Skills Centre & Goal Keeper Acadamy
HBCAFC Skills Centre – Term 3, 2025
Take your football skills to the next level!
Our Skills Centre Programme is perfect for players in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 who want to develop their game in a focused, fun, and supportive environment.
Led by NZF-qualified JL2 and JL3 coaches, the programme uses a balanced approach covering the four corners of player development: Technical, Tactical, Psychological, and Social. This means your player gets the best chance to improve while enjoying every session.
Key skills covered include:
- Receiving the ball
- Travelling with the ball
- 1 v 1 attacking and defending
- Pressing
- Short passing (striking the ball)
- Marking tightly
Mixed 9th & 10th Grade Skills Centre
- Starts: Monday, 21 July
- Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Location: Stanmore Bay Park
- Cost: $80
- Last session: Monday, 8 September
? [Register here]
Mixed 11th & 12th Grade Skills Centre
- Starts: Monday, 21 July
- Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Location: Stanmore Bay Park
- Cost: $80
- Last session: Monday, 8 September
? [Register here]
Spaces are limited — secure your player’s place today!
Train with experienced coaches and build the skills that make a difference on the pitch.
HBCAFC Goalkeeper Academy – Term 3
Ready to be the last line of defence?
Our Goalkeeper Academy kicks off on Monday, 21st July 8 weeks — the perfect opportunity for young keepers aged 8 to 17 to sharpen their skills, boost their confidence, and take their game to the next level!
With two tailored sessions:
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8 to 12 years — 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
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13 to 17 years — 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Cost $100 per Term
You’ll learn from passionate, experienced coaches who will guide you through the essentials — handling, diving, positioning, distribution — plus all the key decision-making and communication skills that make a great goalkeeper stand out.
Why join the HBCAFC Goalkeeper Academy?
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Focused coaching in small groups to maximise your development
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Build your confidence in a supportive, fun environment
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Develop critical skills that keep your team in the game
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Train weekly with players who share your passion
? Open to boys and girls aged 8–17
? Training at Stanmore Bay Reserve
Don’t wait! Spots are limited and filling fast.
? Register now and start your journey to becoming a top keeper!
QUERIES
For any questions, please email our TDF Nathan Cranney nathan@hbcafc.org.nz
For registration queries, please email admin@hbcafc.org.nz
