^{Youth: 15th - 19th Grade Boys & Girls 2021}

At ESAFC we run four pathways which encompass both our training sessions and games

In-House: Games designed for players aged 5 - 14 who are new to football or looking to play socially without the added commitment of training. Players register as individuals through our clubhub system, and then teams are allocated by our volunteer grade coordinators. Games are played on Saturday mornings against other ESAFC teams for the duration of the winter football season.

Pathway Programme: Training designed for in-house players 9^th Grade and up who would like to take part in training each week, without the added commitment of additional games. The pathway programme offers one session per week for players taking part in our in-house games, or who simply want to register for training throughout the year. Pathway players will train with our development programme players alongside professional ESAFC coaches but will not be selected into AFF development teams.

Development Programme: Training designed for players 9^th Grade and up who are starting to get into their football and want to train and play with their team each week. Development players must commit to two trainings over the Winter season and will compete with their team, either up a grade in the ESAFC In-House leagues or in an AFF competition depending on their age. Each training session is run by a qualified ESAFC coach under the same philosophies found in our Academy programme. Teams are selected during Term 1 Preseason training, as we feel this gives the coaches a better idea of players and where they are best fit within their own development.

ESAFC Academy: Training designed for players 9^th Grade and up who are committed to the game and their individual development, wanting to train and play at the highest of their ability. Over the Winter season, Academy players must commit to three training sessions per week as well as playing with their team each weekend in an AFF/NRF competition. Each training session is run by a professional coach under NZF Skill Centre/Talent Development Programme guidelines. Teams are selected during Term 1 Preseason training, as we feel this gives the coaches a better idea of players and where they are best fit within their own development.

2021 Registrations open Monday 11^th January

COST & UNIFORM

All players pay a subscription (membership) fee of $235. Pay before the 1^st March and receive an Early Bird Discount.

Family Discount of $70 is available from the 3^rd playing member in each family

All players need their own uniform, available from the ESAFC shop at Madills Farm;

White ESAFC Shirt
Black ESAFC Shirt
White ESAFC Shorts
White ESAFC Socks
Football Boots
Shin Pads

Unfortunately, we do not run In-House competitions for players 15 and up due to a lack of numbers. If you would like to enter your own team into an AFF/NRF competition, please contact our administration team.

Grade Coordinators

15^th Grade Boys	Martyn Spillane	Email	021 955 437
16^th Grade Girls	Gina Brugh	Email	021 034 4800
17^th – 19^th Grade Boys	Victoria Richardson	Email	021 156 1152

WHO

15^th Grade Boys born 2006
16^th Grade Girls born 2005/2006
17^th Grade Boys born 2004/2005
19^th Grade Boys born 2002/2003

eastern suburbs afc training options

Term 1 2021 commencing the week 25th January and finishing 16th April

EASTERN SUBURBS AFC TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TRAINING

For 15^th – 19^th Grade players ESAFC offers three training options, all run in alignment with NZ Football Talent Development Programme standards – this includes professional coaches with age and stage appropriate development methods. All programmes are run under the guidance of our Youth & Girls Directors of Football.

15^th – 19^th Grade Development and Academy teams compete in NRF competitions against other clubs. Pathway players will only be selected into these teams at the Club’s discretion, under special circumstance.

For full Talent Development Programme Information CLICK HERE

For Goal Keeper training CLICK HERE

For Strength & Speed training CLICK HERE

ESAFC Talent Development Programme – Fees Structure

1x session per week: $100 per term

2x sessions per week: $175 per term

2x sessions per week + Saturday coach: $250 per term

3x sessions per week: $275 per term

3x sessions per week + Saturday coach: $350 per term

Training Schedule – Term 1

ALL VENUES SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF TERM 1 TRAINING

15^th Grade Boys Pathway Training: 1x session per week

Tuesday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Madills 5

15^th Grade Boys Development Training: 2x sessions per week

Tuesday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Madills 5
Thursday 5:30pm – 6:30pm @ Madills 5

15^th Grade Boys Academy Training: 3x sessions per week

Monday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Madills 3
Tuesday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Madills 3
Thursday 5:30pm – 6:30pm @ Madills 3

16^th Grade Girls Pathway Training: 1x session per week

Monday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Crossfield 5

16^th Grade Girls Development Training: 2x sessions per week

Monday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Crossfield 5
Friday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Crossfield 5

16^th Grade Girls Academy Training: 3x sessions per week

Monday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Crossfield 5
Tuesday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Crossfield 5
Friday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Crossfield 5

17^th – 19^th Grade Boys Academy Training: 3x sessions per week

Monday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Crossfield 4
Wednesday 5:45pm – 7pm @ Crossfield 4
Thursday 5:30pm – 6:30pm @ Ngahue

17^th – 19^th Grade Boys players will be split into teams and training groups for Term 2&3 based on numbers, ages, and abilities. If you/your child is unable to attend 3 sessions per week in term 1 please contact our admin team.

Training Schedule – Term 4 2020

Please register for the grade your child will be in 2021

Upper Youth Summer Academy – for more information CLICK HERE

Upper Boys Academy Training: minimum 2x sessions per week