Launching October 2026 — Melbourne's north & west
Indoor football,
built on match craft.
A planned indoor football (soccer) program for boys aged 7–14 across Melbourne's north and west. Two full hours, Monday to Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Venues are being finalised.
Built different. On purpose.
Why parents choose Match Craft
100%
Indoor by design
Planned as a fully indoor program.
Every planned session runs inside an indoor hall, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm — so training won't depend on rain, wind or heat.
2 hrs
Proper training time
Two full hours a session.
Each planned session is two structured hours — technique, game intelligence and fitness, not a short clinic.
20
Small groups
Capped at 20 players.
Small, coached groups mean real repetitions and real attention for every child — not queue time.
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Professional standards
Clear peace of mind.
Coaches must hold a current Working with Children Check before working with participants, and insurance and venue documentation will be confirmed before sessions begin.
The MatchCraft standard
Kids soccer training built around the game
Match craft is what separates players: the first touch under pressure, the pass picked early, the run made at the right moment. Our planned sessions are built to develop it deliberately — high repetitions, real decisions, and a consistent weekly format that turns practice into habit.
How every session works
Train. Think. Transfer.
01 — Train
Technical skills that stick
Two full hours of structured ball work every planned session — first touch, dribbling, passing, finishing. Small groups, capped at 20, so every player gets real repetitions, not queue time.
02 — Think
Game intelligence, not just drills
Sessions are designed to teach decisions: when to pass, where to move, how to read the game. Discipline, teamwork and confidence are built into every session plan.
03 — Transfer
Built for the real game
Everything trained indoors is chosen to transfer to outdoor football — designed so what's learned on a weeknight shows up on match day.
The planned program
Two-hour weeknight sessions, four nights a week
Monday – Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm — planned for the October 2026 launch. Structured football training built around technical skill, game intelligence, fitness — and enjoyment. Designed to transfer to weekend club football.
- per planned session — two full hours
- 2hrs
- planned nights a week, Monday to Thursday
- 4
- players max per session
- 20
- years old, all skill levels welcome
- 7–14
The weekly plan
Inside a 2-hour session
Two full hours, three structured blocks. Every planned night follows the same professional arc.
6:00 – 6:40
Arrival, activation & S&C
Dynamic warm-up plus strength and conditioning — fast feet, movement quality, a ball each from minute one.
6:40 – 7:20
Technical block
First touch, dribbling, striking, 1v1 moves — high repetitions in small groups by ability.
7:20 – 8:00
Match block
Small-sided games applying the night theme — competitive, coached, fun.
Before a single ball is kicked
Professional standards. Clear peace of mind.
The commitments we're building the program on — documented and confirmed before sessions begin.
- Coaches must hold a current Working with Children Check before working with participants
- Child Safe expectations and a code of conduct will apply across the program
- Guardian consent and relevant medical information collected before participation
- An incident-reporting process will be maintained
- Required insurance and venue documentation confirmed before sessions begin
- Final policies and operating responsibilities documented before launch
Founding families
Judge us by what we put in writing
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families have already registered interest for the October 2026 launch
We launch October 2026, so we won't show you reviews we don't have yet. Real words from real founding families will live here after our first block. Until then, here's what we're promising — in writing.
Registering interest is free and commits you to nothing — no payment details, no lock-in, no obligation.
Sessions stay capped at 20 players. We plan to grow by adding nights and venues — never by packing the hall.
The first confirmed session is free, and you're welcome to watch the full two hours from the sideline before deciding.
Where we'll train
Weeknight sessions across Melbourne's north & west
Launching October 2026. Venues are being finalised — register interest, tell us your preferred area, and we'll confirm venues and nights with founding families first.
Planned pricing
Simple, transparent block pricing
Blocks are counted in sessions, not calendar months. Registering interest for theOctober 2026 launch requires no payment.
4-session block — 1 session / week
$175/4 sessions
4 × 2-hour sessions — coaching and equipment included
- One planned session each week — four two-hour sessions
- Coaching and equipment included in the block price
- First confirmed session free before you commit
Save $50
8-session block — 2 sessions / week
$300/8 sessions
8 × 2-hour sessions — coaching and equipment included
- Two planned sessions each week — eight two-hour sessions
- Save $50 compared with two 4-session blocks
- Coaching and equipment included in the block price
Planned pricing for the October 2026 launch. Sessions are capped at20 players and run once at least 10 players are committed. Registering interest requires no payment and doesn't confirm a place.
What parents ask us
Frequently asked questions
Something else on your mind? Ask us when you register your interest.
Register InterestIs there indoor soccer training for kids in Melbourne's north and west?
MatchCraft Football Academy is preparing structured indoor football (soccer) training for boys 7–14, launching October 2026 across Melbourne's north and west. Sessions are planned for Monday to Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Venues are being finalised — register interest to be kept updated.
Will sessions be cancelled for bad weather?
The program is planned as fully indoor, so once sessions are running they won't depend on rain, wind or heat.
My child has never played before. Is MatchCraft right for them?
Yes. Sessions are designed for every level, from first-timers to kids already playing club football, with activities grouped by ability so beginners build confidence while experienced players are stretched.
What's the planned price, and what does it include?
Planned pricing is $175 for a 4-session block (one session a week) or $300 for an 8-session block (two sessions a week), with coaching and equipment included. Registering interest requires no payment.
What happens if a session doesn't reach minimum numbers?
Planned sessions run once at least 10 players are committed. If a planned session can't go ahead, you won't pay for it.
How will you keep kids safe?
Coaches must hold a current Working with Children Check before working with participants. Child Safe expectations and a code of conduct will apply, guardian consent and relevant medical information will be collected before participation, an incident-reporting process will be maintained, and required insurance and venue documentation will be confirmed before sessions begin.
Can we try a session before committing?
Yes — the first confirmed session is free. Because venues aren't confirmed yet, registering interest doesn't book a session; we'll be in touch to arrange the free first session once launch arrangements are confirmed.
Registering interest for October 2026
The first confirmed session is free.
Register interest now — no payment, no obligation. When venues and nights are confirmed, founding families hear first and the first session is on us.