Our aim at WSAFC is to create a holistic learning environment that gives players the best opportunity to represent their country at international age group level or pursue opportunities abroad.  We are not just looking at the Technical and Tactical arms of player development, but also the Physical, Social/Emotional and Mental components.

With the experience and leadership of Scott Hales (Director of Football and Head of Men’s Football) and Katie Duncan (Head of Women’s Football), alongside Katie Rood (Girls Academy Manager) and Ben Bate (Mixed Academy Manager) the club provides player development pathways through the Western Springs Academy.

See the Academy Player Pathway document for more information.

Term 4 2025

The U9-12 Pre-Academy and U13-17 Academy teams are selected at the end of Term 4.

Term 1 2026

The U9-12 Pre-Development and U13-17 Development teams are selected following Identification sessions at the start of Term 1.

For more information about the identification sessions, including dates, and to register to attend, click on the links below:

Girls Team identification sessions 

Mixed Team Identification sessions

Who should I Contact if I have any questions about the Girls or Mixed pathway?

Girls Academy Manager - Katie Rood - girls.academy@wsafc.org.nz 

Mixed Academy Manager - Ben Bate - mixed.academy@wsafc.org.nz