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JUNIORS

PROGRAMS

At Football Smarts Academy, we offer a range of programs for players that fall into the "Juniors" category. This group in Australia includes players who are Under 13 and over. 

WEEKLY SESSIONS

2026 Term 4 dates are now open: 

 

Football Smarts Academy offers a junior program at the $3m Karinya Reserve build in Blackwood. This will continue in 2026. Contact our email to register your interest and with any questions. If you have missed the start of any term, it (sometimes) isn't too late. Please email and you can be given an up-to-date price and code to register for the remaining weeks. 

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​Program: Ball mastery, 1v1, first touch, running with the ball, striking the ball (shooting and passing), teamwork. 

Additions to program (especially useful with severe weather warnings!): VEO review, Blazepods and more. 

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Term II theme for 2026: Agility, speed, attacking!!

Term I theme for 2026: Transition. Attacking quickly. 

Term IV theme for 2025: Attacking play: Crossing, finishing, front third. 

Term IIII theme for 2025: Attacking quickly through switching and combinations

Term II theme for 2025: Scanning, receiving

Term I theme for 2025: Using less favoured foot + Creativity

Term IV theme for 2024: Pressing systems, Defensive 1v1

Term III theme for 2024: Combination play  

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Term 4 2026 times are as follows. 

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Mondays 4.35-5.25 U11/12-U14 (U11 by invitation) 

Tuesdays 4.20-5.20 U14 -U17  (please send an email to enquire)

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  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 07 Oct
    07 Oct 2026, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2018) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. Players from all clubs and schools are welcome. Boys and girls.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 19 Oct
    19 Oct 2026, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come & join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Player should be U8-U11, born between 2018-2015 (or new 2014). 2018 players should enquire first before joining. Come and see Gene about a spot in the last term of 2026.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 19 Oct
    19 Oct 2026, 4:35 pm – 5:25 pm
    Come & join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U11-U14 (2012-2015). There are 7 sessions in Term 4. Come and see Gene about a spot in the program. U11 players should enquire before joining.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 20 Oct
    20 Oct 2026, 4:20 pm – 5:20 pm
    This program is now open for new players. Kits are compulsory and should be purchased on registration page. Players born 2009, 2010 and 2011 particularly will be considered. 2012/2013 players can be invited by coaches to register or are welcome to make enquiries.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, 07 Nov
    07 Nov 2026, 11:30 am – 12:40 pm
    Come and join us on Saturday morning to keep your football moving along in the summer. This program is aimed at a cohort of players born between 2014 and 2012. We will do 5 x 70-minute sessions on Nov 7,14,21,28 and Dec 5. *Players who are in the u11-14 group on Mondays qualify for this group also.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 14 Dec
    14 Dec 2026, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
    (For players born 2011 - 2018) These clinics will be held in the gym at Clapham Primary School. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. Players from all clubs and schools are welcome. Boys and girls. Numbers are strictly limited by the size of the gym. Be quick!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SESSIONS

Our next school holiday program dates are in October at Karinya and December at Clapham Primary for a short Futsal program. See School Holidays. 

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​​Core skills focus: Running with the ball and first touch, scanning, communication and striking the ball (shooting)

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Players will always be grouped by ability within age groups where possible to ensure maximum participation, positive learning opportunities and a fun experience for all. Players need indoor and outdoor shoes/football boots. Shin pads are compulsory. Players should arrive having applied sunscreen and also bring a hat and food for the day. 

  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 07 Oct
    07 Oct 2026, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2018) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. Players from all clubs and schools are welcome. Boys and girls.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, 08 Oct
    08 Oct 2026, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2018) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. Players from all clubs and schools are welcome. Boys and girls.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, 09 Oct
    09 Oct 2026, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2018) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. Players from all clubs and schools are welcome. Boys and girls.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 14 Dec
    14 Dec 2026, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
    (For players born 2011 - 2018) These clinics will be held in the gym at Clapham Primary School. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. Players from all clubs and schools are welcome. Boys and girls. Numbers are strictly limited by the size of the gym. Be quick!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 15 Dec
    15 Dec 2026, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
    (For players born 2011 - 2018) These clinics will be held in the gym at Clapham Primary School. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. Players from all clubs and schools are welcome. Boys and girls. Numbers are strictly limited by the size of the gym. Be quick!
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 16 Dec
    16 Dec 2026, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
    (For players born 2011 - 2018) These clinics will be held in the gym at Clapham Primary School. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. Players from all clubs and schools are welcome. Boys and girls. Numbers are strictly limited by the size of the gym. Be quick!

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