TERM 3 PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS
Aged 8 to 12 years old (details below)
The Academy 22 Junior Football Academy is a team-based program where players are able to extend themselves and advance their development. Players are selected in a team, organised by age and ability level to best ensure training intensity, technical focus, and learning environments that best support each player’s progression. The program focuses on the development of individuals in a team environment.
The Junior Football Academy aims to enhance players’ footballing ability by providing high-intensity, elite training that goes beyond typical club football. For players not achieving their desired development through club sessions alone, the academy offers additional, focused training essential in the early years, where frequent contact with the ball is critical for mastering core techniques. By increasing training exposure and intensity, the program accelerates development and prepares motivated players to succeed at higher competitive levels.
One session per week (9 weeks)
Age Group Times:
U10 (Players in U8, U9 & U10) - Monday 4:45pm-5:45pm
U12 (Players in U11 & U12) - Monday 5:45pm-6:45pm
Dates:
Start Date: 20th July
All Dates: 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09
Location: Tallebudgera Recreation Centre
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Junior Football Program: A program where players are organised by age and ability level to ensure the right training intensity, technical focus, and learning environment. The program focuses on the development of individuals within a team setting, providing high-intensity, elite training that goes beyond typical club football.
Youth Development Program: Designed to complement regular club training by providing players with additional, targeted development opportunities. Sessions focus on enhancing core technical skills, tactical awareness, physical conditioning, and mental resilience.
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Junior Football Program: Players aged 8 to 12 years old. Ideal for players not achieving their desired development through club sessions alone, those looking for additional, focused training to accelerate their progress and prepare for higher competitive levels.
Youth Development Program: Players aged 13 and above. Designed for those who have entered competitive football and want to continue refining their individual technical foundation alongside their club's tactical development.
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Programs are delivered by Academy 22's qualified coaching team, led by Sheldon Simpson (Technical Director/Head Coach) based on the Gold Coast. Coach Sheldon holds an FFA C Licence and bring extensive experience in junior and youth player development.
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Junior Football Program: One session per week across 9 weeks, held on Mondays at Tallebudgera Recreation Centre.
U10 (U8, U9 & U10 players): 5:00pm – 6:00pm
U12 (U11 & U12 players): 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Dates: 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06
Youth Development Program: One session per week across 9 weeks, held on Tuesday mornings at Mallawa Sports Complex, Palm Beach.
U13–U15: 6:30am – 8:15am
U16+: Contact via email
Dates: 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Players will develop and refine the fundamentals: first touch, passing, crossing, finishing, running with the ball, and 1v1 situations, giving them the technical foundation needed to perform in any setting.
Core Technical Skills
Training goes beyond individual skills to build a deeper understanding of the game. Players develop the awareness and decision-making needed to succeed at higher competitive levels.
Game Intelligence & Tactical Awareness
Sessions are designed to build not just technical ability but also physical conditioning and mental resilience, the qualities that separate good players from great ones.
Physical & Mental Conditioning
MEET YOUR COACH
SHELDON SIMPSON
Sheldon Simpson is Academy 22's Technical Director and Head Coach, bringing over five years of coaching experience and sixteen years of playing experience. He holds an FFA C Licence and serves as Technical Director at Palm Beach Soccer Club. Sheldon has also spent time coaching various programs in New York City, adding some great international experience to his game. His coaching style centres on building technical skills, improving game intelligence, and instilling a genuine love for the game.
