Western United will continue to grow its Academy program with the introduction of the inaugural Girls Development Centre in Term 1 of 2024.
Experiencing great success with the Boys Development Centre throughout 2023, the Club is delighted to extend this program to talented female footballers born between 2008 and 2012.
Alongside its relationship with Calder United in NPLW Victoria, Western United is staying committed to providing opportunities for young girls, particularly from the West, to chart their journey towards becoming professional footballers.
Western United General Manager Academy and Community Anthony Frost hailed this as the vital next step in the continued growth of the Academy.
“We have undergone significant growth in our Academy program over the past 12-18 months, but we would never be a full Academy until incorporating females into our family,” he said.
“The Club has had great success in the Liberty A-League Women space over the past couple of years and we are dedicated to continuing to give talented young girls the chance to shine.
“We are eager to continue to aid the growth of women’s football in Australia and we look forward to the benefits this program will have for many young girls in the West.”
Start your journey at Western United with the Girls Development Centre
The program will begin with a single trial session on Friday 2 February, with players born in 2011 and 2012 starting at 5:30pm and 2008-2010-born players beginning at 7:00pm. All sessions will take place at Keilor Park Recreation Reserve.
Following the trial session, selected players will partake in an eight-week program with sessions each Friday delivered by Western United Academy coaches and focusing on a range of technical and tactical football components.
The final week of the term will involve a gala day for the players to celebrate the work throughout the term with fun and competitive games.
To register your interest for trials with the Western United Girls Development Centre, simply fill out the form here.
Western United adds new intake for Boys Development Centre
With the new year upon us, Western United will also open up for a new intake in its Boys Development Centre for Term 1.
The Boys Development Centre saw a significant promotion rate into Western United’s Junior Academy teams for 2024, making this program the true first step to joining the Green and Black pathway.
New players are invited to trial from next week and may attend one or two sessions, depending on individual preference.
Register your interest for the first Western United Boys Development Centre intake of 2024
A session for 2011-born players will be held on Monday 29 January at 7pm, followed by a session for players born between 2012-2014 on Tuesday 30 January at 7pm.
An additional, optional session for all players will be held on Saturday 3 February – 11:30am for 2011-born and 12:15pm for players born from 2012-2014. Each of the Boys Development Centre sessions will take place in Tarneit.
With the school year beginning in 2024 and the beginning of the Victorian football calendar just around the corner, the Western United Academy is in full swing and looking ahead to further growth in the new year.
Click here to fill in the expression of interest form for Boys Development Centre trials.
