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GREAT COACHES DEVELOP PLAYERS. GREAT MENTORS DEVELOP PEOPLE. ⚽️

A child’s football journey is about so much more than becoming a better footballer.

It’s about who they become along the way.

The right mentor doesn’t just teach a child how to pass, dribble, defend or score.

They teach them how to work.
How to listen.
How to respond to setbacks.
How to handle disappointment.
How to compete with humility.
How to believe in themselves when things aren’t going their way.

Talent matters. Training matters. Opportunity matters.

But environment matters even more.

Children need mentors who challenge them without destroying their confidence. Who demand standards while still allowing them to be kids. Who recognise that every conversation, every correction and every moment of encouragement can leave a lasting impression.

🏆 The goal isn’t simply to produce better footballers.

It’s to help develop confident, resilient, disciplined young people who love the game and carry those lessons into life.

At TS11, that responsibility is something we never take lightly.

Because long after the goals, trophies and results are forgotten, a child will remember the people who believed in them and helped shape who they became.

Choose their environment. Choose their mentors. Choose their development.

2027 FULL TIME PROGRAM | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ⚽️

EOI via https://www.ts11football.net/2027-ft-trials

Expressions of Interest are now open for players looking to join the TS11 Football Full Time Program in 2027.

Our Full Time Program provides ambitious young footballers with a professional, high-performance development environment designed to challenge players technically, tactically, physically and mentally.

Players will be coached and mentored by Michael & Brendon Santalab, drawing on their experience from professional football, including Australian representation and AFC Champions League success, and bringing those professional standards into the development of the next generation.

We’re looking for players who are motivated, coachable and committed to improving, and who want to challenge themselves alongside other talented young footballers.

2027 Expressions of Interest:
⚽ U9 — Born 2018
⚽ U10 — Born 2017
⚽ U11 — Born 2016
⚽ U12/13 — Born 2014 & 2015
⚽ U14 — Born 2012 & 2013
⚽ U16 — Born 2010, 2011 & 2012

This is an opportunity to become part of a highly regarded program built around high standards, quality coaching, individual development and a genuine passion for developing young players.

Think you’re ready for the next challenge?

📩 Submit your Expression of Interest to be considered for our 2027 Full Time Program.

DEVELOPING PLAYERS. BUILDING FUTURES.

🏅 PLAYERS OF THE DAY | ROUND 11 🏅

Congratulations to our Round 11 Player of the Day recipients!

⭐ U8: Archie
⭐ U9: Orlando
⭐ U10: Harvey
⭐ U11: Xander
⭐ U13: Noah

These players stood out through their matchday performance, attitude, work ethic, and commitment to applying what they practice in training. At TS11, Player of the Day is about much more than goals or wins—it’s about embracing the development process and consistently striving to improve.

Well done to all of this week’s recipients. Keep raising your standards and enjoying the journey. 👏⚽

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Healthy Habits Start Early.

The habits children build today shape the adults they become tomorrow.

At TS11 Football, our programs are about more than just football. Every session helps young players develop:

* ⚽ Healthy daily exercise habits
* 💪 Physical fitness and coordination
* 🧠 Focus and confidence
* ⏰ Discipline and consistency
* 🤝 Respect, teamwork and resilience

Football is the vehicle. Building healthy, disciplined young people is the destination.

THE TS11 PATHWAY ⚽

Every player’s journey starts somewhere.

At TS11, our Development Program is more than weekly training—it’s where players build the technical foundations, confidence, habits and football understanding needed to take the next step.

For those who consistently demonstrate the right attitude, commitment and desire to improve, the opportunity exists to progress into our Full Time Program.

We’re proud to say that 90% of our current 2026
Full Time Program players have come through our own Development Program. That’s not by chance—it’s the result of a clear pathway, consistent coaching and an academy committed to long-term personal and player development.

One Academy. One Philosophy. One Pathway.

Development today. Full Time tomorrow.

🏅 PLAYERS OF THE DAY | ROUND 10 🏅

Congratulations to our Round 10 Player of the Day recipients!

⭐ U8: Finn
⭐ U9: Nathaniel
⭐ U10: Rhys
⭐ U11: Ted
⭐ U13: Ollie

These players stood out through their matchday performance, attitude, work ethic, and commitment to applying what they practice in training. At TS11, Player of the Day is about much more than goals or wins—it’s about embracing the development process and consistently striving to improve.

Well done to all of this week’s recipients. Keep raising your standards and enjoying the journey. 👏⚽

🏆 PLAYERS OF THE DAY 🏆

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RD9 IFA - Independent Football Australia

Awarded for outstanding/improved matchday performances, individual technical development, and the consistent application of learning and habits developed at training.

Well deserved. Keep raising the standard. 👏⚽

“Match days don’t just reveal the player — they reveal the person.” ⚽️

Match days are about much more than the final score.

As coaches, this is where we learn the most about our players. We see how they respond to success, mistakes, pressure, challenges, teammates, referees, and adversity.

The good moments help build confidence. The difficult moments reveal character and highlight opportunities for growth.

Every match provides valuable lessons that help shape better footballers and better people.