Talent Development Program (TDP)

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.

MFA Talent Crest

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.

TDP Pathway

Program Offering: What's included in TDP?

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Expression of Interest - Term 4 TDP Spots Available

After our Term 4 TDP Trials, we are opening an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for specific positions within our Boys and Girls programs of spots to be filled within our TDP squads:

  • U12 2026 (2014 born) Girls Goalkeepers
  • U13 2026 (2013 born) Girls Goalkeepers
  • U14 2026 (2012 born) Girls Goalkeepers
  • U16 2026 (2010 born) Boys Players
  • U18 2026 (2008 and 2009 born) Boys Players
Please see below for the EOI form to complete; noting that our age groups as listed as 2026 age groups (e.g., U12 Girls = 2014 born/ current U11 Girls who will be playing U12 Girls in 2026). Once you complete the EOI form, we will then be in touch to arrange a relevant trial (where suitable) for our Term 4 Program which is running with the below details:
Dates: Monday 13th October - Monday 15th December
Times: 6:20-7:30pm (U12 Boys, U12 Girls, U13 Boys, U13 Girls)
7:35-8:45pm (U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Boys, U16 Boys, U18 Boys)
Location: Lynwood Park, St Helen's Park
If you would like to complete an expression of interest, please complete the form below detailing of your personal details, as well as playing experience. We will then be in touch accordingly to confirm further details.

NOTE: for selection into our TDP, you need to have played or be due to play in 2026, within our competitions, such as the Macarthur SAP (MSAP) League or the Macarthur Youth League (MYL).

TO COMPLETE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLICK HERE

Program Cost

The Talent Development Program is priced at $295 per term, which includes 10 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.

TO VIEW FULL TDP PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW DOCUMENT CLICK HERE

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