Football

About the program

The Targeted Sports program at Endeavour Sports High School offers students a unique opportunity to combine their regular course of study with regularly scheduled training delivered by professional coaching staff from Australia’s most globally recognized and successful football club Sydney FC.

Under the unique partnership technical training is provided by qualified Sydney FC Academy coaches with academic and well being support offered by school staff dedicated to providing a first class coaching and learning experience for young players.

The program is fully aligned with the vision and philosophy of Sydney FC and is designed to provide additional training opportunities to support young players motivated to reach their potential while at the same time pursuing a first class education.

As part of the curriculum players participate in over 30 hours of practical content each term. The practical sessions are embedded into academic timetables and the program is underpinned by a culture of high expectations and academic excellence designed to support each player in reaching their full athletic and academic potential.

Any student eligible to attend a NSW public high school can apply.

All students must complete an application to enrol in a NSW government school and a Targeted Sports Program (TSP) application form.

Trials for acceptance into the program are held in Term 2 for incoming year 7 students and on a rolling basis for students transferring into higher grades

All students are required to sign a annual student athlete agreement and meet rigorous academic, behavioural and attendance standards.

What the Program provides

Players Receive

Up to 120 training sessions per year with content designed and delivered by qualified Sydney FC Academy Staff and scheduled around a rigorous academic program and supported by outstanding wellbeing and pastoral care programs.
Sydney FC training Apparel
Flexible timetabling and academic support via a dedicated learning support program
Exclusive access to the Endeavour Sports High Performance Unit gym through dedicated football only and girls only strength and conditioning sessions
Sport specific, age appropriate and individualised functional strength and conditioning programming
Specialist Goalkeeper Coaching
Opportunities to participate in Sydney FC Talent ID days
Opportunities to represent the school in the Puma Cup, Bill Turner Cup and Zone and State Futsal competitions
Dedicated A League and W-League match day visits
Opportunities to represent Sydney FC Academy schools at domestic and international tournaments
Sydney FC Training ground visits to observe training and meet the players
Access to HD tactical match footage on a dedicated online platform
On site Physiotherapy services delivered by Jubilee Physiotherapy
Access to the Endeavour Sports High Performance Unit and associated Student Athlete Support services including preferred providers and discounts on massage therapy, sports nutrition, podiatry and sports medicine services.

Coaching staff

Director of Football

Peter O’Riordan (Mathematics Faculty)

Bachelor of Education Secondary Maths and Computing Studies
Boys' Mentor
33 years teaching experience
Management of our staff and players to ensure the wellbeing of TSP Football students

Lead Coach - Boys Program

Callum Arnold

FA AFC B Diploma

Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Management (UTS)

TD/Lead Coach ESHS

Scouting Manager – Sydney FC Academy

Specialist in talent identification & recruitment strategy

Lead Coach - Girls Program

Charlotte Young

UEFA A Licence
Bachelor of Science Nutrition
Master of Science Exercise Science
Professional playing career Brighton and Hove Albion, Youth England National team
12 years experience teaching

Petr Sestak – Goalkeeper Coach