Training Options
Term 1 2026 commences the week of 26 January (public holiday) and finishes 3 April
Term 2 2026 commences the week of 20 April and finishes 3 July
Term 3 2026 commences the week of 20 July and finishes 25 September
Term 4 2026 commences the week of 12 October and finishes 18 December
ES LILYWHITES ACADEMY
In 2025 we’re changing the way our coaching programmes operate to promote a more holistic approach to player development and well-being.
Over the past few seasons Eastern Suburbs AFC have worked hard to develop a technically astute and attacking focused player that is capable and confident on the pitch, but now we’re looking further.
Under a refreshed technical team, the ES Lilywhites Academy will look to encompass players across all areas of the club. For more information on the ES Lilywhites Academy CLICK HERE, or check out Player Pathways.
Selection processes for NRF teams (travelling teams who play against other clubs) will remain the same, with the trial process carried out over Term 1. This gives coaches the best opportunity to get to know each individual from not only their technical/tactical ability, but also their social and physical attributes within the group.
PLEASE NOTE that all players taking part in club-run training programmes and/or NRF teams must do so in their correct age group. Whilst we allow players to “play up” with friends in our in-house leagues, this is not permitted in club training programmes and/or NRF teams. The only exceptions will be players who are deemed by club coaches to need a higher challenge point and even then there will be parameters in place.
TRAINING TIMETABLE
All venues are subject to change pending weather and grounds allocations
ESAFC FEES STRUCTURE
1x session per week: $125 per term
2x sessions per week: $200 per term
2x sessions per week + Saturday coach: $300 per term
3x sessions per week: $300 per term
3x sessions per week + Saturday coach: $390 per term
Term 2&3 Training 2026 (VENUES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
| Training Type | 11th Grade Mixed | 11th Grade Girls |
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| Foundation 1x Per Week (IN-HOUSE GAMES ONLY) |
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| Pathway 2x Per Week |
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| Development 3x Per week |
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ADAPTIVE FOOTBALL @ ESAFC
We are excited to announce that thanks to Northern Region Football, the Halberg Foundation, and Aktive Auckland, Eastern Suburbs AFC have the privilege of starting an Adaptive Football Programme for those experiencing a disability but keen to give football a go.
Following a successful programme launch during the 2023 Winter Season, Adaptive Football will become a regular part of our term-to-term training timetable. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
To attend the Adaptive Football programme please ensure you register through ClubHub
Players can register for the season and add training options to their ClubHub account.
Players can also register as a “Training Only” member and attend Pathway Training sessions without committing to games.