ABOUT
Wellington Phoenix Academy
The Wellington Phoenix is New Zealand’s premier professional football club, competing in the A-League and developing future talent through our Academy. Our Academy provides pathways to professional football for young players, helping them progress to our A-League Men (ALM) and A-League Women (ALW) teams.
Dedicated to nurturing talent from across New Zealand, our youth development programme integrates football, personal growth, and education in an inspiring environment. With tailored programmes for various age groups, we focus on developing character, teamwork, and resilience, ensuring players grow both on and off the field.
We also prioritise education, working closely with schools to ensure players balance their academic and sporting ambitions. Many Academy graduates have successfully transitioned to professional football, demonstrating that with dedication, dreams can be achieved.
Our success story
Initiated in 2013 with the Football School of Excellence Programme (FSE), the Academy has served as a springboard for emerging talent. Throughout the years, it has developed numerous athletes. Several of these players have advanced to our club’s senior teams, while many other accomplished alumni have signed with professional clubs internationally. Among our distinguished graduates are:
- Louis Fenton
- Logan Rogerson
- James McGarry
- Sarpreet Singh
- Liberato Cacace
- Ben Waine
- Sam Sutton
- Alex Paulsen
- Joe Bell
- Calvin Harris
- Eugenio Pizzuto
- Ben Old
- Macey Fraser
- Olivia Ingham
- Manaia Elliott
- Daisy Brazendale
- Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues
Our Academy
You can find the Academy at the Ricoh Centre, Fraser Park, Lower Hutt, Wellington. Players must live in Wellington to join our full-time Academy programme.
What we offer
Our programme focuses on:
- Top-quality coaching
- Advanced sports science
- Comprehensive medical care
- Education support
- Well-being support
Join the Wellington Phoenix Academy! Learn more at the link here
