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IFA

Join Our 2026 Academy Trials – U6 to U14

Train with Adelaide’s leading youth football development program.

Academy Players

Trial Dates & Details

Dates: Wednesday 10/09 & Saturday 13/09

Location: Sturt Lions Football Club - Karinya Reserve Northcote Rd &, Shepherds Hill Rd, Eden Hills SA

Times: ​​

  • 5:00–6:00 PM: U6–U10 (2021–2016 born)

  • 6:00–7:00 PM: U11–U14 (2015–2012 born)

 

All players welcome!

U6 Full-Time Academy Inclusions

  • 72 training sessions (2 evenings per week – Monday & Thursday)

  • 48 IFA game day matches at Apex Stadium

  • Access to half-price PDP sessions on Fridays

  • Elite coaching team + IFA tournament entry each season

  • Summer beach training & team-building activities

  • Recorded match footage + player & coach interviews (twice yearly)

  • Year-end awards & celebration

  • Discounted school holiday clinics
    → Everything players need to develop their game

Cost: $500 upfront + $44/week (50 weeks)

U7–U14 Full-Time Academy Inclusions

  • 160 training sessions (3 evenings + optional Friday mornings)

  • 48 IFA matches + internal games on Saturdays at Apex Stadium

  • Specialist goalkeeper coaching & strength + conditioning program

  • Mindset & personal development programs (Positive Me & Inner Game Journal)

  • National & international tournament access (Premier Invitational, Diamond League & more)

  • Pre-season camp, beach training & team-building activities

  • SmartStat performance reports, video analysis & classroom sessions

  • Recovery sessions, guest talks & recorded match footage

  • End-of-year celebration & prize giveaways
    → Plus loads more to support full player development

 

Cost: $500 upfront + $74/week (50 weeks)

B Espirito Santo

My kids are in their 2nd and 3rd years of SBD and absolutely love it.

The level of technical training and skills they have developed through the program is second to none….. for me though, in addition to the actual soccer, it is ALL the other amazing things that come with this program that is so special.

The team work, respect, building of intrinsic motivation, self esteem and sense of self, camaraderie and self reflection on and off the pitch has been life changing for both my kids.

The coaches are compassionate, motivational, and challenge the kids to be their best selves not only in soccer, but as humans.

Couldn’t recommend any more highly!

Ready to take the next step?

Have questions?

Email info@soccerbydesign.com.au or call 0434 615 627

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