The technical foundation your kid builds between 8 and 16 is what they carry for the rest of their football career, and it won't stay open forever.
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Meet Your Coaches
Coached by active NPL players
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- 5+ years across 3 A-League academies
- NPL with Sydney FC, Central Coast Mariners and Western Sydney Wanderers
- Trained with the Western Sydney Wanderers A-League Men's squad
- International caps for the Philippines National Team
Sydney FC
NPL U20's · 2021
Central Coast Mariners
NPL · 2022
Western Sydney Wanderers
NPL · 2023 – 2025
Philippines National Team
U23's · International
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- Youth career with CE Sabadell FC in Spain
- Came up against Barcelona and Espanyol at youth level
- Division I football in the USA
- Played for William Penn University and SIU Edwardsville
CE Sabadell FC vs FC Barcelona
Youth Career · Spain
CE Sabadell FC vs Espanyol FC
Youth Career · Spain
William Penn University
Division I · USA · 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Division I · USA · 2025
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Why Nothing's Worked Yet
Team Training Alone Will Never Be Enough
Most parents assume club training is enough. It isn't, and it's not the club's fault. Here's why the usual approaches leave gaps.
1 "They already train 4 nights a week" ▾
Team training teaches team play. It doesn't teach your kid how to control a ball under pressure, finish one on ones, or receive on the half-turn. Those are individual skills that need individual coaching, and they don't get practised in a squad of 20.
2 "We tried a private coach before" ▾
Most private coaches run generic cone drills and call it development. If the coach hasn't actually played at a high level, they can't teach what high-level football feels like. The speed, the pressure, the decision-making. They're teaching from textbooks, not from experience.
3 "They watch YouTube tutorials" ▾
YouTube can show technique. It can't correct bad habits in real time, adapt the session to your kid's weaknesses, or push them when they need pushing. Information isn't coaching.
4 "They'll develop naturally as they get older" ▾
The players who make it to NPL, academy, and beyond aren't the ones who waited around. They're the ones who were doing extra from age 10, building the technical foundation so deeply that under pressure, the skill is second nature.
What You Get
Inside A Typical Session
Every session is tailored to the player in front of us. But most move through these four areas, designed to build complete technical players, not just kids who can do a few tricks.
Pillar 1 Speed & Agility Warm-Up ▾
Football-specific movement work that builds the physical base. Variations with the ball so every minute is productive. No standing around in lines.
Pillar 2 Ball Mastery ▾
Close control, manipulation, comfort on the ball under pressure. The foundation that separates technically strong players from everyone else on the pitch.
Pillar 3 Passing & First Touch ▾
Receiving, playing forward, switching play, and making it all look easy. We work on the moments that actually decide games. The first touch that creates space. The pass that breaks a line.
Pillar 4 Finishing ▾
Every session ends with shooting and finishing drills. Because nothing builds a young player's confidence like seeing the ball hit the back of the net, and knowing exactly how they did it.
Pricing
Pay as you go, commit to a 10 week development block, or train year-round on the CD Pathway. No long contracts, no big upfront cost.
Group Sessions
Build your kid their own tiny academy.Your kid plus a few mates, same time every week. The focus of 1-on-1 coaching, the fun of training with friends.
- 60 minutes, half technical coaching, half small-sided games
- 2 to 6 players, same time every week
- Your kid rounds up the mates, we coach the session
- Split across the group, no lock-in
Individual Sessions
Tailored 1-on-1 coaching focused entirely on your development. Every session is shaped around what you need to work on next.
- 1 player, 1 hour
- Fully tailored to you
- Built around your next step
- Pay as you go, no lock-in
CD Pathway
The long-term path for serious players.4 sessions a month, on a schedule that fits your week.
- 4 sessions a month, 1 hour each
- No fixed days, train when it suits
- Pause anytime for a game, holiday or busy week
- No lock-in, cancel anytime
10 Week Program
A structured progressive development block. One session a week for 10 weeks, built to show measurable progress on the pitch.
- 10 sessions, 1 hour each
- One session a week for 10 weeks
- Pay weekly or upfront, your choice
- Group bookings: $60 per player ($600 total)
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Testimonials
Real Results, Real People
Straight from the players and families training with CD Football.
Coaches Ryan & Hugo with one of our players
Aiden Dimovski
Nasheed
Daniel, 19 (1-on-1 player)
Parent of a player
Gabriel's parent
Bailey's parent
Parent of two players
Parent of a player
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⚽ Group Sessions
Build your own tiny academy
Your kid plus 1 to 5 other players. Every week.
Round up the players your kid wants to train with. Teammates, school friends, cousins. Pick a day, we run the squad. The focus of 1-on-1 coaching, the fun of training with mates.
How a session runs
60 minutes. Half drills, half games.
Pricing
$60 per player. Per session.
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3 players sharing the cost = $60 each, per session.
Start your group
Got a few kids in mind?
Send a quick WhatsApp with your kid's age, level, group size, and what they want to work on. We reply within 24 hours, sort the day, time and pitch, then set up a squad WhatsApp so there's nothing for you to organise.
Message us on WhatsAppBring the players. We run the sessions.
Locations & Schedule
1-on-1 and group sessions across two cities. Ryan coaches Sydney's North Shore, Hugo coaches Wollongong.
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Sydney's North Shore
The four grounds we rotate across. Tap any map for directions.
These are the grounds we rotate across. Your exact pitch is confirmed once your session is locked in.
Across Wollongong
Sessions around Wollongong and the northern Illawarra.
The visual shows the general area Hugo covers. Exact pitch is confirmed once your session is locked in.
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Questions We Get A Lot
Most things parents and players want to know before they book. Tap any question to see the answer.
Who is this coaching for? Is there an age limit? ▾
All ages, all levels. Group sessions are most popular with kids and teens. 1-on-1 private coaching is open to kids, teens, and adults, including total beginners, returning players, and serious club or pro-level athletes.
If you can kick a ball, or want to learn how, there's a session for you.
Where are sessions held? ▾
We coach across two areas: Sydney's North Shore (with Ryan) and Wollongong (with Hugo). Players come to us, and exact pitch locations are confirmed once we're in contact.
Will it be Ryan or Hugo coaching the session? ▾
It comes down to where you train. Ryan runs our sessions on Sydney's North Shore, and Hugo runs our Wollongong sessions.
Can I book a one-off session, or do I need to commit? ▾
Book a single session with no commitment and try us out first. If you want something more consistent, we also offer a monthly plan and a 10 week program, but there's no lock-in and no pressure to commit upfront.
What should I (or my child) bring? ▾
- Football boots
- Shin pads
- Water bottle
- Training gear
We provide the balls, bibs, and everything else.
How do I pay? ▾
All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Once you submit the booking form, we'll be in touch with session details and a payment link. Payment is completed before the session.
What is your cancellation policy? ▾
Cancellations made on the same day as an afternoon or evening session, or after 7:00pm the night before a morning session, will incur the full session fee. If you need to cancel, please let us know as early as possible. We understand genuine emergencies happen, and exceptions may be considered at our discretion.
Do you offer refunds? ▾
For individual training sessions, yes. If you're not satisfied, you can request a refund, no questions asked. Refund requests must be made within a reasonable timeframe after the session.
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