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Imagine fast tracking your skills with elite coaching focussed on game sense and performance.
Picture yourself training alongside talented & committed peers in a rewarding, elite environment.
Imagine having unlimited and unrestricted access to boost your game & unleash your AFL potential.
Put it all together in the Match Day finale experience, preparing to make next season your best ever.
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“To me, this is a great opportunity for young footballers.”
– Kevin Sheedy, AFL Hall of Fame
Imagine fast tracking your skills, quicker than ever. Receive elite coaching with greater game sense focus.
Train alongside other talented and committed players of your own age in a rewarding, elite environment.
Imagine unlimited and unrestricted access to boost your game and unleash your AFL potential.
Put it all together in the Match Day finale experience, preparing to make next season your best ever.
2026 Elite Summer
Training Program
Australia’s Original Off-Season Powerhouse
The Elite Summer Training, now in it’s 32nd Program, has guided the development of over 7,700 junior footballers. Trusted by families and coaches across the country.
DFS Alumni – Proud to have helped develop some of today’s AFL and AFLW talent, including: Sam Darcy & Nick Coffield (Western Bulldogs), Nate Caddy & Jade Gresham (Essendon FC), Hugo Garcia & Anthony Caminiti (St Kilda). Louise Stephensen (Hawthorn), Shaun Mannagh (Geelong FC), Brooke Lochland (Sydney FC) & many more.
2026 Elite Summer
Training Program
Australia’s Original Off-Season Powerhouse
The Elite Summer Training, now in it’s 32nd Program, has guided the development of over 7,700 junior footballers. Trusted by families and coaches across the country.
DFS Alumni – Proud to have helped develop some of today’s AFL and AFLW talent, including: Sam Darcy & Nick Coffield (Western Bulldogs), Nate Caddy & Jade Gresham (Essendon FC), Hugo Garcia (St Kilda). Louise Stephensen (Hawthorn), Shaun Mannagh (Geelong FC), Brooke Lochland (Sydney FC)
Program Details
- The Junior Pathway Program, for 2013-2015 born players. 5:00pm to 6:15pm
- The Senior Pathway Program, for 2009-2012 born players. 6:30pm to 8:00pm
The weekly training sessions are split into Junior and Senior Pathways. Players train in their very own, age-specific squad.
This year’s Elite STP will be held at: Ascot Vale, Box Hill, Greensborough, Caulfield, Chadstone, Essendon-East Keilor, Hawthorn and South Morang. The program commences early November.
Program Details
The weekly training sessions are split into Junior and Senior Pathways Programs. Players train in their very own, age-specific squad.
- The Junior Pathway Program, for 2015-2017 born players.
- The Senior Pathway Program, for 2011-2014 born players.
This year’s Elite STP will be held at: Ascot Vale, Box Hill, Caulfield, Chadstone, Greensborough, Essendon-East Keilor, Hawthorn and South Morang. The program commences November 10.
Program Features
WEEKLY TRAINING
Participate in weekly high-intense training sessions with the best junior development coaches in Australia. Test yourself against like-minded talented individuals in a rewarding and challenging environment.
MATCH DAY FINALE
Play in a Match Day experience that mirrors Rep Team trials. Be coached by a DFS Head Coach, play with and against talented players, put all of your new learnings into practice & perform in an elite environment.
AFL DRAFT COMBINE
Experience a draft combine under the same conditions as AFL draftee's, under the guidance of DFS strength & conditioning experts. Test your speed, power, agility, and endurance.
HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Develop your off-field skills and knowledge with industry experts, including Sports Psychology to understand the power of your mind, Nutrition to get you ready for peak performance & Social Media use to avoid online danger.
BONUS Offers
BONUS #1
Early Bird BONUS
Register early for the Elite Summer Training Program and receive an invitation to join us at a BONUS Skills & Game-Sense session.
BONUS #2
Unlimited Training
Combat the affects of the off-season by attending any other training location to get some extra training sessions under your belt. This is at no added cost!
BONUS #3
Online Skills Training
Participate in extra training sessions with the Dynamic Footy Skills coaches online. Develop your skills, improve your performance, and you can do it all in the comfort of your own home.
Program Features
Weekly Training
Participate in weekly high-intense training sessions with the best junior development coaches in Australia. Test yourself against like-minded talented individuals in a rewarding and challenging environment.
Match Day Finale
Play in a Match Day experience that mirrors Rep Team trials. Be coached by a DFS Head Coach, play with and against talented players, put all of your new learnings into practice & perform in an elite environment.
Player Jamboree
Players from all locations come together to showcase their skills. With special guest coaches, enjoy friendly competition, skills, expert coaching and team activities. Celebrate the spirit of the game and connect with fellow talented footballers from around the state.
AFL Draft Combine
Experience a draft combine under the same conditions as AFL draftee’s, with the guidance of DFS strength & conditioning experts. Test your speed, power, agility, and endurance.
Holistic Development
Develop your off-field skills and knowledge with industry experts, including Sports Psychology to understand the power of your mind, Nutrition to get you ready for peak performance & Social Media use to avoid online danger.
Train at other locations
Combat the affects of the off-season by attending any other training location to get some extra training sessions under your belt. This is at no added cost!
Online Skills Training
Participate in extra training sessions with the Dynamic Footy Skills coaches online. Develop your skills, improve your performance, and you can do it all in the comfort of your own home.
HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Develop your off-field skills and knowledge with industry experts, including Sports Psychology to understand the power of your mind, Nutrition to get you ready for peak performance & Social Media use to avoid online danger.
AFL Draft Combine
Experience a draft combine under the same conditions as AFL draftee’s, under the guidance of DFS strength & conditioning experts. Test your speed, power, agility, and endurance.
Match Day Finale
Play in a Match Day experience that mirrors Rep Team trials. Be coached by a DFS Head Coach, play with and against talented players, put all of your new learnings into practice & perform in an elite environment.
Recognised as Australia’s most accessible peak-development program, the Elite Summer Training Program boasts unparalleled success:
- 925 players have gone onto make their inter-league representative squad
- 586 players have trialed with TAC Cup / NAB League development squads
- 78 players have gone onto represent Victoria in the National Championships
- Amongst AFL footballers who’ve completed the Elite Summer Training Program are Collingwood’s Brayden Sier, St Kilda’s Nick Coffield, Essendon’s Ned Cahill, Melbourne’s Kye Declase and Western Bulldog’s Brooke Lochland.
Recognised as Australia’s most accessible peak-development program, the Elite Summer Training Program boasts unparalleled success:
- 925 players have gone onto make their inter-league representative squad
- 586 players have trialed with TAC Cup / NAB League development squads
- 78 players have gone onto represent Victoria in the National Championships
- Amongst AFL footballers who’ve completed the Elite Summer Training Program are Collingwood’s Brayden Sier, St Kilda’s Nick Coffield, Essendon’s Ned Cahill, Melbourne’s Kye Declase and Western Bulldog’s Brooke Lochland.
The
5 Big Benefits
Of Training With Us
The 5 Big Benefits Of Training With Us
DEVELOP TACTICAL awareness
Learn how to assess risk so you can make better decisions and perform skills under time and space pressure. You’ll increase your ability to perform better with less space… and know when you have more.
Become a FASTER, BETTER FOOTBALLER
Learn the finer technical points of skills so you can perform them accurately and automatically. As you practice with your new, refined technique you’re ensuring you can execute under match pressure.
Become a FASTER, BETTER FOOTBALLER
Our expert coaches go through the finer technical points of skills so you can perform them accurately and automatically. As you practice with your new, refined technique you’re ensuring you can execute under pressure on game day.
ASSESS WHERE YOU'RE AT
Our Draft Combine replicates conditions experienced by AFL Draftee’s, assessing your Speed (20m sprints); Change of Direction (AFL Agility Test); Lower Body Power (Vertical Leap); Stamina and Endurance (Yo-Yo test).
Get your GAME BRAIN together
Sports Psychology has revolutionised AFL. It’s now considered the area for greatest player improvement on game day – and training, too. AFLPA sports psychologists share the DFS ‘Above the Shoulders’ secrets with you!
Get your GAME BRAIN together
Sports Psychology has revolutionised the game in recent times, and is now considered the area in which players can make the biggest improvement on game day – and when you’re training, too. AFLPA sports psychologists share the DFS ‘Above the Shoulders’ secrets with you!
BONUS Offers
Bonus #1
Register early for the Elite Summer Training Program and receive an invitation to join us at a BONUS Skills & Game-Sense session.
Bonus #2
Combat off-season effects with UNLIMITED training at any location, at no extra cost!
Transform your KICKING TECHNIQUE
Video analysis reveals what your kicking technique lacks… and also what you DON’T need to change. It’ll give you clear instructions on what you need to work on.
NOTE: The optional Personal Video Kicking Analysis is $149 – but you can SAVE $74 if you book it when you sign up for the Elite Summer Training Program!
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OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR
ADDED SUCCESS
1. Personal Video
Kicking Analysis
BOOST your kicking efficiency and technique with our EXCLUSIVE personalised Video Kicking Analysis. DISCOVER what you’re already doing well – and LEARN the secrets to improve your kicking technique.
$85 (Valued At $149 )
2. Christmas
Training Program
For those who sign up for the The Elite Summer Training Program, we have an individual program designed especially for you by our Strength & Conditioning guru, based on the results you achieve during the AFL Draft Combine Testing.
$85 (Valued At $149 )
Want MORE ?
OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR
ADDED SUCCESS
#1 - Personal Video Kicking Analysis
$85 (Valued At $149 )
BOOST your kicking efficiency and technique with our EXCLUSIVE personalised Video Kicking Analysis. DISCOVER what you’re already doing well – and LEARN the secrets to improve your kicking technique.
#2- Christmas Training Program
$85 (Valued At $149 )
For those who sign up for the The Elite Summer Training Program, we have an individual program designed especially for you by our Strength & Conditioning guru, based on the results you achieve during the AFL Draft Combine Testing.
Be Mentored By
ELITE COACHES
Maximise YOUR potential!
Train with elite coaches, experienced at AFL,
State, VFL, U18 Talent League and Inter-league football.
Maximise YOUR potential!
Train with elite coaches, experienced at AFL, State, VFL, U18 Talent League and Inter-league football.
Adrian Talarico
Director of Coaching
Founder of Dynamic Footy Skills, Adrian is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected junior coaches. He’s developed many AFL players now enjoying successful careers at the highest level. He’s been Head Coach and Program Manager at three separate junior development pathways with AFL clubs Collingwood, St Kilda and North Melbourne. He’s coached and mentored at AFL, TAC/NAB/Coates League Representative level. He’s worked for four years full-time with AFL Victoria’s Powerhouse clubs Northern Knights and Calder Cannons and the prestigious School Sport Victoria.
Michael Talbot
Head of Football Development
Few can match Michael’s pure coaching knowledge and experience. He’s had recruiting duties with Fremantle and is currently Collingwood’s AFL Next Generation Girls Academy head coach. Michael holds a Masters of Sports Science (Football Performance) and a Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Sports Science Stream). Michael’s junior development experience extends past football having spent time learning from world leader Real Madrid’s Youth Academy.
Adam Veli
Head of Strength & Conditioning
To be the best, you need to train with the best. When it comes to strength and conditioning there isn’t a better expert than ‘The Guru’ Adam Veli. As well as massive technical knowledge and expertise, Adam has practical experience to match, at local and elite level, fulfilling the High-Performance Manager role at the Essendon Football Club Next Generation Academy. His resume includes roles throughout the sporting world across a variety of elite sports including AFLW, VFL, VIS, AFL National Talent Umpires & Cricket Victoria.
Adrian Talarico
Director of Coaching
Founder of Dynamic Footy Skills, Adrian is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected junior coaches. He’s developed many AFL players now enjoying successful careers at the highest level. He’s been Head Coach and Program Manager at three separate junior development pathways with AFL clubs Collingwood, St Kilda and North Melbourne. He’s coached and mentored at AFL, TAC/NAB/Coates League Representative level. He’s worked for four years full-time with AFL Victoria’s Powerhouse clubs Northern Knights and Calder Cannons and the prestigious School Sport Victoria.
Michael Talbot
Head of Football Development
Few can match Michael’s pure coaching knowledge and experience. He’s had recruiting duties with Fremantle and is currently Collingwood’s AFL Next Generation Girls Academy head coach. Michael holds a Masters of Sports Science (Football Performance) and a Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Sports Science Stream). Michael’s junior development experience extends past football having spent time learning from world leader Real Madrid’s Youth Academy.
Adam Veli
Head of Strength & Conditioning
To be the best, you need to train with the best. When it comes to strength and conditioning there isn’t a better expert than ‘The Guru’ Adam Veli. As well as massive technical knowledge and expertise, Adam has practical experience to match, at local and elite level, including the High-Performance Manager role at the Essendon Football Club Next Generation Academy. His resume includes roles throughout the sporting world across a variety of elite sports including AFLW, VFL, VIS, AFL National Talent Umpires & Cricket Victoria.
THE TRUST WE'VE EARNED
Real Reviews. Real Families. Real Results.
Google Review
My son has completed a large number of DFS programs and clinics over the past three years, most recently the Elite Summer Training Program in Nov/Dec. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, have high expectations, and are consistently positive, friendly and welcoming. They teach skills, game awareness and leadership…
Melissa Williams
Parent of Blair Williams
Google Review
Love the DFS program and what it offers; an elite football program with a great coaching team which helped excelled my son’s footy skills and confidence. The pre season program was awesome where it placed my son in a great position to start round 1 in his new local footy team. Thanks coach Mick and Tala…
Richard Meyer
Parent of Ambrose Meyer
Google Review
This program is one of the most professional and encouraging footy programs I have ever come across. The coaches will push your child to achieve their very best in every single session. Their experience of the footy world is second to none and they deliver a program that the kids love coming back to. Amazing program DFS…
Louise O'Driscoll
Parent of Liam O’Driscoll
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