HF DEVELOPMENT
Club Player Program: A Winter Season to Remember
Supporting Member Clubs to create an environment that promotes a life-long love for the game.
Another Winter Season is in the books for the HF Development Club Player Program. Across the Hills District, hundreds of grassroots footballers spent the season training with qualified, experienced coaches at their own club — and the Program continues to grow, providing more opportunities and support for HFL Member Clubs each year.
What is the Club Player Program?
The Club Player Program gives HFL member clubs access to experienced, qualified coaching staff, working alongside club committees and volunteers to lift the technical foundation — and the enjoyment — of football in the community.
Following the Football Australia game-based learning methodology, sessions are fun and designed to maximise time on the ball and the development of key principles in line with The Hills Way. Every session is built around four core skills: First Touch, Running with the Ball, Striking the Ball and 1v1.
There’s a key focus on Discovery Phase and Skill Acquisition Phase players and coaches, laying the foundation for retention and development through an environment that promotes a life-long love for the game.
OPTION 1
Coach the Coach Program
HFL Qualified Coach Education Developers mentor Club Coaches on the ground during weekly training, with volunteers finishing the Program with a Grassroots Coaching Certificate.
OPTION 2
Coach the Player Program
HFL Qualified Coaching Staff coach teams directly during weekly training sessions, bringing all the equipment and expertise needed.
As a not-for-profit, every dollar raised goes straight back into Hills Football — facilities, coach and player development, and keeping fees down for the community. Season on season, the Program keeps evolving to give HFL Member Clubs even greater access to development opportunities and support.
Some Season Highlights
- ●North Rocks SFC ran the largest program of the season — 13 teams, from U6’s to U15’s, delivered through a mix of the Coach the Coach and Coach the Player Programs.
- ●Baulkham Hills FC ran a dedicated female-only offering, with 16 players in Girls Love Football and 27 in Kick On For Women.
- ●HF Development supported Grading at both North Rocks SFC and Box Hill Rangers AFC this season.
- ●Rouse Hill Rams posted 175 players across 12 teams, with strong female participation — 98 of their 175 players were girls.
- ●Over 230 female participants took part across the Program — a great sign for the women’s and girls’ pathway in the Hills.
Other clubs involved this season: Bella Vista FC, Glenhaven FC, Hills Pumas, Hills Spirit and Kenthurst & District FC.
Clubs We Worked With This Season
Proudly working alongside these Hills District clubs this season.
📱 Throughout the Season, our Facebook page has been full of the Program in action — from club celebrations to players putting their skills to the test. If you missed it, go have a scroll.
Want your Club involved next season? Get in touch at reece.gabriel@hillsfootball.com.au for more information.
Thank you to every club, coach, volunteer and player who made this season one to remember.
Stay tuned — HF Development is already planning Summer Programs with clubs later this year!
