APOLLO FOOTBALL ACADEMY
​THE NORTHERN SUBURBS FULLY INDEPENDENT GRASSROOTS ACADEMY​
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Apollo Academy is the official development program of Darebin United Soccer Club, created for players who want to take their game to the next level in a positive, structured and community-focused environment.
Built on our “Good to Great” philosophy, the Academy provides additional training that complements club football, with a strong focus on technical development, football knowledge, and confidence on the ball.
Led by our Technical Director and experienced coaching team, all sessions are aligned with the Darebin United playing style, creating a clear and consistent pathway from juniors through to senior football.
The Apollo Academy is proudly club-run and supported by coaches who are invested in their long-term growth.
One Club. One Pathway. Apollo!
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- STARTING MAY 2ND 2026
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- ONLY 40 PLACES AVAILABLE
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- AGES 7 - 14 YRS OLD
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- NOT FOR PROFIT, CLUB RUN & FULLY INDEPENDENT!
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- REDUCED FEES OF $199 ($25 PER SESSION) FOR DAREBIN UTD PLAYERS FOR TERM 2.
​(All profits go back to Club Juniors pathway programs)
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​- REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
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- ACADEMY UNIFORM - ONE OFF PURCHASE $120
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- ACADEMY RUNS SATURDAY MORNINGS DURING SCHOOL TERM
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- RUN BY FOOTBALL AUSTRALIA COACH EDUCATION TUTOR. SAMANTHA HOLDS AN AFC/FA B DIPLOMA. ​​
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- ACADEMY IS ALIGNED TO CLUB PLAYING PHILOSOPHY
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​ - ONLY FULLY INDEPENDENT ACADEMY IN DAREBIN
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COACHING TEAM
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SAMANATHA STALLBAUM - HEAD OF ACADEMY/DUSC TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
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MICHAEL BECKETT - DUSC HEAD OF JUNIOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
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LIAM BECKETT - ACADEMY 2IC
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GABRIEL BARBOSA - DUSC CO-ORDINATOR
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PETA JOHNSON - EXPERIENCED JUNIORS COACH
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ALL COACHES HAVE MINIMUM FOUNDATIONS OF FOOTBALL QUALIFICATION
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ALL ENQUIRIES TO:
DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL: TOMMY 0413 938 415
CLUB TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: SAMANTHA 0412 115 792