Sydney FC’s Female Training Program (FTP) was created to develop and improve young female footballers and this pathway provides a link between grassroots football and the professional game, closing the gap on the current lack of opportunities for girls to transition from one to the other.
The program provides opportunities for selected talented players to train under the Sydney FC Youth philosophy.
In the program’s first year of operation it has already seen two players progress into the Female Development Squad.
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It is run by coaches who work at the Sydney FC Academy, or have previously worked at the Academy, and follows a curriculum based on the actions and behaviours taught at our Academy to maximize development of players of this age.
The 2025/26 program is open for applications from talented players in the age groups of U13’s (2013 born), U12’s (2014 born) and U11’s (2015 born) girls who are currently part of GJDL or Development squads at their local association or NPL club.
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The program runs from Term 4 2025 through to the end of Term 3 2026 and is capped to a maximum number of players.
Program Details:
Our 2024/25 program is full and almost complete and our upcoming programs expression of interest will open in mid August for the 2025/26 season.
| Location | Sky Park, Sydney FC Centre of Excellence, Macquarie University Playing Fields (Synthetic Field) |
| Dates | Term 4 2025 to Term 3 2026 Total 40 weeks by school term. |
| Time | 5.30pm-7.30pm each Sunday evening. |
| Ages | U11 (2015), U12 (2014) & U13 (2013) All players are by application and pre-selection by Sydney FC. |
| Inclusions | – 40 sessions x 2 hrs run by current or former Sydney FC Academy coaches – Mid-Program and End of Program Development Report – Sydney FC Junior Flexi Membership – Access to on-site physiotherapy at each session – Sydney FC Training Kit (Shorts, Shirt, Socks) – A chance to be scouted for the 2026/27 Female Development Squad |
| Cost | $1,600 |
The Sydney FC High Performance Camp offers elite training based on the club’s Youth Academy philosophy over two days at Sky Park.
Players receive expert coaching, video analysis, a strength and conditioning workshop, an individual report card, and insights from A-League staff.
The camp also serves as a talent pathway for future Sydney FC opportunities.
Sydney FC also has a Male Training Program available for U11-13 year old boys.
Sydney FC’s Academy Training Program develops young players and serves as a talent pathway for selection into the U13 Academy squad.
