Wellington Olympic Talent Development Programme (TDP)

Focused on Growth. Driven by Development

Wellington Olympic AFC is proud to announce that we have been awarded full Talent Development Programme (TDP) accreditation by Capital Football,  becoming the newest club in the region to achieve this national benchmark.

This accreditation recognises our commitment to delivering high-quality youth development, professional coaching environments, and clear pathways into the highest levels of New Zealand football.

2026 Trials & Talent ID Sessions

Trials and open Talent ID sessions for our 2026 TDP squads will take place from late January 2026.

Exact dates and registration information will be confirmed soon.

A Four-Term High-Performance Programme

From 2026, Wellington Olympic will deliver a full TDP programme across U14, U15 and U17, aligned with the New Zealand Football framework.

Players can expect:

• Three trainings per week across Terms 1 to 3, and two to three trainings per week in Term 4, depending on age group

• A structured curriculum aligned with the Wellington Olympic playing philosophy, built on New Zealand Football’s TDP youth coaching principles. Our programme is player-centred, age-appropriate, and focused on long-term development.

• Expert coaching led by our Technical Director

• Competitive opportunities within the Capital Development League (CDL)

• Strength and conditioning support and video analysis

• Opportunities to compete in selected regional and national tournaments

• A pathway connected directly to Olympic’s senior programmes, including Capital Premier, Central League, National League, and the U19 National Napier Tournament

Our aim is to develop confident, technically strong, thoughtful young people who grow not only as footballers but as well-rounded humans who are resilient, respectful, and capable on and off the pitch.

Contact

Welcome to get in touch with our Academy Director, Pete Ashby, at peter@olympicafc.org.nz with any questions.

Pre-Academy – Term One 2026

Our Wellington Olympic Pre-Academy returns in Term One for players entering the U11, U12, and U13 teams in the 2026 season. The programme focuses on skill development, confidence on the ball, and preparing players for the winter season after a full summer break.

Who Can Join

We welcome all players born in 2013, 2014, and 2015, including those returning to Wellington Olympic and any new players interested in joining our programme. It’s a great environment for anyone keen to develop and be part of the club.

Dates & Schedule

• 10 February – 2 April (8-week programme)
• Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Wakefield Park #2

Cost

• $100 for one session per week
• $180 for two sessions per week

About the Pre-Academy

The Term One programme offers a high-quality training environment for motivated young players. Sessions focus on ball mastery, decision-making, and building strong habits ahead of the competitive season.

Registration form via Programmes/Pre-Academy on menu bar