FREMANTLE CITY FC
2024 OVERVIEW
- Biggest club in WA for girls/women football
- 4 WNPL players moved overseas playing in
France and US College system - Academy players selected in the state U15’s
and U16’s teams - Academy players selected in the U12’s state
school girls team - U16’s Academy team won the league
OUR PHILOSOPHY
1.Player-Cantered Development
Prioritise the individual growth of players, ensuring that their personal development is at the heart of our academy’s mission.
2. Coaching Program Aligned with Growth Phases
Our coaching methods are tailored to the developmental stages of our players, providing age-appropriate guidance and support.
3. Intra-Team Competition for U15 – U16
We foster a competitive environment within the team for players in the U15 and U16 age groups, encouraging healthy competition and motivation.
4. Focus on Coaches’ Development
Our commitment extends beyond players to include the professional growth of our coaches, enhancing their skills and effectiveness.
ACADEMY OVERVIEW
Our academy program is designed to enhance players’ technical skills and physical attributes,
ensuring they are agile, coordinated, and exhibit excellent body mechanics. This includes:
1. On-the-Ball Skills
- Confidence and Courage: Develop players to be assertive and brave when handling the ball.
- Body Positioning: Teach optimal positioning (side on, ½ turn) when receiving the ball.
- Technical Accuracy and Speed: Improve first touch and passing precision and speed.
- 1v1 Offensive Quality: Enhance players’ ability to perform effectively in one-on-one attacking situations.
2. Off-the-Ball Skills
- Confidence and Courage: Foster bravery and self-assuredness in players’ off-ball actions.
- 1v1 Defensive Quality: Strengthen defensive skills in one-on-one scenarios.
- Pressure, Cover, Balance: Train players to apply pressure, provide coverage, and maintain balance.
- Delay vs. Press: Teach when to delay and when to press in defensive situations
ACADEMY OVERVIEW
3. Awareness and Game Reading
- Alertness: Encourage players to remain vigilant and aware of their
surroundings. - Perception and Scanning: Develop the ability to scan and perceive the game environment.
- Game Reading: Improve players’ capacity to sense danger and read the
flow of the game.
4.Receptiveness to Feedback
- Open to Feedback: Cultivate an attitude of receptiveness and willingness to learn from feedback.
5.Team-Oriented Mindset
- Put Team First: Emphasize the importance of prioritizing team success
over individual accolades
ACADEMY GOALS
1.) Integration into the First Team
Objective: Achieve 30% of the first team squad comprised of players from the junior program by 2028.
2.) Player Progression
Objective: Ensure that 2 players each year progress from U16 to the U21 squad by 2026.
3.) Competitive Excellence
Objective: Secure a top 4 finish in the U13, U14, U15, and U16 age groups each season by 2026.
PHYSCIAL DEVELOPMENT
We are introducing a renewed emphasis on key areas such as agility, coordination, injury prevention, and strength and conditioning (S&C) through specialized sessions tailored to each age group. These dedicated sessions will focus on enhancing the physical and technical skills necessary for optimal
performance and injury reduction.
Additionally, players in the U15 and U16 age groups will have exclusive access to our gym facilities. This access is designed to support their advanced training needs and help them achieve their athletic goals through targeted strength and conditioning programs.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
MID JANUARY TO MID-APRIL:
Frequency: 3 sessions per week
• U10-U12: 3 sessions of 1 hour each
• U13-U16: 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each + 1 session of 1 hour*
MID APRIL TO MID-SEPTEMBER:
Frequency: 2 sessions per week• U10-U12: 3 sessions of 1 hour 15 minutes each
• U13-U16: 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each*
*U12 – U16 teams will have 1 dedicated session to skills
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
Training: Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled
start time.
Games:
U10-U12: Arrive 30 minutes before kickoff (KO).
U13-U16: Arrive 1 hour before kickoff (KO).
Attendance and Commitment:
We expect 100% effort at both training sessions
and games.
Team first attitude at all time.
PARENT EXPECTATIONS
Be a Supportive Presence: Encourage and support your child and their teammates with enthusiasm and positivity.
Avoid Coaching from the Sidelines: Let the
coaches provide guidance and direction during
practices and games.
Maintain a Positive Attitude: Focus on fostering a positive environment, regardless of the game’s outcome.
Emphasize Development: Prioritize your child’s growth and development over immediate results.
Join the Fremantle City FC Girls ACADEMY!
Register Your Interest:
If you’re interested in participating in the Fremantle City Girls Centre of Excellence or our upcoming School Holiday Clinics, please send an email to wagsadmin@fremantlecityfc.com.au
We’re eager to welcome you to our program and make the most of the 2025 season!
Looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!