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
DISCOVER OUR FOOTBALL LOCATIONS
Term Four, 2024
Ages 5-15
Campbelltown
$190
- 5 week program (Monday 18 November – 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
$190
- 5 week program (Thursday 21 November – 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
$190
- 5 week program (Sunday 24 November – 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
$190
- 5 week program (Friday 22 November – 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
$190
- 5 week program (Tuesday 19 November – 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
Summer Block, 2025
Ages 5-15
Rooty Hill
$250
- Two mid-week sessions, every Wednesday and Friday, over three weeks (Wednesday 8 January – Friday 24 January), from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- For boys and girls aged 5-15 years old
- Trained by our highly qualified Academy coaches in a short-course, intensive format
- Located at Wanderers Football Park
ELITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Term One, 2025
Under 9's
INVITATION ONLY
- 10 week program (Friday 7 February – Friday 11 April)
- For selected boys and girls who have participated in our existing program
- Located at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill
Under 10's
INVITATION ONLY
- 10 week program (Friday 7 February – Friday 11 April)
- For selected boys and girls who have participated in our existing program
- Located at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill
Under 11's
INVITATION ONLY
- 10 week program (Friday 7 February – Friday 11 April)
- For selected boys and girls who have participated in our existing program
- Located at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill
Under 12's
INVITATION ONLY
- 10 week program (Friday 7 February – Friday 11 April)
- For selected boys and girls who have participated in our existing program
- Located at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill
WHAT YOU GET
- Professional coaching from our highly qualified Academy coaches under the guidance of Western Sydney Wanderers Youth Technical Director, Corey Gameiro and Youth Technical Director of the Wanderers Girls Academy, Geoff Abrahams
- 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
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
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PRE-ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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.
