Development Programme

 

 

BURLEIGH HEADS SOCCER CLUB

ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT (ADP) &

GIRLS DEVELOPMENT (GDP) PROGRAMMES

 

 

Burleigh Heads Soccer Club, in conjunction with Soccer-X, offer an Accelerated Development Programme (ADP) and Girls Development Programme (GDP) with teams in all age groups from U8 – U18’s.

 

OVERVIEW FOR 2026 SEASON

  • Accelerated Development within a positive & professional environment
  • Professional & Structured program run by experienced coaches centred around the ‘players’
  • Development over winning philosophy offering the players the freedom to express themselves & play without fear

U8-U10’s

  • 2 x 60 minute training sessions per week with a professional Coach
  • Home games coached by a professional Coach
  • Away games coached by a parent volunteer who works closely with the professional Coach
  • BHSC playing strip (inc. playing shirt, training shirt, shorts & socks)
  • BHSC jacket and bag
  • Additional friendly games throughout the year
  • Option to play in local carnivals / tournaments
  • 20% discount to all holiday clinics / off season training programmes

U11-U18’s

  • 2 x 75 minute training sessions per week with a professional Coach
  • Home games coached by a professional Coach
  • Away games coached by a parent volunteer who works closely with the professional Coach
  • BHSC playing strip (inc. playing shirt, training shirt, shorts & socks)
  • BHSC jacket and bag
  • Additional friendly games throughout the year
  • Option to play in local carnivals / tournaments
  • 20% discount to all holiday clinics / off season training programmes

 

PROGRAMME HISTORY (2018 – 2025)

  • 85% + player retention
  • 25+ players have progressed to NPL teams
  • Multiple finals appearances for competitive age teams
  • Notable development of all players / teams
  • A positive and enjoyable culture created among the Club, Coaches, Players and Parents

 

HEAD COACHES

  • Justyn McKay (ADP Head Coach) – UEFA B Licence; 2021 – 2023 Captain of Gold Coast United Men’s NPL team
  • Sam Smith – UEFA B Licence; 2022 Co-Captain of Gold Coast United Men’s NPL team
  • Conor Smith – UEFA C Licence; currently plays FQPL1 for Broadbeach United
  • Nate Kast – currently plays FQPL3 Men for Burleigh Heads Soccer Club
  • Liam Woods – currently plays FQPL3 Men for Burleigh Heads Soccer Club
  • Dakota Whitrod – FQ C Diploma; currently plays NPL U23’s for Gold Coast Knights

 

BENEFITS OF THE ADP

  • Professional, structured & impartial coaching
  • Implementing good basic habits from a young age
  • Professional coaches / mentors educating players on all aspects of the game including technical, tactical, psychological and social
  • Enables parents to enjoy watching their children play without having to be actively involved in coaching / organising etc

 

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 ADP.  Please click on here to register your interest.

 

For more information about the ADP please contact Bec on the below email:

Bec – admin@burleighsoccer.com.au