The Association Development Program (ADP) provides boys and girls aged 5–12 the opportunity to develop their technical skills in a program designed to help kids reach their full potential.
The ADP is designed to supplement club players' local training and provide the technical assistance needed to build a set of skills that will enhance players' ability to perform better on match days, during training, and at trials for future representative squads.
Locations
The program will be held at the following locations for Term 2 2025:
- Wilton Recreation Reserve - Monday Nights
- Nugget Beames Reserve - Friday Nights
Dates & Training Times
This year, the program will run for 9 weeks across two locations. Sessions at Nugget Beames Reserve will take place on Friday evenings from 5:15pm to 6:15pm, commencing Friday, 2nd May 2025 and concluding Friday, 27th June 2025. Sessions at Wilton Recreational Reserve (Hannaford Oval) will be held on Monday evenings from 5:15pm to 6:15pm, commencing Monday, 5th May 2025 and concluding Monday, 30th June 2025.
- Train-at-home activities will be provided on public holidays and washouts. There may be opportunities for make-up sessions on a different day where possible.
Program Cost & Inclusions
The cost of the 9-week ADP is $135.
Participants are required to wear the current Macarthur Football Association Development Program kit, which can be purchased for $30 at the time of registration, thanks to the support of Wests Group Macarthur who have subsidised the cost.
Please note: There is an additional $5 Football NSW fee if the participant was not registered with a local club in 2025.
The program includes:
- One training session per week over 9 weeks
- Qualified coaches
- Train-at-home resources
- ADP certificate
Late Registrations
Please email admin@macarthurfootball.com.au to organise your registration if you wish to join the program after the commencement date.
Girls Development Program
In 2025, the MFA will continue to offer the Girls Development Program (GDP), which will run alongside the ADP sessions at each location. This will provide an inviting female football environment, with as many female coaches as possible.
- All registration information for the GDP is the same as provided for the ADP.
Further Program Information
Why does the ADP exist?
How does it benefit Players?
