JOEYS & MINIROOS
Fun, Friendship & Football
Where fun meets football
At Queens Park SC, we’re all about nurturing a love for football while developing foundational skills in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate environment.
Whether it’s the youngest Joeys taking their first touches or MiniRoos mastering key techniques, we offer an exciting pathway to help players grow both on and off the pitch.
JOEYS (Ages 4, born 2021)
Active Start Football Program – Beginning Saturday, 1st February 2025
The Active Start program is designed to introduce young children to football in a fun, playful, and unstructured environment. The primary goal is to help kids enjoy the game while developing essential physical and ball control skills that set the foundation for future football success.
Program Details:
- Duration: 32 weeks (ending in September)
- Included: Training uniform (shirt, shorts, and socks)
- Fees Covered: All club, council, and federation fees
- Insurance: All insurance fees included
Sign your child up today to help them build fundamental football skills while having fun in a supportive and engaging setting!
- Ball Skills: Prioritizing touches, dribbling, and striking the ball.
- Physical Activity: Encouraging movement and coordination in a social setting.
- Fun-Focused: A relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all.
- Building Confidence: Instilling a love for the game and teamwork.
MINIROOS (Ages 5-12)
MiniRoos provides a structured environment where young players refine their football skills, learn teamwork, and take the next steps in their development journey. From the FUNdamentals to Learning to Train stages, we ensure players stay engaged while mastering the game.
Age Groups and Focus:
Ages 6–9: FUNdamentals
- Focus on essential skills: passing, receiving, running with the ball, and finishing.
- Developing confidence in 1v1 situations.
Ages 9–12: Learning to Train
- Emphasis on football-specific mobility and game comprehension.
- Introduction to principles of play through 7v7/9v9 games.
- Skill Development: Core techniques like passing, finishing, and 1v1s.
- Game Understanding: Basic principles of play introduced in a fun way.
- Structured Environment: Focus on discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Progressive Learning: Advancing from small-sided games to larger formats.
THE coach
QPSC Technical Director
federico capuzzo
Federico Capuzzo brings 12+ years of experience and a passion for youth football development. As the head coach of the Juniors/Academy, Federico is dedicated to nurturing young talent and helping every player reach their potential.
Play with heart
Always play with heart and give your best effort, every training and every game is a chance to grow.
Respect your teammates
Respect your teammates, your opponents, and the game itself, teamwork and sportsmanship make champions.
Make mistakes
Mistakes are part of the process, use them as an opportunity to learn and improve
training times
jOEYS
Saturday morning
U6-U9 Wed & Fri
From 4:30 PM
MATCHES
Sunday morning
U10 - U12 Wed & Fri
From 5:30 PM
important INFO
Players should bring a water bottle, shin pads, appropriate footwear (boots for grass or futsal shoes if applicable), and training gear.
No problem! We welcome all skill levels and ensure training is tailored to individual development needs.
Yes, there may be extra fees for tournaments and travel. These will be communicated in advance.
Absolutely! Parents are welcome to observe, but we encourage them to allow their children to focus on the coach’s instructions.
Feel free to email us at admin@queensparksc.com.au for any inquiries.
need to know
- training session: 45-60 minutes
- total sessions: 36 weeks
- school holiday: training sessions ON
- official matches: Sunday morning
