Lennard Atterwell
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I've been coached by COD coaches since I was under 12, and after more than six years of working closely with them, I can confidently say there's no better program out there. The passion and care they have for player development has brought me to another level in my game. Not only have I improved as a player but also grown significantly as a person. Their relentless drive and mentorship on and off the field to help you reach your highest potential and their attention to detail truly separates this program from others across the country.
Brayden Spink
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I have been coached by Football Centre of Development coaches since 2020 and within those 4 years I have been able to experience incredible progress and growth on and off the field, throughout my football journey. Their dedication and hard work to the game, to be pushing and developing you to your best is what sets them apart.
With continuous support and mentorship
Football Centre of Development allows me to continue to push myself to be better in every aspect of my football journey. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Hayden Whyte
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My journey started with Football Centre of Development 8yrs ago when I was 15. The dedication, passion, knowledge and experience the coaching staff have developed both my on and off field abilities as a player and person. COD are world class and professional at what they do. Their commitment and passion for player development and creating pathways is genuine. The coaches have challenged me physically, socially and mentally to think differently about the game and perform at the highest level.
As I embark on my journey to become a professional player, COD continue to support and guide me every step of the way. They have become like family. I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities I’ve had and continue to have with COD and would recommend COD to any player who is serious about developing their football.
Jesse Daley
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I have been coached by Football Centre of Development coaches since 2012 and after working with them very closely for the past 5 years, I cannot recommend their program enough, their attention to detail, passion for player development and drive to have the highest standards is what sets them apart from any other youth program in the country.
Roz Minnikin
Football Centre of Development (affectionately known as ‘COD’)! When they say they
are about ‘Quality Coaching’ and ‘Player Development’, they are not paying lip
service! COD is a breath of fresh air in the realm of football development.
In COD we have found coaches who have such passion for, and love of, football …
good football … that they drive themselves to constantly modify what they offer to
meet the needs of the players. We may have done multiple COD performance camps,
and each one has been different to meet the needs of the players in attendance. The coaches are not only driven, passionate and professional, they are reliable, organised and educated! With COD, not only do you have access to the expertise of Kerwin Jean-Pierre (what great experience he has as both a professional player as well as a high profile coach). COD draw in expert coaches/trainers in areas such as Speed and Agility, Strength and Conditioning, and Goal Keeping.
We realised very early on that we couldn’t go wrong with COD and, consequently, we have experienced every type of program they have offered for the older and more advanced player who wishes to continue to hone his/her skills: Performance Camp, Speed Program, Striker Specific Specialist Program, Trial Preparation Program, Crossing, Finishing, Runs in the Box Specialist Program, and the three day Newcastle Tour with lead-up training.Football Centre of Development offers fantastic programs which develop the player; focussing on improving their technical skills, their ability to work as a part of a well-honed team, their capacity to learn, and their ability to read the game. In particular, it has been great to find programs specifically for older players (>13yrs). The programs for their younger players are also successful and you can see the enjoyment on the faces of players and coaches alike!
To complement the expert coaching and great player development opportunities, COD is very well administered and organised. Notification of, and registration for, the programs is professional and timely and questions are readily and honestly answered. This means that coaches are free to focus on what they do best: coach our sons and daughters! This ensures a positive experience by all.
The Football Centre of Development focuses on getting the best out of the player and I would highly recommend it to any player who wishes to advance with their football, and to any football parent who wants their child to have access to quality football development.
