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The Wellington United Golazo Academy offers players the opportunity to access regular training sessions with our Accredited Coaches. The Academy is open to players from Under 7 and above and are run together with coaches and players from both Wellington United and Brooklyn Northern United. Below are the Golazo Academy Programmes that are currently running.
Each Programme follows a tailored and enjoyable training curriculum.
TERM 1 PRESEASON PROGRAMMES
Golazo Academy Skills - Mixed U7-U12
Open to all players from Under 7 through to Under 12, these sessions offer an opportunity to get back into football and prepare for the winter season with our Accredited Coaches. The aim of the sessions will be for the kids to have fun and learn/embed good football technique, football habits and game insight through small sided games.
Stage of Development - Discovery and Skill Acquisition Phase
Golazo Academy Skills - Girls U7-U12
Open to all girls aged from Under 7 through to Under 12, these sessions offer an opportunity to get back into football and prepare for the winter season with our Accredited Coaches. The aim of the sessions will be for the girls to have fun and learn/embed good football technique, habits and game insight through small sided games.
Stage of Development - Discovery and Skill Acquisition Phase
Golazo Academy - Mixed U13-U15
This programme is open to all competitively minded U13 players and gives players an opportunity to prepare for the winter season through our Director of Football and Squad Head Coach Guillermo Schiltenwolf. The aim of these sessions will be to continue to learn and embed good football technique, habits and game insight through specific football drills and small sided games.
In addition; game play, positioning and tactics relating to the 11-a-side game will be introduced.
Stage of Development - Game Training Phase
Golazo Academy - Girls U13-U14
This programme is open to all competitively minded U13 and U14 girls, and gives players an opportunity to prepare for the winter season through our Head Coach Eoghan Jordan. The aim of these sessions will be to continue to learn and embed good football technique, habits and game insight through specific football drills and small sided games. In addition; game play, positioning and tactics relating to the 11-a-side game will be introduced.
Stage of Development - Game Training Phase
Golazo Academy - Girls U15-U16
This programme is open to all competitively minded U15 and U16 girls and gives players an opportunity to prepare for the winter season through our Head Coach Chelsea Tippen. The aim of these sessions will be to continue to learn and embed good football technique, habits and game insight through specific football drills and small sided games. In addition; game play, positioning and tactics relating to the 11-a-side game will be progressed.
Stage of Development - Game Training Phase
Please note that there is some cross-over with Youth and Senior Programmes as females who are 15, and males who are 16 are eligible to play in either environment. Due to this cross-over:
- U17 Men will train alongside our Men's 1st and Reserve teams during preseason.
- Selected players from our Girls U16 space may be invited to train with our Women's 1st and Reserve teams during preseason.
Final training and playing environments will be decided prior to the winter season. Alongside the players preference of environment; age, ability, physical maturity, mental and emotional maturity will be a few of the factors taken into consideration.
TERM 2 + 3 INSEASON PROGRAMMES
Golazo Academy Skills - Mixed U9 - U10 | Term 2 + Term 3
Open to all players from Under 9 through to Under 10, these sessions provide players with an additional weekly contact.
The aim of the sessions will be for the kids to have fun and learn/embed good football technique, football habits and game insight through small sided games, and are run by our Accredited Coaches.
Stage of Development - Skill Acquisition Phase
Golazo Academy - Mixed U11 - U12 | Term 2 + Term 3
This programme is open our Under 11 and 12 Alliance team players. As part of the programme, our Alliance teams train twice a week, with a consistent training schedule during the season. Professional coaching support will be provided to the Golazo Academy teams through the season and on selected game days. Training sessions will emphasize cohesion and game play as well as continuing to embed good football technique and habits in a fun and engaging environment.
Stage of Development - Skill Acquisition Phase
Golazo Academy Squad - Mixed U13 | Term 1 + Term 2 + Term 3 + Term 4
This programme is open to our U13 Alliance team players. As part of the programme, our Alliance teams train twice a week, with a consistent training schedule during the season
This programme is open to all competitively minded U13 players and gives players an opportunity to prepare for the winter season through our Director of Football and Squad Head Coach Guillermo Schiltenwolf. The aim of these sessions will be to continue to learn and embed good football technique, habits and game insight through specific football drills and small sided games.
In addition; game play, positioning and tactics relating to the 11-a-side game will be introduced.
Stage of Development - Game Training Phase
Golazo Academy - Mixed U15 | Term 2 + Term 3
Golazo Academy - Mixed U17 | Term 1 + Term 2 + Term 3 + Term 4 (Optional)
Golazo Academy - Girls U14 | Term 1 + Term 2 + Term 3 + Term 4
Golazo Academy - Girls U16 | Term 1 + Term 2 + Term 3 + Term 4 (Optional)
Costs and Enrolment
There is an additional cost on top of normal fees to be involved in the Golazo Academy and Golazo Skills Programmes.
Enrolment into these programmes and payment is done via Friendly Manager.
Wellington United are keen to support sporting opportunities irrespective of ability to pay. Assistance may be available through our scholarship programme for those with genuine financial hardship. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss whether assistance may be available. All enquiries will be kept in the strictest confidence.
The Wellington United Golazo Academy offers players the opportunity to access regular training sessions with our Accredited Coaches. The Academy is open to players from Under 7 and above and are run together with coaches and players from both Wellington United and Brooklyn Northern United. Below are the Golazo Academy Programmes that are currently running.
Each Programme follows a tailored and enjoyable training curriculum.
TERM 1 PRESEASON PROGRAMMES
Golazo Academy Skills - Mixed U7-U12
Open to all players from Under 7 through to Under 12, these sessions offer an opportunity to get back into football and prepare for the winter season with our Accredited Coaches. The aim of the sessions will be for the kids to have fun and learn/embed good football technique, football habits and game insight through small sided games.
Stage of Development - Discovery and Skill Acquisition Phase
Golazo Academy Skills - Girls U7-U12
Open to all girls aged from Under 7 through to Under 12, these sessions offer an opportunity to get back into football and prepare for the winter season with our Accredited Coaches. The aim of the sessions will be for the girls to have fun and learn/embed good football technique, habits and game insight through small sided games.
Stage of Development - Discovery and Skill Acquisition Phase
Golazo Academy - Mixed U13-U15
This programme is open to all competitively minded U13 players and gives players an opportunity to prepare for the winter season through our Director of Football and Squad Head Coach Guillermo Schiltenwolf. The aim of these sessions will be to continue to learn and embed good football technique, habits and game insight through specific football drills and small sided games.
In addition; game play, positioning and tactics relating to the 11-a-side game will be introduced.
Stage of Development - Game Training Phase
Golazo Academy - Girls U13-U14
This programme is open to all competitively minded U13 and U14 girls, and gives players an opportunity to prepare for the winter season through our Head Coach Eoghan Jordan. The aim of these sessions will be to continue to learn and embed good football technique, habits and game insight through specific football drills and small sided games. In addition; game play, positioning and tactics relating to the 11-a-side game will be introduced.
Stage of Development - Game Training Phase
Golazo Academy - Girls U15-U16
This programme is open to all competitively minded U15 and U16 girls and gives players an opportunity to prepare for the winter season through our Head Coach Chelsea Tippen. The aim of these sessions will be to continue to learn and embed good football technique, habits and game insight through specific football drills and small sided games. In addition; game play, positioning and tactics relating to the 11-a-side game will be progressed.
Stage of Development - Game Training Phase
Please note that there is some cross-over with Youth and Senior Programmes as females who are 15, and males who are 16 are eligible to play in either environment. Due to this cross-over:
- U17 Men will train alongside our Men's 1st and Reserve teams during preseason.
- Selected players from our Girls U16 space may be invited to train with our Women's 1st and Reserve teams during preseason.
Final training and playing environments will be decided prior to the winter season. Alongside the players preference of environment; age, ability, physical maturity, mental and emotional maturity will be a few of the factors taken into consideration.
TERM 2 + 3 INSEASON PROGRAMMES
Golazo Academy Skills - Mixed U9 - U10 | Term 2 + Term 3
Open to all players from Under 9 through to Under 10, these sessions provide players with an additional weekly contact.
The aim of the sessions will be for the kids to have fun and learn/embed good football technique, football habits and game insight through small sided games, and are run by our Accredited Coaches.
Stage of Development - Skill Acquisition Phase
Golazo Academy - Mixed U11 - U12 | Term 2 + Term 3
This programme is open our Under 11 and 12 Alliance team players. As part of the programme, our Alliance teams train twice a week, with a consistent training schedule during the season. Professional coaching support will be provided to the Golazo Academy teams through the season and on selected game days. Training sessions will emphasize cohesion and game play as well as continuing to embed good football technique and habits in a fun and engaging environment.
Stage of Development - Skill Acquisition Phase
Golazo Academy Squad - Mixed U13 | Term 1 + Term 2 + Term 3 + Term 4
This programme is open to our U13 Alliance team players. As part of the programme, our Alliance teams train twice a week, with a consistent training schedule during the season
This programme is open to all competitively minded U13 players and gives players an opportunity to prepare for the winter season through our Director of Football and Squad Head Coach Guillermo Schiltenwolf. The aim of these sessions will be to continue to learn and embed good football technique, habits and game insight through specific football drills and small sided games.
In addition; game play, positioning and tactics relating to the 11-a-side game will be introduced.
Stage of Development - Game Training Phase
Golazo Academy - Mixed U15 | Term 2 + Term 3
Golazo Academy - Mixed U17 | Term 1 + Term 2 + Term 3 + Term 4 (Optional)
Golazo Academy - Girls U14 | Term 1 + Term 2 + Term 3 + Term 4
Golazo Academy - Girls U16 | Term 1 + Term 2 + Term 3 + Term 4 (Optional)
Costs and Enrolment
There is an additional cost on top of normal fees to be involved in the Golazo Academy and Golazo Skills Programmes.
Enrolment into these programmes and payment is done via Friendly Manager.
Wellington United are keen to support sporting opportunities irrespective of ability to pay. Assistance may be available through our scholarship programme for those with genuine financial hardship. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss whether assistance may be available. All enquiries will be kept in the strictest confidence.
