SELECTIONS FOR 2008

Selection to the Capital Football Academy is an ongoing process. It involves multiple stages from open trials through to selection of a squad to play in the local league as well as a chance to attend the National Youth Championships. Selection for the 2008 Academy began at the conclusion of the 2007 season with a series of open trials for younger age groups. The 2007 Academy coaches were also asked to select a number of players from their 2007 squads to be exempted from the open trial process and move directly into part two of the selection process which involved five weeks of intensive training. Stage 1 concludes in early December when a number of training squads will be named for the 2008 Academy.

It’s important to note that these squads remain training squads only. This means that selected players are not assured of playing with the Academy beyond the first phase of 2008 (January – April). In addition, squad coaches will be able to invite other players into their squad to train for the duration of the phase. Further selections will occur over the year and it is important to refer to the appropriate section below to understand how this will be done for each squad. For ACT representative trials, being an Academy squad player does not guarantee selection in the representative team for the national youth championships.

Boys

12 Phase 1- $150 /Phase 2- $150 /Phase 3- $140= Total- $440
13 Phase 1- $310 /Phase 2- $300 /Phase 3- $300= Total- $910
14 Phase 1- $410 /Phase 2- $345 /Phase 3- $345= Total- $1100
15 Phase 1- $410 /Phase 2- $345 /Phase 3- $345= Total- $1100

Girls

12 Phase 1- $150 /Phase 2- $150 /Phase 3- $140= Total- $440
13 Phase 1- $150 /Phase 2- $150 /Phase 3- $140= Total- $440
14 Phase 1- $150 /Phase 2- $150 /Phase 3- $140= Total- $440
15 Phase 1- $410 /Phase 2- $345 /Phase 3- $345= Total- $1100
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Phase 1- February/March, Payment Due 3rd March 2008
Phase 2- April/May/June, Payment Due 2nd June 2008
Phase 3- July/August/September, Payment Due 22nd September 2008

The Under 12 squad is developmental in orientation and will involve around twenty players. The developmental orientation means that the aim of the training program is to enhance each player’s abilities, skills and approach to the game. It is envisaged that the Under 12 squad will train once per week pre-season and post-season and once per week during the season. Players in the Under 12 squad will play with their respective clubs in the 2008 season, training with their club as well as with the Academy. Fees for the year will be $440 (incs GST) + any costs associated with interstate games.

The Under 12 squad will participate in two high performance camps in April and September (school holidays) and may play as a squad in the Kanga Cup in July.

The Under 13 squad has a dual purpose. They will be a playing squad with a focus on individual, team and technical skill development. The developmental orientation means that the aim of the training program is to enhance each player’s abilities, skills and approach to the game. The Under 13 squad will train twice per week pre-season, post-season and twice a week during the season. Players in the Under 13 squad will play for the Capital Football Academy in the JL under 14 Boys Division 1.

In terms of selections, the Under 13 boys’ coach has named a training squad of 20 players) and it is envisaged that towards the end of February, the coach will name their playing squad for the 2008 season. The Under 13 boys will compete in the Friendship Games in April at Valentine Park in Sydney. The Friendship Games are a Football NSW tournament played as an introduction to competitive inter-state football.

Fees for the year will be $310 for phase 1 and $300 for phase 2 & 3(incs GST). Additional costs will be associated with participating in the Friendship Games and other interstate games scheduled throughout the year.

The Under 12/13 girls squad is developmental in orientation and will involve around thirty players. The developmental orientation means that the aim of the training program is to enhance each player’s abilities, skills and approach to the game. It is envisaged that the Under 12/13 squad will train once per week pre-season, post-season and during the season. Players in the Under 12/13 girls squad will play with their respective clubs in the 2008 season, training with their club as well as with the Academy.

The Under 12/13 girls will participate in two high performance camps in the April and September school holidays and may play as a squad in the Kanga Cup in July.

Fees for the year will be $440 (incs GST) + any costs associated with interstate games.

Both the Under 14 and Under 15 boys squads will be ‘playing squads’ in 2008. This means that the squads will compete for the CFA in Capital Football leagues. It is envisaged that the Under 14’s will be in the new Premier 16’s competition and the Under 15’s in the Premier 18’s competition. The coach will select the actual playing roster for these teams each week.

In terms of selections, the Under 14 and Under 15 boy’s squad coaches have named a training squad (20 players per team) and this squad will be reduced to a playing squad of 16 before March for the 2008 season.

The ACT Representative squads for the boys national youth championships will be selected from Academy and club players after representative trials in July.

Fees for the year will be: $407 phase 1, $346.50 for each of phase 2 and 3 (all include GST) plus any costs associated with game travel and the national youth championships.

The Under 14 girl’s squad forms the transition group between developmental and competitive squads. The developmental orientation means that the aim of the training program is to enhance each player’s abilities, skills and approach to the game. It is envisaged that the Under 14 squad will train once per week pre-season, post-season and during the season. Players in the Under 14 girl’s squad will play with their respective clubs in the 2008 season, training with their club as well as with the Academy.

The Under 14 girls squad will participate in two high performance camps throughout the year as well as play as a squad in the Kanga Cup in July.
The camps are designed for the players to experience training and living in an elite athlete environment.

Fees for the year will be $440 (incs GST) + any costs associated with interstate games.

Both the Under 15 and Under 17 girls squads will be ‘playing squads’ in 2008. This means that the squads will compete for the CFA in Capital Football leagues. It is envisaged that the Under 15’s will be in the women’s State League 1 and the Under 17’s in the Premier League. The coach will select the actual playing roster for these teams each week – this could include some ‘guest’ players from the under 14 training squad with agreement from respective clubs.

In terms of selections, the Under 15 and Under 17 squad coaches have named a training squad (20 players per team) and this squad will be reduced to a playing squad of 16 before March for the 2008 season.

ACT Representative squads for the girls under 15 and under 17 national youth championships in Coffs Harbour in July will be selected from Academy and club players. If required, representative trials will be held in May.

Fees for the year will be: $407 phase 1, $346.50 for each of phase 2 and 3 (all include GST) plus any costs associated with game travel and the national youth championships.

The ACTAS programs are designed to provide current or potential national players with high performance coaching and training. Selection to the ACTAS squads is by invitation and is determined by the ACTAS Coaches (Milan Milovanovic for the men’s program and Robbie Hooker for the Women’s program).

The CF Academy identifies selection to the ACTAS program as a goal for each player within the CF Academy.

Capital Football, in conjunction with ACTAS, also manages a Talent Development Program (TDP) for both the men’s and women’s program. This provides additional training opportunities to a wider range of players.

In 2008 Goal keepers will constitute a separate squad under the direction of the Head keeper coach. It is envisaged that keepers will train once or twice per week with the head coach and his/her assistants. In addition some will need to attend at least one training session with his/her playing squad to support skill development and integration with team play.

Academy coach appointments for 2008 are being finalised. Playing squads and other parties will be notified shortly.

Mitre remains the Academy’s sole supplier of gear and equipment in 2008. Each player will receive a certain allocation of gear determined by his/her squad. Each player will receive 1x training shirt,1x training shorts,1x CFA polo,1x CFA Jumper, 1x training socks. Playing teams (G u/15s, B u/13s, u/14s, u/15s) players will also receive 1x CFA tracksuit top and bottom and 1x gear bag.