What is the Girls Development Squad Program (GDEV)?
Manly United FC’s GDEV Program delivers Football Australia’s Skill Acquisition Phase Training (based on the National Curriculum), which is designed to equip players with the functional game (technical) skills required for this age and phase of development (U9-U13). Our GDEV program underpins the MUFC GJDL (Girls Junior Development League) squads. Players who are unsuccessful in earning a GJDL spot during trials are offered a position in the GDEV program. GDEV squads train alongside GJDL squads, with the same plan and parameters.
The GDEV program runs for 40 weeks from November to September. The players train two nights a week with Manly United FC. Additionally, players train once a week and play games with their local grassroots club in the MWFA competition. Players are not registered with Manly United.
Eligibility Criteria for GDEV?
GDEV players must be registered with an MWFA club and be age eligible (U9 to U13).
How Often do GDEV train?
GDEV train twice per week at Cromer Park.
How many players are in each GDEV age group?
GDEV U9 – 14
GDEV U10 – 14
GDEV U11 – 14
GDEV U12 – 14
GDEV U13 – 14
What are the fees for GDEV?
GDEV fees are set by MUFC and will be communicated at the first trial.
Who coaches in the GDEV program?
All GDEV coaches either hold or are working toward their C Diploma. Additionally, all coaching staff at MUFC hold their Working with Children Check. Goalkeeper training is offered where appropriate.