Football

Program Overview

The GCAS football program exists to provide additional support and development opportunities to aspiring young male and female football athletes of the Gold Coast region who have applied to be part of the program. These applicants are then overseen by the Gold Coast regional development staff.

Each annual program runs from early September to November with regular squad training sessions focused on individual skill development. In addition to on-field training sessions and competition opportunities, athletes receive access to educational seminars to assist with their personal development off the playing field.

Selection Process

GCAS football athletes must apply and be accepted by the regional development officer. All athletes who apply will be assessed and formally informed of the academy program inclusions, expectations and requirements.

The Pathway

The aim of the GCAS football program is to bridge the gap and provide the further support and development for athletes from the junior representative ranks to progress into higher representation within the club or school regional competition.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the GCAS football program, athletes must be:

– Male or female aged between 12 – 18 years of age in the year of the program. Athletes outside of this age bracket (e.g. 10/11 or 19 years) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

– A resident of the Gold Coast region (defined by the boundaries of Gold Coast / Scenic Rim / Logan City Councils).

Athlete Benefits

For a program fee incl full co-branded uniform kit including polo shirt, training shirt, training shorts and socks.

– Access to further educational opportunities provided by GCAS.

– Access to attend educational seminars, presentations and special events through the GCAS.

– Access to the GCAS TeamApp for streamlined communication opportunities with coaches and ease of access to additional information and resources from the GCAS

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