How does the school soccer program work?

The 12th Player School Program is designed to bring high-quality football coaching directly into the school environment. We work with schools to deliver structured soccer sessions that can support physical education, lunchtime programs, after-school activities, specialist sports programs, inclusion programs or school holiday initiatives. Each program can be tailored to suit the age, ability and needs of the students. Sessions are designed to be engaging, age-appropriate and focused on helping students build confidence, technical skills, teamwork, resilience and a love of the game.

Can the program be tailored to our school timetable?

Yes. We understand that every school runs differently, so the program can be adapted to suit your timetable, student groups and available facilities. Programs may be delivered during school hours, before school, after school, during lunch breaks or as part of a specific sports or wellbeing initiative. We will work with your school to understand what you need and recommend a format that is practical, manageable and valuable for your students.

Do coaches have Working With Children Checks?

Yes. Our coaches hold current Working With Children Checks and understand the importance of creating a safe, respectful and supportive environment for students. We take child safety seriously and work with schools to ensure our programs align with school policies, supervision requirements and expected standards of behaviour.

Can you support neurodiverse students or students with disabilities?

Yes. We aim to create an inclusive environment where students of different abilities, confidence levels and learning styles can participate meaningfully. Our programs can be adapted to support neurodiverse students, students with disabilities, students who may be less confident in sport, or students who benefit from a more structured and supportive approach. We work with schools to understand the needs of the group and make reasonable adjustments so students feel included, encouraged and supported.

Do you provide equipment?

Yes. In most cases, we can provide the core equipment needed to run the soccer sessions, including balls, cones and training resources. If your school already has equipment or specific facilities available, we can also work with what you have. Before the program begins, we will confirm what equipment is required and what will be provided.

How does a school enquire?

Schools can enquire by contacting The 12th Player Academy through our website or by emailing us directly. Once we receive your enquiry, we will arrange a conversation to understand your school's goals, student age groups, preferred timetable, location and program requirements. From there, we can recommend the most suitable program format and provide information about availability, pricing and next steps.

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 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:

WHy choose us

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.

Read our testimonials here

Frequently asked questions (f.a.q’s)

The 12th Player School Program is designed to bring high-quality football coaching directly into the school environment.
We work with schools to deliver structured soccer sessions that can support physical education, lunchtime programs, after-school activities, specialist sports programs, inclusion programs or school holiday initiatives.
Each program can be tailored to suit the age, ability and needs of the students. Sessions are designed to be engaging, age-appropriate and focused on helping students build confidence, technical skills, teamwork, resilience and a love of the game.
Yes. We understand that every school runs differently, so the program can be adapted to suit your timetable, student groups and available facilities.
Programs may be delivered during school hours, before school, after school, during lunch breaks or as part of a specific sports or wellbeing initiative.
We will work with your school to understand what you need and recommend a format that is practical, manageable and valuable for your students.
es. Our coaches hold current Working With Children Checks and understand the importance of creating a safe, respectful and supportive environment for students.
We take child safety seriously and work with schools to ensure our programs align with school policies, supervision requirements and expected standards of behaviour.
Yes. We aim to create an inclusive environment where students of different abilities, confidence levels and learning styles can participate meaningfully.
Our programs can be adapted to support neurodiverse students, students with disabilities, students who may be less confident in sport, or students who benefit from a more structured and supportive approach.
We work with schools to understand the needs of the group and make reasonable adjustments so students feel included, encouraged and supported.
Yes. In most cases, we can provide the core equipment needed to run the soccer sessions, including balls, cones and training resources.
If your school already has equipment or specific facilities available, we can also work with what you have. Before the program begins, we will confirm what equipment is required and what will be provided.
Schools can enquire by contacting The 12th Player Academy through our website or by emailing us directly.
Once we receive your enquiry, we will arrange a conversation to understand your school’s goals, student age groups, preferred timetable, location and program requirements. From there, we can recommend the most suitable program format and provide information about availability, pricing and next steps.

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