Pre-Academy Development Program
Professional Training for Young Footballers
Designed for boys and girls aged 5–15, this 10-week program helps young players sharpen their football skills under the expert guidance of Western Sydney Wanderers Academy coaches.
Powered by MKJ Projects, sessions run during the school term at multiple locations across Western Sydney. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your game to the next level, this is your pathway to elite development.
JOIN OUR PRE ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Term Three, 2025
Ages 5-15
Mixed Boys And Girls
$38 PER SESSION
- 10-week program at various locations across Western Sydney
- Open to boys & girls (Ages 5-15)
- Elite coaching by qualified Academy coaches
- Pathway opportunities to boys and girls Elite Pre-Academy and the Wanderers Academy
- Renewal discount for returning players
Ages 10-15
Girls Only
$38 Per Session
- 10-week program at Rooty Hill
- Exclusively for girls (Ages 10-15)
- Elite coaching by qualified Academy coaches
- Pathway opportunities to Girls Elite Pre-Academy and the Wanderers Girls Academy
- Renewal discount for returning players
Ages 10-16+
Goalkeeper
$38 Per Session
- 10-week program at Rooty Hill
- Open to boys & girls (Ages 10 - 16+)
- Specialist goalkeeper coaching
- Pathway opportunities to Elite Pre-Academy and the Wanderers Academy
- Renewal discount for returning players
DISCOVER OUR PRE ACADEMY LOCATIONS
Term Three, 2025
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PRE-ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pre-Academy Development Program is hosted in a number of regions across Western Sydney, including Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Penrith, Parramatta, Strathfield and our home of football; Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill.
Professional coaching from our highly qualified Academy coaches under the guidance of Youth Technical Director, Corey Gameiro and Youth Technical Director of the Wanderers Girls Academy, Geoff Abrahams
Players will be coached the same skills and methods as our Wanderers Academy players. The Wanderers coaching philosophy is player-centric and driven with the outcome to provide players for our Wanderers Academy teams, and eventually the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women.
The fee for a 10-week term is $380 or $38 per session.
The one time purchase of uniform comes at an additional cost of $70. Participants can also purchase a jacket or backpack for $80.
Families receiving Family Tax Benefit can apply for an Active Kids voucher for each eligible child. The voucher is valued at $50 and:
- is available twice a year
- can be used for eligible active activities with the Western Sydney Wanderers FC
- must be redeemed before the expiry date on the voucher
Please CONTACT US if you wish to use your Active Kids Voucher.
Campbelltown (sessions held on Monday)
- Ages 5-9: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Ages 10-15: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Strathfield (sessions held on Monday)
- Ages 5-15: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Girls Only Rooty Hill (sessions held on Tuesday)
- Ages 10-15: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hawkesbury (sessions held on Thursday)
- Ages 5-9: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Ages 10-15: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Rooty Hill (sessions held on Friday)
- Ages 5-9: Friday, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Ages 10-15: Friday, 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Boys Elite Rooty Hill (sessions held on Friday)
- Ages 9 and 10: Friday, 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
- Ages 11 and 12: Friday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Parramatta (sessions held on Sunday)
- Ages 5-9: Sunday, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Ages 10-15: Sunday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Penrith (sessions held on Sunday)
- Ages 5-9: Sunday, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Ages 10-15: Sunday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Girls Elite Rooty Hill (sessions held on Sunday)
- Ages 11-12: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
- Ages 13: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Boys Elite Hills (sessions held on Sunday)
- Ages 9-10: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
- Ages 11-12: 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Yes, the Pre-Academy Development Program is inclusive and open to both boys and girls across all listed age groups.
