Villarreal CF Academy
Official club partner
Development Program
Build skills and confidence with Villarreal CF Academy coaches. Extra training for individual players and teams.
Term 4 · 19 October to 18 December 2026 · David Thomas Reserve
Extra time on the ball
Choose your training
Individual sessions run in small groups of fewer than 10 players.
Once a week
Term 4
Monday or Friday
$180
One session each week to sharpen skills and prepare for the 2027 season and grading.
Twice a week
Term 4
Monday and Friday
$350
Two sessions each week for more time on the ball with Villarreal CF Academy coaches.
Team sessions
For teams
One-hour session
Flat rate
Two development coaches work with your team on tactics, specific skills or a training refresher at David Thomas Reserve.
The term is underway. Check availability when booking. Team sessions are in high demand; contact us for the flat rate and available dates.
School holidays
Holiday camps
Football through the holidays
Villarreal CF Academy coaches lead camps at David Thomas Reserve, with half-day and full-day options for all skill levels.
Spring camp recap
Our 2026 spring camp ran from 28 September to 1 October. Half-day sessions were 9 am to 12.30 pm, with full days finishing at 3 pm.
Beyond the weekly session
A pathway to grow
Villarreal CF Academy
Since 1951, Manly Vale FC has helped kids grow and develop into footballers. Since 2021, we have partnered with Villarreal CF Academy, so our players train with UEFA-qualified coaches using a possession-based approach to football.
Division 1 development
Top-graded U9 to U16 and W9 to W16 Division 1 teams receive professional coaching at no extra cost, alongside their regular team training.
The program is our number one pathway to Manly United juniors, and supports progression towards representative football and our men’s and women’s Premier League teams.
The people behind the program
Meet your head coach
Jacobo Munoz
Former Valencia CF player · Sports science degree
“I’m very passionate about coaching young players and seeing them develop into better players and what is more important, a better person. I’ve been coaching for years in Australia and I would like to finish my goal which is to create a real pathway for the next generations.”
Not sure which option fits?
Contact the Development Program team for help choosing a session.
Email DevProgram@ManlyValeFC.com.au