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Football & futsal academy · Lockleys, Adelaide

Better withevery touch

Small groups, hundreds of touches a session, and coaches from Colombia, Brazil and Australia. Your child improves fast — and has fun doing it.

2020Founded in Melbourne, in Adelaide since 2022
2–4Players a side in our small-sided games
8Programs, from Saturday academy to 1v1 blocks
3Countries our coaches have worked in: Colombia, Brazil, Australia
Academy TrainingFutsal Group1v1 TrainingSchool HolidaysOff-SeasonS&C OnlineSocial FutsalEuropean TourSport Science for clubs

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Term 4 starts
Saturday 10 October

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  • Academy TrainingSaturdays, 9:00am · Lockleys$260 · 9 weeks
  • Futsal GroupWednesdays, 6:00pm · Futsal Park$240 · 9 weeks
  • Both programsSaturday academy + Wednesday futsal$330 · 9 weeks
  • School holidaysTue 29 Sep – Thu 1 Oct · 9:00am–12:30pm$55 per day

How we train

Fast progress and fun are the same thing

Most sessions spend half their time in lines. Ours don't. We play in small groups of two to four, so every player is on the ball, deciding, trying again — hundreds of times a session. They don't notice they are training. They notice they are getting better.

  • More touches. Small-sided games put the ball at their feet, not in the queue.
  • Real decisions. Pressure, space and teammates, like a match — not cones in a straight line.
  • One player at a time. Coaches watch each child and give them the next thing to work on.
A player dribbling past a cone
A player controlling the ball

Inside a session

What your child actually does

Small-sided games
Ball mastery
One-on-one feedback
And a lot of fun
  1. 01

    Ball mastery

    Every player with a ball from the first minute: touches, turns and control, building the relationship with the ball.

  2. 02

    Technical block

    One skill of the week — first touch, 1v1s, finishing — repeated until it holds up under pressure.

  3. 03

    Small-sided games

    Two to four a side, so nobody hides. Constant decisions, constant touches, constant fun.

  4. 04

    Feedback

    Coaches finish with each player: what went well and the one thing to work on next.

Programs

Find the right program

From a Saturday morning with friends to a block of one-on-one coaching. Every program has the same idea: more ball, better decisions, a player who wants to come back.

$260 · 9 weeks

Group sessions · all levels

Academy Training

Ball mastery, first touch, 1v1s, finishing and small-sided games. Players touch the ball hundreds of times a session instead of waiting in a line.

  • WhenSaturdays, 9:00am
  • WhereLockleys

Term 4 starts Saturday 10 October

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$240 · 9 weeks

Group sessions · all levels

Futsal Group

Tight spaces, fast decisions and a ball that never leaves the floor. The fastest way we know to sharpen touch and scanning, and it carries straight into football.

  • WhenWednesdays, 6:00pm
  • WhereFutsal Park, Blair Athol

Starts Wednesday 7 October · $330 together with Academy

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$55 per day

School Holiday Program

Week 2 of the holidays

Three mornings of football to keep the touch over the break. Book one day or all three.

  • WhenTue 29 Sep – Thu 1 Oct, 9:00am–12:30pm
  • WhereLockleys

Earlier drop-off can be arranged

$750 · 8 weeks

1v1 Training

Individual · 8-week block

Position-specific coaching built around one player: individual goals, detailed feedback and a plan for what to work on next.

    Ask us

    Off-Season Program

    Football and physical preparation

    Technique, speed, strength and injury prevention, so players come back to pre-season ready to perform.

    • WhenSaturdays, 11:00am
    • WhereLockleys
    $45 per program

    Strength & Conditioning Online

    Individual program

    A program written for the player's age, training and goals, to build strength, speed and resilience around their football.

      $15 per game

      Social Futsal

      All ages · all abilities

      A relaxed weekly game to stay active and meet people. Turn up, play, have fun.

      • WhenWednesdays, 7:00pm
      • WhereFutsal Park, Blair Athol
      Ask us

      European Tour

      Selected players

      Training and games with professional academies in Europe, to measure players against international standards.

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        Our story

        A club feel, a pro standard

        1. 2020

          Founded in Melbourne

          Established with one mission: accelerate each player's development through structured, high-quality training.

        2. 2022

          Moved to Adelaide

          The academy relocated to Lockleys and grew into group programs, futsal and holiday camps.

        3. 2026

          Academy and sport science

          The same coaching team now also runs sport science for NPL clubs and a national team.

        Coaches

        Coaches who have been there

        Camilo Marín, Head Coach

        Camilo MarínHead Coach

        C Licence, Bachelor of Sport Science and Master's in High Performance. S&C coach with the Solomon Islands national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, previously at Western United, and Senior S&C coach at West Adelaide NPL.

        Nicolás Valera, Coach

        Nicolás ValeraCoach

        “Nico” to the players. Bachelor in Physical Education, with experience in professional club environments in Colombia. Youth elite coach with the Player Performance Project.

        Pablo Fagundes, Coach

        Pablo FagundesCoach

        Brazilian, with the academy for over three years, bringing energy and creativity to every session. Coach with the Player Performance Project and mentor at Sports College.

        A smiling young player

        New players

        Try a session, free

        Your child joins a normal academy session: ball mastery, technical work, small-sided games and coaching from our staff. Open to every level. Tell us a little about them and we'll find the right group.

        Book a free session

        For parents

        Questions parents ask

        Who can join?

        Players of every level who want to improve, learn and enjoy football. Book a free session and we'll find the right group for your child.

        Can we try before enrolling?

        Yes. Your child can join a normal academy session for free: ball mastery, technical work, small-sided games and coaching from our staff.

        What should my child bring?

        Football boots, shin pads and a water bottle. We provide the balls, bibs and equipment.

        How do I pay?

        Choose when you enrol: pay on the day at your child's first session, or ask for a payment link and pay online before you come. There is a combined price for the Saturday academy and the Wednesday futsal group together ($330 instead of $500).

        Can I drop off earlier in the holidays?

        Yes, earlier drop-off can be organised for the school holiday program — let us know when you book.

        Where are the sessions?

        Saturday academy and the holiday program are at May Terrace, Lockleys. The Wednesday futsal group and Social Futsal are at Futsal Park, Blair Athol.

        Where we train

        Two venues, west and north

        Lockleys

        May Terrace, Lockleys SA 5023

        Saturday academy · School holidays · Off-season

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        Futsal Park

        Futsal Park, Blair Athol SA

        Wednesday futsal group · Social Futsal

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        The app behind the coaching

        The same staff runs sport science for NPL clubs and a national team: GPS reports, weekly load, development plans and session planning in one app your staff and players open on their phones.

        Game report
        RPE on the player's phone

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        Save your spot

        Two minutes. Pick the programs, tell us who's coming, and choose how to pay — on the day or online. Camilo confirms every place personally.

        • Term 4Starts Saturday 10 October
        • School holidays29 Sep – 1 Oct
        • Questions?+61 423 350 391
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        2 · Programs
        3 · Parent or guardian
        4 · Payment
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