POSITION-SPECIFIC morning sessions
Before-school football coaching combining one-on-one and small-group training with specialist coaches for midfielders, defenders and attackers.
FOR PLAYERS AGED 13+
➤ Specialist Coaching for Midfielders, Defenders & Attackers
➤ One-on-One & Small Groups (Max 1:4)
➤ Monday–Friday Mornings (6:00–8:25am)
➤ 5Sports, Caringbah NSW
MEET OUR SPECIALIST COACHES
PRESLEY ORTIZ
Current NPL1 First Grade player with APIA Leichhardt FC and one of the league's leading goalscorers. Presley specialises in helping attacking players improve their finishing, movement, goalscoring and ability to create chances in the final third.
Attacking Specialist
JACK PEREIRA
Academy Director at KB Football Academy with experience in A-League academy environments. Jack specialises in helping midfielders improve their scanning, decision-making, receiving and passing under pressure.
Midfield Specialist
Defending SpecialistJAYDEN SEETO
Current NPL1 First Grade player. Jayden specialises in helping defenders improve their positioning, 1v1 defending, reading of the game and confidence under pressure.
WHY POSITION-
SPECIFIC COACHING?
Team training is designed to prepare the whole team for matches, meaning players often receive limited individual feedback and rarely spend enough time developing the specific skills required for their position.
Our Position-Specific Football Coaching bridges that gap through one-on-one and small group sessions, helping players develop the technical, tactical and decision-making skills needed to perform with confidence on match day.
Develop technical and tactical skills required for attack, midfield or defence.
Individual Feedback
Position
Skills
Transfer to Matches
Every session is tailored to your child's development.
Build confidence and apply new skills in weekend games.
What PARENTS Are Saying
5.0 ON GOOGLE
“My daughter in GYL has been training one-on-one with the coaches for the past few months, and the improvement has been incredible. She has just accepted an offer to join an NPL1 club, and the position-specific coaching has played a huge part in her development. We couldn't be happier with her progress.”
— Kazi, Parent of GYL NPL1 Player"The coaching is highly professional and perfectly tailored to her specific position, giving her a much deeper understanding of the game that generic group training never provided. We've seen noticeable improvements in her confidence, smarter decision-making under pressure, technical consistency and overall performance in matches."
— Stephen, Parent of GYL NPL1 Player"The coaching is highly professional and perfectly tailored to her specific position, giving her a much deeper understanding of the game that generic group training never provided. We've seen noticeable improvements in her confidence, smarter decision-making under pressure, technical consistency and overall performance in matches."
— Helen, Parent of GYL PlayerENQUIRE ABOUT MORNING SESSIONS
Complete the form below and we'll be in touch to discuss your child's goals, answer any questions and organise the most suitable Position-Specific Morning Sessions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We've answered the questions parents ask us most before joining our Position-Specific Morning Sessions. If you still need help, our team is only a message away.
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Simply complete the enquiry form on this page. We'll be in touch to discuss your child's goals, answer any questions and organise the most suitable Position-Specific Morning Sessions.
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Our Position-Specific Morning Sessions are designed for committed football players aged 13 years and over. Whether your child is looking to improve for local football, representative football, NPL or academy pathways, every session is tailored to their individual goals, position and current level.
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We offer specialist football coaching for attackers, midfielders and defenders.
Rather than generic team training, every session focuses on the technical, tactical and decision-making skills required for your child's position. Players train with specialist coaches who understand the demands of their role on the field.
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Sessions run Monday to Friday before school at:
• 6:00am – 6:45am
• 6:50am – 7:35am
• 7:40am – 8:25amWe'll help recommend the most suitable session based on your child's school schedule, football commitments and current availability.
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Players can train in one-on-one sessions or small groups of up to four players.
Keeping numbers low allows every player to receive individual coaching, regular feedback and plenty of touches on the ball while still benefiting from realistic game situations.
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Every player begins with an introductory session where we get to know them as both a player and a person.
We'll discuss their football goals, current challenges and ambitions before beginning training. This helps us understand where they're currently at and allows us to individualise coaching from the very first session.
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All Position-Specific Morning Sessions are held at 5Sports in Caringbah, conveniently located in the heart of the Sutherland Shire.
The facility includes quality synthetic pitches along with bathrooms and showers, allowing players to head straight to school after training if needed.
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That's completely fine.
During the first session we'll discuss your child's strengths, playing experience and long-term goals before recommending the most suitable position-specific pathway. Many players already know their preferred position, while others benefit from guidance as they continue to develop.
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Absolutely.
Our Position-Specific Morning Sessions are suitable for committed players of all experience levels. Whether your child is preparing for representative football, working towards NPL, or simply looking to develop faster than they can through team training alone, every session is tailored to their current level and individual goals.