About Us

Looking for top-tier football training for your child in Auckland? Auckland FC's Football School offers programmes for kids aged 7-13, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and confidence.

With sessions available during school terms, holidays and on A-League Men's matchdays our expert coaches are here to guide your child's football journey.

About Auckland FC Football School

Auckland FC Football School gives young players the opportunity to train like the pro's - in a fun, supportive and inspiring environment.

Designed for boys and girls aged 7–13, our programmes are led by official Auckland FC coaches and are built on the same football philosophy and training methodology used by Auckland FC’s A-League Men’s team, developed in partnership with AFC Bournemouth.

Whether your child is just starting their football journey or looking to take the next step, Auckland FC Football School is for them.

Train Like an Auckland FC Player

At Auckland FC Football School, players experience what it’s like to train within a professional club environment. Every session reflects Auckland FC’s football philosophy, focusing on:

  • Technical excellence and confident ball mastery
  • Smart decision-making and game understanding
  • Teamwork, effort and enjoyment

All programmes are delivered by official Auckland FC coaches, giving players access to the same principles, structures and training approach used at the highest level of the game.

Auckland FC Football Schools are open to boys and girls of all abilities and provides a safe, inclusive and positive environment where every child can thrive. 

Expert Coaching & Personal Development

Our coaching sessions are designed to grow confidence and help to develop well-rounded footballers. Across our programmes, participants take part in structured training sessions, small-sided games and challenges that mirror Auckland FC's real professional training environments. In addition to football skills and tactics, players receive age-appropriate education on:This helps young players build confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of the game, both on and off the pitch.

  • Strength and conditioning fundamentals
  • Nutrition and healthy habits
  • Recovery and injury prevention

This helps young players build confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of the game, both on and off the pitch.

Experiences Money Can’t Buy

Being part of Auckland FC Football School goes beyond training sessions. Players gain access to exclusive experiences not available to the general public, including:

  • Meet-and-greets with Auckland FC players
  • Exclusive offers on Auckland FC matchday tickets and merchandise
  • Exclusive match day experiences such as player mascots or behind the scenes tours

Every participant also receives an Auckland FC Football School branded training kit and a booklet, filled with coaching tips and advice to continue learning at home.

Our Philosophy

Auckland FC Football School provides a safe, inclusive and positive environment where every child can thrive.

Our focus is on building confidence, encouraging teamwork and supporting personal growth - whether players are playing for fun or dreaming of one day wearing an Auckland FC shirt.

Why Choose Auckland FC Football School?

By joining Auckland FC Football School, your child will:

  • Train with official Auckland FC coaches
  • Learn using professional club methodologies developed with AFC Bournemouth
  • Develop technical skills, game understanding and confidence
  • Enjoy exclusive club experiences and benefits
  • Be part of a supportive, high-quality football environment