U13 Mixed Golazo Academy Programme Overview
We are excited to announce that Wellington United and Brooklyn Northern United (WU-BNU Alliance) are joining forces once again to challenge for a place in the U13 Capital Development League (CDL). This team will train within our Golazo Academy Programme.
Through our Golazo Academy Squads we seek to develop players, expose them to our playing philosophy and style, and then introduce them to senior football in a progressive and enjoyable way to help them seamlessly transition into Senior Football.
Our Golazo Academy Programmes are overseen by our Director of Football, Guillermo Schiltenwolf. Within Wellington, he generally needs no introduction, but for those newer to the scene here's a quick fire bio! Guille is one of only a handful of coaches in New Zealand who holds the FFA (Football Federation Australia) A Licence and in addition to this he holds CONMBOL A Licence. From leading Samoa's Under 17 Girls National team, to winning Men’s AND multiple Women’s Central League titles to coaching in the New Zealand National leagues to working for FIFA alongside Argentina at the Women’s World Cup and everything in between, Guille has done it all! We are very lucky to have him as our Director of Football overseeing our Academy!
Staff | We are delighted to announce that Guille himself, will be the Head Coach for our U13 Mixed Golazo Academy Squad for 2025!
How to get involved | We will be holding an initial two week block of trainings as follows:
Week 1 | Tuesday March 4th & Thursday March 6th | Newtown Park 2 | 4:30 - 5:45 PM
Week 2 | Tuesday March 11th & Thursday March 13th | Newtown Park 2 | 4:30 - 5:45 PM
Cost | $40
Squad Selection | Once these two weeks of training are completed, Guille will select 14 – 16 players for the squad. The squad will then have a further 4 weeks of pre-season training to prepare for the coming season in Term 2.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of which club they belong to. We know that trials only provide a snapshot of a players ability and their coachability so we prefer to utilise trainings and games as a selection mechanism where able. If we are oversubscribed, we always endeavour to find a home for every player, whether that be within our playing pathway, or with other clubs.
Trainings and Games | The U13 Squad will have football training contacts 2x per week. During Terms 2 and 3, the Squad will also have a Game Day 1x per week. The squad will be pushing to qualify for a place in the U13 Capital Development League (CDL) who play on Sundays. If we don't qualify for the CDL, we will aim to enter into the U13 Regional Leagues, which play on Saturdays.
Academy Apparel | All players will need to purchase Golazo Academy training Gear and Matchday Shorts and Socks. These will be available for purchase from our online Wellington United Club Shop in March. Items are generally delivered within the same week of purchase! Playing Tops will be provided.
We are excited to announce that Wellington United and Brooklyn Northern United (WU-BNU Alliance) are joining forces once again to challenge for a place in the U13 Capital Development League (CDL). This team will train within our Golazo Academy Programme.
Through our Golazo Academy Squads we seek to develop players, expose them to our playing philosophy and style, and then introduce them to senior football in a progressive and enjoyable way to help them seamlessly transition into Senior Football.
Our Golazo Academy Programmes are overseen by our Director of Football, Guillermo Schiltenwolf. Within Wellington, he generally needs no introduction, but for those newer to the scene here's a quick fire bio! Guille is one of only a handful of coaches in New Zealand who holds the FFA (Football Federation Australia) A Licence and in addition to this he holds CONMBOL A Licence. From leading Samoa's Under 17 Girls National team, to winning Men’s AND multiple Women’s Central League titles to coaching in the New Zealand National leagues to working for FIFA alongside Argentina at the Women’s World Cup and everything in between, Guille has done it all! We are very lucky to have him as our Director of Football overseeing our Academy!
Staff | We are delighted to announce that Guille himself, will be the Head Coach for our U13 Mixed Golazo Academy Squad for 2025!
How to get involved | We will be holding an initial two week block of trainings as follows:
Week 1 | Tuesday March 4th & Thursday March 6th | Newtown Park 2 | 4:30 - 5:45 PM
Week 2 | Tuesday March 11th & Thursday March 13th | Newtown Park 2 | 4:30 - 5:45 PM
Cost | $40
Squad Selection | Once these two weeks of training are completed, Guille will select 14 – 16 players for the squad. The squad will then have a further 4 weeks of pre-season training to prepare for the coming season in Term 2.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of which club they belong to. We know that trials only provide a snapshot of a players ability and their coachability so we prefer to utilise trainings and games as a selection mechanism where able. If we are oversubscribed, we always endeavour to find a home for every player, whether that be within our playing pathway, or with other clubs.
Trainings and Games | The U13 Squad will have football training contacts 2x per week. During Terms 2 and 3, the Squad will also have a Game Day 1x per week. The squad will be pushing to qualify for a place in the U13 Capital Development League (CDL) who play on Sundays. If we don't qualify for the CDL, we will aim to enter into the U13 Regional Leagues, which play on Saturdays.
Academy Apparel | All players will need to purchase Golazo Academy training Gear and Matchday Shorts and Socks. These will be available for purchase from our online Wellington United Club Shop in March. Items are generally delivered within the same week of purchase! Playing Tops will be provided.
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 (Optional) |
2x Trainings p/w Preseason Games |
2x Trainings p/w 1x Game Day p/w |
2x Trainings p/w 1x Game Day p/w |
2x Trainings p/w Friendlies |
4x Weeks (18th Mar - 13th Apr) |
10x Weeks (28th Apr - 29th Jun) |
10x Weeks (14th Jul - 21st Sep) |
10x Weeks (6 Oct - 14 Dec) |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Tuesday/Thursday |
4:30pm - 5:45pm |
4:30pm - 6:00pm |
4:30pm - 6:00pm |
4:30pm - 5:45pm |
Newtown Park 2 |
Wakefield Park/Martin Luckie |
Wakefield Park/Martin Luckie |
Newtown Park/Martin Luckie |
$120 |
$210 |
$210 |
$160 |
Please note:
Registration Fees are included across Terms 2 and 3.
Our Term 2-4 schedule is indicative only in terms of timings and locations while we wait on ground allocations from the Wellington City Council. Our Term 1 Training Schedule has been confirmed.
Payment Plan / Options | We do our very best to keep costs as affordable as possible while ensuring that our programmes remain sustainable. If you would like to discuss a payment plan, or if the cost is a barrier to your child's participation, please get in touch through [email protected] and we will work something out. Any conversations regarding costs will be held in confidence.
Register for the Golazo Academy
If you would like to be a part of our Golazo Academy, you can register below!
If you have any questions, please get in contact with us through [email protected].
Registration Fees are included across Terms 2 and 3.
Our Term 2-4 schedule is indicative only in terms of timings and locations while we wait on ground allocations from the Wellington City Council. Our Term 1 Training Schedule has been confirmed.
Payment Plan / Options | We do our very best to keep costs as affordable as possible while ensuring that our programmes remain sustainable. If you would like to discuss a payment plan, or if the cost is a barrier to your child's participation, please get in touch through [email protected] and we will work something out. Any conversations regarding costs will be held in confidence.
Register for the Golazo Academy
If you would like to be a part of our Golazo Academy, you can register below!
If you have any questions, please get in contact with us through [email protected].
