Our Programmes
ACADEMY
The academy programme offers world class coaching designed for young aspiring, passionate soccer players between the ages of 6 and 12 looking to take their game to the next level. We offer a structured all year-round programme that aims at developing skills and maximising each individual’s development.
Academy
Train and Play the WYNRS Way!
WYNRS has 20+ years experience in international football. We provide a Pathway to Professional Football for many talented young boys and girls. Many international players have accredited WYNRS for providing the groundwork needed to boost their careers.
Chris Wood (English Premier League, NZ All Whites) - "Wynrs taught me to kick with both feet …”
Liam Jordan (European Professional) - “ I was fortunate to tour overseas as a youth player with Wynrs to places like Australia, Japan, Germany & Turkey. The trips laid a great foundation for where I am today…”
Sarpreet Singh (Germany) - “ I had a fantastic youth development thanks to Wynton & Wynrs…”
LIVING the DREAM
Fifa awarded NZ the hosting rights to the Under 17 boys World Cup in 1999.
Within days of this announcement in early 1997, I had a dream.
To summarise God inspired me to return to NZ in May 1997.
There were several goals I thought of which related to my dream:
# set up youth development programs NZ wide
# train individual youth players to become world class talent and world class community citizens
# set up my own academy
# help the poor & under privileged
The Wynrs Academy has trained 1000’s of players with quite a few of them becoming pro footballers.
Many others have represented NZ at U17 or U20 Fifa World Cups. Others have played in the Olympic Games for NZ or for the All Whites & Football Ferns.
Wynrs helped at least 8 players to get football scholarships in the USA.
The first Wynrs player to get a pro contract was Michael Fitzgerald from Mt Roskill, Auckland who was born in 1989.
Chris Wood followed soon after, as did my own son Caleb Rufer who was a pro for 3 years.
Our training program focus is on individual player development. The pathway in Auckland for our players at Wynrs goes through Metro FC and Auckland City. This is inline with the NZ Football academy licensing system for NZ football clubs.
Make sure you have fun ️ along the pathway to living your dream...
The Academy is an invitation only programme. To book a free trial please sign up below.
Training Schedule
GRASSROOTS
Grassroots is for young players age 5 to 8 years who love soccer and want to play in a fun environment but also to learn to improve their game. We provide the building blocks for young kids to improve their ball skills, team play and co-ordination in a fun and safe environment.
Grassroots
The Grassroots programme is designed for first time football players
and teaches the following:
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FUN – the most important part is that we have fun!
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Basic drills – kids learn how to dribble and kick the ball with both feet
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Lots of game time to challenge the players
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Learning about teamwork
TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More
Our young players also learn life skills that are so important in the early years:
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Respect each other
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Good listening skills
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Positive attitude
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Keep trying and don’t give up
Training Schedule
Check our Holiday Programmes
for the Grassroots Holiday Programme dates
Saturday Kiwi Kick
Our Wynrs Saturday Kiwi Kick consists of small sided games where players are given the chance to improve on their teamwork and game understanding.
Saturday Kiwi Kick
What to bring: Both Academy shirts (red & white), black shorts & black socks.
Please note that if you do not have the Wynrs Kit, you need to make an order from our shop: https://www.wynrs.co.nz/shop
Our Wynrs Saturday Kiwi Kick consists of small sided games where players are given the chance to improve on their teamwork and game understanding.
Our refs will always encourage the following rules:
Half way rule: Each team member needs to be over the halfway line in order to score a goal.
Three second rule: There will be no goalies so players are not allowed to stand in the goal for longer than 3 seconds!
Kick-ins: Each time the ball is out, players must make a pass from the outline.
If you turn up late, then your son/daughter will risk missing the first half of the game so please be on time!
Players attending Saturday Kiwi Kick must be committed every Saturday and to at least two training's each week - If you're unable to attend Saturday Kiwi Kick for any reason, you must communicate with us through email or text.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
This programme offers great coaching in a fun and supportive environment. We offer children an opportunity to improve their eye-feet co-ordination, learn ball skills and work together as a team. At the same time our coaches monitor their skills and invite skilled players to join the Academy programme.
Holiday Programme
Academy holiday programme
The Academy holiday programme is a 4 day programme training for 3 hours per day. This is only available for Kids that have been committed with our training programme during school term for at least 10 weeks. Learn all the same skills as they do in the Academy training and all players are tested and graded according to skill level.
Each skill has 4 components of varying complexity:
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Brazil skills
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Turns
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Sharp shooter
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Juggling
Grassroots holiday programme
The Grassroots holiday programme continues the theme for first time footballers with an emphasis on the 4 core components:
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FUN – the most important part is that we have fun!
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Basic drills – kids learn how to dribble and kick the ball with both feet
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Lots of game time to challenge the players
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Learning about teamwork
Term 1 Holiday Programme 2024
School Holidays
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday Parties
Book our coaches for your child’s birthday party! Suitable for kids between ages 5 and 12.
We have a fun-filled programme that will keep the kids entertained, active and most important, they will have a good time!
We will bring all necessary equipment so you only need to bring the kids!