The Striker Training Program will prepare attacking players for the winter season with a focus on creating and scoring goals. This action-packed 2-week program will involve high repetitions of passing, shooting, dribbling and first-touch actions replicating game situations in a fun environment.
Program focus:
- Passing
- Shooting
- Dribbling
- First Touch
- Creating and Scoring Goals
What to expect:
- Experienced coach
- 10-12 players maximum per group
- Program is suitable for all players ages 7 – 13 years of age
Details:
| Where: | Birchgrove Oval |
| Start Date: | 28 March 2025 |
| End Date: | 11 April 2025 |
| Day: | Fridays |
| Length: | 3 Weeks |
| Cost: | $75 |
Schedule:
| U7-U9 Mixed | 4pm – 5pm |
| U10-U13 Mixed | 5:10 – 6:10pm |
Look for the BDFC Pre-Season Development Program and select the Striker Training Program when registering.
The NEW Pre-Season Goalkeeper Training Program will prepare our young goalkeepers for the winter season with a focus on the technique and physical actions required of a goalkeeper such as diving, agility, handling, reactions etc. This action-packed 2-week program will involve high repetitions of shot-stopping in a fun environment.
Program focus:
- Set positions
- Handling
- Shot stopping
- Understanding angles
- Diving techniques
- Speed and coordination
What to expect:
- Experienced goalkeeper coach
- 8 goalkeepers maximum per group
- Mixed group
- Program is suitable for all players ages 10 – 16 years
Details:
| Where: | Leichhardt No. 3 |
| Start Date: | 5 & 12 March 2025 |
| Day: | Wednesdays |
| Length: | 2 Weeks |
| Cost: | $50 |
Schedule:
| U14-U16 Mixed | 7:40 – 8:40pm |
Look for the BDFC Pre-Season Development Program and select the Goalkeeper Training Program when registering.
Want to be primed and ready for the upcoming winter season? Then join our popular Pre-Season Development Program.
Sharpen your skills, get plenty of touches with small-sided games and work on your fitness to ensure you are in the best possible position to start the season!
Program focus:
- Strength and conditioning
- Agility
- Football skills
- Conditioning games
What to expect:
- Our fully credentialed Development Program coaches, led by our club’s Technical Director Radim, will oversee the program.
- 3 stations will be prepared each week to ensure you cover all the fundamentals, get plenty of touches on the ball, as well as games on the day.
- 12 players maximum per group
- Program is suitable for all players ages 7 – 16 years
Details:
| Where: | Leichhardt No. 3 |
| Start Date: | 4 February 2025 |
| Day: | Tuesdays |
| Length: | 6 Weeks |
| Cost: | $150 |
Schedule:
| U14-U16 Mixed | 7:20 – 8:20pm |
| U8-U9 Girls | 5:00 – 6:00pm |
For new players, we recommend you join our Wednesday night Football Kickstarter Program aimed U8-U12 Boys and U8-O35 Women. For more information, go to the Football Kickstarter Program page.