Youth Development Program

South Coast Flame FC offer a development program for Association youth players via our Youth Development Program.  The program is designed to continue to develop our Association youth players aged 13, 14, 15 and 16 years of age, under the guidance of qualified coaching staff, whilst maintaining their club commitments.

 The Development Program will include the following:

    • 30 training sessions
    • Training Monday evening (weekly)
    • Venue: Ian McLennan Park (Field 3)
    • Training Time: 6.30pm – 7:45pm
    • Start Date: Monday 3 February 2025
    • No Training during school holidays or public holidays
    • Development training apparel
    • Program will conclude Monday 15 September
    • NB: DUE to Public Holidays and School Holidays the program will require two sessions on the following dates to complete all 30 sessions: WEDNESDAY 10 September AND WEDNESDAY 17 September

 

Training content to include:

First Touch – Attack

    • Controls the ball with all allowed body parts to maintain possession

First Touch – Defence

    • Applies immediate pressure on ball carrier

1v1 Attacking

    • Change in direction
    • Fakes and Feints
    • Stop/Start

1v1 Defending

    • Win the 1v1 duel and retain possession

Striking the Ball – Attack

    • Consistent short range, forward passes to feet
    • Ability to play long distance pass to feet
    • Shooting
    • Crossing
    • Heading

Striking the Ball – Defence (includes player actions such as)

    • Delaying
    • Interception
    • Tackling
    • Blocking Shots

Running with the Ball

    • Travelling at speed into space
    • Identifying space in which to run the ball into at pace
    • Running with the ball at pace to commit a defender

In addition to technical development, the program will provide an environment for the player to develop the following characteristics essential to improving as a footballer:

    • Communicates with team mates
    • High levels of work ethic
    • Desire to defend and attack
    • Performs under pressure
    • Emotional control
    • Attentive to coaches instructions
    • Shows respect to players and coaches

 

Please use the following link to confirm your registration to the program: Flame Youth Development Program

Total program cost is $750 per player.

Payment can be made IN FULL or using the payment plan detailed below:

  • $250 deposit to secure your position due by Sunday 2 February 2025
  • $250 due by Monday 10 March 2025
  • $250 balance due by Monday 12 May 2025

Payment can be made into the following account:
Account Name: South Coast Flame FC
BSB: 641 800
Account: 200808858
Reference: Players name e.g. Adam Smith

Please note: Any costs incurred by SC Flame upon acceptance of position in the program (eg gear, coaching, etc), will be recouped by SC Flame in the event of the participant withdrawing from the program.

 

REGISTER TO JOIN THE PROGRAM – CLICK HERE

Parents are encouraged to join our Club Comms App – Stack Team App to ensure that you are up to date with any changes to training or important announcements regarding the program.  Please download Stack Team App – create an account or if you already have an account, search for the club/team > FSC Flare Football.  Then request access to the age group/program you are joining.