Academy Program

AC Football Academy | Academy Program

SECURE YOUR SPOT THIS TERM

STRUCTURED FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT TO IMPROVE WITH PURPOSE

The Academy Program is designed for young footballers who are ready to invest in their development — building stronger technique, growing confidence on the ball and developing a deeper understanding of the game. Whether your child is laying the foundations of their football journey or already competing at club level, the Academy Program offers a clear, structured pathway for growth every term. Already playing for a local club? Our program is designed to complement existing club football, not replace it. No club? No problem — we welcome players of all levels and backgrounds. Our sessions provide the individual development time that club football alone rarely allows, with detailed coaching focused on the technical habits, game intelligence and standards required to keep improving long-term. Choose one, two, three, or four sessions per week to suit your family's schedule. Every term is built around a single focused topic, progressing players through technical skills, game intelligence and physical development in a challenging, enjoyable environment where no two players are treated the same.

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AC Football Academy | Academy Program

Training Sessions

AC Football Academy | Academy Program

Monday — Mosaic Reserve, Lalor

6:00PM – 7:30PM | Runs through school holidays |
12-Week Program

Monday sessions are built entirely around technical ability — the foundation of everything we do. Players work through structured drills and exercises focused on developing clean, consistent technique that holds up under pressure. This is where the habits that define a good footballer are built and reinforced.

AC Football Academy | Academy Program

Wednesday — Mosaic Reserve, Lalor

5:50PM – 7:20PM | Runs through school holidays |
12-Week Program

Wednesday sessions shift the focus to game intelligence, positioning, and technical development — giving players the tools to apply what they have been building on Mondays in real match situations. Reading the game, understanding space, and making better decisions with the ball.

AC Football Academy | Academy Program

Friday — Clifton Park, Brunswick

6:00PM – 7:30PM | Runs through school holidays |
12-Week Program

Friday sessions are all about performance. Built around game sense, team concepts, and in-game scenarios, players are challenged to read the game, make decisions under pressure, and execute with confidence. It is where individual development starts to translate into team football.

AC Football Academy | Academy Program

Saturday — Clifton Park, Brunswick

10:30AM – 12:00PM | School term only (Not School Holidays |
10-Week Program

Saturday sessions bring the week full circle. Through weekly review and applied learning, players consolidate the concepts they have been developing — reinforcing key technical and tactical habits in a match-relevant, high-energy environment.

AC Football Academy | Academy Program
AC Football Academy | Academy Program

TERM 1 - TERM 4

• Qualified coaches specialising in player development from ages 7 to 16
• Structured session plans targeting technical ability, game intelligence, and physical
development
• Professional, high-performance training environments with consistent standards every
session
• Players are required to purchase their official AC Football Academy gear upon completion of their first full term

AC Football Academy | Academy Program

FEE STRUCTURE

Families are welcome to select their preferred training days and combine sessions to suit their individual schedule and development goals.

• 1 session per week – $35 per session
• 2 sessions per week – $32.50 per session
• 3 sessions per week – $30 per session
• 4 sessions per week – $27.50 per session

AC Football Academy | Academy Program
AC Football Academy | Academy Program
AC Football Academy | Academy Program
AC Football Academy | Academy Program

LET'S START TODAY

If you would like to learn more about the right AC program for your child, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss your child’s age, current level and goals, and we can help guide you towards the best development pathway.