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July Holiday Clinics - Open to all!

Manchester City coaching clinics will give girls and boys in Year 7 & 8 the opportunity to develop their skills and learn how to play ‘Beautiful football’ in the playing style of Manchester City, utilising the football club’s coaching and playing methodology.

Players of all abilities will be challenged to develop in a safe, fun and authentic environment that reflects how Manchester City train and develop football players.
Players will learn how to master the ball, play with style, dominate the game and achieve their goals.

Who: Boys and girls in Years 7 & 8 from any school
Date: Thursday, 4 and Friday, 5 July 2024
Time: 9am – 3pm
Venue: Queens Park
Max Players: 16
Cost: $300pp

Who: Boys & girls in Years 5 & 6 from any school
Date: Monday, 1 – Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Time: 9am – 3pm
Venue: ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ
Max Players: 16
Cost: $450pp

In 2024, ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ launched the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ. The ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ will provide authentic and creative football coaching programs for students, utilising the coaching philosophy and methodology of Manchester City. We are one of only two schools in NSW and one of five in the country to offer this exceptional program and have long advocated for programs that encourage collaboration and connection to positively promote mental health and wellbeing in our students.

"The aim is to give our students an amazing opportunity and experience with one of the most recognised football clubs on the planet."

Graham Leddie, Principal

Mr Steve Wilmot, Mr Graham Leddie and Mr Patrick Darvill with the Treble Trophies

How the football program works at Waverley

Our football program launched in 2024 with 44 players across two specially formed football academy classes in Year 7.

Players in the football program are trained throughout the year by a Manchester City Football Club Coach.

Football training takes place during PDHPE lessons and in a range of before and after school sessions.

Welcome, Mr Ben Charlton
Mr Ben Charlton – Manchester City Football Coach

Meet Ben

Our Manchester City Football Club Coach, Ben Charlton is based at ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ full-time with a role to:

  • Run the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ
  • Coach Across the school with co-curricular staff
  • Provide coach education to the football coaching staff at Waverley

The ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ at Waverley will utilise the Coaching philosophy and methodology of the Football Club to provide an authentic football coaching program which replicates the experience of a Manchester City Youth Academy player.

Football School Trials

We are looking for students who are passionate about football, have played football before as part of a team whether in or out of school. We are not necessarily looking for elite athletes.

If this interests you, you are welcome to register for trials by using the form below. Trials for a Year 5 or 7 2025, and Year 7 2026 start at ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ will be held in March 2024. Please register below. Trials for Year 5 2026, will be held next year.

Once the form is complete, you will receive an email prompting you to select a trial date and submit information regarding your football experience so far.

Trial dates: Queens Park, Waverley at 3:30-5pm

Year 5 2025 – Tuesday, 25 June (For current Year 4 students)

More trials will be held in March 2025

Next Steps

  • Attend trials in June
  • Our Manchester City Coach will contact you to let you know the outcome of the trial
  • If you are successful and are not yet enrolled at ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ, you will need to submit an application for enrolment and agree to pay $1000 per annum in addition to all fees charges and levies associated with enrolment at ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ.
  • You will need to Place your application for enrolment by Monday, 22 of July and return your Manchester City Football Program contract with a signature to accept your place on the program otherwise we may not be able to guarantee your place

Sign up for trials here

If you are in another year group and are interested in the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ, please email mancity@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

We are accepting bookings for trials from all members of our community. This includes current ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ students, students who are already enrolled to start at Waverley, students who are on our waitlist and anyone else from any other school who would like to trial.

 

When are the trials for the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ at ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ?

Trials will be held at Queens Park twice a year in March and June. Please make sure you have completed the form above to register for trials and we will let you know precise time and day nearer the time.

Please wear plain sports attire with no visible branding, football boots and shin pads and bring water.

 

If successful, how much does it cost to be part of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ?

The cost is $1,000 per annum per student which includes uniform. Football boots are not provided. Standard ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ enrolment fees, charges, levies and annual tuition fees are payable each year in addition to the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ fee.

You are welcome to attend trials for the Football School before placing an application. But, if you are successful at trials, you will be required to enrol at Waverley in order to attend the Football School.

 

What attributes are you looking for in the trials?

We are looking for students who are passionate about football, have played football before as part of a team whether in or out of school. We are not necessarily looking for elite athletes.

 

How many students are on the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ program in 2024?

In 2025 and 2026 we will have at least one class in each of Year 5 and Year 7 each with 25 students.

We are accepting expressions of interest from other year groups. If you are not in Years 5 or 7 2025/26 and are interested in the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ at ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ, please submit your

 

If my son is successful in the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ trials, what happens next?

  • If you have already applied for enrolment at ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ and been interviewed, we will notify you of the outcome of the trial via email. 
  • If you have not yet applied to enrol at ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ, you will requested to complete a and once this has been received, you will be invited to interview.

Application fees, enrolment fees, annual tuition fees, sundries and levies are all payable in addition to the Football School fee of $2000.

What benefits does my son receive for being in the School Class?

Students in the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ will attend two Manchester City Football Classes a week before or after school. Further classes will be integrated into the curriculum during selected Physical Education classes. 

They will also receive Manchester City branded training kit.

 

If we decide that the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ is not suiting our son, can we pull out of the program?

Yes, but the annual fee for the current year will be forfeited.

 

Can my son participate in other sports as well as the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ?

Yes. We have many students that train and compete for more than one sport. There are academic and service commitments that need to be upheld also, so this would need to be carefully considered by staff, students and parents.

Year round Co-curricular is compulsory at the College as part of your enrolment. 

During the Winter season students of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ will have to trial for a ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ football team, attend two training sessions per week with their College team as well as attending their ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ sessions.

For the Summer season students of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ will participate in weekday sessions and Saturday Football School sessions to fulfil their co-curricular requirement.

Is the 1st XI Football Team only made up of ¹û¶³´«Ã½appÏÂÔØ students?

No. The 1st XI Football Team will be made up of the best players selected from both the Football School and other students.

Have any more questions?

mancity@waverley.nsw.edu.au