SPL

SELECT

SQUADS

SPL SELECT SQUADS

For aspiring, talented players aged 7 to 14.

  • All-year program
  • High performance training environment
  • 48+ Sydney Premier League matches (two matches each matchday)
  • Advanced bootcamps and tournaments during school holidays
  • Friendly and talent ID matches 
  • Player Individual Development Plans, quarterly progress reviews, and mindfulness journaling.
  • Individual player matchday highlights reels
  • Full-time, part-time and train-on positions available
 
Sydney Premier League matches are scheduled so that players can participate while also continuing their club football.
Consistency is important to us. Players should be willing to commit to the full year program including all training and games. 

FULL TIME SCHEDULE

  • 3 trainings per week all year round
  • 48 SPL matches per year (two matches each matchday)
 

PART TIME SCHEDULE – LOCAL DIV 1 PLAYERS ONLY

  • 2 trainings per week
  • 48 SPL matches per year (two matches each matchday)
 

PART TIME SCHEDULE – NPL PLAYERS ONLY

  • Option of 1 or 2 trainings per week
  • 48 SPL matches per year (two matches each matchday)
 
Total recommended weekly training load should be a minimum of 3 days per week between Vibe Football Institute and club training combined, in line with leading development programs worldwide. We understand not all clubs share the same training schedule, and will work with you to help balance club and VFI training commitments. 

TRIALS

SUMMER INTAKE TRIAL DATES 2026

  • Trial 1: Sunday September 13th
  • Trial 2: Sunday September 20th
  • Trial 3: Sunday September 27th

 

Submit an EOI for more details.

Recommended experience: FNSW JDL/Youth leagues, Local Division 1, or other academy leagues.

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Louie Cordwell

About

BSc Sport Psychology & Coaching Sciences

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

UEFA B Diploma

Spirit FC First Grade Assistant Coach NPL1 - Current

Sydney FC U15 Coach - 2025 

Luton Town & Southampton U6–U16 - 2011 to 2016

Adrian Cocaro

About

Diploma of Sports Development in Football

AFC C Diploma

Parramatta FC First Grade Assistant Coach NPL1 - 2017

NWS Koalas NPL1 Youth Coach - 2015

GRM JDL Coach - 2015 to 2016 

Parramatta FC First Grade Player NPL1 - 2017

Central Coast Mariners Academy NPL1 U20 Player - 2012 

SPL SQUAD COACHES

Jayden Webb

About

AFC B Diploma

AFC Goalkeeping B Diploma

AFC Futsal Level 1

Northern Tigers FC GJDL TD - Current

WS Wanderers Pre Academy Coach - Current

Mountain Majik NPL1 Futsal Coach - Current

NSW NPL 1 & 2 Player - 2017 to 2020

Jack Russo

About

AFC B Diploma Candidate

Spirit FC U18 Coach - Current

NSW NAIDOC U14 Coach - Current 

Lane Cove FC JDL TD - Current

NSFA Diamond League U18/20 Coach - Current

Northern NSW NPL Player - 2012 to 2016

Laura Mills

About

BSc Sport Studies and Business

UEFA C Diploma

Girls Development Manager at Royston Town FC (England) - 2023 to 2026

Head Coach at Cambridge United Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) in England - 2023 to 2025

MK Dons Women’s player (Tier 3) - 2017 to 2018 and 2020 to 2023

Youth Player for Cambridge United, Watford, Arsenal and Chelsea FC

England U15 National Team Player

Alexia Karakaidos

About

AFC C Diploma

NSFA Diamond League Coach - Current

NSFA Mixed JDL1 Coach - Current

Manly United NPL1 Player - 2024 to 2025

Apia Leichardt Tigers NPL1 Player - 2020 to 2023

Apia Leichardt Tigers Player GSAP Player - 2019

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