YOU'VE BEEN SPOTTED
Future Stars is an elite 4-week development experience for emerging young athletes and you’ve been invited because we’ve seen something special.
Future Stars is designed for talented kids, who are ready to build real skills, compete and take their game to the next level. Across four high-energy weeks, participants will:
- Learn core Aussie Rules skills and game fundamentals
- Develop confidence through structured match play
- Train with credentialed, high-performance coaches
- Experience the standards of an elite football environment
This is where potential becomes performance.
And for some, it’s where the pathway begins.
WHERE IT COULD LEAD
Future Stars is recognised as an early talent identification touchpoint.
A number of elite players have progressed from development programs like Future Stars into:
- Sydney Swans Academy programs
- Representative football
- Junior Community pathways
Selection into Future Stars does not guarantee progression - but it places young athletes in an environment where talent is developed and seen.
Every pathway starts somewhere.
This could be theirs.
FOR THE PARENTS
Your child has been identified as a promising young athlete with strong sporting ability and coachability.
Future Stars provides:
- Structured skill development
- Exposure to elevated standards
- A supportive, professionally delivered program
- Clear visibility of future football opportunities
There is no pressure - only development, encouragement and opportunity.
GOT QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP
We'd love to offer an Academy guarantee to everyone, but unfortunately not! Progression into pathways is based on continued development and performance.
Future Stars provides exposure and foundational development.
Of course - no club alignment is required!
Absolutely! Development programs like Future Stars have helped uncover and accelerate talent - with athletes progressing into Academy systems and onto elite pathways.
Every elite journey starts somewhere. This could be your child's first step.
Bring your training gear, runners or boots, and a water bottle - we’ll handle the rest.
Once registered, we’ll send through all the key details (times, location, what to expect) so you’re little future star is ready to hit the ground running.
No - this experience is fully funded.
Thanks to the generous support of our major sponsor, Paul Moore Capital, Future Stars is delivered at no cost to invited athletes. Their commitment to investing in young people helps remove barriers and create real opportunities for the next generation of talent. We’re immensely proud to partner with them to make this all possible for our Future Stars of the field!
All Future Stars athletes receive:
- An official Future Stars training uniform
- Their own football to keep
- A mid-program Game Day experience
It’s more than training. It’s the full experience.
We’re here to help!
For any further questions about the program, please contact:
Gareth Newman: NSW/ACT Coach Education Coordinator
📧 gareth.newman@afl.com.au
📞 0418410028
We can’t wait to welcome you to Future Stars.