Avalon’s Development Program is available within the club for all Junior and Youth teams. This is run by Avalon’s Player Development Coach, Nathan Burns. It is aimed to provide all players (mixed/girls), over all age groups, the opportunity to develop and improve their playing skills. Coaches are always welcome to come along to observe sessions and gather ideas for their own team training sessions. Sessions are based on the AVSC Coaching Manual.
- The program has a repeating 4 week program, providing a maximum of 16 individual training sessions
- Development is on Careel Bay Mini Fields
- Development days are Monday and Friday
- Timing is dependent on age groups (see Program Times)
- Class sizes are limited (12 players) to ensure appropriate coaching cover. This will be re-assessed based on player interest
- All sessions are mixed boys and girls
Nathan Burns, former Australian Socceroo and Professional Footballer with a career spanning top leagues across Europe and Asia Footballer join our AVSC Coaching Team.
- A proud member of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup-winning Socceroos
- A-League Player of the Year (JW award)
- Nathan brings firsthand knowledge from playing under some of the world’s most respected coaches.
With a distinguished career representing Australia at the highest level and extensive experience playing internationally, Nathan brings exceptional passion, skill, and knowledge to our community. He’s committed to helping players develop their technical ability, tactical understanding, and love for the game. He’s focussed on keeping sessions fun and competitive, helping kids build confidence and skills while enjoying their football here at Avalon Soccer Club.
Program Sessions
| 7:30-8:30 am | 3:40-4:20 pm | 4:30-5:30 pm | 5:45-6:45 pm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | U6/7 | U9 to U16 (GK) | U14/15 | U16/18 |
| FRIDAY | U8/9 | U10/11 | U12/13 |
Program Rounds
| Round 1 (March) | Round 2 (May) | Round 3 (June) | Round 4 (August) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 13/04 | 20/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05 | TBD | TBD |
| FRIDAY | 20/03, 27/03, 10/04, 17/04 | 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05 | TBD | TBD |
Program Cost
• The initial cost is $80 for 4 week sessions
Program Bookings
Development links for Round 2 program bookings:
Monday Dates (May) :- 20/04 (April), 04/05, 11/05, and 18/05
MONDAY
7:30–8:30am – U6/7 – BOOK NOW
3:40-4:20pm – U9 to U16 (GK) – BOOK NOW
4:30–5:30pm – U14/15 BOOK NOW
5:45–6:45pm – U16/18 BOOK NOW
Friday Dates (May) :- 01/05, 08/05, 15/05 and 22/05
FRIDAY
7:30–8:30am – U8/9 BOOK NOW
4:30–5:30pm – U10/11 BOOK NOW
5:45–6:45pm – U12/13 BOOK NOW