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Football Development Australia

Inner WestWebsiteVerified 12 Aug 2026

Region

Inner West

Age range

U11–U20

Programs offered

Private coaching · Academy term program

Access types

Expression of interest · Trial required

Trials, EOIs & events

Open expressions of interest and dated opportunities from Football Development Australia.

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EOI open2027 season

Private academy programs

U12–U18

U12–U18 players are being invited to trial for 2027 squads now. No specific trial dates are published — register through the academy's trials form and it will be in touch. The academy is based at Homebush and Lane Cove.

Register your interest

EOI status is checked against official club sources. Dates and availability can change at short notice — always confirm with the organisation before relying on them. Compare every NSW club.

What they offer

The programs and squads this organisation runs.

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FdA Private Soccer Coaching

Tailored one-on-one coaching for players aged 10-19 covering technical, tactical and physical development.

U11–U20MixedExpression of interest

FdA Youth Academy Program

Year-round competitive youth academy for U12-U18 based at Sydney Olympic Park.

U12–U18MixedTrial required

How to join

Joining Football Development Australia starts with a trial. See upcoming trial dates below, then head to their website for the next intake window and registration details.

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About

Football Development Australia (FdA) is one of Sydney's longest-running independent football academies, based at Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush. It runs a year-round youth academy for U12–U18 players, with a particular focus on teenagers who miss out on — or aren't retained in — the NPL (National Premier Leagues) system. Selected players join squads that train through a summer pre-season and compete in winter club competitions, the NSW State Cup and national tournaments in Queensland and Victoria, plus annual tournaments and training camps in Germany. FdA also helps school-leavers pursue semi-professional and trial opportunities in Ireland and Germany after the HSC, and offers one-on-one private coaching alongside the squad program.

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