Manchester City Football
Learn Beautiful Football
In 2024, Waverley College proudly launched the Manchester City Football School, offering students authentic and creative football coaching programs that embody the renowned coaching philosophy and methodology of Manchester City. As the only school in NSW and one of four in Australia to partner with Manchester City, we're committed to fostering collaboration, connection, and mental wellbeing in our students through high-quality programs that promote positive development.
Why Manchester City?
About the Program
Our program offers a unique development pathway for talented young players, providing expert coaching and guidance to help them reach their full potential. Under the leadership of Ben Charlton - a seasoned coach with extensive experience working for Manchester City football programs - students receive top-tier training and mentorship.
With a background that includes coaching Manchester City's youth academies and leading international training experiences, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our program. Training sessions are integrated into PDHPE lessons and supplemented with additional before and after school sessions, ensuring students receive comprehensive development opportunities. Our partnership with Manchester City enables us to deliver an authentic coaching program, mirroring the training programs of a Manchester City academy player and adhering to the club's renowned coaching philosophy and methodology.
Student Benefits and Opportunities
Manchester City Australia Cup
Participation in the Manchester City Football Program offers students the unique opportunity to compete in elite, development-focused tournaments such as the annual Manchester City Football School Australia Cup. In 2025, more than 320 players from six City Football Partner Schools came together for this prestigious event, hosted at the City Football Academy Melbourne - the home of Manchester City’s sister club, Melbourne City FC.
The Australia Cup forms an integral part of the Manchester City Football School pathway, providing Waverley students with the chance to apply their learning in a high-quality, supportive and competitive environment that reflects the Club’s global playing philosophy.
Waverley College was represented by three teams at the 2025 tournament, with two teams competing in the Year 7 division and one team in the Year 8 division. The boys performed with confidence, teamwork and skill, achieving outstanding results:
- 7A Mary Fowler Cup - Champions
- 8A Alex Greenwood Cup - Champions
- 7B Phil Foden Cup - 3rd Place
- 7A Waverley MVP - Oscar Young
These results reflect not only competitive success, but the strength of the Manchester City methodology in developing technically skilled, confident and resilient footballers.
Next Steps
Are you interested in joining the Manchester City Football program?
Register your Interest
Attend a Trial
Attend trials in March, after which our Manchester City coach will contact you with the outcome.