INVITATION-ONLY
DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

Football Future Pro operates on an invitation-only recruitment model.

This approach is intentional.

We work with a small number of committed players aged 6–12 to ensure training standards remain high, environments stay focused, and every player receives the attention required to develop properly.

We are not designed for volume.
We are designed for quality, standards, and long-term development.

WHY INVITATION-ONLY

High-performance development requires the right environment.

Limiting numbers allows us to:

  • Maintain high training standards
  • Protect group culture and focus
  • Ensure strong coach engagement
  • Create accountability and consistency
  • Deliver genuine development, not crowd management

Invitation-only is not about exclusion —
it is about creating the right conditions for growth.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Selection at Football Future Pro is not based on talent alone.
We look for players who demonstrate:

  • Strong attitude and coachability
  • Willingness to listen, learn, and apply feedback
  • Consistent effort and focus
  • Respect for teammates, coaches, and the game
  • Desire to improve and compete

Technical ability is important —
but habits, mindset, and standards matter more.

PATHWAYS INTO FOOTBALL FUTURE PRO

Players may enter Football Future Pro through:

1.Community Development Program
Players new to structured environments may begin in our Community Development Program, where they are:

  • Introduced to our standards and expectations
  • Monitored for attitude, effort, and progress
  • Assessed for readiness to progress

2. Coach Identification
Players may be identified through:

  • Training sessions
  • Matches or tournaments
  • Referrals from trusted coaches

3. Direct Invitation
In some cases, players may be invited directly into the High Performance Development – Core Program.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Assessment is ongoing and holistic.

We observe:

  • Behaviour in training
  • Response to challenge and feedback
  • Ability to meet standards consistently
  • Engagement, focus, and effort

There are no trials designed to impress in one session.
Selection is based on patterns, not moments.

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS & FAMILIES

Football Future Pro expects:

  • Commitment to training and standards
  • Respect for coaches, players, and environments
  • Support for a development-first philosophy
  • Understanding that places are earned and maintained

This clarity ensures a positive, aligned environment for all involved.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PLAYER-FIRST

As a not-for-profit organisation, Football Future Pro prioritises:

  • Player development over profit
  • Quality over quantity
  • Long-term growth over short-term outcomes

Every recruitment decision is made with the best interest of the player in mind.

ENQUIRIES

If you believe your child

You are welcome to submit an enquiry.
All enquiries are reviewed carefully.
Not all applicants will be offered a place.

All enquiries are reviewed individually. Not all applicants will be offered a place.