Ipswich FC Academy

About our academy

For the 2025 season, Ipswich FC Academy combines the 2024 Metro Advanced (Bulls) and FQA Program (Pride) into a unified platform aimed at maximising player potential. Our holistic approach focuses on technical skills, tactical awareness, physical conditioning, and mental toughness, creating a supportive training environment tailored to each player’s unique abilities.

Our Goal

Currently, we are a Football Queensland Silver Rated academy, and our goal is to achieve Gold Rated status within five years, allowing us to field two teams in the Football Queensland Academy League. Our two-team structure will prepare us for this advancement while continuing to foster exceptional player development.

Program Overview

The Ipswich FC Academy is dedicated to developing the next generation of football talent. We offer comprehensive training and competitive experiences for players at all levels. Participants in both the FQA and Metro Academy programs receive personalised guidance from our Technical Leads, under the supervision of the Club Technical Director.

Key Components:

  • Structured Development Pathway: A clear progression from foundational training to elite competition across various age groups and skill levels.
  • Training Programs: Regular sessions focusing on technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness, aligned with best practices.
  • Competitive Leagues:
    • Football QLD Academy: Competes in the Football Queensland Academy 2 league, providing strong competition.
    • Metro Academy: Competes in the highest Metro league, suitable for players aiming for high-level competition and skill development with the standard of play is comparable to FQA 3 and 4 leagues.

Squad Structure

We differentiate ourselves by fielding two teams in each boys’ age group, maximising player development opportunities through increased game time and personalised coaching.

2025 Trials

To attend you must fill out the expression of interest click here if you have not completed the form.

To view the live season calendar click here.

Trial For
Year of Birth
Date
Session Details
September   
2025 U8 Kangaroo2017Wednesday, 4 September 2024Sutton F8 5:30pm – 6:30pm
2025 U9 Kangaroo2016Wednesday, 4 September 2024Sutton F9 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  2 Weeks School Holidays 
September / October   
  Monday, 30 September 2024FQA U9-U13 Window Open
2025 U9 Kanagroo2016

Monday, 30 September 2024

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Briggs Rd 5:30pm – 6:30pm
IFC Academy U10 Boys2015
IFC Academy U11 Boys2014
IFC Academy U11 Girls2015 & 2014
IFC Academy U12 Boys2013

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Thursday, 3 October 2024

Briggs Rd 5:30pm – 6:30pm
IFC Academy U13 Boys2012
IFC Academy U12 Girls2013
IFC Academy U13 Girls2012
  Monday, 7 October 2024FQA U14-U18 Window Open
IFC Academy U14 Boys2011

Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Thursday, 10 October 2024

Briggs Rd 5:30pm – 6:30pm
IFC Academy U15 Boys2010
IFC Academy U14 Girls

2011

IFC Academy U15 Girls

2011 & 2010

IFC Academy U16 Boys2009

Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Friday, 11 October 2024

Briggs Rd 5:30pm – 6:30pm
IFC Academy U17 Girls2009 & 2008
IFC Academy U18 Boys2008 & 2007

Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Friday, 11 October 2024

Briggs Rd 6:45pm – 7:45pm