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Programs & Teams

Structured football development for every stage of the journey.

Our development programs

Training moves from play to performance as players grow. Intensity, tactical detail and match demands increase at each stage.

  1. Foundation

    Play-based learning and ball mastery (U-8).

  2. Development

    Technique, passing and decisions (U-10, U-12).

  3. Performance

    Tactics, fitness and competitive matches (U-14, U-16).

  4. Elite

    High-performance preparation for the next level (U-18).

Age group programs

Find your player's age and see what they will learn.

U-8

Foundation

Age-appropriate training that develops basic ball mastery and coordination.

Focus: Basic ball mastery, Coordination

  • Basic ball mastery
  • Coordination
  • Fun-based football
  • Teamwork
U-10

Development

Age-appropriate training that develops passing and dribbling.

Focus: Passing, Dribbling

  • Passing
  • Dribbling
  • Ball control
  • Basic tactical awareness
U-12

Development

Age-appropriate training that develops technical refinement and decision making.

Focus: Technical refinement, Decision making

  • Technical refinement
  • Decision making
  • Position awareness
  • Small-sided games
U-14

Performance

Age-appropriate training that develops tactical development and competitive matches.

Focus: Tactical development, Competitive matches

  • Tactical development
  • Competitive matches
  • Physical development
  • Position-specific training
U-16

Advanced

Age-appropriate training that develops advanced tactics and match analysis.

Focus: Advanced tactics, Match analysis

  • Advanced tactics
  • Match analysis
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Competitive football
U-18

Elite

Age-appropriate training that develops high-performance training and tactical intelligence.

Focus: High-performance training, Tactical intelligence

  • High-performance training
  • Tactical intelligence
  • Advanced fitness
  • Player pathway preparation

Training methodology

Every session blends five elements.

  1. Technical

    Skills and ball control.

  2. Tactical

    Shape, roles and decisions.

  3. Physical

    Strength, speed and stamina.

  4. Psychological

    Focus and resilience.

  5. Match Application

    Putting it all together in games.

Teams

Squad photos will be added as each team is confirmed.

U-8

U-8 Team

Under 8 · 20 players

Foundation squad training and playing in the academy's age-group fixtures.

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U-10

U-10 Team

Under 10 · 20 players

Development squad training and playing in the academy's age-group fixtures.

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U-12

U-12 Team

Under 12 · 20 players

Development squad training and playing in the academy's age-group fixtures.

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U-14

U-14 Team

Under 14 · 20 players

Performance squad training and playing in the academy's age-group fixtures.

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U-16

U-16 Team

Under 16 · 20 players

Advanced squad training and playing in the academy's age-group fixtures.

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U-18

U-18 Team

Under 18 · 20 players

Elite squad training and playing in the academy's age-group fixtures.

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Weekly training structure

An example week. Exact times depend on age group.

DayActivity
MondayTechnical Training
TuesdayTactical Training
WednesdayPhysical Development
ThursdayPosition-Specific Training
FridayMatch Preparation
SaturdayCompetitive Match
SundayRest & Recovery

Player development pathway

Players are evaluated regularly and given clear development objectives.

  1. Registration

    Submit your application.

  2. Assessment

    Attend a trial session.

  3. Training

    Join the age-group program.

  4. Evaluation

    Coaches review progress.

  5. Competition

    Play in matches and cups.

  6. Progression

    Move up to the next level.

Find the Right Program for Your Player

Register for an assessment or trial and our coaches will place your player in the right age group.

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