The Macarthur Football Association (MFA) is passionate about nurturing talent and providing a clear pathway for players of all ages and abilities. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to develop their skills and reach their full potential in the beautiful game.
The Talent Development Program is the crucial centrepiece in connecting grassroots and representative football together.
Purpose of the Talent Development Program (TDP)
The TDP aims to bridge the gap between grassroots football and elite levels by providing a high-performance environment that will serve as additional high-quality training and games for club-based players. By selecting a group of talented players based in club football each term, it will become a program that not only supports player development in the region but also supports club development as this program will run alongside club football (rather than against it). The TDP therefore will act as both an individual player development focused program to strengthen club football, and as a talent identification process to strengthen player pathways in the region.
Through training that is delivered by experienced and qualified coaches, as well as through playing in higher-quality games against other member associations and NPL clubs, the TDP will provide an increased number of talented players, an exposure to what a high-performance environment looks and feels like. Alongside our other development programs, the TDP will become the crucial centrepiece in connecting grassroots and representative football together.
Macarthur TDP Trials Term 1 2026 - Opportunities Available to Join Now for Select Age Groups!
Designed as a program to help bridge the gap between grassroots and representative football, our Macarthur TDP has already had 50 PLAYERS progress through TDP, alongside club football commitments, into representative football for 2026. Further to our initial trials, we are inviting further players from the below age-groups to join our program in Term 1 2026.
- U14 Boys - 2012 born
- U16 Boys - 2010 born
- U17/18 Boys - 2009/2008 born
- U12 Girls - 2014 born
- U14 Girls - 2012 born
- U15 Girls - 2011 born
If you have a son/ daughter in the above age groups, please complete our Expression of Interest (EOI) form below detailing of your personal details, as well as playing experience and we will be in touch with you accordingly to arrange a trial at an appropriate time.
Dates: Monday 2nd February – Monday 30th March (9-week program)
Time Allocations:
5:10-6:20pm = U12 Boys, U13 Boys
6:25-7:35pm = U12 Girls, U13 Girls, U14 Girls, U15 Girls (*new age group)
7:40-8:50pm = U14 Boys, U15 Boys, U16 Boys, U18 Boys
Location: Lynwood Park – Main
Cost: $270 registration fee + $135 kit fee for new participants
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Program Cost
The Talent Development Program is priced at $270 per term, which includes 9 weeks of high performance coaching and three competitive matches against other Football NSW member associations and/or NPL clubs, with all referee fees covered.
A one-time uniform package fee of $135 also applies, which includes the official training kit.
Further details and any relevant information about upcoming talent identification and programs will be released in due course. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, on matt@macarthurfootball.com.au