Private Football Training ยท North Shore, Sydney๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

We help your kid become a technically dominant footballer

For parents in Sydney whose son or daughter loves football but isn't getting enough individual attention at team training. With 20 kids on one pitch, team sessions can only do so much.

๐Ÿ‘ฅGroup ๐ŸŽฏ1-on-1 โšฝAll Levels ๐ŸŽ“Kids ยท Teens ยท Adults
Book Your First Session Takes 60 seconds. We reply within 24 hours.

No lock-in contracts ยท North Shore, Sydney

Watch: Meet your coaches ยท 60 seconds

The window that matters most is open right now. 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.

What Happens Next

  1. 1You fill out the form.
  2. 2We message you to agree on a time.
  3. 3We lock in the first session.

Trusted by 40+ Sydney families this year.

Hugo's Playing Career

1 / 4

CE Sabadell FC vs FC Barcelona

Youth Career ยท Spain

2 / 4

CE Sabadell FC vs Espanyol FC

Youth Career ยท Spain

3 / 4

William Penn University

Division I ยท USA ยท 2024

4 / 4

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Division I ยท USA ยท 2025

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Meet Your Coaches

Coached by active NPL players

5+ years across 3 A-League Academies. Trained with Western Sydney Wanderers A-League Men's. International caps with the Philippines National Team. Years of football in Spain and the USA. Both still playing today.

Ryan's Playing Career

1 / 4

Sydney FC

NPL U20's ยท 2021

2 / 4

Central Coast Mariners

NPL ยท 2022

3 / 4

Western Sydney Wanderers

NPL ยท 2023 โ€“ 2025

4 / 4

Philippines National Team

U23's ยท International

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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" โ–พ

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" โ–พ

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" โ–พ

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" โ–พ

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 โ–พ

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 โ–พ

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 โ–พ

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 โ–พ

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.

Training with CD Football

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.

๐Ÿ‘ฅGroup

Group Sessions

$ 60 / player
Per session, pay as you go

Bring a friend or a group of mates for a full high-quality training session. Great for players who thrive around teammates.

1 Hour Any Group Size
Book a Group Session
๐ŸŽฏ1-on-1

Individual Sessions

$ 100 / hour
Per session, pay as you go

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
Book a 1-on-1
โญOngoing

CD Pathway

$ 400 / month
4 sessions a month, flexible schedule

The long-term path for serious players.4 sessions a month, on a schedule that fits your week. No fixed days, no lock-in, pause anytime your kid has a game, holiday, or busy week.

4 Sessions / Month 1 Hour Each Flexible Schedule
Start the CD Pathway
Get Started

Takes 60 seconds. We reply within 24 hours.

โšฝ 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.
๐Ÿ“… Year round
๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 to 6 players
๐Ÿ“ North Shore Sydney
๐Ÿ’ธ Pay per session

How A Session Runs

60 minutes. Half drills, half games.

FIRST 30-40 MIN
Technical Work
Ball mastery, first touch, scanning, passing, finishing, body shape. Tailored to what your group needs that week.
LAST 20-30 MIN
Small-Sided Games
1v1s, 2v2s, 3v3s. Competitive reps under pressure. Where the technique becomes real football.

How Most Groups Start

One kid. Then a few mates.
Then a weekly thing.

One of our players started 1-on-1. After a few sessions, his mum asked if a few of his mates could join.

Now every Wednesday at 4pm is the squad. Five players. Any age, same level. Every week.

We set up the squad WhatsApp and sort out the day and time each week, so there's barely anything for you to organise.

Bring the players. We run the sessions.

How It Starts

Text us. We'll do the rest.

Four steps from first message to first session.

1
๐Ÿ’ฌ
You text us
Age, level, group size, focus areas.
2
๐Ÿ“…
We pick a time
Within 24 hours. Day, time, pitch.
3
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Round up the players
You invite. We set up a squad WhatsApp.
4
โšฝ
Train weekly
Same time. Swap players anytime. Cancel anytime.

Pricing

$60 per player. Per session.

Three ways to book. Same price. Different commitment.

Most Flexible
Pay Per Session
$60 /player
Per session. No commitment.
Book as you go. No minimum.
Year Round
Ongoing Weekly
$60 /player /week
Pause for school holidays.
Train all year. No end date, just keep going.

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'll reply within 24 hours.

We'll reply within 24 hours.

When & Where

The Windows We Coach

1-on-1 and group sessions across Sydney's North Shore. These are the time windows we're coaching across the week.

Specific slots fill up fast and may already be booked. Lock in early to get your preferred time.

BEFORE SCHOOL
6 to 9 AM
Monday to Friday
Early starts. Get the work in before the day kicks off.
AFTER SCHOOL
4 to 6 PM
Monday to Friday
After the school day.
SUNDAY
7 AM to 12 PM
Sunday morning
Recovery, technique, weekend reset.
SATURDAY ยท rest day

Where We Coach

Across Sydney's North Shore

Roughly a 10km radius from Chatswood.

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NORTH SHORE
~10KM RADIUS
Gordon
Lindfield
Roseville
Chatswood
Artarmon
Willoughby
St Leonards
Lane Cove
Pymble

The visual shows the general area we coach across. Exact pitch is confirmed once your session is locked in.

Ready to lock in a session?

Lock in your first session โ†’

FAQ

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? โ–พ

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? โ–พ

We're based in the North Shore of Sydney, Australia. Players come to us, and exact pitch locations are provided once we're in contact.

Will it be Ryan or Hugo coaching the session? โ–พ

Depending on our schedule, sessions are run by Ryan, Hugo, or both of us together. We rotate week to week. One week might be Ryan, the next might be Hugo.

That means over time you get coaching from two different perspectives, both with elite playing backgrounds. Same program, same standard, same price either way. And if you're lucky, you might get both of us at the same session.

How do group sessions work? โ–พ

Bring a friend, a sibling, a teammate, or anyone you'd like to train with. Group sessions are $60 per player instead of $100 for 1-on-1.

Same hour, same coaching, same standard, just shared with the group. Everyone pays the same flat $60, whether it's 2 players or 6.

How long is each session? โ–พ

All sessions run for 1 hour.

Can I book a one-off session or do I need to commit? โ–พ

Yes, you can book a single session with no commitment. You're welcome to try us out first. If you'd like something more consistent, we also offer a monthly subscription or a 10 week program, but there's no pressure to commit upfront.

What should I (or my child) bring? โ–พ
  • Football boots
  • Shin pads
  • Water bottle
  • Training gear

We provide the balls, bibs, and everything else.

How do I pay? โ–พ

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 must be completed prior to the session.

What is your cancellation policy? โ–พ

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? โ–พ

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 following the session.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Final Step

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