School programs
The 12th Player School Program provides schools with expert coaching and professional support to help develop well-rounded students through football.
Our program builds confidence in technical skills, tactical awareness, physical agility, and mindset, while fostering teamwork, resilience, and positive behaviour. Delivered on school grounds, it supports schools looking to broaden their sports curriculum and offer students high-quality development opportunities beyond traditional PE.
Our Coaching Approach
Our coaching approach ensures every session is purposeful, engaging, and grounded in the game itself. We follow the Tactical Periodisation method, ensuring every session is game-related rather than drill-based. This approach allows students to learn skills in realistic match contexts, improving understanding, decision-making, and confidence.
Each week introduces a new focus area, helping students develop as complete players while keeping sessions engaging, challenging, and enjoyable.
A key part of our approach is creating a safe, fun learning environment where students are encouraged to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from them.
Holistic Youth Development
Our sessions incorporate the four key components of youth development:
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Proven track record
We’ve won over 40 tournaments at state, interstate and national level, as well as promoted players to A-League and international academies in Portugal and the UK.We’re qualified
Benefit from the experience of professional coaches with a collective 30 years experience from professional clubs across the globe such as Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon. All coaches also carry WWCC.We’re about so much more than soccer
We take pride in fostering student engagement and promoting a positive mindset. We emphasize respect for teammates, teachers, and school property, all while helping students build confidence both on and off the field.Diversity matters
We have extensive experience supporting neurodiverse students, students with disabilities, and young people from diverse and at-risk backgrounds. Our programs prioritise inclusion, safety, and engagement, ensuring all students are supported to participate, develop confidence, and thrive.
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Enquire About a School Partnership
We work closely with school leadership to design a program that aligns with your timetable, student needs, and wellbeing priorities.
To learn more about how The 12th Player School Program can be tailored to your school, contact us at info@the12thplayer.com.au