To give every player the opportunity to be the best that they can be
The SSFA Academy is a Not for Profit Organisation that fosters and develops Football in the Sutherland Shire with the vision to develop and improve the technical ability of players in the Sutherland Shire through our Community based Academy's and through our specialised Advanced programs developed for players and coaches of all ages to reach their full potential.

Coaching

Game Based Coaching

Monday Academy

Holiday Clinics

Team Coaching

Development
Skills Development Programs
Our skills programs can be utilised to add to an individual or even an entire team's weekly training schedule. Each weekly sessions will focus on either running with the ball, One v One, first touch or striking the ball. High repetition of small-sided games allows players to apply their learnt technique in an environment that requires them to think and make football decisions.
Year-round football development programs
Academy | ||||
SSFAZone Academy | U6-U13Ages | 3Locations | Provides the opportunity for players who wish to continue their football development after the season has ended. | Read More |
Club BasedSkills Academy | SpecificMale & Female all ages | 5-10Weeks | Players will improve their core skills under our SSFA Advanced Coaches' guidance. | Read More |
Advanced AcademyCoaching | U9-U13Ages | 5Weeks | The intensive one-hour sessions are a terrific way to increase the number of football experiences players have during the week. | Read More |
SSFA & Sydney FC Clinics | ||||
Holiday ClinicsSSFA/Sydney FC | 5-13Years | 1 or 3Days | School holiday clinics for boys and girls, which will help kids improve their football skills in a fun & safe environment. | Read More |
Advanced HolidayAcademy | 9-13Years | 3Days | Advanced Holiday Academy is a 3 x 3-hour program for boys and girls registered to play in the A or B grade competitions. | Read More |
Coaching | ||||
TeamCoaching | AnyAge | TeamSize | SSFA coach can either work alongside a team coach for a chosen period or take a team for the entire season. | Read More |
GroupCoaching | AnyAge | TeamSize | Group Coaching is a great way to train alongside a group of friends in a challenging and competitive environment. | Read More |
One on OneCoaching | 8YrsOlder | 60MInutes | Players 8 years and older seeking to develop technical aspects of their game and enhance confidence in their ability. | Read More |
Mini RoosCoaching | U4-U11Age | 6-12Players | Providing your club with a complete season program to engage & develop your U4 to U11-year-old players. | Read More |
GoalkeeperCoaching | AnyAge | 5Weeks | The Academy Goalkeeper program is delivered weekly & also at Holiday clinics under the guidance of SSFA Goalkeeper coaches. | Read More |
Skills Programs | ||||
Skills DevelopmentPrograms | AnyAge | 5Weeks | The Skills program may be utilised to add to an individual or even an entire team's weekly training schedule. | Read More |
Women's SkillsDevelopmental Programs | AnyAge | Min 4Participants | Opportunity for female footballers to develop their skills under the guidance of experienced accredited SSFA coaches. | Read More |
Competitions | ||||
6 A SideFootball Competition | U8-U13Ages | 10Weeks | Open to Boys & Girls between the ages of 8 and 14 and played every Sunday during Term 4. | Read More |
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ACTIVE KIDS
Active Kids Vouchers: are accepted for programs that run for a minimum of 8 weeks