Academy

Our Academy vision is for players to excel on and off the field. We provide a development and performance program to prepare players for the demands of the modern game.

Established in 2019, the Academy offers a range of football and futsal programs for both the aspiring player who is committed to challenging themselves to the reach the highest level, and the community player who simply wants to gain confidence to play and enjoy the game.

ACADEMY PATHWAY

PLAY PROGRAMS
These programs are for players aged 6 to 13 and aimed at those seeking additional training opportunities outside of their regular team training. The training is open for anyone to join and is offered all year round aligned to the school terms. Sessions are designed to create environments for children to improve their skills, build confidence and enjoy playing football/futsal.

ASPIRE PROGRAMS
These programs are invite-only for players aged 10 to 17 who are committed to training and competing at a higher level. Our programs expose players to age-specific training methods that are ultimately aimed to enhance technical competence, tactical understanding, decision-making and creativity. Attention is also given to building the character and traits to be a modern player.

Our Aspire Programs are built on the following principles:

COACHES
Proficient and qualified in modern coaching and teaching methods

TRAINING
Create realistic learning situations that look and feel like the game

FEEBACK
Provide information that supports effective game decisions and actions

HABITS
Build behaviours to enhance performance and personal development

ACADEMY GRADUATES

**Stipe UKICH**
Current club: **Istra 1961 (Croatia)**
National team: **New Zealand U20**
Academy from: **U13 to U17**

**Luka VICELICH**
Current club: **Auckland FC**
National team: **New Zealand U17**
Academy from: **U13 to U17**

**Adam BOLLAND**
Current club: **Auckland City** **Futsal**
Academy from **U13 to U17**

**Sydney SPARKS**
Current club: **Papakura City Futsal**
National team: NZ **Futsal Ferns**
Academy from **U14 to U19**

ACADEMY STAFF

**Nic Downes**
Academy Director
Futsal Head Coach
Football ‘A’ Licence
Futsal ‘C’ Licence

**Ivan Vicelich**
Technical Director
Football Assistant Coach
Football ‘B’ Licence
88 caps for NZL football

**Dylan Manickum**
Futsal Director
National League Forward
Super League Flanker
63 caps for NZL futsal

CONTACT US

Football and general enquiries: academy@aucklandcityfc.com
Futsal enquiries: futsal@aucklandcityfc.com

Academy vacancies: check here

Register for Academy Programs: aucklandcityfc.com/register
Register for Holiday Programs: aucklandcityfc.com/holidays