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W Football Academy : Off-Season Training with the Pros

Led by certified top amateur coaches and Blue Bombers players, youth football players will work on the fundamentals of their positions while developing speed, power, and strength. With the great support of Blue Bombers corporate partners, there is no charge for the Football Academy program.

Who is this Academy for?

The W Football Academy is for football players who want to develop their football skills, knowledge, and conditioning in the off-season. Players develop fundamental skills and grow their football IQ while increasing their resilience, discipline, and perseverance both on and off the field. Open to Manitoba students ages 14-18, players will be matched in drills by size, skill level and age. The Academy runs from November 2023 to March 2024.

W Football Academy Schedule

ON-FIELD – Training at WSF Soccer South

Phase 1 – sessions will be no pads and focus on recovery, speed development from the season and position-specific drills.
Runs every Sunday afternoon (4:15PM-5:45PM) from November 26 – December 17 at WSF Soccer South

Phase 2 – sessions will be with shoulder pads & helmets.
Runs every Sunday afternoon (4:15PM-5:45PM) at WSF Soccer South and Tuesday night (5:00PM-7:00PM) at WSF Soccer North from January 7 to March 17* (*Excluding February 11th & 18th.)


What do Players Need?

In order to participate, players must have the following:

  1. Full equipment, including helmet, shoulder pads, jerseys, lower gear, cleats, and mouthguard. This program is sanctioned by Football Manitoba. Please speak to your high school or community club if you need to borrow equipment.

For more information

Please contact Savannah Ginter at 204 784-7414 or sginter@bluebombers.com

FAQ


Who is this program for?
The W Football Academy is for football players who want to develop their football skills, knowledge, and conditioning in the off-season. Players develop fundamental skills and grow their football IQ while increasing their resilience, discipline, and perseverance both on and off the field. Open to Manitoba students ages 9-13, players will be matched in drills by size, skill level and age.

What equipment is needed?
Phase 1 (November 26-December 17) is non-contact, and no equipment is needed aside from indoor cleats or running shoes. Phase 2 begins January 7 and full equipment, including helmet, shoulder pads, lower gear, cleats, and mouthguard is required. Please note that metal studded cleats are not permitted on the turf.

My child does not have shoulder pads or a helmet, where can I get one?
Reach out to your home club or high school football program about renting equipment over the off-season. If you cannot rent equipment from your home club or team, Football Manitoba will be onsite during the January sessions to rent out equipment.

How much does this program cost?
With the great support of Blue Bombers corporate partners, there is no charge for the W Football Academy program.

My child has never played football before, can they participate?
Yes, the W football academy is open to all athletes and focuses on developing their football skills, knowledge, and conditioning. Athletes will develop fundamental skills and grow their football IQ while increasing their resilience, discipline, and perseverance both on and off the field.

What should I expect on the first day of programming?
During the first session, Blue Bombers staff will check in participants upon arrival and provide them with a t shirt. From there, coaches will begin the session and will provide athletes with an overview of what to expect from the program.

Is it a problem if my child misses a session?
No. The W Football Club is a drop-in program, and attendance at each session is not required.

What is the difference between Phase 1 & Phase 2?
Phase 1 offers a non-contact approach to football, and Phase 2 introduces contact to practices with the use of equipment to practices.

Where can I Park?
Both the Winnipeg Soccer Federation North and South offer free parking outside of the facilities.