Welcome to East Auckland Football Academy (EAFA) 

Where we develop footballers grow from the foundations.

Yes, we teach football skills and help young players build qualities that last a lifetime: dedication, resilience, a positive attitude to challenge, and pride in trying their best.

Players here choose to be part of that journey. Our environment is fun, encouraging and focused — but we always hold high standards. We believe simple things done really well create huge progress. When one player raises their standards, everyone around them lifts too.

We support young players to grow in character, confidence and physical ability through a holistic, child-centred approach — where enjoyment, learning and personal progress sit at the heart of everything we do.

Ages 5–8: Fun Football Foundations

Our 5–8 sessions introduce football through play.
We focus on balance, coordination and spatial awareness using imaginative games and simple skill challenges.

Children learn how their body moves, how to judge distance, and how to move with confidence — all in a safe and supportive setting.

Just as importantly, they also practise listening, taking turns, sharing, and working together. These are the small moments that build great teammates and help children grow on and off the pitch.

Ages 9–12: Growing Skills & Confidence

For 9–12 year olds, we start to gently level up.
Players develop faster running technique, stronger jumping power, and quicker changes of direction — all the things that build true agility.

We also develop ball confidence: dribbling, passing and shooting with both feet.

By mixing physical development with focused ball work, we help players feel more skilful, more capable, and more confident every time they step on the pitch.

Specialist Programmes

Tactical Mastery

We teach players how to “think football”.
Through fun, game-like activities, players learn to read what’s happening around them, make smarter choices, and play more purposeful football.

Mental Conditioning

Football should feel positive — even when it’s challenging.
We help players learn how to handle pressure, set personal goals, and believe in themselves, building healthy confidence for sport and for life.

Precision Training

These sessions focus on the little details that make a big difference.
With clear guidance and repetition, players sharpen ball handling, passing accuracy and shooting technique — so they feel proud of what they can do.