Full Time Academy
Squads 2026
The high-performance pathway for ambitious players ready for a full-season, professionally coached program.
Your All-Inclusive High-Performance Pathway
For ambitious players, the path to improvement can be frustrating. You may have the talent, but are you in an environment that truly pushes you?
Our 2026 Full Time Program is the answer. It provides the structured, all-inclusive, 8-month package and professional coaching required to accelerate development and compete at the highest level.
What's Included in the Program
Full 8-Month Program
Comprehensive pathway running from Jan to Aug 2026.
50+ Pro Sessions
Intensive 2x weekly training focusing on technical mastery.
IFA League Games
Weekly competitive matches at Wanderers Football Park.
Full Kit Included
High-quality Training Kit, Playing Kit, and Rain Jacket.
Player Reports
Formal Mid-Season and End-of-Season performance feedback.
Video Analysis
Access to match footage for tactical review.
Parent Workshops
Expert guidance to help you support your child's journey.
JDL & NPL Pathway
Structured links into FNSW youth systems.
Program Investment
Click to view pricing & payment plans.
Match Recording & Analysis
We don't just play; we review. IFA League matches are professionally recorded, giving players and parents the opportunity to re-watch games, analyze performance, and build a highlight portfolio.
- High-Definition Match Footage
- Tactical Review Sessions
- Downloadable for Personal Use
We Don't Guess. We Measure.
Game Day is one of the few academies in Sydney that provides detailed, individual Performance Reports. We give parents and players the tools to understand their progress and focus their training.
2026 Season Schedule
A professional competition structure. All games played on Sundays at the elite Wanderers Football Park.
Qualification
- February 1, 2026
- February 8, 2026
- February 15, 2026
Winter (Part 1)
- Apr 26 - Jun 14
- (8 Rounds)
- Weekly Sundays
Winter (Part 2)
- Jul 26 - Aug 16
- (4 Rounds)
- Weekly Sundays
Finals Series
- Finals: Aug 23
- Back-up: Aug 30
- Back-up: Sep 6
Training Hubs
Professional facilities designed for development.
North Ryde Hub
ELS Hall Park, 109A Kent Rd
Schedule:
Mon: 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Fri: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Padstow Hub
Playford Park, Cahors Rd
Schedule:
Thu: 5:20pm - 6:30pm
(2nd session TBC)
Camden Hub
Onslow Oval & Macarthur Hockey
Schedule:
Wed: 5:30pm (Onslow)
Fri: 6:00pm (Narellan)
Expression of Interest
Join the waitlist for an assessment.
This is an application for the 2026 Elite Squads. Successful applicants will be invited to a trial session.
Player Information
PLAYER PERFORMANCE REPORT
Game Day Soccer Academy
Lucas Thompson
U10 Elite Squad
High PotentialAttribute Profile
Evaluation Metrics
Excellent ball control and dribbling in tight spaces.
Good positioning; developing scanning awareness.
Strong acceleration and agility scores.
Outstanding focus and resilience during drills.
Technical Director's Note
"Lucas has shown tremendous improvement this term. His commitment to the 5-Pillar philosophy is evident. Focus next term will be on 'Scanning' before receiving the ball to improve decision-making speed."
- Sergio Tarazona