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HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Transform Your School Holidays

Transform your school holidays into an exciting soccer journey with our comprehensive holiday programs. Led by elite coaches with professional and semi-professional experience both internationally and in Australia, young players will dive into the same proven training methodology that has shaped countless success stories over the past decade.

What Sets Us Apart

Our unique S4S Academy methodology focuses on four fundamental skills:

move

1. MOVE

receive

2. RECEIVE

strike

3. STRIKE

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4. FEINT

Program Highlights

9:00 am – 9:15 am:

  • Arrival and Sign-In

  • Participants check in and receive their daily schedules.

  • Brief introduction to the day's activities

9:15 am – 9:45 am:

  • Welcome Activities and Group Formation

  • Ice-breaker games to build team spirit.

  • Grouping participants by age and skill level.

9:45 am – 10:45 am:

Technical Skills Development

  • Focused drills on key fundamentals: dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending.

10:45 am – 11:00 am:

  • Morning Break

  • Hydration and a light snack

11:00 am – 12:00 pm:

  • Tactical Training Sessions

  • Understanding game strategies and positioning.

  • Small-sided games to apply tactical concepts

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm:

  • Lunch Break

  • Participants enjoy their packed lunches.

  • Encourage social interaction and downtime

12:30 pm – 1:15 pm:

  • Guest Speaker or Educational Workshop

  • Topics may include nutrition, sports psychology, injury prevention, or leadership.

  • Potential guest appearances from professional players or coaches

1:15 pm – 2:00 pm:

  • Skill Challenges and Competitions

  • Fun contests to test skills learned, such as penalty shootouts, 1v1 battles, or dribbling relays

2:00 pm – 2:15 pm:

  • Afternoon Break

  • Time for rest and hydration

2:15 pm – 2:55 pm:

  • Match Play and Review

  • Full-sided games to implement the day's lessons

  • Coaches provide feedback and highlight key takeaways

2:55 pm – 3:00 pm:

  • Team Huddle & Player Awards

  • Quick team talk to celebrate effort and progress.

  • Recognition of standout performances or positive attitudes.

  • Dismissal and collection by parents.

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Dates & Locations

Berwick Holiday Program:

- 27th of Jan 9 - 12pm

- Jack Thomas Reserve, Narre Warren South

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Daily Schedule

  • 9:00-9:15 - Sign in

  • 9:15-9:45 - Welcome games & group formation

  • 9:45-10:00 - Morning break

  • 10:00-10:45 - Skills practice focusing on the 4 fundamental skills

  • 10:45-11:00 - Mid-morning break

  • 11:00-12:00 - Games format - Play Practice Play

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What to Bring

  • Drink bottle/s

  • 2 snacks

  • Football boots or runners

  • Hat
     

* Sunscreen will be provided on-site

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Program Structure

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Age Group & Organisation

  • Suitable for children aged 5-12 years

  • Initial age-based grouping

  • Ability-based adjustments following warm-up assessment

  • Small group sizes: 4-8 children per coach

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Coaching Team

Our main coaches bring extensive international playing experience and years of coaching expertise. Learn more about our Elite coaches.

Supporting assistant coaches ensure personalised attention throughout the program.

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Arrival Information

  • Look for the S4S Gazebo in bright pink, white or black.

  • Check in with an S4S staff member at the Gazebo

  • Join your assigned group

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Wet Weather Policy

In very rare occasions when it does rain heavily:

  • Sessions will be rescheduled to the end of term where possible

  • Term credit available if rescheduling isn't possible

  • Refund option available


A text or an email the date prior that the session is cancelled.

How to Book

Step 1

Choose a pass between 1-5 days over the holiday period and book and pay online.

Step 2

Check your email to receive your booking confirmation & pass.

Step 3

Email us the dates your child will be attending:
admin@s4sacademy.com.au

Step 4

Join us on your selected dates and get ready for an amazing soccer experience!

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