WELOME OLIVIA CHANCE

We are super excited to have Olivia on board and she is absolutely looking forward to working with our next generation of female youth players.
So where does Olivia fit in? Olivia will focus primarily on our 14-17 age group and will also be offering One on One sessions and small group sessions during Term Two (Days/Times yet to be confirmed).
Keen to join our Girls Youth Program and be coached by a Football Fern? Register here: https://waikatofootballacademy.com/girls-youth-program-2021/

Fun facts about Olivia:
⚽ She made her debut for the Football Ferns in 2011
⚽ Ex-player for Claudelands Rovers as a teenager
⚽ Scored a hatrick in the 2010 Grand Final of the Knockout Cup as a 16 year old, ensuring Claudelands won the prestigious Cup.
⚽ Has previously played overseas for Everton, Bristol City, Sheffield United and Brisbane Roar
⚽ She has also gained coaching experience at all overseas clubs she has played for.

WELCOME OLIVIA! 

GIRLS YOUTH PROGRAM – REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Registrations are now open for Term Two of our Girls Youth Program. This is an exciting new program we are building for Girls football, with lots of options depending on commitment levels. This term we will be intending to hold workshops for both players and parents on Nutrition for performance and Injury prevention. We are also encouraging a new youth strength and conditioning/fitness program called “Movement Snacking” – a fun, 4-week movement course I’ve designed for young athletes who want to move better, defend against injury AND improve their game.

For more information and to register – https://waikatofootballacademy.com/girls-youth-program-2021/

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

WFA will be hosting programs both weeks of the school holidays.
More details here: https://waikatofootballacademy.com/school-holiday-programs/

Individual days can be booked, there is no requirement to book full weeks.

REGISTER HERE: https://waikatofootballacademy.com/school-holiday-program-booking/

WFA PARTNERS WITH MORRINSVILLE AFC

Waikato Football Academy are excited to announce their new partnership with Morrinsville AFC to deliver a Skills Centre to their members as well as surrounding clubs and schools. The Skills Centre program has been developed inline with New Zealand Football directives for developing young players.

The Skills Centre is an excellent addition to our overall aim of providing football opportunities for all players. Players aged 7 – 14 are invited to register for the Centre.

The Morrinsville AFC Skills Centre will run on Monday Nights during Term 2 from 4.15-5.30pm at the Morrinsville Rec Grounds. A Registration of Interest can be completed here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfkaIND…/viewform

Christina from the Waikato Football Academy will be attending the Morrinsville AFC Open Day on Saturday 27th of March – feel free to come and have a chat about what we have to offer.

NEW AGE GROUP ADDED

Waikato Football Academy are excited to announce the addition of another age group to the Skills Centre. Players aged 15-17 are invited to register and continue their football development in an elite program.

This age group with follow a slightly different curriculum set by NZF in the form of the Talent Development area. This area will focus less on fundamental skills and more on technical execution, tactical ability, mental and physical aspects of player development.

This age group will be coached by Anthony Wright, an Oceania C license holder who is also coaching the 15th Grade Youth Talent team at Claudelands Rovers this year.

The Centre sessions will start Monday nights from the 15th of February, 4.15 – 5.30pm, Galloway Park.

8 weeks for $110

Register here: https://waikatofootballacademy.com/junior-and-youth-development-programs/

Skills Center Term One – Registrations now Open

Register now for Term One of WFA’s Skills Centre – Details and registration here

Girls Youth Program 2021

Waikato Football Academy are excited to announce a Girls Only training program for 2021.

Our ambition with our new program is a girls only Skills Centre with female coaching presented in an environment that nurtures player confidence, supports ambition and provides challenges for those who seek it. We will focus strongly on skill acquisition, technical and tactical aspects as well as player wellbeing.

We are currently asking for Registration of Interest for young female players aged 7 – 17 of all abilities. Our program will act in support of the WaiBOP Female Talent Development Program (which focus on U13 and U15 age groups currently).

For full details on the program and to Register your interest follow this link – https://waikatofootballacademy.com/girls-youth-program-2021/

New Partnership with Claudelands Rovers – signed, sealed and about to be delivered in 2021

Waikato Football Academy are excited to announce a new partnership in delivering elite level football to youth at Claudelands Rovers. Mark Cossey, director of Waikato Football Academy and Keith Fraser, Claudelands Youth Rep, put pen to paper to ensure a new level of Youth development is delivered at Claudelands Rovers in 2021.

The program is integrated into the Federation Youth aspect of football development. It focusses on both the team and the individual skills of players. The program will work by integrating individual development of players into a third training during the week. It is during this third training that players will experience different coaches and learning environments along with following NZF training concepts for the serious Kiwi footballer.

During January 2021, the Claudelands Rovers Youth Talent Program will announce coaches, host an Open Day and give details on Trial dates to be held for the Federation grade teams.

Keep up to date by following Waikato Football Academy and Claudelands Rovers Juniors on Facebook. More information can also be found on the Claudelands Rovers website.

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