS
At the end of the process, receive university alternatives interested in your academic and athletic profile.
COMPARE COSTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Compare annual cost, available scholarships, major, location, and each university’s conditions.
CHOOSE YOUR UNIVERSITY
Make an informed decision based on your academic, athletic, personal, and financial goals.
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION
IDEA supports you with academic documentation and admission requirements.
NEXT STEPS AFTER ADMISSION
Once admitted, IDEA helps you understand the university’s enrollment requirements and prepare for the next steps before arriving in the U.S.
ZERO-RISK GUARANTEE
100% refund if IDEA does not provide the minimum results established for the program.
MORE OPTIONS. MORE SUPPORT.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Your level of English does not have to be a barrier. Universities offer ESL programs and language-leveling options.
200+ UNIVERSITIES
Access IDEA’s network of more than 200 universities and institutions and find the academic, athletic, and financial option that best fits your profile.
FROM YOUR FIRST UNIVERSITY OPTION THROUGH ENROLLMENT, IDEA SUPPORTS YOU THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS.
IDEA STUDENT. REAL EXPERIENCES.
SHOWCASE COST
The program fee includes all services detailed in the “Your IDEA Showcase Registration Includes” section. Registration options and conditions may vary depending on the student’s country of residence.
ZERO RISK GUARANTEE
100% refund if IDEA does not provide the minimum results established for the program.
YOUR STORY COULD BE NEXT
JOIN US FOR THE 2027 IDEA SHOWCASE
Join us in Miami for an international university and athletic experience.
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