St Laurence's College is proud of its partnership with Manchester City Football Club to offer Queensland's first and only Manchester City Football School
Manchester City Football School at St Laurence's College
St Laurence’s College is proud to have a partnership with Manchester City Football to offer Queensland’s first and only Manchester City Football School.
Through the combined knowledge of one of the most successful football clubs in the world and one of the leading school football and sporting programs in Queensland, the Manchester City Football School at St Laurence's College aims to develop the next generation of footballers.
Our exclusive Manchester City Football Club Academy coach Mr Jamie Davies delivers the program, giving students access to training both in and outside of normal school hours year-round. Following a successful launch in 2023, the program has expanded to Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 in 2024 with additional grades added each subsequent year (i.e. in 2025, the program will be open to Year 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 students).
JOINING THE PROGRAM
Players who are not current students of St Laurence's College and are interested in joining the program must trial.
Entry into the program in 2024 and 2025 is now finalised. Trials for entry in Year 7 2026 took place on Tuesday 20 February 2024 and will take place on Wednesday 14 August 2024 for Year 5 2026. More information can be found below.
Current St Laurence's College students will be selected based on participation and performance in the AIC Football season.
Those interested in the program are encouraged to complete the Expression of Interest Form via the below link. This will ensure you will receive key information and updates relevant to your nominated year level.
YEAR 7 & 5 2026 TRIALS
All trials to gain entry into the Manchester City Football School will now be conducted in alignment with our enrolment processes (i.e. two years prior to entry into the College). In 2024, trials will be held for Year 5 and 7 2026 entry on the following dates:
Year 7 2026 - Now Completed
Year 5 2026 - Wednesday 14 August (Ekka Public Holiday) - Times to be advised.
Trials will be held on Gair field, located at 82 Stephens Road, South Brisbane. All players are asked to bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and to wear their football playing kit including boots and shin pads.
HOLIDAY CLINIC
St Laurence's College is proud to host two 2024 holiday clinics in the July and September school holidays.
Expressions of interest are now closed for the July Holiday Clinic.
The September Holiday Clinic will take place from Monday 16 - Wednesday 18 September 2024 as per below:
Boys 11-13 Years | 8am - 11am
Girls 8-14 Years* | 12pm - 3pm
$225 per person and includes a training shirt
* The College will finalise the age of the girls participating in the Holiday Clinic upon review of the expressions of interests received.
During the three days, participants will experience a combination of on field skills training and in-class coaching under the direction of the Manchester City Football School Head Coach, Jamie Davies. Participants are required to attend all three days.
Expressions of interest for the September Holiday Clinic will open in the coming months.
Jorgina Busquets, Managing Director - Football Education & Recreation for City Football GroupSport is such a powerful educational lever and we look forward to working with St Laurence’s College and its students in the future.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Q&A with Jamie Davies (St Laurence's College Manchester City Football School Head Coach)
- Manchester City Football School Overview by Gavin Rhodes (Head of Football Education)
- Q&A with Tony Byrne (International Program Manager)
- Manchester City Football School at St Laurence's College Brochure
- Disclaimer and Player Information Form
- Joint Press Release
QUICK LINKS