Pre-Academy Development Program
Program Overview
Designed to advance the skills of 6 -12-year-old players, this program is open to boys and girls wanting to develop their football skills under the guidance of Western Sydney Wanderers Academy coaches. The program is available over 10-week blocks or you can book in your child for the full year of 30 weeks.
The Wanderers Pre-Academy Development Program will build on the skills that players already possess while teaching them new skills and techniques to improve their game based on the club’s highly regarded coaching curriculum.
General Information
- Trained by our highly qualified Academy coaches the Wanderers coaching philosophy is player-centric and driven with the outcome to provide players for our Isuzu UTE A-League Men, Liberty A-League Women, and national teams
- Includes a Grading Day allowing us to monitor their development across the length of the program
- Players will be taught the same skills and methods as the Wanderers Academy players
- An opportunity to identify and transition players into the Wanderers Academy
- Open to both boys and girls
- The first day of the program includes a player and parent/guardian induction session
2022 Calendar
Each block runs over 10 weeks, and depending on how your child is graded they could be training on a Friday night or Sunday morning.
- Block 1
Friday 11 March 2022 – Sunday 29 May 2022 - Block 2
Friday 17 June 2022 – Sunday 21 August 2022 - Block 3
Friday 12 August 2022 – Sunday 30 October 2022
Recommended Ages
The Pre-Academy Development Program is broken down across the following age groups:
- 6-7 years old
- 8-9 years old
- 10-12 years old
What You Get
- Pre-Academy Development Program training kit (jersey, shorts, socks, and drink bottle)
- Professional coaching from our highly qualified Academy coaches under the guidance of Western Sydney Wanderers Technical Director, Ian Crook
- Players will train in a safe and enjoyable learning environment
- Coaching of the Pre Academy key principles which is consistent with our style of play
Cost
| Package | Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Single Session Per Week | 10 | $350.00 |
| Single Session Per Week | 20 | $650.00 |
| Single Session Per Week | 30 | $950.00 |
| Active Kids vouchers are redeemable for this program |
Add-Ons
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Backpack | $80.00 |
| Jacket | $80.00 |
Co-Major Partners
Senior Partners
Liberty A-League Women Major Partner
