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Football Academy Training in Safety Bay

The SDB WA Football Academy provides a high-quality, structured training environment designed to give players the competitive edge they need outside of their regular club football.

Located at Safety Bay Senior High School, this program brings professional-level coaching right to your local area. Led by a B Licence qualified coach and experienced State League Men’s coaches, our sessions focus on technical development, match awareness, and building confidence on the ball.

Whether your child is a JDL player looking for additional coaching or an aspiring goalkeeper wanting specialist training, our academy offers a positive and engaging environment where every player is challenged to improve.

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High-Calibre Coaching for Real Development

Our Football Academy is built around one core principle - consistent, high-quality training leads to real improvement.

Each session is carefully designed to develop key areas of the game, including:

  • Technical skills such as ball control, passing, and shooting

  • Game awareness and quick decision-making under pressure

  • Confidence and composure on and off the ball

  • Specialist goalkeeping techniques (positioning, reflexes, and distribution)

We group players based on age (9–12 years and 12–16 years) to ensure they are training in an environment that supports their growth while keeping sessions highly engaging.


Who is the Football Academy for?

This program is ideal for players who:

  • Are currently playing JDL or grassroots football and want additional, high-quality coaching

  • Are tired of driving into the city for professional-level training

  • Want to build confidence and technical skills in a focused environment

  • Are goalkeepers looking for specialist training from a B Licence qualified GK coach

  • Are committed to improving their overall football ability

Sessions are suitable for players aged 9 to 16 who are serious about their development.


Specialist Goalkeeper Training

We understand that goalkeepers require dedicated, specialised coaching to reach their full potential.

Our Football Academy includes an in-house B Licence qualified goalkeeper coach who works in high-level environments with both male and female National-level GKs.

Goalkeepers in our program receive targeted training designed to improve their reflexes, positioning, decision-making, and confidence as the last line of defence.


Building Confidence Through Football

At SDB WA Academy, we understand that football is about more than just technical skills, it’s about confidence, resilience, and personal growth.

Our sessions are designed to create a positive environment where players feel comfortable to try new things, learn from mistakes, and push their limits. By focusing on encouragement and structured development, we help players build self-belief that carries both on and off the field.


How the Academy fits into your Child’s Development

Not Sure if it’s the Right Fit?

The Football Academy program works extremely well alongside your child's existing club commitments. It is designed to supplement their regular training, providing the extra technical focus and high-calibre coaching needed to accelerate their development without interfering with their weekend matches.


If your child is passionate about football and would benefit from a supportive, high-quality training environment closer to home, the Football Academy is a great place to start.

Ready to take the next step?

Book a free trial session today.

Already part of SDB or ready to join?

Term 2 Session Calendar

Every player starts somewhere and sometimes all it takes is one session to spark confidence. Our free trial gives your child the opportunity to experience SDB in a supportive, high-energy environment before committing to a full term.

More to explore

There’s always more happening at SDB. From holiday camps to personalised coaching, explore more ways for your player to stay active and keep developing.

Holiday Camps

Looking for a fun and active way to keep your child engaged during the school holidays?

SDB WA offers kids soccer holiday camps in Perth, designed to combine skill development, games and enjoyment in a safe and supportive environment.

Private Coaching

Looking to give your child extra support with their football development?

SDB WA offers private soccer coaching in Perth, including 1-on-1 sessions and small group training designed to accelerate skill development, build confidence and provide personalised feedback.