FULL TIME ACADEMY

Our Full-Time Academy offers a comprehensive year-long program (January – December) designed to take players to the next level technically, physically, and mentally. Players can choose to focus solely on Academy training or complement it alongside their club commitments.

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What’s included:

– 4 training sessions weekly: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday afternoons, plus an optional Friday morning session
– IFA competition matches on Saturdays: 48 IFA games, 12 internal games, and up to 27 tournament matches annually
– Professional coaching from AFC and UEFA-certified coaches
– Specialist goalkeeper coaching
– Pre-season camp in January and summer beach training
– Strength & conditioning programs, Plunge Recovery sessions, nutrition workshops, and SmartStat player performance reports
– Positive Me program (U7–U11) and Inner Game Journal with goal setting (U12–U14)
– Classroom sessions, video analysis every three weeks, recorded match footage, and professional guest talks
– Bi-annual player/coach interviews and year-end celebration
– National tournament opportunities (Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast) and international experiences (England, Spain, Malaysia)

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Why Choose Soccer By Design?

Our Academy not only hones athletic skills but nurtures personal growth, ensuring your child excels both on and off the field.

Register now for 2026 Trials to secure your place in the Academy pathway.