The Mosman FC Performance Program is an in-house development program that provides the opportunity for players to train and play in a development environment focused on game-related skill acquisition and decision-making in line with the FA National Curriculum and under the guidance of appropriately experienced/qualified coaches.

Participation is largely determined following trials that are held in October/November.  Further trials may be held early next year aimed at finalising team numbers and to provide those who may have missed the previous trials an opportunity to participate.   

Club coaches will conduct the trial process under the guidance of the Club Coach Coordinator.   Coaches will be looking at each player’s technical ability, attitude and willingness to learn and improve.

Trials will be “game based” across various formats (i.e. 8v8, 4v4, 2v2 and 1v1) with players assessed by a group of qualified and experienced coaches against the following attributes:

• body and ball control;
• 1v1 duelling;
• game understanding;  and
• striking the ball (passing and shooting)

Players should attend ALL trials for their age group whenever possible.  

What are the benefits of trialling in your chronological age group?  Players are strongly encouraged to trial for their chronological age-group.  This is particularly important when entering an age-group that dictates a change to the field size.  To do otherwise, minimises a player’s potential touches on the ball.   Playing for a higher age group should only occur when it offers a clear benefit to the individual on a technical, physical or social basis.

Registration is essential and can be done here