Raise My Game

PDP - Football Player Development Program

Train like a pro with a complete program built on four key pillars: Football, Strength & Conditioning, Mindset, and Nutrition. This program is in partnership with Kicks for Kids.

8-Week Football Player Development Program

Term 1 2026 Program Details

Tuesday 3rd February – Tuesday 24th March

Age Groups: 8 to 15 years (Boys & Girls welcome)
Cost: $320 (PlayOn Vouchers accepted)
Capacity: Strictly limited to the first 20 players. Registrations close immediately once filled.

Football Sessions Location: Indoors at Baringa Secondary College (FIFA-Grade Futsal Court)
Strength & Conditioning Sessions Location: UFIT Caloundra (Weeks 3 & 8)

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Program Coaches

Neil Odell - Raise My Game

Neil is a highly experienced and passionate strength and conditioning coach and sports scientist with more than 25 years of experience in athletic development. He has worked with a wide range of athletes, from professional and Olympic competitors to grassroots and youth-level players, with a specialised focus on strength & conditioning for youth football. Neil's extensive background includes roles in sports science, fitness, sports coaching, and lecturing, where he has taught and mentored other coaches. His qualifications include a BSc (Hons), a Diploma in Sport/Coaching, a Diploma in Fitness, and Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) certification. With a deep understanding of athletic development and a passion for football, Neil is dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential.

Louis Chaperon

Louis’ extensive background includes roles as Head Coach of the Sporting Schools Program (QLD), approved provider for Football Australia’s MiniRoos coaching courses, and founder of community-based programs such as Kicks for Kids. He has also designed and delivered long-term player development programs, holiday camps, and inclusive football initiatives, with a strong emphasis on motor skills, teamwork, and creating a fun, supportive environment. His qualifications include an AFC A Licence, UEFA B and professional coaching experience in both the UK (Charlton Athletic) and Australia (Central Coast Mariners). With a deep commitment to both player development and empowerment, Louis is dedicated to helping every player, reach their full potential through the game of football.

Anyetta Southwell

Anyetta brings 20 years’ experience in the health, fitness and wellness industry as a Health & Nutrition Coach, Pilates Practitioner, Personal Trainer and Breath Work Facilitator. CORE & SOUL WELLNESS has had the privilege of assisting numerous people of all ages and from all walks of life to achieve optimal health and conditioning with my holistic health approach. From high level athletes to everyday people just wanting to feel better, the nutritional guidance is straight forward, supportive and successful in seeing people achieve their health and fitness goals.

Why Choose Our Program?

This is not just another skills clinic. The PDP Player Development Program is designed for dedicated players aged 9-14 and provides a complete performance pathway. It includes four essential pillars:

Football Excellence: Key skills development, position-specific training and tactical awareness.
Strength & Conditioning: Building strength, speed, agility, fitness, and injury prevention.
Mindset & Psychology: Developing resilience and confidence.
Nutrition & Recovery: Learning to fuel their body like an elite athlete.

Reviews

Signing up my son to Louis & Neil’s Elite Soccer Academy has honestly been one of the best and most rewarding things we have done! This course teaches the kids fundamental skills that sports teams and players should have instilled in them, especially from a young age - such as discipline, ongoing practice, listening, the importance of the basics, respect, team work, training and so much more.

Louis soccer coaching skills are incredible as he lays a great platform where the kids learn the basics really well to execute more complex drills. Plus, this is supported by Neil’s fitness sessions that are built around supporting the game! Every single player has thrived in this environment and it has been incredible to watch the transformation in each and every player, learning not only skills but how to listen, respect the coaches and learning how elite players train! I would highly recommend this to every sports person or parent who would love their kid to access what great coaching is, as these foundational skills and teachings in sport are nowadays really hard to find!

Desiree Taylor