TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

New Zealand Football’s Talent Development Programme is designed to aid player development at club level. 
The programme, for players aged 13 to 17, is run by clubs around the country, aligned with New Zealand Football, and has three core objectives:

1. Produce better footballers in Aotearoa New Zealand by increasing the number and quality of training opportunities.
   
2. Provide clear training guidelines based on international best practice for youth footballers who are showing potential to play at a higher level.
   
3. Create a clear aspiration pathway for youth footballers in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

CLICK HERE for further information from New Zealand Football.

There are 6 licensed 2023 Talent Development Program clubs:

SKILL CENTRES

Skills Centre’s are available to all junior players who wish to access additional training and further develop their ability.

Based at a registered Whole of Football Club, Federation or Hub, McDonald’s Skills Centre’s offer additional sessions within a familiar environment. The quality of provision will increase the opportunity for skill development.

The sessions will focus on learning in an enjoyable environment and will require enthusiasm and focus from players involved.

Clubs running a Skills Centre in 2023:

TALENT DEVELOPMENT 

New Zealand Football’s Talent Development Programme is designed to aid player development at club level. 
The programme, for players aged 13 to 17, is run by clubs around the country, aligned with New Zealand Football, and has three core objectives:

1.  Produce better footballers in Aotearoa New Zealand by increasing the number and quality of training opportunities 
   
2. Provide clear training guidelines based on international best practice for youth footballers who are showing potential to play at a higher levell
   
3. Create a clear aspiration pathway for youth footballers in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

CLICK HERE for further information from New Zealand Football.

​​​​​​​In 2023 there are 6 licensed Talent Development Program clubs:

SKILL CENTRES

Skills Centre’s are available to all junior players who wish to access additional training and further develop their ability.

Based at a registered Whole of Football Club, Federation or Hub, McDonald’s Skills Centre’s offer additional sessions within a familiar environment. The quality of provision will increase the opportunity for skill development.

The sessions will focus on learning in an enjoyable environment and will require enthusiasm and focus from players involved.

Clubs running a Skills Center in 2023: