ACADEMY FOOTBALL

Our Academy Programme's aim is to work with the regions young footballing talent, developing and providing football pathways for the future.

Academy Directors Ryan “Skippy” Stewart, Neil Connell and their team of dedicated coaches will provide football development for junior and youth players who show passion and talent for football.

NSFA caters for 9-17 years old throughout various footballing programs.  Players must be registered for Nelson Suburbs FC.  Our Academy philosophy starts with our key values:

• Hard work

• Professionalism

• Positive attitude

• Respect

• Ambition

• Competitiveness

• Teamwork

ACADEMY DIRECTOR -

Neil Connell, Academy Director
neil@nelsonsuburbs.co.nz  

ACADEMY ADMIN -

Sandy Hamson
sandy@nelsonsuburbs.co.nz  

ACADEMY COACHES -
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PRE ACADEMY 9th-12th

9th Grade:  Phill Platt

10th Grade:  Neil Harding & Logan Goodall

11th Grade:  Neil Connell & Nathan Gibson

12th Grade:  Steven White & David Simpson

Goal Keeping:  Corey Wilson & Lennon Gallagher

GIRLS ACADEMY 12th-18th

12th Grade:  Garry Hammond

15th Grade:  Gillian Morgan

18th Grade:  David Capstick

Goal Keeping:  Corey Wilson & Lennon Gallagher

BOYS ACADEMY 13th-17th

13th Grade:  Lewis Griffiths

14th Grade:  Noa Bak-Craig & Neil Harding

15th Grade:  Danny Anderson & Martin Sutton

16th Grade:  Kyle Jones

17th Grade:  Neil Harding

Goal Keeping:  Corey Wilson & Lennon Gallagher

ACADEMY PLAYER SELECTION:

Our Academy is for players selected/invited to join the programme.

For more information please contact the Academy Director, Neil Connell. 

Players selected to train with our Academy must complete a separate registration form each term.  Payment must be made at the time of registration.  For more information please contact sandy@nelsonsuburbs.co.nz .

2025 TERM DATES (4.15 pm START.  Sessions run for 1 Hr 15 Mins)

Please note some of the older grades start at slightly different times.  Please contact us for the confirmed times.
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PRE ACADEMY 9TH-12TH GRADES:  MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS (4.15 pm START)

Term 1 (8wks):  Mon 10 Feb - Weds 2 April

Term 2 (8wks):  Mon 28 April - Weds 18 June

Term 3 (8wks):  Mon 14 July - Weds 3 September

Term 4 (8wks):  Mon 13 October - Weds 3 December

GIRLS ACADEMY 12TH-18TH GRADES: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

Term 1 (8wks):  Mon 10 Feb - Weds 2 April

Term 2 (8wks):  Mon 28 April - Weds 18 June

Term 3 (8wks):  Mon 14 July - Weds 3 September

Term 4 (8wks):  Mon 13 October - Weds 3 December

BOYS ACADEMY 13TH-17TH GRADES:  TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Term 1 (8wks):  Tues 11 Feb - Thus 3 April

Term 2 (8wks):  Tues 29 April - Thurs 19 June

Term 3 (8wks):  Tues 15 July - Thurs 4 September

Term 4 (8wks):  Tues 14 October - Thurs 4 December

GOAL KEEPER TRAINING: (Term 4)  

TUESDAYS - 18th, 25th and 2nd December 2025

16:15-17:00 pm:  9th, 10th ,11th, 12th and 13th Grades

17:00-17:45 pm:  14th, 15th and 16th Grades

PURCHASE YOUR ACADEMY TRAINING KIT/ APPAREL HERE

Our Academy plays a major role in our club’s programme structure and player pathway.