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Australia

NextGen
School of Football

Building the Future of the Game

Developing better footballers and creating opportunities for Australian players to experience the global game.

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Who we are

Connecting Australian players with the global game

NextGen is an Australian football development organisation. Our philosophy draws on South American and European football — technical excellence, creativity, game intelligence, confidence, discipline and personal growth — delivered through local programs and international tournament experiences.

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NextGen School of Football Academy

One-on-one, two-on-one, small-group and goalkeeper training, structured term programs for ages 4–16, and School Holiday Mini World Cups.

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NextGen Australia

International tournaments and football-culture tours in Europe.

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Upcoming tournaments & tours

Expressions of Interest Open

U19 Surf Cup International

Spain 2027

A U19 Australian team representing NextGen Australia at the Surf Cup International Salou 2027 — competing against clubs and academies from around the world while experiencing Spanish football culture first-hand.

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U17 Algarve Elite Cup

Portugal 2027

An U17 Australian boys team representing NextGen Australia at the Algarve Elite Cup 2027 in Silves, Portugal — combining international competition, structured preparation, team bonding and Portuguese culture. Players arrive prepared to compete, not simply participate.

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Local programs

Train with purpose

Programs for boys and girls across age groups and abilities.

One-on-One Training

Ages 4–18

Intensive individual sessions tailored to the player — ball mastery, first touch and finishing.

Two-on-One Training

Ages 4–18

Training for two players with focused coaching, technical development and combination play.

Small-Group Sessions

Ages 4–18 · Groups of 3–6

Technical and game-based work in small groups for maximum touches.

Goalkeeper Development

Ages 8–18

Handling, footwork, distribution, positioning and 1v1 situations.

School Holiday Mini World Cup

Ages 5–16

School holiday football with age-specific games and Mini World Cup competition.

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Our keywords

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Identity

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Intelligence

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Creativity

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Autonomy

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Character

Why families choose NextGen

Clear, honest, player-first

Small groups

More touches, more feedback, more learning.

Real experiences

Tournaments against international opposition.

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Confirmed vs. proposed inclusions always clearly marked.

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From the pitch

NextGen players and coaches together on the training pitchYoung footballer practising ball control at a NextGen sessionTwo NextGen players practising together on the pitchNextGen coach leading a group training sessionNextGen player working on close control with a coachNextGen players working through agility drillsNextGen goalkeeper catching the ball overhead in front of the goalNextGen goalkeeper diving low to save a shot during an evening sessionNextGen goalkeeper in a black kit reaching low for the ball in a ground-catch drill

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Reels from training

Short clips from academy and goalkeeper sessions.

Meet the coach of NextGen
Goalkeeper training at NextGen
Coach on Mia's progress
Gabby on her NextGen experience

From the sidelines

What parents say

Parents share their perspective on NextGen.

Cameron with Harrison's dad, Ben
A parent on the changes he's seen

Start your player's journey

Speak with our team about programs, tournaments and the right pathway for your player.

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For any enquiries, please contact Caleb Neculman on +61 423 730 331.