A pathway for every player

Find the right
program.

From a player’s first kick to advanced development, every HVEFA program combines purposeful coaching, positive standards and a genuine love of the game.

Hunter Valley Elite Football Academy

Foundation & fun

Mini Elites

Ages 3–5

A welcoming first step into football, built around movement, confidence, creativity and fun with the ball.

Best suited to

Young children beginning their football journey—no previous experience required.

What players develop

  • Ball familiarity and basic movement
  • Balance, coordination and agility
  • Listening, sharing and turn-taking
  • Confidence and enjoyment

How sessions feel

  • Short, engaging activity blocks
  • Imaginative football games
  • Small groups and frequent ball touches
  • Positive, age-appropriate coaching
Timetable, availability & fees

Contact HVEFA for the latest session information and the best starting point for your player.

Skill & confidence

Core Academy

Ages 6–12

Structured, age-appropriate development that builds strong technical foundations and helps players make confident decisions in games.

Best suited to

Players who want to strengthen their foundations, enjoy their football and keep progressing.

What players develop

  • First touch, dribbling, passing and ball mastery
  • Game awareness and decision-making
  • Movement, speed and coordination
  • Communication, confidence and teamwork

How sessions feel

  • Progressive technical activities
  • Purposeful small-sided games
  • Challenges matched to each player
  • Individual feedback and team learning
Timetable, availability & fees

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Competition & growth

Advanced Academy

Ages 13–18

A higher-intensity environment for ambitious players ready to sharpen their technique, tactical understanding and competitive mindset.

Best suited to

Committed players seeking purposeful training, meaningful challenge and a clear next step.

What players develop

  • Technical execution under pressure
  • Tactical awareness and faster decisions
  • Position-specific game understanding
  • Resilience, confidence and leadership

How sessions feel

  • High-intensity technical work
  • Game-related tactical scenarios
  • Clear performance goals and feedback
  • Development pathways and game opportunities
Timetable, availability & fees

Contact HVEFA for the latest session information and the best starting point for your player.

More ways to train

Individual goals.
Focused support.

1:1

Private coaching

Individual sessions built around a player’s strengths and next steps.

GK

Goalkeeper training

Specialist work across handling, movement, distribution and decisions.

HC

Holiday camps

School holiday football combining skill development, games and fun.

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