ACADEMY FOOTBALL

Our Academy’s Talent Development Program 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 9-16 years old throughout various footballing programs and is open to players from all clubs in the region. Our Academy philosophy starts with our key values:

  • Hard work

  • Professionalism

  • Positive attitude

  • Respect

  • Ambition

  • Competitiveness

  • Teamwork


ACADEMY PLAYER SELECTION:

Our academy (talent development program) is for players selected/ invited to join the program.

ACADEMY TRIALS - NOVEMBER 2023

Registrations/ expressions of interest for the 2024 Academy trial days this November are now closed.

For more information on player selection, trials please contact:
​​​​​​​Phil Williams (Academy manager) phil@nelsonsuburbs.co.nz

PURCHASE YOUR ACADEMY TRAINING KIT/ APPAREL HERE

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