Private Football Training · North Shore, Sydney

We help your kid become a technically dominant footballer

For parents in Sydney whose son or daughter loves football but isn't getting enough individual attention at team training.

What are you looking for?

Private Coaching1-on-1 & private group→ ClassesBall mastery, Sat & Sun · 1st free→ Online ProgramTrain anywhere · drill swipe file→
Trusted by 100+ Sydney familiesCoached by an active NPL player

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Meet Your Coach

Coached by an active NPL player.

Coach Ryan
Coach Ryan
North Shore, Sydney
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  • 5+ years across 3 A-League academies
  • NPL with Sydney FC, Central Coast Mariners and Western Sydney Wanderers
  • Trained with the Western Sydney Wanderers A-League Men's squad
  • International caps for the Philippines National Team

Backed by a coaching team who all play NPL first grade.

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Sydney FC

NPL U20's · 2021

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Central Coast Mariners

NPL · 2022

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Western Sydney Wanderers

NPL · 2023 – 2025

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Philippines National Team

U23's · International

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Why nothing's worked yet

Team training alone will never be enough.

Most parents assume club training is enough. It isn't, and it's not the club's fault. Here's why the usual approaches leave gaps.

1"They already train 4 nights a week"Tap to open

Team training teaches team play. It doesn't teach your kid how to control a ball under pressure, finish one on ones, or receive on the half-turn. Those are individual skills that need individual coaching, and they don't get practised in a squad of 20.

2"We tried a private coach before"Tap to open

Most private coaches run generic cone drills and call it development. If the coach hasn't actually played at a high level, they can't teach what high-level football feels like. The speed, the pressure, the decision-making. They're teaching from textbooks, not from experience.

3"They watch YouTube tutorials"Tap to open

YouTube can show technique. It can't correct bad habits in real time, adapt the session to your kid's weaknesses, or push them when they need pushing. Information isn't coaching.

4"They'll develop naturally as they get older"Tap to open

The players who make it to NPL, academy, and beyond aren't the ones who waited around. They're the ones who were doing extra from age 10, building the technical foundation so deeply that under pressure, the skill is second nature.

Inside a typical session

What you get.

Every session is tailored to the player in front of us. But most move through these four areas, designed to build complete technical players, not just kids who can do a few tricks.

Pillar 1First to every ballSpeed & Agility Warm-UpTap to open

Football-specific movement work that builds the physical base. Variations with the ball so every minute is productive. No standing around in lines.

Pillar 2Calm on the ball under pressureBall MasteryTap to open

Close control, manipulation, comfort on the ball under pressure. The foundation that separates technically strong players from everyone else on the pitch.

Pillar 3A first touch that buys timePassing & First TouchTap to open

Receiving, playing forward, switching play, and making it all look easy. We work on the moments that actually decide games. The first touch that creates space. The pass that breaks a line.

Pillar 4Puts chances awayFinishingTap to open

Every session ends with shooting and finishing drills. Because nothing builds a young player's confidence like seeing the ball hit the back of the net, and knowing exactly how they did it.

A real session, start to finish.

Testimonials

What players and parents say.

Real messages and clips from the families we train across Sydney.

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Thanks for the sesh bro 🤝 fixed the long ball problem both my other coaches couldn't fix

PPlayer

Hey Ryan, just getting back to you. Gabriel loved the session and wants to go back 🎉 When can we tee up another session?

GGabriel's parent

Just wanted to thank you for the great sessions you are doing with the boys. The boys absolutely love the training. Keep up the good work ❤️❤️❤️

PParent

Bailey loved the session today!!! Amazing, thank you. It's really going to help him build.

BBailey's parent

Hey mate, was great sessions, he loved it. As long as you're doing the sessions he will lock in, please don't let anyone else train him.

PParent

Ryan is an incredible coach who genuinely cares about each player's development. He takes the time to understand the boys' individual goals and abilities, so every session is targeted and purposeful, not just generic training. The boys are learning new skills, growing in confidence, and, most importantly they look forward to every session. We highly recommend CD Football to any footballer looking to develop their game!

PParent

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Pricing

Two ways to train with me in person: book private coaching on your own time, or lock into a set-time class. No contracts.

Private Coaching

Private

1-on-1 Coaching

$100/ hour
Pay as you go, no lock-in

Fully tailored coaching, shaped entirely around what your player needs next.

  • 1 player, 1 hour
  • Built around your next step
  • 10-week block available: $1,000
  • Pay as you go
Book 1-on-1
Private

Private Group

$60/ hour
You bring the crew, split the cost

Your own private session with 2 to 6 mates. The focus of 1-on-1, the fun of training with friends.

  • You round up 2 to 6 players
  • Same coaching as 1-on-1
  • Split across the group
  • Pay as you go, no lock-in
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Classes & Sessions

Class

Ball Mastery Classes

$40/ class
First class free. Then pay as you go.

Set-time group classes, Sat & Sun at Chatswood. All ages, all levels.

  • 1 hour of pure ball mastery
  • Sat & Sun, 9–10am, Chatswood
  • All ages, all levels
  • First class free, then $40
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Elite

Elite NPL Group

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Mondays · Melwood · U13 to U18, NPL

Monday group for NPL-level players, U13 to U18. Ball mastery, first touch and small-sided games.

  • NPL level, U13 to U18
  • Mondays, 6:30–7:30am, Melwood
  • Places by application
  • $60 per player once accepted
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Ball Mastery Classes

Set-time group classes. Just show up.

Saturdays and Sundays at Chatswood Oval. All ages, all levels. $40 a class, first one free.

Saturday
Ball Mastery Class
9:00 – 10:00 AM
$40 / class
Chatswood Oval
Chatswood · Sydney NSW
All ages · all levels
Sunday
Ball Mastery Class
9:00 – 10:00 AM
$40 / class
Chatswood Oval
Chatswood · Sydney NSW
All ages · all levels
Chatswood Oval
Chatswood · Sydney NSW
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Easy on the bodyPure technique. No heavy running, so they can train every week.
The base of every skillClose control with both feet. Everything else is built on it.
Reps build instinctDo it every weekend and it becomes automatic in a game.
Everyone at their own levelOwn station, own pace. Beginners and advanced both improve.
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U13–U18

Elite NPL Group

NPL level, U13 to U18 · Mondays 6:30–7:30am · Melwood Oval

For NPL-level players aged U13 to U18. Focused on ball mastery, first touch and small-sided games. By application, $60 per player.

Melwood Oval
Forestville · Sydney NSW
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Locations & Schedule

Private coaching, classes and the NPL group, all across Sydney's North Shore. Your exact pitch is confirmed once your session is locked in.

Slots fill up fast and may already be booked. Lock in early to get your preferred time.
Ball Mastery Classes
9 to 10 AM
Saturday & Sunday
Set classes at Chatswood Oval. All ages, all levels.
Elite NPL Group
6:30 to 7:30 AM
Mondays
High-level group at Melwood Oval. NPL players.
Private Coaching
7 days a week
Monday to Sunday
1-on-1 and private group. We work around your schedule.
Where Ryan Coaches

Sydney's North Shore

The grounds we rotate across. Tap any map for directions.

Thompson Park
Artarmon
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Bicentennial Reserve Oval
Willoughby
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Melwood Oval
Forestville
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Gore Hill Oval
St Leonards
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Chatswood Oval
Chatswood
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These are the grounds we rotate across. Your exact pitch is confirmed once your session is locked in.

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FAQ

Questions we get a lot.

Most things parents and players want to know before they book. Tap any question to see the answer.

Who is this coaching for? Is there an age limit?

All ages, all levels. Group sessions are most popular with kids and teens. 1-on-1 private coaching is open to kids, teens, and adults, including total beginners, returning players, and serious club or pro-level athletes.

If you can kick a ball, or want to learn how, there's a session for you.

Where are sessions held?

We coach across Sydney's North Shore. Players come to us, and exact pitch locations are confirmed once we're in contact.

Can I book a one-off session, or do I need to commit?

Book a single session with no commitment and try us out first. If you want something more consistent, we also offer a monthly plan and a 10 week program, but there's no lock-in and no pressure to commit upfront.

What should I (or my child) bring?
  • Football boots
  • Shin pads
  • Water bottle
  • Training gear

We provide the balls, bibs, and everything else.

How do I pay?

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Once you submit the booking form, we'll be in touch with session details and a payment link. Payment is completed before the session.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations made on the same day as an afternoon or evening session, or after 6:00pm the night before a morning session, will incur the full session fee. If you need to cancel, please let us know as early as possible. We understand genuine emergencies happen, and exceptions may be considered at our discretion.

Do you offer refunds?

For individual training sessions, yes. If you're not satisfied, you can request a refund, no questions asked. Refund requests must be made within a reasonable timeframe after the session.

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Why Now

The technical foundation your kid builds between 8 and 16 is what they carry for the rest of their football career, and that window won't stay open forever.

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We lock in the first session.

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Cancellation policy

Sessions cancelled on the same day (for an afternoon or evening session), or after 6:00pm the night before a morning session, are charged the full session fee. Please give as much notice as you can if you need to reschedule.

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