Established in 2015, we've firmly cemented our place as Far North Queensland's premier football academy, developing clever, creative and more confident footballers of all levels aged 3-15. With an unrivalled coaching team led by former A-League star Zenon Caravella, we invite you to see first-hand how academy training can escalate your child's football development.
Zenon Caravella – once that kid with the huge football dream – grew up in regional Queensland where opportunities were limited. Being so far from the city meant your star really had to shine at interstate carnivals to truly get noticed. There wasn’t much in terms of a pathway and yet the region still produced some incredible players over the years.
Caravella, Thwaite, Steffanuto, Farina, Shroj, Corica: they’re all names that became part of the elite in football and are now recognisable to football fans Australia-wide. And they too, were FNQ kids with that dream.
Caravella Football Academy was built based on Zenon’s all-encompassing passion for grassroots football. An accomplished and successful footballer that made it despite the setbacks of growing up in regional Queensland, Zenon is determined to create another pathway for aspiring footballers of the Far North and Northern NSW and using his unquestionable tools of the trade, make a difference. A real one.
At CFA, you can have confidence that your footballer is being coached by either current or former footballers, all with years of experience in the game – this unique insight being the real difference, particularly in the skills acquisition phase. All of our coaches are technically able to demonstrate important exercises and skills being taught at an age crucial to development.
Ball manipulation, first touch and close-control is the foundation of player development. Endless touches on the ball through skill-specific formulated drills is what will ultimately improve a player and take them to the next level.
Exercises and games that improve small group play highlighting importance on quick counter attacks and transition.
By far, the most important of all: A real love of football equals fun. Our programs are challenging but always enjoyable. Our academy aims to build players confidence while still maximising potential.
Drills and small-sided games to improve and solidify an excellent first touch combined with completing precision and creative passing in all football situations. Players are equally taught how to think football as well as play football.
Drills and group exercises to greatly improve natural technique while encouraging instinctive play in goal situations.
Yes, it’s the alphabet. But the ABC’s are so much more in football. Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed. We’ll hone in on all of these and more.
Ability and confidence in the 1v1 situation.