CENTRAL COAST UNITED U13 TO U18 FOOTBALL NSW BOYS’ YOUTH LEAGUE THREE PROGRAM – SEASON 2027
Central Coast United’s U13 to U18 Football NSW Boys’ Youth League Three program provides talented and committed players with a structured, high-quality development environment based here on the Central Coast.
Our teams compete in the Football NSW Boys’ Youth League Three competition, providing local players with the opportunity to represent the Central Coast within one of the highest levels of youth football in New South Wales.
This is not simply registration for a weekend football team. It is a complete 40-week development program built around qualified coaching, regular training, representative competition, video analysis and the long-term development of every player
A CENTRAL COAST CLUB WITH A GENUINE PATHWAY
Central Coast United is proudly based on the Central Coast, and 2027 will mark our tenth year as a club. During our ninth year, we began seeing players who first joined CCU in these junior age groups break through into our First Grade team.
Our 2026 First Grade playing group had an average age of 20, every player lived on the Central Coast, 88% played their junior football locally and 77% had been part of CCU at some point in their development.
Former CCU player Jesse Mantell made his A-League debut for the Central Coast Mariners at just 18 during the 2025/26 season and has since signed his first scholarship contract for the 2026/27 season. Fellow former CCU player Shumba Mutokoyi has also signed his first scholarship contract with the Mariners for the 2026/27 season.
These achievements, together with the young local players now progressing into our own First Grade team, are why we do this. We are passionate about giving Central Coast players and their families a genuine pathway, whether that means representing CCU in First Grade at one of the highest levels outside the A-League or earning an opportunity within the professional game.
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WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?
The program is available across the following 2027 age groups:
U13 Boys: Born 2014
U14 Boys: Born 2013
U15 Boys: Born 2012
U16 Boys: Born 2011
U18 Boys: Born 2009 or 2010
All players must have a Central Coast residential address.
THE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Program duration: Approximately 40 weeks
Pre-Christmas training: Two sessions each week
Main-season training: Three sessions each week
Competition: Football NSW Boys’ Youth League Three
Club Championship: U14 to U18
Training locations: Soccer5s, Maidens Brush Oval and Central Coast Sports College
Home match venues: Pluim Park and Bloodtree Oval
Video analysis: All youth matches recorded throughout the season
Complete apparel package: Included
Complete 2027 Youth program fee: $3,754.50
Payment options: Payment in full or payment plan
The exact training schedule, match schedule and venue information will be confirmed with selected families before the program begins.
Training venues may change due to venue access and the need to accommodate all teams.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The program begins with a pre-Christmas development period that includes two weekly training sessions across Soccer5s, Maidens Brush Oval and Central Coast Sports College.
Players will also participate in pre-Christmas matches as part of their preparation and development.
Following the Christmas break, players return to a pre-season training period that initially includes two weekly sessions and a program of pre-season matches.
During the main competitive period, the program moves to three training sessions each week. This generally includes one session at Soccer5s and two sessions across Maidens Brush Oval and Central Coast Sports College.
Players will then represent CCU in the Football NSW Boys’ Youth League Three competition, with home matches played at Pluim Park and Bloodtree Oval.
COACHING AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
The program is overseen by a Technical Director with Football Australia accreditation and delivered by Football Australia-qualified coaches.
Training follows a structured club curriculum developed in collaboration with Football Australia.
The focus is on developing technically capable, intelligent and confident players who are prepared for the increasing demands of senior football and can continue progressing through the CCU pathway.
The consistency of the 40-week program allows coaches to work with players over an extended period rather than through isolated sessions or short-term programs.
The program forms part of Football Australia’s recognised national player pathway
COMPETITIONS
Players will participate in the Football NSW Boys’ Youth League Three competition across the main winter season.
The competition includes teams from U13 through to U18.
CCU will also arrange pre-Christmas and pre-season matches to help prepare players for the demands of the Football NSW season.
APPAREL INCLUDED
Every selected player receives a complete CCU apparel package as part of the program fee.
The package includes two playing jerseys, one training jersey, two pairs of shorts, two pairs of socks, one training jacket, one pair of training pants, one polo shirt and one backpack.
There is no separate charge for this apparel package.
COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
Families will receive access to Team App, which is used for training information, match details, team communication and important program updates.
All training schedules, match information and relevant program communication will be provided through Team App.
OUR COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES
CCU is committed to operating responsibly and sustainably while returning as much genuine value as possible to our families.
We want families to understand exactly what they are paying for and to see their fees reflected in the quality, breadth and consistency of the program.
Every part of the program is designed with that principle in mind: strong coaching, meaningful training time, quality facilities, Football NSW competition, video analysis, a complete apparel package and a genuine local pathway.
Our aim is for families to look back on the season and feel that the development, support and opportunities their child received represented outstanding value.
UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRAM FEE
We understand that $3,754.50 is a significant commitment for any family, which is why we want to be completely transparent about the cost and what it provides.
The complete 2027 Youth program fee is $3,754.50.
Across an approximately 40-week program, this is equivalent to: $93.86 per week
During the main season, a standard week includes three coached training sessions as well as match-day competition.
The program fee also contributes towards Football NSW competition participation, qualified coaching, technical leadership, training facilities, pre-Christmas and pre-season matches, video recording and analysis, the complete apparel package and Team App communication.
A payment plan will be available so families can spread the cost rather than paying the complete fee upfront.
COMPARING THE PROGRAM FAIRLY
When comparing the CCU fee with another club, academy or football program, it is important to compare the complete offering rather than registration prices alone.
Families should consider the length of the program, the number of weekly training sessions, coaching qualifications, competition level, match recording and analysis, training facilities, apparel and the level of technical support included.
The $3,754.50 fee covers the complete CCU Youth program, including the standard training program, Football NSW competition participation, pre-season preparation, match recording and the complete apparel package.
CCU also delivers this Football NSW development environment locally on the Central Coast.
A player joining a comparable Sydney-based program may need to travel to Sydney several times each week for training and matches. With CCU, regular weekly training remains on the Central Coast, significantly reducing the time, fuel and repeated travel required from players and their families.
Travel to Sydney is generally limited to away fixtures, which is expected to be approximately 14 matchdays across the season, depending on the final Football NSW draw.
This allows Central Coast players to access a high-level Football NSW pathway while continuing to train, develop and spend the majority of their football week within their local community.
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