Pre-Academy Development Program
Elevate Your Game
The Only Way
Player Centred, Coach Led
The Wanderers Pre-Academy Development Program, powered by MKJ Projects, is a 10-week football training program run each school term, and hosted at a number of locations across Western Sydney for players wanting to take their game to the next level.
Designed to advance the skills of players 5-15 years old, this program is open to boys and girls wanting to train under the guidance of Western Sydney Wanderers Academy coaches.
Registrations remain open throughout the term, meaning you can join at any time to kickstart your football journey with the Wanderers. If you register after the term start date, you will only be required to pay for the sessions that remain.
JOIN OUR PRE ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Term Three AND Term Four 2025
Ages 5-15
Mixed Boys And Girls
$380
- 10-week program at various locations across Western Sydney (Mon 13 October – Sunday 21 December)
- 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
- Training at Rooty Hill, Campbelltown (Mon), Hawkesbury (Thu), Parramatta (Sun), Penrith (Sun) & Strathfield (Mon)
- Renewal discount for returning players
Ages 10-15
Girls Only
$380
- 10-week program (Tue 14 October - Tue 16 October)
- Open exclusively to girls (Ages 10-15)
- Elite coaching by qualified Academy coaches
- Pathway opportunities to Girls Elite Pre-Academy and the Wanderers Girls Academy
- Located at Field 5, Wanderers Fives, Rooty Hill
- Renewal discount for returning players
Ages 10-16+
Goalkeeper
$380
- 10-week program (Mon 13 October – Mon 15 December)
- Open to boys & girls (Ages 10 - 16+)
- Specialist goalkeeper coaching
- Pathway opportunities to Elite Pre-Academy and the Wanderers Academy
- Located at Field 5, Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill
- Renewal discount for returning players
Invitation
- Exclusively for selected boys and girls from any of our Pre-Academy Program locations
- 10-week program Elite Boys (Fri 17 October – Fri 19 December)
- Boys Elite: U9 (2017), U10 (2016), U11 (2015), U12 (2014)
- 9- week program Elite Girls (Sun 19 October - Sun 21 December)
- Girls Elite: U10 (2016), U11 (2015), U12 (2014), U13 (2013)
- Located at Field 7, Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill
PRE-ACADEMY TRAINING UNIFORM
Please note: Wanderers Jersey and Shorts are compulsory for the Pre-Academy Development Program. All other items are optional.
Full Training Uniform
$70.00 (Save $10.00)
Be our Wanderer with your own full training kit valued at $80.00.
Add all 3 items at the Wanderers Shop to receive $10.00 off.
- Jersey
- Shorts
- Socks
Jersey
$35.00
A moisture-absorbing football jersey made in part with recycled materials.
- Material: 100% recycled polyester interlock
- V-neck
- Moisture-absorbing AEROREADY
Shorts
$30.00
Wherever your day takes you, you're set in these football shorts.
- Material: 100% recycled polyester interlock
- Regular fit
- Elastic waist with drawcord
- Moisture-absorbing AEROREADY
Socks
$15.00
Make a statement with these football socks, featuring strategic cushioning and breathable mesh inserts.
- One pair per pack
- Ribbed cuffs, ankle and instep
- Anatomically placed cushioning to support and protect high stress areas
- Material: 99% nylon / 1% elastane
Track Jacket
$80.00
This track jacket keeps you covered as you warm up before training sessions or games. It is made of breathable, quick-drying fabric, so you stay cool and dry.
- Material: Polyester
- Double-knit body and sleeves
Backpack (Out of Stock)
$80.00
Don't leave your essentials behind on your next adventure, pack your gear into the adidas Training Backpack to get started with your day.
- Material: 100% Recycled Polyester Ripstop
- Front and top zip pockets
- Side mesh pockets
DISCOVER OUR PRE ACADEMY LOCATIONS
Term Three and Term Four 2025
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
SEE WHAT'S ON NEAR YOU
Pre-Academy Development Program | Monday Campbelltown - Term 4 2025
Pre Academy Development Program Mixed
Pre-Academy Development Program | Monday Strathfield - Term 4 2025
Pre Academy Development Program Mixed
Pre-Academy Development Program | Thursday Hawkesbury - Term 4 2025
Pre Academy Development Program Mixed
WHAT YOU GET
- 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
- An opportunity to be identified and transition from the Pre-Academy, to the Elite Pre-Academy, to the Wanderers Academy.
- Open to both boys and girls, outfield and in goals
2025 Calendar
Our Pre-Academy Development Program will run alongside the school calendar year.
- Summer Block | Wednesday 8 January – Friday 24 January
- Term One | Monday 3 February – Friday 11 April
- Term Two | Monday 28 April – Friday 4 July
- Term Three | Monday 21 July – Friday 26 September
- Term Four | Monday 13 October – Friday 19 December
Proud to be a Wanderer
"My daughter is loving the Pre-Academy! The coaches are great, she is learning new skills every week and making some very great friends along the way." - Michael H, Rooty Hill.
"Its fantastic, my son's football skills have developed in leaps and bounds. The improvement from this program has been significant." - Harmony W, Campbelltown.
"My son has tried many programs, but this is one of the best ones around. The coach cares about my sons development and is invested in him as a person, not just a player. There is a real dedication to fostering talent and ensuring some of the best players make it big time." - Luke K, Strathfield.
Active Kids Vouchers Accepted
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.
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.
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
Trained by our highly qualified Pre-Academy coaches, 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.
The one time purchase of uniform comes at an additional cost of $70. Participants can also purchase a jacket or backpack for $80.
Yes, the Pre-Academy Development Program is inclusive and open to both boys and girls across all listed age groups.
Parents are invited to join the Stack Team App where updates on each program are provided. A number of Pre-Academy Development Programs are held at Western Sydney University Campuses, where ground closures are a possibility. We ask parents ensure they have joined the Stack Team App for their chosen venue and regularly check for updates as this is the quickest way for us to communicate changes to everyone. If sessions are cancelled, we offer participants the chance to attend other locations to make-up any missed sessions.
We do not provide any refunds for a cancelled or missed session, and will only provide an opportunity to attend a make-up session at our all-weather facility in Rooty Hill, or a credit to a future Western Sydney Wanderers program.
