JGFA Academy

Boys’ and girls' soccer, ages 5 to 16

Club practice develops the team. JGFA gives your player more time to develop their own game. Our youth soccer training focuses on ball control, first touch, passing, finishing and decision-making, with players challenged according to their age and ability.

Every session is planned by Jamie Gosling, drawing on his professional playing experience. Your child stays with their club and receives additional coaching designed to help them return a more confident, capable player.

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Soccer Development for Every Age and Stage

Younger players build a foundation through ball familiarity, dribbling and simple games. As players progress, sessions place more emphasis on first touch, passing choices, 1v1 situations and using skills under pressure. The aim is useful soccer technique, not simply completing drills.

Under 6 · Kick Off: the basics done well, with plenty of fun games
Under 8 · Kick Start: first touch, beating a player and finding space
Under 10 · Kick On: skills in small-sided games, 1v1s and communication
Under 12 · Kick Smart: weaker foot, decision-making and keeping possession
13 to 16 · Kick Goals: finding their best position, finishing, defending and game smarts

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Girls’ Soccer Training Options

Explore girls’ soccer training options where available. Check the current registration choices for group availability, or contact us to discuss the best fit for your player.

JGFA graduate Wini Heatley now plays for AS Roma and Australia (read her story).

Caitlin Foord of Australia challenges a Mexican player during a women's soccer match in Newcastle.

Ability-Based Training That Challenges Each Player

Groups are graded on ability, not just age. Coaches assess every player each term on 11 skills, including first touch, passing, dribbling, decision-making and mentality, and players move up as they progress. Report cards are available on request. Weekly focus topics: every week has a theme — first touch, 1v1s, finishing, decision-making — so skills build in a planned sequence, not at random.

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JGFA Academy Soccer Training | Ages 5–16
from $350.00

Build soccer skills, confidence and decision-making with JGFA Academy training for ages 5–16. Led by former professional player Jamie Gosling, sessions challenge players at their level and complement their club soccer.

Choose 1 or 2 sessions per week below. Register each player separately: select their weekly training option, complete their player form and add them to your cart before repeating for the next child.

Tanbridge Academy: Term 2

  • Duration: 10 weeks, starting the week of January 11, 2027

  • Location: Tanbridge Academy, 178003 112 St W, Foothills County

  • Training times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6–9pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7–9pm

  • 1 session per week: $350 for 10 sessions

  • 2 sessions per week: $650 for 20 sessions, saving $50

The times above are the available training windows, not the length of each session. Your player’s specific training days and time will be confirmed when they’re placed in an age- and ability-appropriate group.

  • Oliver has been attending Jamie’s camps and development sessions for about 16 months. I have seen a massive improvement in his ability, footwork and skills. Jamie is not only passionate about the sport, but as an ex-professional premiership player from the U.K., he brings something to his players that, in my opinion, no one else does. I highly recommend him to everyone.

    — JGFA Mom of son age 10

  • "Our boys started with the Little Goslings 3 year ago and never looked back. We've seen them grow into the Academy with confidence, skill and love for the game. JGFA have all professional international coaches with an extremely kid friendly manner. Our boys love attending the training sessions and are always last to leave. Their favourite part is the mini matches at the end of the sessions. We highly recommend the JGFA academy to others."

    — The Thibault Family

  • “We have Little Goslings attend our service twice a week and we find them to be fantastic! The children absolutely adore the coaches, they are so excited to see them. The children have so much fun when they participate in the program and cannot stop talking about how much they enjoy it to their families.”

    — Sharon Grant

  • “I have been extremely impressed every step of the way since joining my little boy up for Little Goslings. The sessions are very well organised, engaging, great fun, and teach not only ball skills but they are a great building block for working on both gross and fine motor skills. Sander and the other coaches do a fabulous job and I would highly recommend these classes to any little boy or girl looking to have some fun and learn at the same time!!”

    — Natasha

  • "I could not believe how quickly his skills improved. If you have a child who is looking to improve their skills alongside a local club, I absolutely recommend Jamie."

    — JGFA parent, son aged 11

  • “We became a part of the JGFA family 2 1/2 years ago when Jamie identified our son from an event he held at our sons after school care. Since then we have never looked back or doubted our decision for a moment. JGFA is the perfect blend of fun, fitness, competition, skill and FAMILY. The coaches are perfect role models for our youth, they take them under their wing, challenge them, support them and teach them skills that have delivered. The positivity and growth that our sons have gained is worth everything to us and we have made friends that share the same interests and have become our family. For our sons to have mentors they idolise, proves the dedication and devotion of the amazing JGFA coaches and staff. “

    — Aidan and Carmen Neale

  • “Kids need to find balance when striking a football, parents need to find a football academy with balance. JGFA strike a good balance between a family friendly environment and highly qualified international coaching.Too often in football the focus becomes "political", the team do a good job keeping it about the kids, as it should be.”

    — Scott 

  • “We have been participating in the Jamie Gosling Football Academy Holiday Camps. There is no football locally, so my son Jack and daughter Ruby relish the opportunity to play quality football with the other kids, as well as learn new skills, make friends, and of course, play in the World Cup tournament at the end of the week!!! Jamie and his team of coaches are patient and friendly, and are exceptional at improving players' skills, positioning, and teamwork. A highlight of the holidays, so much that my kids can't wait for the next one...even before we have left!”

    — David

  • “Jamie has a fantastic enthusiasm that every young player can relate and responds to. The individual skills he teaches are those that can be applied in game situations, and his football knowledge is displayed in a calm and relaxed manner that only encourages a child’s development.”

    — Chris Collins
    Director of Football, Southside Comets FC / Ex JGFA Coach

  • “Jamie worked for Swindon Town FC as a part-time coach from 2006-2008, when he left to play and coach overseas. Jamie is a tremendous coach, with good knowledge and playing experience that he could deliver to the players, as well as having a great rapport with the players that he worked with. He was fun to work with and always coached with a smile on his face. He has a relaxed coaching style. He coached all children between the ages of 5-16 putting on specialist sessions, as well as assisting with the summer camps and after school clubs. I would always support Jamie in his coaching future.”

    — Jeremy Newton
    Academy Director, Swindon Town Football Club

  • "I recruited Jamie Gosling to RRFC Montegnee in Belgium as a Player/Coach, as I previously knew him when he played professionally for Torquay United. I appointed Jamie as the Head Coach of our Junior team (U21), and he also ran some extra sessions for other age groups, as well as working in the holidays facilitating camps. During this time he built a great relationship with the players he coached, and the parents often praised his manner and coaching style. The children progressed very well under Jamie. He also helped me with the Academy set up here at AFC Bournemouth, teaching ball mastery and techniques to our youth development program.”

    — Paul Topping
    Program Manager, AFC Bournemouth ‘Football in the Community

  • “Great to coach for JGFA! Lovely family environment and the kids enjoy every session they have. I love expressing my knowledge about the game to the children and hope to come back to JGFA coaching after my career. We will help build kids confidence and skills to reach their full potential. ❤️JGFA”

    Kieran Sanders
    Brisbane Olympic – Striker / Ex JGFA Coach

  • “I recruited Jamie and employed him as Assistant Head Coach to come and work alongside me in 2004 after knowing him for several years. He was a fantastic coach and the kids responded brilliantly to his coaching and input during his 2 years with me in the South West Counties league. Jamie has a great way with kids and had a really good bond with them all. He brings with him a great deal of class and experience.

    — Steve Hale
    Head Goalkeeping Coach, Forest Green Rovers

  • “I played with Jamie at Hungerford Town when I first started my football career, and am proud to say we became great friends on and off the field. Not only was Jamie a quality player, but I saw first-hand Jamie’s passion and knowledge for coaching and developing skills in juniors, while still ensuring they had fun at the same time. I know Jamie Gosling Football Academy will help your child to fulfil their potential and create pathways for talented FNQ kids to succeed in Australia and over here in Europe. I have no doubt your child will benefit greatly from Jamie’s infectious style of coaching, and I enjoy talking to Jamie regularly about the Academy’s progress.”

    — Charlie Austin
    England & Southampton – Striker