Pre-Academy Development Program
Premier Training for Ages 5-15
Elevate Your Football Game!
Professional Training for Young Athletes
Designed to advance the skills of 5-15 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.
Upcoming Pre-academy development programs
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PRE-ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
DISCOVER OUR FOOTBALL LOCATIONS
Term Four
Ages 5-15
Campbelltown
$380
- 10 week program (Monday 14 October – Monday 16 December)
- For boys and girls aged 5-15 years old
- Trained by our highly qualified Academy coaches
- Located at Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus
Ages 5-15
Hawkesbury
$380
- 10 week program (Thursday 17 October – Thursday 19 December)
- For boys and girls aged 5-15 years old
- Trained by our highly qualified Academy coaches
- Located at Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus
Ages 5-9
Rooty Hill
$380
- 10 week program (Sunday 20 October – Sunday 22 December)
- For boys and girls aged 5-9 years old
- Trained by our highly qualified Academy coaches
- Located at Wanderers Football Park
Ages 10-15
Rooty Hill
$380
- 10 week program (Friday 18 October – Friday 20 December)
- For boys and girls aged 10-15 years old
- Trained by our highly qualified Academy coaches
- Located at Wanderers Football Park
Ages 5-15
Strathfield
$380
- 10 week program (Tuesday 15 October – Tuesday 17 December)
- For boys and girls aged 5-15 years old
- Trained by our highly qualified Academy coaches
- Located at Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus
ELITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Term Four
Ages 11-12
Rooty Hill
INVITATION ONLY
- 10 week program (Friday 18 October – Friday 20 December)
- For boys and girls aged 11-12 years old
- Led by Youth Technical Director, Corey Gameiro
- Located at Wanderers Football Park
WHAT YOU GET
- Professional coaching from our highly qualified Academy coaches under the guidance of Western Sydney Wanderers Youth Technical Director, Corey Gameiro
- 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
2024 Calendar
Our Pre-Academy Development Program will run alongside the school calendar year.
- Term Four | Monday 14 October – Sunday 22 December
GET YOURSELF FOOTBALL READY
Training equipment and gear available for purchase
Full Training Uniform
$70 (Save $10)
Be our Wanderer with your own full training kit valued at $80.
- Jersey
- Shorts
- Socks
Jersey
$35
A moisture-absorbing football jersey made in part with recycled materials.
- Material: 100% recycled polyester interlock
- V-neck
- Moisture-absorbing AEROREADY
Shorts
$30
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
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
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
$80
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pre-Academy Development Program is being hosted in a number of regions across Western Sydney, including Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Rooty Hill and Strathfield.
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 Tuesday)
- Ages 5-9: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Ages 10-15: 6:30 pm – 7:30 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 and Sunday)
- Ages 5-7: Sunday, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
- Ages 8-9: Sunday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Ages 10-12: Friday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Ages 13-15: Friday, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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
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.
Yes, the Pre-Academy Development Program is inclusive and open to both boys and girls across all listed age groups.
