Advanced Pathway Program - Football Program | Thomas Hassall Anglican College

Advanced Pathway Program - Football Program

The APP Football program is designed to complement the training programs that students are committed to after College hours.  The format ensures that all College students will be available to train with the College team.

It is important to understand that the Advanced Pathway Program is aimed at developing not only the player, but the team as a whole, so it is vital that all students wishing to represent the College in Soccer trial for a position in the Advanced Pathway Program. 

Students selected in the Advanced Pathway Program will be coached and trained by the Football Director, Mr Sonny Makko.

The Secondary school program will focus on developing boys aged 15 years and under.

Students in the Senior School Program compete in the Bill Turner Cup Championship, Wanderers Cup Championship, as well as having the opportunity to represent the College at NASSA selection days, Gala Days and MISA weekly sport.

Training will occur weekly, twice a week in Terms 1 and 4, and once a week in Terms 2 and 3.

Students remain in the program for four terms.  The program commences in the final term of the year, rolling over into Terms 1, 2 and 3 of the competition season.

Fees will be charged per calendar year.

All students wishing to represent Thomas Hassall in Junior School football teams must be in the Advanced Football Program.  Trials will occur in Week 1 and there will be 4 teams selected:

* APP Football Junior Primary Boys (Years 3 & 4) * APP Football Junior Primary Girls (Years 3 & 4)
* APP Football Senior Primary Boys (Years 5 & 6) * APP Football Senior Primary Girls (Years 5 and 6)

Teams will train weekly and play in the weekly IPSSO competition:

Girls – Summer IPSSO - Terms 1 and 4 Boys – Winter IPSSO - Terms 2 and 3

In addition to the IPSSO competition, the APP Football Senior Primary Boys and Girls team (Years 5 and 6) will also compete at the NASSA Soccer Gala Day, TIGS Trophy Gala Day, as well as having the opportunity to follow the CIS schools representative pathway.

The APP Football program for the Junior School runs for 35 weeks, commencing in Week 3 of Term One.  Once selected in the program, students remain in the program for the entire year.  Fees for the program will be charged per calendar year.

Program Term 1  Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Junior School Boys (Yr 3 - 6)

Monday & Friday   7.10 - 8.10am

Wednesday & Friday  7.10 - 8.10am

Wednesday & Friday   7.10 - 8.10am

Monday & Friday  7.10 - 8.10am

Junior School Girls (Yr 3 - 6)

Wednesday 7.10 - 8.10am

Monday  7.10 - 8.10am

Monday  7.10 - 8.10am

Wednesday 7.10 - 8.10am

Secondary School Boys  (Yr 7 - 8) (Yr 9 - 12)

Tuesday  6.50 - 7.50am

Tuesday  6.50 - 7.50am

Tuesday  6.50 - 7.50am

Tuesday (2021 Program)  6.50 - 7.50am

Secondary School Girls  (Yr 7 - 8) (Yr 9 - 12)

Thursday 6.50 - 7.50am

Thursday 6.50 - 7.50am

Thursday 6.50 - 7.50am

Thursday (2021 Program) 6.50 - 7.50am

The Football Development Program is offered to both boys and girls from Kinder to Year 8. 

The program will be conducted after College by specialist and qualified coaches, under the guidance of our Football Director, Sonny Makko. 

Students can be enrolled in 1 or more days and fees are payable for each daily program, per calendar year.  

The one hour sessions are designed to improve the skill level of each individual and cater for all abilities.

Students will be involved in fun activities that develop skills and promote understanding of the game. There are no trials for this program and places are limited to 20 students per session.  

All sessions will occur from 3.00 – 4.00pm and will be conducted indoors if it is wet. Students participating in the program will wear their College PE uniform or similar training attire. Shin pads are compulsory and need to be worn each week. Boots are optional. 

The Football Development program is 35 weeks in duration. Once enrolled in the program, students remain in the program for the entire year.  Fees for the program will be charged per calendar year.

Please note, no refund will be provided if your child is sick or absent from the program.

  MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Terms 1 - 4 Kinder – Year 2 Football Development Program 3.00 – 4.00pm Year 3 – Year 8 Football Development Program 3.00 – 4.00pm Kinder – Year 2 Football Development Program 3.00 – 4.00pm Year 2 –Year 6 Football Development Program 3.00 – 4.00pm GIRLS ONLY K-6 Football Development Program 3.00 – 4.00pm