Pre-Academy Development Program

Program Overview

Designed to advance the skills of 6-15-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.

Program Outline

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.

The Pre-Academy Development Program is held on Field 7 at Wanderers Football Park.

Gate B, 81 Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill NSW 2766

5-7 year olds – Sunday Sessions: 8.30am – 9.30am

8-9 year olds – Sunday Sessions: 9.30am – 10.30am

10-12 year olds – Friday Sessions: 5.30pm – 6.30pm

13-15 year olds – Friday Sessions: 6.30pm – 7.30pm

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
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

2023 Calendar

Each block runs over 10 weeks, and depending on age groups they could be training on a Friday night or Sunday morning.

Term 4
Friday 13 October 2023 – Sunday 17 December 2023

Summer Block

Our Pre-Academy Development Program will run again in 2024, with the Summer Block to run through the month of January, with two sessions a week hosted over a month every Wednesday and Friday night.

Summer Block
Wednesday 10 January 2024 – Friday 26 January 2024

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
13-15 years old

What You Get

Pre-Academy Development Program training kit (jersey, shorts, socks)
Professional coaching from our highly qualified Academy coaches under the guidance of Western Sydney Wanderers Technical Director, Jean Paul de Marigny
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
Summer Block	3 Weeks (Summer Block)	$250.00
Active Kids vouchers are redeemable for this program

Add-Ons

Item	Cost
Backpack	$80.00
Jacket	$80.00

TERM THREE HAS SOLD OUT. REGISTRATIONS FOR TERM FOUR ARE NOW OPEN.
SUMMER BLOCK REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN IN OCTOBER.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Pre-Academy Development program run?

Wanderers Football Park (Gate B, Eastern Road Rooty Hill 2766)

Is there parking available?

Yes there is ample parking available onsite close to the field.

Is there anywhere to purchase food and drink?

There is a café in the football park however it is not always open, not far from the fields there is a McDonalds, 7/11 & Taco Bell.

Does my child receive a uniform?

Yes uniforms are provided by the club during the first week of the program.

What day does my child train on?

5-9 year olds – Sunday Sessions: 8.30am – 9.30am

11-12 year olds – Friday Sessions: 5.30pm – 6.30pm

13-15 year olds – Friday Sessions: 6.30pm – 7.30pm

The Western Sydney Wanderers FC respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the lands we meet, gather and play on.