Manchester City Football School
Holiday Clinics - Open to all!
Manchester City coaching clinics will give girls and boys the opportunity to develop their skills and learn how to play ‘Beautiful football’ in the playing style of Manchester City, utilising the football club’s coaching and playing methodology.
Players of all abilities will be challenged to develop in a safe, fun and authentic environment that reflects how Manchester City train and develop football players.
Players will learn how to master the ball, play with style, dominate the game and achieve their goals.
Camps are available every school holidays.
In 2024, Waverley College launched the Manchester City Football School. The Manchester City Football School will provide authentic and creative football coaching programs for students, utilising the coaching philosophy and methodology of Manchester City. We are one of only two schools in NSW and one of five in the country to offer this exceptional program and have long advocated for programs that encourage collaboration and connection to positively promote mental health and wellbeing in our students.
"The aim is to give our students an amazing opportunity and experience with one of the most recognised football clubs on the planet."
Graham Leddie, Principal
Mr Steve Wilmot, Mr Graham Leddie and Mr Patrick Darvill with the Treble Trophies
How the football program works at Waverley
Our football program launched in 2024 with 44 players across two specially formed football academy classes in Year 7.
Players in the football program are trained throughout the year by a Manchester City Football Club Coach.
Football training takes place during PDHPE lessons and in a range of before and after school sessions.
Mr Ben Charlton – Manchester City Football Coach
Our Manchester City Football Club Coach, Ben Charlton is based at Waverley College full-time with a role to:
- Run the Manchester City Football School
- Coach Across the school with co-curricular staff
- Provide coach education to the football coaching staff at Waverley
The Manchester City Football School at Waverley will utilise the Coaching philosophy and methodology of the Football Club to provide an authentic football coaching program which replicates the experience of a Manchester City Youth Academy player.
Football School Trials
We are looking for students who are passionate about football, have played football before as part of a team whether in or out of school. We are not necessarily looking for elite athletes.
Please register for trials here once the form becomes available.
Once the form is complete, you will receive an email prompting you to submit information regarding your football experience so far.
Trial dates: Queens Park, Waverley at 3:30-5pm
10 March, 2025 – Year 5, 2026
11 March, 2025 – Year 7, 2026
12 March, 2025 – Year 5, 2027
Next Steps
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Attend trials in March
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Our Manchester City Coach will contact you to let you know the outcome of the trial
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If you are successful and are not yet enrolled at Waverley College, you will need to submit an application for enrolment and agree to pay $1000 per annum in addition to all fees charges and levies associated with enrolment at Waverley College.
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You will need to Place your application for enrolment and return your Manchester City Football Program contract with a signature to accept your place on the program otherwise we may not be able to guarantee your place
If you are in another year group and are interested in the Manchester City Football School, please email mancity@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
We are accepting bookings for trials from all members of our community. This includes current Waverley College students, students who are already enrolled to start at Waverley, students who are on our waitlist and anyone else from any other school who would like to trial.
When are the trials for the Manchester City Football School at Waverley College?
Trials will be held at Queens Park twice a year in March and June. Please make sure you have completed the form above to register for trials and we will let you know precise time and day nearer the time.
Please wear plain sports attire with no visible branding, football boots and shin pads and bring water.
If successful, how much does it cost to be part of the Manchester City Football School?
The cost is $1,000 per annum per student which includes uniform. Football boots are not provided. Standard Waverley College enrolment fees, charges, levies and annual tuition fees are payable each year in addition to the Manchester City Football School fee.
You are welcome to attend trials for the Football School before placing an application. But, if you are successful at trials, you will be required to enrol at Waverley in order to attend the Football School.
What attributes are you looking for in the trials?
We are looking for students who are passionate about football, have played football before as part of a team whether in or out of school. We are not necessarily looking for elite athletes.
How many students are on the Manchester City Football School program in 2024?
In 2025 and 2026 we will have at least one class in each of Year 5 and Year 7 each with 25 students.
We are accepting expressions of interest from other year groups. If you are not in Years 5 or 7 2025/26 and are interested in the Manchester City Football School at Waverley College, please submit your Expression of Interest here.
If my son is successful in the Manchester City Football School trials, what happens next?
- If you have already applied for enrolment at Waverley College and been interviewed, we will notify you of the outcome of the trial via email.
- If you have not yet applied to enrol at Waverley College, you will requested to complete a Waverley College Enrolment Application and once this has been received, you will be invited to interview.
Application fees, enrolment fees, annual tuition fees, sundries and levies are all payable in addition to the Football School fee of $2000.
What benefits does my son receive for being in the School Class?
Students in the Manchester City Football School will attend two Manchester City Football Classes a week before or after school. Further classes will be integrated into the curriculum during selected Physical Education classes.
They will also receive Manchester City branded training kit.
If we decide that the Manchester City Football School is not suiting our son, can we pull out of the program?
Yes, but the annual fee for the current year will be forfeited.
Can my son participate in other sports as well as the Manchester City Football School?
Yes. We have many students that train and compete for more than one sport. There are academic and service commitments that need to be upheld also, so this would need to be carefully considered by staff, students and parents.
Year round Co-curricular is compulsory at the College as part of your enrolment.
During the Winter season students of the Manchester City Football School will have to trial for a Waverley College football team, attend two training sessions per week with their College team as well as attending their Manchester City Football School sessions.
For the Summer season students of the Manchester City Football School will participate in weekday sessions and Saturday Football School sessions to fulfil their co-curricular requirement.
Is the 1st XI Football Team only made up of Manchester City Football School students?
No. The 1st XI Football Team will be made up of the best players selected from both the Football School and other students.
