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.
The Wanderers Pre-Academy Development Program, powered my MKJ Projects, is a 10-week training program run during the school term, and is hosted at a number of locations across Western Sydney for players wanting to take their game to a new level.
Registrations are open all throughout the term, meaning you can join at any time to kickstart your Football journey with the Wanderers. If you register throughout the term, you will only be required to pay for the sessions that remain.
JOIN OUR PRE ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Term Three, 2025
Ages 5-15
Mixed Boys And Girls
$380
- 10-week program at various locations across Western Sydney (Mon 21 July – Sunday 28 September)
- 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 22 July - Tue 23 September)
- 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 21 July – Mon 22 September)
- 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 25 July – Fri 26 September)
- Boys Elite: U9 (2016), U10 (2015), U11 (2014), U12 (2013)
- 9- week program Elite Girls (Sun 27 July - Sun 21 September)
- Girls Elite: U10 (2015), U11 (2014), U12 (2013), U13 (2012)
- 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, 2025
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
SEE WHAT'S ON NEAR YOU
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
Hear from parents involved
"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.
