Youth Development Phase (12 to 18)
The YDP is an Elite Educational Program for talented players identified in the NCF Zone from 12 to 18 years old. The program takes a holistic approach and provides players with opportunities to develop psychologically, tactically, technically, and physically.
The coach’s role in this phase is to equip players with the problem-solving skills needed in different areas of the pitch while fostering creativity and teaching the players about the roles and responsibilities of a footballer on the pitch and beyond. Coaches aim to satisfy individual needs in this phase through thoughtful design and purposeful practice.
Players will engage in an environment with high expectations to prepare and create a well-rounded athlete for professional and semi-professional football.
The NCF Player Development Program is sponsored by McDonalds and Cex Group.
Competition
The Premier Youth League (PYL) is a Northern New South Wales Football Federation (NNSWF) run competition as part of the advanced player pathway.
PYL is part of Football Australia’s (FA) nationwide program for player development, enabling players to compete against each other regularly in competitive matches.
Trial Dates
- 13th October 2025
- 15th October 2025
- 20th October 2025
- 22nd October 2025
- 27th October 2025
- 29th October 2025
1 team in each U13's, U14's, U15's, U16's and U18's
All training takes place at Coffs Coast Synthetics
For more information please contact the Talent Development Manager email.
