FQ Academy Development Centres
The FQ Academy Development Centres provide junior footballers aged 8-16 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
25 Weeks
Tuesdays
4pm – 5pm (U9)
5:15pm – 6:15pm (U10-12)
Steve Corica Oval, Innisfail
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Tablelands Development Academy
25 Weeks
Fridays
4:30pm – 5:30pm (U9)
5:45 – 6:45pm (U10-12)
Atherton – International Park
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Mt Isa Development Academy
25 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
25 Weeks
Mondays
4:30 – 5:45pm (U9 – U12)
6:00 – 7:30pm (U13-16)
International Park, Ayr
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Queenslands Night of Nights ✨
A reminder of timings ahead of an amazing week ahead the evening will commence with the Gala Reception from 5:00pm, where the FQPL 2, FQPL 1 and NPL Awards will be presented, with the exception of the NPL Coach of the Year and NPL Player of the Year awards.
The official Gala Ceremony will begin at 6:30pm, celebrating excellence across Queensland football with presentations for our Community, Service to Football, Advanced Club, Referee and Futsal Awards, as well as the prestigious NPL Coach of the Year and NPL Player of the Year honours.
📅 Saturday, 10 October
📍 Brisbane City Hall
View all award nominees via the event page.
Oct 5
What a night on the Sunny Coast 😍
On Friday night, we celebrated our #PacificChampionships Champions before an exciting clash between the Queensland Women’s State Team and Brisbane Roar in front of more than 2,000 fans at Sunshine Coast Stadium, wrapping up another brilliant #MitreFestivalofFootball 👏
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Oct 5
The full Queensland Football Convention program is now live! 💡
Explore sessions covering:
🧠 Coaching & player development
📈 Club growth & leadership
🤖 AI & technology
⚽ Talent pathways & high performance
🏟️ Facilities, funding & the future of the game
Across two days, you`ll hear practical insights from leading voices from Australia and around the world, with sessions designed to help coaches, club leaders, administrators and volunteers take their next step.
🎟️ Tickets are still available. Explore the full program and join us on 10-11 October at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Oct 3
Young Queenslanders from four local clubs got the once-in-lifetime chance to take part in a training session at Suncorp Stadium yesterday ahead of the Brazil national team`s open training session 🤩⚽
As the Queensland Football Series drew to a close, the Coles MiniRoos players took to the pitch before forming a guard of honour for the Brazilian stars.
Oct 2
AI is rapidly transforming the way clubs operate, coaches plan and players develop. Those who embrace it now may shape the future of the game. 🤖⚽
At the Queensland Football Convention, Professor Sam Robertson will provide practical AI tools that attendees can start using immediately, while exploring the broader implications AI will have for football clubs, coaches and organisations.
Join Sam at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 10-11 October, visit our website to get your tickets.
Oct 2
