Utah Development Academy is a 501(c)3, sports-based youth development organization that uses soccer as a vehicle for social change. Utah Development Academy is a 501(c)3, sports-based youth development organization that uses soccer as a vehicle for social change. Utah Development Academy (UDA) is committed to building a community organization that delivers youth development programs addressing character and leadership, healthy lifestyles, and academic excellence through soccer-based programming, while establishing a high quality, sanctioned and sustainable soccer club on the west side of Salt Lake City.