WUFC Development Centre

2025 term THREE development centre

Western United is excited to be expanding its Development Centre program into four key program areas. The 2025 Term 3 intake for all programs is now live.

Our Western United Development Centre (in green) and Western United Academy (in black) team photo during an A-Leagues half-time march pass at Ironbark Fields, Tarneit.

boys’ development centre

For the first time, the boys’ program will now be open to players born between 2012 and 2018, extending the age parameters and welcoming in the youngest players in the program’s tenure.

There are eight different weekly sessions available at a range of locations throughout the West, including Ironbark Fields, Alcock Road Reserve and Leisuretime Centre in Geelong, with the option to register for multiple sessions at a time.

GIRLS’ development centre

The Girls’ Development Care is available for players born between 2009 and 2016 with three sessions each week – one each at Ironbark, Alcock Road and Leisuretime.

futsal development centre

The WUFC Futsal Development Centre is open for a fresh intake of players.

With the Club now in its third year since entering the futsal space, this program has been a fantastic way for players to learn different skills and techniques and a varied setting.

The futsal program takes place on Saturdays at Good News Lutheran College and is open for boys born from 2011 to 2017 and girls born from 2010 to 2017.

speed and strength program

The Speed & Strength program is also back in Term 3, building off the success of the holiday programs and previous term iterations.

Designed to enhance explosiveness and athleticism, the weekly session will be held on Mondays at Ironbark Fields, welcoming boys and girls born from 2008 to 2014.

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