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gku academy

Sydney's premier football academy for players & goalkeepers.

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Upcoming events

Holiday Camp - Week 1

Tue 08th July 2025 - Thu 10th July 2025

Holiday Camp - Week 2

Tue 15th July 2025 - Thu 17th July 2025

Futsal Competitions

Sydney Premier League Futsal Competition 2025
U7's, U8's, U9's (7 a side) - Saturdays from 11th October - 13th December at Apia Leichhardt FC - Lambert Park
U10's, U11's, U12's (9 a side) - Sundays from 12 October to 14th December at Blacktown City SC - Blacktown Football Park, Gate B, Eastern Road
If interested in this competition, please complete the EOI form below:

Expression of Interest

Heffron Centre Futsal Competition 2025
Sunday 12th October – Sunday 14th December at Heffron Centre 431R - Bunnerong Rd, Maroubra NSW 2035
If interested in this competition, please complete the EOI form below:

Expression of Interest

PCYC Futsal Competition 2025
October - December at PCYC Marrickville - 531 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
If interested in this competition, please complete the EOI form below:

Expression of Interest

Sydney International Cup Futsal Competition
October 3th-6th, 2025 at Cromer Park - 120 S Creek Rd, Cromer NSW 2099
If interested in this competition, please complete the EOI form below:

Expression of Interest

why choose gku

We are more than just a football academy. We are a facilitator of education for all students of the game.

Holistic approach

We focus on all developmental areas including physical, psychological and cognitive domains.

Student centered learning

Specific methods and practices that cater for the individual.

Fun and safe environment

We train in safe and secure environments which promote happiness and well-being.

Player Experiences

Skill development and academy training programs that cater to all ages, abilities and positions.

Player Academy

Skill development and academy training programs that cater to all ages, abilities and positions.

Individual or small group training that promote specific focus on the emerging talents of the individual.

Private Training

Individual or small group training that promote specific focus on the emerging talents of the individual.

Our specialised goalkeeper training environment that focuses on the Goalkeepers of the GK Union.

Goalkeeper Academy

Our specialised goalkeeper training environment that focuses on the Goalkeepers of the GK Union.

A stimulating and fun way to keep the kids active and busy during the school holidays and develop their skills.

Holiday Camps

A stimulating and fun way to keep the kids active and busy during the school holidays and develop their skills.

Futsal is a dynamic, fast-paced sport played indoors on a smaller, hard court. Learn new and improve skills that can be translated directly to outdoor football.

Futsal Academy

Futsal is a dynamic, fast-paced sport played indoors on a smaller, hard court. Learn new and improve skills that can be translated directly to outdoor football.

A program which allows easy-access for kids to develop their skills in a before or after school setting.

School Program

A program which allows easy-access for kids to develop their skills in a before or after school setting.

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Our core focus is our A.C.T approach

We developed our coaching philosophy based on a style that has been tested and implemented by our coaches for years. In this way, the session can be seamlessly transferred from any GKU coach hosting it.

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what our clients say about us

"Chris isn't just trying to make another dollar. He cares, has a great passion for the game and knows that kids are the future of football, which is why they are at the forefront of what he does."

Maty Ryan

Socceroo's Goalkeeper

"Highly recommend The GK Union for the extremely professional yet personally-tailored approach to players of all ages."

Susan Marr

Parent

"Chris is a great coach who puts his players first in every situation, he is very passionate and creates an enjoyable environment that is easy to learn in."

Tyler Mccann

Student

"No doubt the greatest! We are really happy with the kids improvement, and most importantly they are enjoying playing soccer more because they have gained more skills. Thank you."

Lila Ma

Parent

"I can't thank Chris enough for everything he does for Jordy. He jumped in the car after training and was buzzing and saying Chris is the best keeper coach in the world."

Emaid Dib

Parent

"My 6 year olds have been training at GKU for 12 months. It’s been amazing to see their confidence, ball skills and understanding of the game develop. Chris runs an excellent skills program challenging the kids, providing variety in training and keeping it fun."

Daniela Pintabona

Parent

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