Player Development Centre
Overview
The South Auckland Rangers AFC Player Development Centre provides structured football development for players aged 4–17 years through our Skills Centre (4–12), Football Academy (13–17), and Specialised Goalkeeper Training (10–17).
Our programmes focus on technical skills, game understanding, decision-making, confidence and teamwork, providing an age-appropriate pathway for players at different stages of their development.
Sessions run during Term 1 and Term 4 and are delivered by qualified male and female coaches under the oversight of the Club’s Director of Football, providing a positive, inclusive and high-quality development environment.
We offer:
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Girls-Only Skills Centre (Ages 4–12) – delivered through the NZ Football MILO Fantails Programme
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Boys-Only Skills Centre (Ages 4–12) – focused on age-appropriate skills and player development
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Mixed Football Academy (Ages 13–17) – advanced development sessions for boys and girls
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Specialised Goalkeeper Training (Ages 10–17) – dedicated goalkeeper development alongside our Skills Centre and Academy
These programmes are offered at very affordable rates, with support from funding, local sponsorship and club initiatives helping us keep costs low and make quality football development accessible to children and youth in our community.
