ESSENDON ROYALS ACADEMY

About the Academy

The Essendon Royals Academy is set up by age group targeting specific technical skills and abilities.

Academy sessions will begin again in earnest during the season, keep your eyes open for further announcements.

Academy Session design

Our academy sessions will be geared to the skill and development level of our players and age group. The sessions are designed to maximise the opportunity for players to learn and advance their current skill levels to be applied in game situations.

U8-11 Advanced Academy sessions;

Defending as individual - 1v1 to 2v2
Crossing & Finishing
Creating Space - Movement
Running with the ball - Attack space with speed

U8-U11 Skill Development Academy sessions;

Passing - Playing under pressure
Dribbling - Ball mastery & turns
Crossing & Finishing
Receiving & Turning

U12-15 Advanced Academy sessions;

Defending - Pressing in the final third
Crossing & Finishing
Attacking overloads
Creating Space - Support play

U12-U15 Skill Development Academy sessions;

1v1 - Attack players with pace
First Touch - Improve touch speed & touch direction
Running with the ball - Cutting off opponent
Crossing & Finishing