We do more
We go above and beyond what is expected of us.
Academy
Programs
At the core of all our programs is belief in a wholistic approach to player development. Better people make better players.
Our aim is to assist players in developing life skills that include communication, teamwork, resilience, problem solving and goal setting through football.
Whether is be our High Performance Program, Development Squads, Holiday Programs or School Programs we will bring these skills to life in an environment where players are supported by positive role models that see these values in action, because this is at the foundation of what we do.
High Performance Program
Boys & Girls 8-18yrs (November through to September)
The only specialised high-performance Football Academy on the Northern Rivers offering the only all girls High Performance program in the region with a footprint from Yamba in the south to Tweed Heads in the north.
U13-18 Boys
Training - 2-3 nights
Match - South Coast FQ Competition*
U8-12 Boys
Training - 2 nights
Match - South Coast FQ Competition / FFNC Competition
U10-18 Girls
Training - 2 nights
Match - South Coast FQ Competition / FFNC Competition
*These players compete in the Football Queensland; Junior League Competition. This competition is held in South East QLD from April through to September each season.
Development Squads
Boys & Girls 9 -12 years
Development Squads offer additional training for players keen to continue their football development and work towards future selection in the High Performance Program, or just maintain their love of the game.
The Development Squads focus on providing the players with a program similar to that of our High-Performance. The sessions are carefully devised to equip the players with the skill set to take the next step in their development.
Training
1 afternoon per week
We are role models
Leading by example will make your son or daughter better on and off the pitch.
Holiday Clinics
Boys & Girls 7-16yrs
Intensive block sees a focus on a different phases of the game to develop the technical, tactical, physical, mental and social skills to succeed.
Training
Most School Holidays. Check out or news page or subscribe to out mailing list for upcoming programs.
School Program
Our Schools Program offers students an all-round fun and engaging educational experience.
We deliver professional coaching sessions for students from Kindergarten to year 12, our coaches tailor sessions to suit specific ages and abilities
Whether you’re after a sports specific training camp or a practical experience to support classroom based learning, Our FFA Licenced coaches can help achieve your specific needs.
Sessions are focussed on student’s technical development in areas such as; ball control, dribbling, passing and shooting in attacking and defensive principals.
Our expertly designed practices, activities and skills sessions are professionally delivered by our NRFA coaching team.
Little Rivers
U5 - U8
Our Little Rivers Program:
- aim to develop individual players both on and off the pitch;
- prepare players for the next stage of development, NRFA Pre-Academy;
- encourage players to find a love of football, whilst teaching the fundamental movements and skills;
-focus on building players confidence in an inclusive environment, that we have seen filter through to other aspects of their life
