The Footballers Academy
Three pathways. One clear focus — player development.
Our Programs
Structured development pathways designed to help players build confidence, improve technical ability and develop a stronger understanding of the game.
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A flexible training program designed to build strong technical foundations, confidence and game understanding in a positive, challenging environment.
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Individual and small-group coaching tailored to the player, with focused attention on specific technical areas and individual development goals.
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Our most comprehensive development pathway, providing a structured weekly training environment for committed players looking to maximise their technical ability, game intelligence and overall development.
Development Program
A structured training program focused on building strong technical foundations, confidence and game understanding in a positive and challenging environment.
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One structured weekly training session focused on technical development and game understanding.
Locations:
Monday – Hills Grammar Synthetic
Wednesday – Hills Grammar Synthetic
Friday – Bella Vista Oval
Times:
U6–U7: 5:30pm–6:30pm
U8–U9: 5:30pm–6:30pm
U10–U12: 5:30pm–6:30pm
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Two weekly sessions for players looking for more consistent development and increased training exposure.
Locations:
Monday – Hills Grammar Synthetic
Wednesday – Hills Grammar Synthetic
Friday – Bella Vista Oval
Times:
U6–U7: 5:30pm–6:30pm
U8–U9: 5:30pm–6:30pm
U10–U12: 5:30pm–6:30pm
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Three weekly sessions for players wanting maximum development, repetition, and progression within the program.
Locations:
Monday – Hills Grammar Synthetic
Wednesday – Hills Grammar Synthetic
Friday – Bella Vista Oval
Times:
U6–U7: 5:30pm–6:30pm
U8–U9: 5:30pm–6:30pm
U10–U12: 5:30pm–6:30pm
Private Training
Personalised coaching designed to give players more individual attention, targeted feedback and focused technical development.
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Individual coaching tailored specifically to the player, allowing for maximum attention, detailed feedback and focused work on key areas of development.
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A focused two-player session that combines individual coaching with added competition, decision-making and game-relevant technical work.
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Small-group training that provides more individual attention while creating realistic opportunities for combination play, decision-making and competitive situations.
Full Time Program
A comprehensive development pathway for committed players seeking a more structured, high-performance training environment with clear standards, regular competition and long-term progression.
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Players are selected based on technical ability, game understanding, attitude and readiness to train within a more demanding academy environment.
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The Full Time Program requires consistent attendance, a strong attitude to learning and a commitment to the standards expected across training, matches and the wider program.
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Players are given opportunities to compete in regular fixtures, leagues and selected tournaments that provide valuable match experience and further support their development.