Football West have established the Academy to provide players who possess the ability, attitude and aspiration to progress to a higher level with an opportunity to be identified at a young age to enter the Football West Player Development Pathway. The number one aim of the Football West Academy is to develop players who will progress into our State Teams, National Training Centre squads and ultimately Australian National Sides. Though only a select few will reach these heights, all players will benefit greatly from the experience of being a part of the Academy program.
The Academy Program provides a sequential development program aimed at improving players both technically and tactically, preparing players to make the transition to representative level Football. The Academy Coaches are professional, friendly and approachable and are all highly qualified with extensive experience in developing young players. The Academy program includes both Outdoor and Futsal (Indoor) sessions and will focus heavily on allowing players to develop their skills through providing plenty of opportunity to get touches on the ball, play in tight spaces and to try new things without the fear of failure.
The Football West Academy Program will also focus on providing players with a solid foundation for personal growth through encouraging a positive and professional approach to training and matches. Through the program, players will learn the value of a disciplined approach, punctuality and the need for practice and they will develop socially to communicate and interact with the coaching staff and team mates. This growth will allow them to achieve a higher level of self esteem and will help them not only to become better players, but well rounded and confident young people.
Trial Dates for the next intake of the Football West Academy:
Date: Saturday, 9th August, 2008
Venue: Coker Park, Wharf Street, Cannington
Time:
08.00 am - 10.00am:
Under 9s (players born 1999)
10.15am – 12.15pm:
Girls Under 9s-Under 11s (born 1997-1999)
Under 10s (players born 1998)
12.30pm – 2.30pm:
Under 11s (players born 1997)
Players need to wear their training kit, football boots and bring 2 drink bottles as well as a healthy snack for after the trial.
Please fill out the expression of interest form and return to Football West before Thursday 7th August
Academy Program Overview (2).pdf (