Expression Of Interest
Academy 22 Programs
SENIOR
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WHO
The Academy 22 Senior Development Program is for players aged 16 and over who want to train at a higher standard. Players train together as one group, so every session brings together mixed ages and abilities in a shared environment that challenges each player to keep raising their level.
WHAT
The Academy 22 Senior Development Program is an off-season development block for senior players. Sessions focus on refining advanced technical skills (first touch under pressure, passing and receiving at speed, crossing, finishing, running with the ball, and 1v1s), tactical understanding (positioning, decision-making, and playing in and out of possession), physical development (strength, power, speed, and injury-resilience work).
WHY
The off-season is an opportunity to develop without competitive pressure. The program gives players a high-intensity block to address their individual weaknesses, sharpen the skills that separate performance-level players, and build the physical and mental foundations they need for pre-season and selection at the next level.
YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WHO
The program is for players aged 13 and above. There will be two individual sessions, one for players aged 13 to 15 and another for players aged 16 and above. This is to ensure players are training in an environment that supports and challenges their abilities.
WHAT
The Academy 22 Youth Development program is designed to complement regular club training by providing players with additional, targeted development opportunities. Sessions focus on enhancing core technical skills (first touch, passing, crossing, finishing, running with the ball and 1v1’s), tactical awareness, physical conditioning, and mental resilience (self-regulation, leadership, and performing under pressure).
WHY
Once players commence competitive football from U13’s the focus shifts from developing essential football skills to the learning and development of tactical understanding, team structures and style of play of the team/club. This often leaves less time for individual technical repetition and refinement. Supplementing club training with the Academy 22 Youth Development Program allows players to continue developing the technical foundation needed to perform effectively in a tactical setting.
