ACADEMY FOOTBALL

Our Academy Programme's aim is to work with the regions young footballing talent, developing and providing football pathways for the future.

Academy Directors Ryan “Skippy” Stewart, Neil Connell and their team of dedicated coaches will provide football development for junior and youth players who show passion and talent for football.

NSFA caters for 9-17 years old throughout various footballing programs.  Players must be registered for Nelson Suburbs FC.  Our Academy philosophy starts with our key values:

  • Hard work

  • Professionalism

  • Positive attitude

  • Respect

  • Ambition

  • Competitiveness

  • Teamwork


ACADEMY DIRECTORS -

Neil Connell, Academy Director
neil@nelsonsuburbs.co.nz  

Ryan Stewart, Academy Driector
ryan@nelsonsuburbs.co.nz 


ACADEMY MANAGER -

Martin Sutton
martin@nelsonsuburbs.co.nz 


ACADEMY COACHES -
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PRE ACADEMY 9th-12th

9th Grade:  Phill Platt & Michael Parr

10th Grade:  Neil Harding & Logan Goodall

11th Grade:  Nic van Hattum & Nathan Gibson

12th Grade:  Steven White & David Simpson

Goal Keeping:  Nic van Hattum & Lennon Gallagher

GIRLS ACADEMY 12th-18th

12th Grade:  Garry Hammond & Will Murphy

15th Grade:  Gillian Morgan

18th Grade:  David Capstick

Goal Keeping:  Nic van Hattum & Lennon Gallagher


BOYS ACADEMY 13th-17th

13th Grade:  Neil Connell & Ryan Stewart

14th Grade:  Noa Bak-Craig & Neil Harding

15th Grade:  Danny Anderson & Martin Sutton

16th Grade:  Kyle Jones & David Capstick

17th Grade:  Neil Harding & Dauntae Mariner

Goal Keeping:  Nic van Hattum & Lennon Gallagher




ACADEMY PLAYER SELECTION:

Our Academy is for players selected/invited to join the programme.

ACADEMY TRIALS - Completed.  Watch out for further information about future trials.

For more information on player selection/trials please contact:
our Academy Manager, Martin Sutton - martin@nelsonsuburbs.co.nz 

Players selected to train with our Academy must complete a separate registration form each term.  Payment must be made at the time of registration.  More details to follow.

2025 TERM DATES (4.15 pm START)
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PRE ACADEMY 9TH-12TH GRADES

Term 1 (8wks):  Mon 10 Feb - Weds 2 April

Term 2 (8wks):  Mon 28 April - Weds 18 June

Term 3 (8wks):  Mon 14 July - Weds 3 September

Term 4 (8wks):  Mon 6 October - Weds 26 November


GIRLS ACADEMY 12TH-18TH GRADES

Term 1 (8wks):  Mon 10 Feb - Weds 2 April

Term 2 (8wks):  Mon 28 April - Weds 18 June

Term 3 (8wks):  Mon 14 July - Weds 3 September

Term 4 (8wks):  Mon 6 October - Weds 26 November


BOYS ACADEMY 13TH-17TH GRADES

Term 1 (8wks):  Tues 11 Feb - Thus 3 April

Term 2 (8wks):  Tues 29 April - Thurs 9 June

Term 3 (8wks):  Tues 15 July - Thurs 4 September

Term 4 (8wks):  Tues 7 October - Thurs 27 November


GOAL KEEPER TRAINING

All ages 8 weeks each term: Tuesdays 5 pm


PURCHASE YOUR ACADEMY TRAINING KIT/ APPAREL HERE

Our Academy plays a major role in our club’s programme structure and player pathway.