RD ACADEMY 2026

Developing confident, capable young people through learning, movement, and the beautiful game.

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RD Football Academy

RD Academy supports holistic player development through football, combining physical development, futsal for creativity, and game-based learning to build confident, capable young athletes, supplementing their school and club programs.

  • RD Football Academy is a learning-led football environment that uses the game as a platform to develop confident, capable young people.

    We support girls and boys who already enjoy football and are ready for purposeful, consistent training that complements their school and club environments.

  • RD Football Academy is suited to girls and boys who:

    • Already enjoy playing football

    • Are involved in school or club football (or similar environments)

    • Are ready for consistent, purposeful training

    • Can engage positively in a small-group learning environment

    • Are supported by families who value long-term development

    • Term-based membership. Choose between Quarterly subscriptions - Billed every 3 months (Save 7.5%) or term-based single payments.

    • Programs run in 10-week learning blocks

    • Limited spaces to protect quality

    • Entry via application and approval

Membership Options

Foundation

From $259 per term

    • ⁠ ⁠1x RD Academy Session/Week at 1 Location (Nghaue Reserve OR NZSSC, Takanini)

    • Speed Training Integrated into Every Session

    • Strength Program + Bi-Weekly Strength Challenges

    • Access to 2x Educational Workshops (Mindset, Nutrition, Tactical)

    Players involved in club or school football who wish to develop consistency in a structured learning environment.

    *All new registrations will incur a one-time $79 fee

  • 1 × RD Academy session per week

    $259 per term
    (subscription – minimum 3-term commitment)

    $285 per term
    (pay per term)

    Subscription pricing is available for families committing to a minimum of three terms.

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Growth - Futsal

From $459 per term

    • 1x RD Academy Session/Week at ANY 1 Location

    • ⁠Futsal (Limited Spots)

    • Workshops, Speed, Strength Programming Included

    For players looking to add variety and challenge in a fun and creative environment.

    *All new registrations will incur a one time $79 fee

  • 1 × RD Academy session per week

    • 1 × Futsal session per week

    $459 per term
    (subscription – minimum 3-term commitment)

    $505 per term
    (pay per term)

    Subscription pricing is available for families committing to a minimum of three terms.

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Growth - Strength

From $509 per term

    • 1x RD Academy Session per Week at ANY 1 Location OR 1 x Futsal session per week

    • ⁠Gym-Based Athletic Development (Limited Spots)

    • Workshops, Speed, Strength Programming Included

    Players involved in club or school football who want structured physical development to support performance and resilience.

    *All new registrations will incur a one-time $79 fee

  • 1 × RD Academy session per week OR Futsal

    • 1 × Athletic Development (Gym) session per week

    $509 per term
    (subscription – minimum 3-term commitment)

    $560 per term
    (pay per term)

    Subscription pricing is available for families committing to a minimum of three terms.

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Pinnacle

from $709 per term

    • 1x RD Academy Session/Week at ANY 1 Location

    • Futsal

    • Gym-Based Athletic Development (AD) Programme

    • 1x Online 1-on-1 Feedback Session (game analysis or player-led discussion with Roy or Mikey)

    • Full access to all workshops, strength & speed components

    Our most comprehensive tier, offering personal feedback, development tracking, and deep support. Limited spots for those seeking total immersion and personal excellence.

    *All new registrations will incur a one time $79 fee

  • 1 × RD Academy session per week

    • 1 × Futsal session per week

    • 1 × Athletic Development (Gym) session per week

    • 1 × Online 1-on-1 feedback session per term (60 min)

    $709 per term
    (subscription – minimum 3-term commitment)

    $780 per term
    (pay per term)

    Subscription pricing is available for families committing to a minimum of three terms.

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Training times and Locations

TERM 1 2026:
2nd February - 27th March 2026

RD Academy Sessions

  • Wednesdays
    Takanini – NZ Sikh Sports Complex
    5:00 – 6:30pm
    (Boys & Girls. Ages 8 –12 Only)

  • Fridays
    St Johns, Ngahue Reserve
    6:00 – 7:30pm
    (Boys & Girls. Ages 9 –14)

Athletic Development (Gym)

  • Tuesdays
    Sacred Heart College
    5:00 – 6:00pm
    (Boys & Girls. Ages 9–14, grouped by training experience)

Futsal

  • Tuesdays
    Sacred Heart College
    6:00 – 7:00pm
    (Boys & Girls. Ages 8–14)

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*Before applying, please review our Academy FAQs & Terms.

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Book your Placement Session

All new players are invited to attend one placement session before joining RD Academy. This allows us to get to know each player, place them in the right group, and ensure they are challenged appropriately. This will be at NO COST!

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