SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
"When there is effort, attitude and desire, nothing is impossible" - Lionel Messi
About our SDC
The Skills Development Centre is ideal for players that want an extra session on top of their club commitments, or for players who would like to try and train their way into our Academy Program.
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The Skills Development Centre is focused on skills development and ensuring players have a strong technical base to build on in their footballing journey. Sessions will include 1v1’s, small-sided games and correct techniques for striking the ball and more.
All players in our Skills Development Centre are monitored throughout the term/year and if coaches feel a player has progressed, they can be offered a place in our Academy Program.
Players can attend the Skills Development Centre on a term-by-term basis and players can come in and out of this program throughout the year.
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Currently all new players to the Academy enter through the Skills Development Centre and can progress to the Football Academy when ready (and places are available).
oPPORTUNITIES
All players in our Skills Development Centre are monitored throughout the term/year and if coaches feel a player has progressed, they can be offered a place in our Academy Program.
FACILITIES
The academy has access to top-class facilities including the All-Weather Football Turf at the Arena, Palmerston North and the Marist Clubrooms on Pascal Street.
All SDC trainings are held at the turf, providing a premium playing surface for optimal learning and development.
FAQ's
Do I need to be a member of Marist Club?
You don't need to be a Marist member to be a part of the Skills Development Centre. All players are welcome, regardless of what club you play for.
This is separate from your winter Saturday league team and will be an additional training programme.
Can I sign up for 1 term only?
Yes absolutely
Can I sign up part-way through a term?
Yes absolutely, please contact us partial-term costs