FOOTBALL SPEED ACADEMY

  • 2 football-specific speed sessions across a week in the school holidays, led by our expert performance coaches.

  • The FPA Speed Academy is open to footballers aged 8-16 years, who are looking to develop the most sought-after skill in the modern game - speed.

  • Sessions will target football-specific:

    Acceleration

    Deceleration

    Change of direction & agility

    Top speed

    Testing & technique analysis

    Individual feedback provided upon request

  • Participate in an extensive testing battery that we use with the pros - covering speed, power and biomechanics.

    Improve running technique for acceleration, sprinting, deceleration and change of direction.

    Learn speed-specific mobility, strength, and power exercises, as well as injury-prevention methods, to keep you fit and performing all season.

  • Individualised testing profile for running technique, speed and power - $49

    Onboarded onto the 6-Week In-Season Speed Program after the Academy to maintain gains - upon request

    Pro football recovery bundle - included

Secure your spot
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2026 FPA SPEED ACADEMY DATES

2026 FPA SPEED ACADEMY DATES

APRIL, 2026

WHO
Youth (10 - 16) & Senior (16+)
Men’s & Women’s

WHEN
2:00-3:15pm
April 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th

WHERE
Blackman Park, Lane Cove

JULY, 2026

WHO
Youth (10 - 16) & Senior (16+)
Men’s & Women’s

WHEN
2:00-3:15pm
July 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th

WHERE
Blackman Park, Lane Cove

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER, 2026

WHO
Boy & Girl footballers
aged 8-16 years

WHEN
9:00am-12:00pm
September 29th & October 1st

WHERE
Blackman Park, Lane Cove

WE’VE WORKED WITH THE BEST.

  • Men's and Women's National Teams

HEAR FROM THE PRO’S

  • Two female soccer players competing for the ball on the field during a match, one in a yellow uniform and the other in a red and blue uniform.

    Chloe Logarzo

    MATILDAS | WESTERN UTD

    "My main goals with Edge were to build strength, power, and speed before the 2019 World Cup… The biggest improvements were in my speed and agility, particularly through refining my running mechanics for acceleration and top speed."

  • Female soccer player in yellow jersey kicking a soccer ball on the field during a match.

    Cortnee Vine

    MATILDAS | NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE

    “I felt more confident than ever before in my physical preparation going into my first world cup campaign with the Matilda's”

  • A soccer goalie in a blue uniform preparing to kick a soccer ball on the field.

    Anthony Pavlesic

    YOUNG SOCCEROOS | BAYERN MUNICH

    "Gould taught me about managing training loads, staying injury-free, and understanding wellness… He’s a highly knowledgeable coach, and I’d recommend him to anyone."

  • Two female soccer players competing for the ball on the field during a match, with one dressed in black and the other in red and blue.

    Emma Rolston

    NZ FERNS | WELLINGTON PHOENIX

    "I achieved higher speeds by refining my running mechanics and strengthening my ankle mobility… which improved my reactivity and explosiveness."

  • An female soccer player with blonde hair tied back, wearing a yellow and green uniform with the number 23, playing soccer on a field.

    Remy Siemsen

    MATILDAS | KRISTIANSTADS DFF

    "Working with Edge improved my strength, speed, and overall athleticism… This program gave me the edge to compete at an international level."

  • A soccer player in a blue and white striped jersey jumping over an opponent in a yellow jersey during a match.

    Daniel Bennie

    YOUNG SOCCEROOS | QPR

    "Working with Gouldy helped prepare me physically for international football… His strength and power training improved my acceleration on the pitch."

  • Female soccer player in yellow jersey running on the field during a soccer match with a large crowd of spectators in the background.

    Natasha Prior

    MATILDAS | NEWCASTLE JETS

    “In a game that is developing rapidly, strength and speed is so important, and I couldn’t recommended Edges program more highly to develop this.”

  • A female soccer player in a blue uniform kicking a soccer ball on a field.

    Ally Green

    NZ FERNS | CALGARY WILD FC

    “I was achieving higher speeds as a direct result of Edge’s sessions where we worked on refining my running mechanics for acceleration and top-end speed.”

  • Soccer player in yellow and navy uniform celebrating with arms outstretched on a soccer field during a game.

    Miguel Di Pizio

    YOUNG SOCCEROOS | CENTRAL COAST MARINERS

    "Josh’s sessions sharpened my focus and improved my physical readiness for higher levels of football… He’s the guy to help you take your game to the next level."

  • A female soccer player in black and green uniform kicking a soccer ball on a grassy field during a game.

    Kahli Johnson

    YOUNG MATILDAS | CALGARY WILD FC

    “My strength and power improved on the pitch significantly due to my football specific gym program, but what was most notable was the increase in my speed”