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 Decem
TRAINING OPTIONS – JUNIOR LILYWHITES
Junior Lilywhites is a programme new to the club designed by NZ Football accredited coach and men’s first team player Tyler Lissette. The programme is aimed at accelerating a player’s development as they advance towards Junior and Youth Football at Eastern Suburbs AFC.
Junior Lilywhites offers high energy, fun, creative, and age-appropriate physical activity through football. It will focus on the ESAFC values and football philosophy which stems from our Men’s and Women’s football pyramid. Each session will focus on getting touches on the ball as they practice the basics of football.
Sessions will provide a fun, playful, safe environment which encourages children to develop a positive sense of themselves, respect for others, a love for learning new skills, and a healthy and active lifestyle as they begin to fall in love with the beautiful game.
Term 2&3 Training Sessions (2026)
Twice weekly training sessions as follows:
Players can register for the in-house season and add Junior Lilywhites Training to their ClubHub account.
Players can also register as a “Training Only” member and attend sessions without committing to games. Please note players must be 5th grade to take part in an in-house team.
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
To attend the Adaptive Football programme please ensure you register through ClubHub