Northern Stars Football Academy

⭐️⚽ WHAT MAKES NORTHERN STARS DIFFERENT?

With 2027 trials approaching, we thought it was worth explaining a little more about what we offer and the type of football environment we're trying to create.

For us, development is about more than two training sessions a week.

⚽ A LONGER DEVELOPMENT SEASON
We start in January and continue through until the end of September, with two training sessions every week.

🏆 COMPETITIVE FOOTBALL
We believe competition is an important part of player development.

For 2027 we already have 6 competitive tournaments planned, including:

• Academy Cup, Gold Coast
• SCCSA tournaments, including 11-a-side football for U10+
• Brisbane Juniors Cup
• Plus other competitive tournaments to complete our calendar

In previous tournaments we've faced the likes of Melbourne Victory, Juventus Academy, FDP Football Academy, Queensland Soccer Academy and Villarreal Academy.

🔥 QUALITY GAMES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
We already have 4 match days against Sunshine Coast FC Fire planned to help develop our teams and prepare them for tournament football.

💪 WE DEVELOP ATHLETES, NOT JUST FOOTBALLERS
Northern Stars has a dedicated Strength & Conditioning coach.

Fitness, speed, strength, agility and movement are all important parts of football and we believe they should be developed alongside technical ability.

🧠 WE DEVELOP A COMPETITIVE MENTALITY
We want our players to want to win.

That doesn't mean winning at all costs. It means learning how to compete.

Sometimes we win. Sometimes we lose. When we lose, we learn from it, work harder and come back better.

That's part of football and an important part of development.

🌍 TRAINING WITH PURPOSE
Our sessions incorporate training methods and drills from some of the leading football academies around the world, with a focus on technical development, decision-making and preparing players for competitive match situations.

✈️ INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Players also have the option to participate in international tournaments and football experiences, giving those who want it an opportunity to experience football at another level.

At Northern Stars, we don't believe development means removing competition.

We believe players develop by training hard, playing quality opposition, being challenged, winning, losing, learning and doing it all again.

That's the environment we're continuing to build in 2027. ⭐️⚽

2027 NORTHERN STARS TRIALS

📅 Tuesday 1 September
U8–U10 | Born 2017–2019
⏰ 4:30pm–5:30pm

📅 Thursday 3 September
U11–U14 | Born 2013–2016
⏰ 4:30pm–5:30pm

⚽ THE SEASON MIGHT BE WINDING DOWN... BUT FOOTBALL DOESN'T STOP AT NORTHERN STARS! 💛🖤

While the football season comes to an end for most players in September, we're already looking ahead.

At Northern Stars, football doesn't stop when the competition finishes. We continue providing opportunities for players to train, compete and develop right throughout the off-season.

⚽ Tuesday Night Development Sessions

Starting Tuesday 6 October

Open to:
✅ Existing Academy players
✅ New players
✅ Any player wanting extra training

Each session focuses on developing the core fundamentals:
• Ball Mastery
• First Touch
• Passing & Receiving
• 1v1 Skills
• Finishing
• Speed & Agility

💰 $150 – 10 Session Pass
💰 $20 – Casual Session

📋 Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/242403134641849

🏆 Northern Stars Champions League

Starting Thursday 8 October

Our popular 8-week small-sided competition returns, with fixtures, results and ladders all managed through the Tournify App.

📋 Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/252102939527862

🇹🇭 HANUMAN CUP Preparation

Throughout November, our Thailand squads begin preparations with dedicated training sessions every Wednesday and Sunday.

🇬🇧 English Premier League Holiday Clinic

Our popular Holiday Clinic returns during the Summer School Holidays with an exciting English Premier League theme. More details will be released closer to the time.

🤝 Academy Matches

We're currently organising more academy fixtures throughout the off-season, with matches already being planned against Sunshine Coast Fire and other quality opposition.

📋 2027 Academy Trials

Don't forget our 2027 Academy Trials are just around the corner!

📅 Tuesday 1 September – U8–U10 (Born 2017–2019)
📅 Thursday 3 September – U11–U13 (Born 2014–2016)

🏆 Looking Ahead to 2027...

Our tournament calendar is already taking shape, including:

⚽ Academy Cup (Gold Coast)
⚽ Brisbane Juniors Cup
⚽ Castle Hill Cup (Townsville)
⚽ Sunshine Coast tournaments
⚽ 11-a-side competition
⚽ Other high-level tournaments throughout the year

At Northern Stars, we believe players develop best by training consistently, competing regularly and challenging themselves against quality opposition.

The season might be winding down... but the football never stops at Northern Stars. 💛🖤

💛🖤 CLINTON CUP 2026 🖤💛

What a fantastic day for Northern Stars Football Academy at the Clinton Cup in Gladstone!

We proudly took three teams to the tournament, with our U9, U11 and U12 squads representing the academy with pride, determination and outstanding sportsmanship.

🏆 U11 Champions 🥇
🥈 U12 Runners-Up
🥉 U9 Third Place

To come away with 1st, 2nd and 3rd across our three age groups is an incredible achievement and a testament to the hard work our players and coaches continue to put in every week.

While we're proud of the results, we're even prouder of the way our players competed throughout the day. Every team represented Northern Stars with great attitude, worked hard for each other and gave everything until the final whistle.

A huge thank you to our coaches, families and supporters who travelled to Gladstone and helped make it another memorable day for the academy. Your support means everything.

Congratulations to all of our players—you represented Northern Stars exceptionally well. 💛🖤

📸 Lots of photos from the day!

⚽ NORTHERN STARS FOOTBALL ACADEMY
2027 ACADEMY TRIALS

We're looking for committed young footballers who are passionate about improving their game and being part of a positive, high-performance football environment.

📅 Tuesday 1 September
U8–U10 (Born 2017–2019)

🕟 4:30pm – 5:30pm

📅 Thursday 3 September
U11–U14 (Born 2013–2016)

🕟 4:30pm – 5:30pm

WHY CHOOSE NORTHERN STARS?

⚽ Licensed Coaching Team

📅 2 Training Sessions Per Week (January–October)

🏆 7 Tournaments Confirmed throughout the year

🤝 Friendly matches against high-level academies with proven pathways

🌏 Optional interstate & overseas football opportunities

💪 Strength & Conditioning Program

⚡ Accelerated Technical Development

👥 Low Coach-to-Player Ratios

🥇 11-a-side competition to prepare players for the next level

🧠 Developing confident players with a winning mentality

🖤 More than an academy – we're a football family with a strong community both on and off the pitch.

Ready to take your football to the next level?

📋 To register your Expression of Interest for our 2027 Academy Trials, please complete the form below:

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/262167950565061

If you have any questions about the academy or the trial process, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Train Hard. Compete. Develop. Belong.

💛🖤 Northern Stars Football Academy

🏆🇹🇭 WE'RE OFF TO THAILAND! 🇹🇭🏆

We're excited to officially announce that Northern Stars Football Academy has been confirmed as a competing team at the 2026 Hanuman Cup in Thailand! ⚽🌏

This is an incredible opportunity for our players to experience international football, test themselves against teams from around the world, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Over six action-packed days, our squad will not only compete in the Hanuman Cup but also enjoy training sessions, a friendly match, sightseeing, and team experiences that will make this an unforgettable tour.

We're still putting the finishing touches on our squad and have a limited number of player positions still available.

If your child is looking for an opportunity to represent Northern Stars on the international stage, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Tournament: Hanuman Cup 2026
📍 Location: Thailand
⚽ Limited spots remaining

If you'd like more information, send us a message and we'll be happy to answer any questions.

This is another exciting milestone for our academy, and we can't wait to represent Australia and Northern Stars on the international stage. 💛🖤🌏🏆

🎉 WELCOME
Northern Stars Football Academy from Australia 🇦🇺

We are delighted to welcome another outstanding youth football team to Hanuman Cup 2026 ⚽✨

More than just a competition, this international youth football festival brings young players from different cultures together to learn, connect, and grow through teamwork, respect, and a shared love for the beautiful game. 💙

📅 December 5–6, 2026
📍 Bangkok, Thailand

🔔Follow the team:
📸Facebook: Northern Stars Football Academy
📸Instagram:

⚽🏆 NORTHERN STARS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 🏆⚽

🔥 Registrations are now OPEN! 🔥

This October we're launching our 8-week Champions League — an exciting Thursday night competition for U8-U12 players.

Designed to give players more touches on the ball, more game time, and a fun, competitive environment to keep developing after the regular season.

📅 Starts: Thursday 8 October
⏱️ 40-minute games - 4:15pm or 5:15pm kick off times
⚽ 6v6 or 7v7 (depending on registrations)
🏆 League format with Finals Night in Week 8
📱 Live fixtures, results & ladders via the Tournify app
⭐ Weekly Player of the Week Awards
🥇 Golden Boot Award

💰 Cost: $125 per player

Whether you're a current Northern Stars player or play for another club, everyone is welcome to join the competition.

👉 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/252102939527862

Places are limited, so don't leave it too late! We can't wait to see another eight weeks of quality football under the lights. 💛🖤

⚽️ U11 United Cup Wrap-Up ⚽️

A fantastic weekend on the Gold Coast for our U11s, who put together a brilliant tournament from start to finish.

The team went undefeated through the group stage, finishing top of the table after four wins and a draw to book their place in the Grand Final.

Unfortunately, the final didn't quite go our way, with a narrow 2-1 loss meaning we just fell short of lifting the trophy. Despite the result, the team never stopped fighting and pushed right until the final whistle. On another day, things could easily have gone our way.

There are plenty of positives to take from the weekend, along with a few things to work on as we continue to develop. That's all part of the journey.

We're incredibly proud of the effort, attitude and football the boys produced throughout the tournament.

We'll learn from it, keep improving, and we'll be back bigger, better and stronger for our next tournament next month. 💛🖤🏆

🌟 Come down to Nikenbah Markets tomorrow and support our Northern Stars players fundraiser for our upcoming trip to Bangkok, Thailand for the Hanuman Cup! 🥅 ⚽️

We will be hosting soccer drills, lucky dip, raffles and a bake sale! 🧁 🎫 🎁

⭐️Come down and see us tomorrow!