The ADP Elite is Macarthur Football Association’s high-performance training program for advanced youth players across the region. Previously known as the Macarthur Rams Academy, this rebranded initiative is a key component of MFA’s official Player Pathway and delivers elite-level development opportunities for players demonstrating strong technical, tactical, and physical potential.
ADP Elite is a weekly supplementary training program for U8-U16 players designed to enhance, not replace, a player’s existing club football commitments.
This program provides a professional environment where selected players can take their game to the next level through:
Advanced skill refinement
Tactical awareness and decision-making
Position-specific development
Professional coaching standards
Players remain fully engaged with their club teams for matches and regular training while benefiting from additional targeted sessions that accelerate growth.
Term 3 Program Details
The program will be held at the following location:
- Gardner Oval, Oran Park - Wednesday Nights
Dates & Training Times
This term, the program will run for 10 weeks. Sessions at Gardner Oval, Oran Park will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:45pm, commencing Wednesday, 23rd July 2025 and concluding Wednesday, 24th September 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 10-week ADP is $195.
Participants are required to wear the current Macarthur ADP Elite 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 10 weeks
- Qualified coaches
- Train-at-home resources
- ADP Elite medal
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.
Late Registrations
Please email admin@macarthurfootball.com.au to organise your registration if you wish to join the program after the commencement date.
Where this fits within our player development pathway?
The ADP Elite program is our high-performance training program that supports both our MSAP (U8-U12) and MYL (U13-U18) competitions. Its primary role is to provide:
- an advanced pathway program for MSAP players to further develop their technical and tactical skills outside of their traditional club commitments
- a supporting program for MYL players who are looking for additional training to support their football development. Also, serves as a talent identification pathway into the Talent Development Program (TDP) designed for highly-talented U12- U18 players