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The Future Sharks Pathway
The Sharks Development Program provides a dedicated, high-level football pathway for players outside the JDL system. Designed for boys (ages 5 to 12) and girls (ages 5 to 14), we focus on building strong technical fundamentals, game understanding, and player confidence.
We cater to both whole teams and individual players, offering two distinct training streams for individuals wanting to progress into our representative squads:
The Skills Academy
The Sharks Development Squad (SDS)
Wherever you are in your football journey, our program is designed to support your development and give you access to the official Sharks Pathways.
Skills Academy
The Skills Academy serves as the entry point for players aged 5–U7’s. This stream is ideal for players continuing to build confidence and establish a strong foundation of core football skills.
Our Term 4 program shifts to an exclusive 1 day per week format to complement the sharks summer soccer program and other summer commitments.
Details:
Cost: $300/Term
Program Duration: Term 4 - 8 Weeks (12th October - 3rd December)
Sessions: 1/Week (60 minutes)
Ages: Girls & Boys 5 - 7
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:
Thursday: Port Hacking High School
Girls & Boys - 4:15 – 5:15pm
Development Squad
Sharks Development Squad (SDS) targets players ready for higher intensity training. Placements are capped to ensure quality, while coaches collaborate with JDL staff to identify players for pathway progression.
Our Term 4 program shifts to an exclusive 1 day per week format to complement the sharks summer soccer program and other summer commitments.
Details:
Cost: $300/Term
Program Duration: Term 4 - 8 Weeks (12th October - 3rd December)
Sessions: 1/Week (60 minutes)
Ages: Girls U7-15 & Boys U7-12
Focus Areas:
- Advanced skill execution
- Decision making and game intelligence
- Developing disciplined training habits
Training Schedule:
Thursday: Port Hacking High School
U7-10 Girls & U7-8 Boys 4:15 – 5:15pm
U11-15 Girls & U9-12 Boys 5:30 – 6:30pm
Program Leadership
The Sharks Development Program is overseen by Brendan Gan. A current member of the Senior Sharks Team, Brendan’s career has come full circle—he began his journey as a Sharks junior before playing professionally in the A-League, the Malaysia Super League, and representing Malaysia on the international stage.