Youth Development
Join the academy
Your journey starts here.
Take the first step towards joining Dante Football Academy. Review our development pathway and registration information before completing the official player registration form.
Who can register
A pathway from U9 to Senior development
Choose the age group that reflects the player's current age. The academy will consider the appropriate development context during its review.
Youth Development
Junior Development
Youth Academy
Youth Academy
Senior Youth / Transition
Professional / Senior Development
Registration process
How registration works
Registration begins a review process. It does not guarantee selection or academy admission.
- 01
Complete the form
Complete the official Dante Football Academy registration form with the required player and contact information.
- 02
Academy review
The academy reviews the submitted information.
- 03
Assessment & next steps
Where appropriate, the academy will provide information regarding assessment, training schedules and next steps.
- 04
Continue your journey
Successful applicants can then receive the relevant academy information for their development stage.
Before you register
Important registration information
Registration gives the academy the opportunity to review an applicant's information. It does not guarantee selection, academy admission, professional placement, trials with another club or a professional contract.
Training schedules, assessment dates and applicable fees are provided directly following an initial enquiry.
Parents or guardians registering a young player should ensure that the information submitted is accurate and that appropriate consent is provided where required.
Player assessment
What the academy may consider
Assessment considerations depend on the player and context. They may include the following areas, without implying that every applicant undergoes an identical assessment.
- Technical ability
- Tactical awareness
- Physical potential
- Football intelligence
- Coachability
- Character
- Discipline
- Work rate
- Leadership potential
- Mental resilience
Registration review
Before you register
Review the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Safeguarding and Child Protection information, and Photography and Media Policy before completing the official registration form. For applicants who are minors, a parent or legal guardian should review this information and provide appropriate consent where required.
Official player registration
Ready to begin?
Complete the official Dante Football Academy registration form to provide your details to the academy. The form opens on an external website.