Junior Development Leagues
The Junior Development Leagues (JDL), introduced in 2025, replaced the Skill Acquisition Program (SAP) and Girls Skill Acquisition Program (GSAP) that have previously existed. The Junior Development Leagues are known as ‘Mixed JDL’ and ‘Girls JDL’.
The age groups within JDL remain consistent and compete within modified playing formats of traditional football including modified field size, player numbers, rules and ball sizes. Players within the JDL fit within Football Australia’s Skill Acquisition Phase within the player development pathway. The Skill Acquisition Phase focuses on individual player development and performance is assessed on player involvement, technical advancement, mental engagement and enjoyment of the game.
The Club Standards & Benchmarking Framework is the Football NSW benchmarking, quality assurance and club support process to provide better services for our players, coaches and Clubs across the state. The Club Standards focus on youth development committed clubs by understanding their Planning, Delivery and anticipated Outcomes.
Clubs will be evaluated each season and awarded an assessment score and rating badge. View the 2025 Club Ratings
South Coast Flame MJDL 2025 Rating
South Coast Flame GJDL 2025 Rating