Where confidence leads, success follows
Soccer training in small groups for all ages
Award winning after-school and weekend soccer training where children find the best footballer they can be. We’re the exclusive provider of Europe’s JustFootball program, making soccer fun while building skills and confidence.
There’s a star in everyone so let’s discover the star in you!
4.8 from 32 parent ratings on Kidsbook · First session free
Personal development
Soccer training that also teaches respect, confidence and team skills.
Technical development
Thousands of children worldwide have used soccer lessons designed by Justfootball.
Tactical development
Your private soccer coaches teach how to read the play so kids learn good decision making.
Every session, every location
90 min
Longer sessions are one of the things that set us apart.
60 minutes can feel short, because it is. Our 90-minute sessions make the most of that extra time.
Why the extra time matters
- More touches on the ball
- More time with the ball actually rolling
- Room for free play alongside structured coaching, so each child develops at their own pace
Book a soccer lesson for your child
Your first 90-minute session is free
Come and meet our coaches and soccer kids. Choose your Ryde or North Shore academy to book a free session.
- Choose your academy location
- Pick an after-school or weekend session
- Meet the coaches and play
Ryde & Hornsby
Our academies
Boys & girls 4–17 years · players of any level. Pick the location closest to you.
- Ryde
North Ryde
ELS Hall Synthetic, Kent RdTue4:30–6:00 pmFri4:30–6:00 pmSun3:30–5:00 pmSun5:30–7:00 pmView Ryde academy - Ryde
Carlingford
Peggy Womersley Reserve, Felton RdMon · 5:00–6:30 pmNow openView Ryde academy - Hornsby
Hornsby
Rofe Park, Galston Rd, Hornsby HeightsWed · 6:30–8:00 pmNow openView Hornsby academy - Ryde
Meadowbank
Meadowbank Park Field 9, Adelaide StThu · 5:00–6:30 pmNow openView Ryde academy - Free session
Your first session is free
Come meet our coaches at any location.Book your free lesson
Why choose our soccer academy?
Proven football training programs
Founded in Switzerland in 2009 and now enjoyed by thousands of young players worldwide. Over a decade of development helps kids find their best football form.
Small learning groups
Small groups mean every child gets plenty of time on the ball, after school and on weekends.
Flexible payment plans
Use your sessions as you please, with no lock-in contracts.
Flexible scheduling
Fields near you and plenty of times to choose from, after school and on weekends.
Where confidence leads, success follows
Our programs
Our soccer coaches
Every coach is trained in our exclusive European program, so your children always get great football learning sessions. All coaches are audited and follow our child protection policy and procedures, so you can be assured of your child’s safety.
What parents say
4.8
32 ratings on Kidsbook
“Fantastic environment for young footballers to excel. The right mix of fun and serious training, with a great underlying philosophy. Highly recommend.”
Darren L
“My son always loves the holiday camps! It seems like a great mix of skill development and fun. The coaches are always attentive and engaging.”
Anne-Marie B
“Really great soccer school, well organised and professional. All the coaches are friendly and respectful, my son really enjoys the training and the program.”
Chen S
Our soccer lessons in action
Training game 1
1 vs 1
The 1v1 part of every session builds young players’ skills, so they can play with confidence on the field.
Training game 2
Soccer games
Tactical game routines teach specific football and team skills that children then use in real matches.
Active at home
Play at home
Every player gets access to our video channel, full of exercises for practising skills at home.
Active at home
Brain food
Our lessons include coordination exercises, which research shows help children build more connected pathways in their growing brains.
About us
Sydney’s home of the Justfootball program
The Justfootball Academy in Sydney is the exclusive provider of the European Justfootball program, built around the needs of the modern child. Founded in 2009 by former FC Basel youth players Fabian Erny and Daniel Widmer, the program helps children enjoy football and grow into better players and better people.
Accredited & recognised
Local Business Awards winner for Northern Districts, 2023 and 2026, and a 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards finalist.
For community clubs
Run a club? Let’s grow your players together.
Player pathways, coach mentoring and club trials, partnering with clubs since 2018.