FQ Academy Discovery Centres
The FQ Academy Discovery Centre provides junior footballers aged 7-8 years with access to additional high-quality, enjoyable football experiences to enhance skill and game development.
Providing a clear development pathway that is accessible to those outside the FQ Academy advanced program, the FQ Academy Discovery Centre delivers a fun and age-appropriate learning environment that underpins FQ Academy and club-based programs.
FQ Academy Development Centres
The FQ Academy Development Centres provide junior footballers aged 8-14 years with access to additional high-quality football experiences to enhance players’ skills, complementing club-based programs.
Designed to be accessible for players outside the FQ Academy advanced program, the FQ Academy Development Centres deliver a planned and consistent approach to training based on principles of long-term player development to support players’ progression within the game.
FQ Academy Goalkeeping Development Program
The FQ Academy Goalkeeping Development Program allows goalkeepers of all skill levels to participate in additional technical and tactical training delivered by Football Queensland coaches to complement their club sessions.
FQ Academy Development, Discovery & Goalkeeper Programs
- Select Region
- Darling Downs
- Sunshine Coast
- Wide Bay
- Central Coast
- Northern
- Whitsunday Coast
- Far North & Gulf
- Mt Isa
- Metro
Cassowary Coast Development Academy
31 Weeks
Tuesdays
4:00 – 5:00pm (U8 – U9)
5:15 – 6:15pm (U10-12)
Steve Corica Oval, Innisfail
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Tablelands Development Academy
31 Weeks
Fridays
4:30 – 5:30pm (U8 – U9)
5:45 – 6:45pm (U10-12)
Mareeba – Lindsay Australia Stadium
Atherton – International Park
Register
Mt Isa Development Academy
22 Weeks
Mondays
5:30 – 6:45pm (U9 – U12)
7:00 – 8:30pm (U13-16)
Mt Isa Football Park
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Burdekin Development Academy
30 Weeks
Mondays
4:30 – 5:45pm (U9 – U12)
6:00 – 7:00pm (U13-16)
International Park, Ayr
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Jan 9
Make these holidays unforgettable ⚽
Our FQ x @brisbaneroarfc Holiday Clinics give kids aged 4–12 the chance to stay active, develop their skills, and make new friends - all in a fun, social environment 🦁
Plus, you`ll get a Roary & Rosey membership to enjoy free entry to Brisbane Roar home games, so the fun doesn’t stop on the pitch!
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Jan 7
Congratulations to Queenslander Mitchell Bright on first call-up to the CommBank Joeys squad for the PacificAus Sports Football Tour 2026 👏
Mitchell’s selection caps off a strong run through the #FQAcademy pathway, including the Queensland U16 State Team program and the Queensland squad for the 2025 Emerging Socceroos Championships. His progression continues to gather momentum, underpinned by consistent commitment to his goalkeeping technical development alongside his coaches and the strong foundation provided by @sunshinecoastwanderers.
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Jan 7
Last chance to secure early bird prices for our January FQ x @brisbaneroarfc Holiday Clinics!
Starting soon, kids aged 4–12 can develop their skills, enjoy teamwork, and have fun in a welcoming, social environment.
🕒 Early bird ends 12pm, Monday 5 January.
📝 Register now via the FQ website!
Jan 2
