Coming soon · Boys 7–14
MatchCraft Academy.
More time to develop.
Planned indoor football training for boys aged 7–14 in Melbourne's north and west.
Registration only. No payment is taken yet.
- Boys 7–14
- Planned 2-hour sessions
- North & west Melbourne
Choose a training plan.
Planned prices. Final venues, times and start dates will be confirmed.
4-session plan
$175
4 indoor training sessions
8-session plan
$300
8 indoor training sessions
Interest only. No payment is taken.
How it works.
Registration only for now. No payment is taken until plans, venues and nights are confirmed.
Register
Tell us who is playing and where you live. No payment is taken.
We confirm venue and nights
We email you the confirmed venue, weeknights and plans.
First session
Two hours of indoor training, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
A planned session.
2 hours, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, in three coached blocks. Breaks and recovery are built in, and activities are adapted to age and confidence. The structure is planned and will be confirmed before the first session.
- Indoor football
- Weeknight training
- Boys aged 7–14
- 6:00 – 6:40Arrival, activation & S&CDynamic warm-up plus strength and conditioning — fast feet, movement quality, a ball each from minute one.
- 6:40 – 7:20Technical blockFirst touch, dribbling, striking, 1v1 moves — high repetitions in small groups by ability.
- 7:20 – 8:00Match blockSmall-sided games applying the night theme — competitive, coached, fun.
What to bring.
- Clean indoor sports shoes
- Comfortable training clothes
- Shin pads
- A water bottle
Balls, bibs, cones and goals are provided.
Professional standards.
Commitments confirmed before Academy sessions begin.
- Coaches must hold a current Working with Children Check before working with participants
- Child Safe expectations and a code of conduct will apply across the program
- Guardian consent and relevant medical information collected before participation
- An incident-reporting process will be maintained
- Required insurance and venue documentation confirmed before sessions begin
- Final policies and operating responsibilities documented before launch
FAQs
When does the academy start?
The academy is coming soon. Register interest for updates on venues, session times and the launch date.
How long is each academy session?
Each planned session is 2 hours, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, on weeknights (Monday – Thursday). Sessions include breaks and recovery, with activities adapted to age and confidence.
How are age groups organised?
Boys aged 7–14 train on the same night, with activities grouped by age and ability inside the session. Groups are capped at 20 players.
What will the plans cost?
A 4-session plan is planned at $175 and an 8-session plan at $300, with coaching and equipment included. These prices are planned, not final; registering interest requires no payment.
Does my child need boots or special kit?
No. They'll need clean indoor sports shoes, comfortable training clothes, shin pads and a water bottle. Balls, bibs, cones and goals are provided.
What happens after I register interest?
Registering interest does not confirm a venue, session or place, and there is no payment. We email you the confirmed program details as venues and nights are confirmed.
Hear when the academy opens.
Register your interest to receive the confirmed program details.