Academy Programs

Registrations Open

The development pathway.

Four age-based development tiers from Mini Stars to Pathway to Pro, plus holiday camps and targeted coaching. Each program builds on the last, creating confident players through structured lesson plans and AFC A, B, and C licensed coaches designed to help children reach the next level.

4 – 8

Foundation & Fun

9 – 12

Learn, Improve & Grow

13 – 15

Develop Skills & Confidence

16+

Upcoming

Perform, Compete & Achieve

Current Term

Term I — 2026

9-Week Academy Program · 1 Aug – 27 Sept 2026

Registrations open
Register for Term I

Schedule

Friday4:00 PM
Saturday3:30 PM
Sunday3:30 PM

9 weeks · 3 sessions/week · 27 sessions total

Important Dates

18 July 2026

Term I Launch — Registrations Open

1 August 2026

First Training Session

27 September 2026

Last Training Session

Payment Options

Full Payment

A$300.00

What's Included

  • 27 professional coaching sessions
  • Technical and tactical football training
  • Physical development
  • Team-building activities
  • Special Sunday events
  • End-of-term recognition

Special Activities

Every third Sunday, regular training is replaced with a special activity including site visits, birthday celebrations, Parents & Players Day, team-building, or football education sessions. Timing communicated directly to parents.

Training Schedule

Academy training sessions.

Sessions run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday across 9 weeks. Train. Learn. Grow. Succeed.

Fridays 4:00 PM · Saturdays & Sundays 3:30 PM

W1

Friday

Saturday

1

August

Sunday

2

August

W2

Friday

7

August

Saturday

8

August

Sunday

9

August

W3

Friday

14

August

Saturday

15

August

Sunday

16

August

W4

Friday

21

August

Saturday

22

August

Sunday

23

August

W5

Friday

28

August

Saturday

29

August

Sunday

30

August

W6

Friday

4

September

Saturday

5

September

Sunday

6

September

W7

Friday

11

September

Saturday

12

September

Sunday

13

September

W8

Friday

18

September

Saturday

19

September

Sunday

20

September

W9

Friday

25

September

Saturday

26

September

Sunday

27

September

Druk Stars Way

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Foundation & Fun

01

Mini Stars

Ages 4–8

An introduction to football built around fun, movement, and basic ball familiarity. Sessions focus on coordination, dribbling fundamentals, and building a love for the game in a pressure-free environment.

Join Mini Stars

Learn, Improve & Grow

02

Junior Stars

Ages 9–12

Players develop core technical skills: passing, receiving, first touch, and movement off the ball. Emphasis on teamwork, small-sided games, and understanding the basic principles of play.

Join Junior Stars

Develop Skills & Confidence

03

Druk Stars

Ages 13–15

A development-focused program for players building tactical awareness and competitive identity. Sessions include position-specific work, structured scrimmages, and deeper coaching feedback.

Join Druk Stars

Perform, Compete & Achieve

04

Pathway to Pro

Upcoming
Ages 16+

High-performance preparation for serious players targeting football beyond the academy. Training intensity, physical conditioning, and match-readiness are the core focus of this elite development tier.

Start the pathway

Specialist

05

Goalkeeper Development

Upcoming
All ages

A dedicated goalkeeper programme focused on the technical and mental demands of the position: shot-stopping, distribution, positioning, and decision-making under pressure. Delivered by specialist coaching staff with a structured curriculum tailored to each age group.

Register interest

Targeted

06

Small Group & Private Coaching

Upcoming
Custom placement

Targeted development support in tight groups or one-to-one settings for players who need extra touches, tactical clarity, or an individualised progression plan.

Enquire about coaching

Coaching philosophy

How we develop players.

Learn

Be coachable. Work hard. Always get better.

Every session is designed to reward effort and attention. Players who listen, apply, and push their limits consistently are the ones who develop fastest, regardless of starting point.

Respect

Respect teammates, coaches, opponents, and referees.

We build a culture where humility and sportsmanship are non-negotiable. Showing respect on and off the pitch is part of what it means to be a Druk Stars player.

Inspire

Encourage others. Be a role model. Give back.

Development goes beyond individual skill. We expect players to lift teammates, represent the academy with pride, and eventually give back to the football community that shaped them.

Training session

Ready to join the academy?