THE SHARKS DEVELOPMENT Program
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The Sharks Development Program is designed to support the long-term football development of Girls aged 5 – 14 and Boys aged 5 - 12.
The program provides players seeking additional training, opportunities within the Sharks Pathways and focuses on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and game understanding whilst supporting players at their current stage of development.
The Sharks Development Program is being overseen by Brendan Gan. Brendan is a part of the Senior Sharks Team and has played professionally in the A-League, Malaysia Super League & as a Malaysian International player, all since his start at the Sharks as a Junior.
PROGRAMS STRUCTURE
The Sharks Development Program will operate as one aligned development pathway, consisting of two streams - Sharks Development Squad & Skills Academy.
Who is the Program for?
The Sharks Development Program is suitable for:
Players aged 5-12 seeking additional football development
Players NOT currently in the JDL system
Players aspiring to progress through the club’s representative pathways
Sharks Development Squad
The SDS stream is designed for players who are ready to manage higher training loads and intensity. SDS placements will be capped to ensure training quality and player welfare. SDS Coaches will work closely with JDL staff to identify players ready to move through the Sharks Pathways.
Details:
Cost: $500/Term
Program Duration: 3 Terms
Sessions: 2/Week (60 minutes)
Ages: Girls U7-14 & Boys U7-12
Focus Areas:
- Advanced skill execution
- Decision making and game intelligence
- Developing disciplined training habits
Training Schedule:
Monday: Port Hacking High School
Friday: Seymour Shaw Stadium
U7-10 Girls & U7-8 Boys 4:15 – 5:15pm
U11-14 Girls & U9-12 Boys 5:30 – 6:30pm
SKILLS ACADEMY
The Skills Academy is the entry point for players aged 5-12 into the Sharks Development Pathway and is ideal for players continuing to build confidence and core football skills.
Details:
Cost: $300/Term
Program Duration: 3 Terms
Sessions: 1/Week (60 minutes)
Ages: Girls & Boys 5 -12
Focus Areas:
- Fundamental skill development
- Confidence and enjoyment
- Game awareness and decision-making habits
- Preparing players for increased training loads in the future
Training Schedule:
Monday: Port Hacking High School
Girls & Boys - 4:15 – 5:15pm
Skills Academy
The Skills academy is a core part of the Sharks development programs which provides a strong entry point into the clubs development pathway. Players train once per week, allowing them to gradually adapt to structured training while still prioritising fun and learning.
A Skills Academy Jersey will be provided.
Sharks Development Program:
The aim of the program is to prepare players for the next step in progressing through the pathway to JDL/ JDL girls. SDS Coaches will work closely with JDL staff to identify players ready to move through the Sharks Pathways. Players train Twice a week mirroring the expectations of future representative programs.
Uniform to be provided:
- Training Shirt
- Training Shorts
- Socks
- Training Jacket
- Training Bag
We are excited to welcome the next generation of Sharks talent.
