Youth Development Academy

12-Week Training & Development Program

Program Dates: 18 February – 16 April
Duration: 12 weeks
Training Day: Wednesday evenings
Location: Lightwood Park (LP1), Kingborough

Training Times & Age Groups (Alternating Weeks)

The program operates on an alternating weekly structure to ensure appropriate challenge levels, high-quality coaching, and optimal learning environments.

Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 – BOYS

• 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Under 13 / Under 14
• 6:15pm – 7:15pm: Under 15 / Under 16

Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 – GIRLS

• 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Under 15 / Under 16
• 6:15pm – 7:15pm: Under 13 / Under 14

This rotation continues across the full 12-week program.

Programs Included

• Boys Development Program – 6 structured sessions
• Girls Development Program – 6 structured sessions
• Goalkeeper Academy – Integrated specialist goalkeeper training each week

Goalkeepers train alongside outfield players where appropriate, with position-specific focus.

Program Structure

Each session follows a high-quality, age-appropriate development model focusing on:

• Technical skill development
• Game understanding and decision-making
• Movement, coordination, and confidence on the ball
• Position-specific learning (including goalkeepers)
• A positive, challenging, and supportive learning environment

All sessions are delivered by qualified coaches and aligned with the club’s long-term player development framework.

Important Information

• Maximum players per session: 16
• Training kit: Not required
• Session length: 60 minutes

Pricing (Block of 6 Sessions – Player or Goalkeeper Academy)

• KLUFC Players: $180
• Non-KLUFC Players: $270

Parent Agreement: I give KLUFC permission to publish photos of our training sessions, games or clinics on the KLUFC website, Facebook page and/or the Kingborough Chronicle. If you do not consent to this please advise youth@klufc.org.au.

Refund policy – KLUFC will not refund any monies (i.e. if training sessions or games are missed or cancelled there will be no refund).