ACADEMY PATHWAY

The Auckland City FC Academy is split into three groups in order to maximise the different training session requirements for each group.

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FUN-Grassroots-Skills

Introductory Skills sessions are focused on children aged between 6 and 8 years of age. The skills sessions are an important part of the Academy offering young players a chance to develop their individual skill levels under the guidance of some of our Auckland City Football Club first team players.

It allows children the opportunity to work on their basic football skills and technique whilst at the same time having fun enjoying game. It is at this early age that children develop their love for the game and we want to enhance that along with improving the basics.

As this will involve players taking part in football for the first time, activities in this phase need to be exciting, enjoyable and stimulating. This will involve lots of movement, plenty of ball contact, loads of encouragement.

LEARN-Academy-Skills Centre (9th – 12th Grade)

Skills sessions for 9th-12th grade are developed in line with the New Zealand Football Skills Centre Programme. This allows the Academy to implement training guidelines and curriculum based on the international methods of best practice.

The skills centre is aimed at giving players the opportunity to learn and acquire additional skills.

9th to 12th grade is the optimal time to focus on developing the football skills which are essential for long-term participation in football. Training and playing will place emphasis on learning football skills within the context of the game alongside further developing the skills acquired in the junior skills session phase.

Skills sessions are run for a 60 minute timeframe twice a week.