Academy Program 

🎯 Our Development Pathway

The Villarreal Sydney Academy program is designed with a clear purpose: to create a structured and professional pathway for all players — from grassroots to elite levels.

Every player in our academy is coached by UEFA-qualified coaches from Villarreal CF, ensuring that training is delivered to the highest European standards and aligned with the proven methodology of one of Spain’s top academies.

Our goal is simple: to guide and support young footballers on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves — on and off the pitch.

2025 Year Round Program

📍 Training Locations

We offer high-quality training at multiple venues across Sydney to ensure accessibility for players from various areas:

  • St Ives – St Ives Showground

  • Mona Vale – Pittwater RSL Futsal Courts

  • Manly Vale – David Thomas Reserve

  • Parramatta – Western Sydney University, Parramatta Campus

All locations are equipped with quality facilities and provide a safe, structured environment for training and development.

📍 Training Schedule by Age Group

Age Group

Time Slot

Available Days

Location

U5 – U7 MINIS

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Tuesdays / Wednesdays

Pittwater RSL Futsal Courts

U7 – U10

4:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Monday to Thursdays

Villarreal Sydney – Venue

U11 – U14

5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

Monday to Thursdays

Villarreal Sydney – Venue

U15 – U18

6:30 AM – 7:45 AM

Tuesdays & Thursdays

St Ives Showground (Youth Squad)

U7 – U14

5:15 PM – 6:30 PM

Wednesdays Only

Western Sydney University – Parramatta Campus

All Ages

5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

Fridays 

St Ives Showground

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🟡 Teams & Competitions

Villarreal Sydney Academy proudly participates in top-level competitions to provide our players with real-game experience and development opportunities.

Throughout the year, our academy teams compete in the IFA Competition against other elite academies across New South Wales.

💥 Age Groups:

  • Under 6-7 (Development League)

  • Under 8 (U8)
  • Under 10 (U10)

  • Under 12 (U12)

  • Under 14 (U14)

  • Under 16 (U16)

These competitions are a key part of our development model, helping players grow through challenge, teamwork, and high-level match experience.