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Victorian Footy Draft Camp
Geelong, Australia
Ready to accelerate your journey to the elite level?
Held in footy heartland Geelong, Australia, this event delivers three action-packed days of elite footy, fitness, and fun with like minded elite players!
What is it?
This Victorian Draft Training camp is ideal for footballers aged 14 - 18 years old who currently are in pathway programs or have elite level aspirations e.g. AFL, VFL, representative footy etc . You’ll be training in an elite enviroment alongside other talented players and ramp up your skills, fitness and footy IQ for the season ahead.
During the camp you’ll learn what’s like to live as a professional footballer. You’ll discover exactly how to take your football to the next level with filming and analysis, elite coaching that improve fundamental skills, understanding of the game, strength and fitness.
Who is it for?
The Victorian Footy Draft Camp is designed for male and female footballers born between 2008–2012 who are serious about developing their game, pursuing elite-level football, and reaching the highest level possible.
The camp is open to footballers from across Australia.
We recommend that participants are either:
Currently involved in an elite talent pathway program, such as the Coates Talent League U15, U16 or U18 programs; or
Considered among the top 8 players in their age group at their local football club.
This camp is best suited to committed and aspiring footballers who are ready to challenge themselves in a high-performance training environment.
Deakin University, Geelong.
What's happening:
3 day footy camp for elite players born within 2008-2012 14-18yo
Where:
Deakin University Waurn Ponds. Geelong, Australia.
(Geelong Cats FC alternative training facility)
When:
Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th September 2026
9.30am - 3.00pm each day
Pricing:
3 Days: $599 EARLY BIRD $549 ENDS 31st AUGUST
1 Day $249 EARLY BIRD $229 ENDS 31st AUGUST
What’s Included:
All footy coaching including specialist sessions, training and video analysis sessions. Access to all sports facilities.
What you will learn and cover during the camp?
The fundamentals skills - the foundation for football success
Great fundamental skills are the foundation to a great player. It does not matter how good your game plan is, if you cannot execute a 20m passing kick, it is hard to have sucess as a team and a footballer. Work with AFL and VFL coaches to build the skills necessary to play at the highest levels.
Game sense and match play
Players will take part in high level drills and match play with AFL and VFL coaches observing to develop their games, increase their footy IQ and learn the ways of the best.
Video analysis of kicking technique
Gain access to exclusive video analysis technology to unlock the technique changes needed to find your best kick.
Speed and Agility training:
Participants will develop thier ability to move quickly in mulitple directions, with our speed and agility training drills. They are designed to work all your leg and core muscles, as well as the tendons in your body. The intenisty will emulate that of a game and will help increase your performance and to minimize injury.
Strength and conditioning plus recovery techniques
Your physical condition has a major impact on how you can play the game, we will show you the key things you need to know and do.
Leadership training
Having great leadership skills as a player and having the ability to set a standard that lifts the standard of those arund you increases your value to clubs.
Wellbeing & Mindset training
Find your peak mental, emotional and resilient self to be at your best on gameday with expert specialist coaching.
Nutrition session
Professional athletes know nutriton is key. Find out what you need to know and what to do with a expert nutritionist.
AFL Draft and recruitment
Find out what AFL recruiters and AFL List Managers are looking for and how you can increase your draft value with AFL list specialists.
