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MUSTANGS AMERICAN FOOTBALL ACADEMY

PREPARE | PERFORM | PREVAIL
13 - 15 NEXT GEN PROGRAM 16 - SENIOR ELITE PROGRAM FOCUSING ON STRENGTH, AGILITY & SKILL
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
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PREPARE | PERFORM | PREVAIL

At the Wollongong Mustangs American Football Academy, we follow a simple but powerful philosophy: Prepare. Perform. Prevail.From day one, we prepare our young athletes with the skills, knowledge, and mindset they need to succeed. Like a mustang that learns to navigate the wild, our athletes are taught to move with focus, agility, and purpose. As they grow, we emphasize performing under pressure, building their confidence and ability to execute when it counts. When challenges arise, they learn to prevail. Just as a mustang adapts and thrives in the toughest environments, our athletes become stronger, more resilient, and ready for the next level of their American football journey.
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MUSTANGS AMERICAN FOOTBALL ACADEMY

The Mustangs are calling in a new herd of athletes for the 2026 Mustangs Academy, building on an inaugural program that has already produced state representatives and, in 2026, Australian Under 15s selections in American football. Many Academy graduates have gone on to represent New South Wales and have recently been named in the Australian Under 15’s team, proving that local athletes can compete on the national stage in both flag and tackle formats. Following an outstanding 2025 season for the club, which saw Academy alumni starring in the Harbour Bowl Under 15 Champions team and driving the Colts all the way to the Kookaburra Bowl, the Mustangs are now looking for the next generation of players who want to learn American football in flag or tackle, while getting into peak fitness. “Our first Academy proved that if you give young athletes the right coaching and environment, they don’t just keep up – they lead,” said Jordy Stalker, Mustangs Director of Player Development. “We’ve already seen Academy players pull on state colours and Australian jerseys, and 2026 is about finding the next group who want to join that stampede.” With the Mustangs Men’s team back in 2026 and plans underway for an inaugural Mustangs Women’s Flag team, the Academy now sits at the heart of the club’s pathway from juniors through to senior women’s and men’s American football. The 2026 program will feature two streams: a NEXT GEN program (13-15) for emerging athletes and an ELITE stream for ages 16 through to senior level, designed to prepare players to step straight into competitive flag or tackle football. Men and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS OPEN LIMITED PLACES

THE DETAILS

ACADEMY PROGRAM
The Academy is limited strictly 24 places. Starting : 20th of April 2026 The Program: 8 week program - 2 Sessions per Week. 60 minutes per sesion When : Monday Nights 6:30 pm - 6:30pm - Baimed Performance Center Level 1-147 The Avenue, Figtree NSW 2525 Wednesday Nights 6:30pm -Vikings Oval -Utility field Wollongong
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$100.00 per Athlete Elite 16-Senior $100.00 per Athlete NexGen 13 -15 payable within 14 days of acceptance of the application. As places are limited this is non refundable on cancellation
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MONDAY LOCATION
WEDNESDAY LOCATION

FIELD SESSIONS

The 60-minute field session, coached by the Wollongong Mustangs Executive Coaching Team, this is designed to focus on essential skills, agility, fitness, and game strategy. This fast-paced session offers athletes the chance to refine their technical abilities, enhance their speed and agility, and improve their overall fitness in a high-energy environment. The expert coaching staff will guide players through specialised drills that emphasize core football skills, agility exercises to improve quickness and footwork, and strategic game scenarios to boost decision making and on-field awareness. Whether you're perfecting your techniques or sharpening your game strategy, this session ensures that every athlete walks away with the tools needed to elevate their performance and take their skills to the next level.
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STRENGTH SESSIONS

The Wollongong Mustangs are proud to partner with The Coaches Assistant to deliver a dynamic, gym based strength session at the state of the art Baimed Figtree Performance Centre. This collaboration brings together expert coaching and world-class facilities to offer athletes a unique opportunity to build strength, enhance conditioning, and refine their performance in a fully equipped, professional environment. With cutting-edge equipment and a team of experienced trainers, athletes will be guided through personalized strength training routines designed to maximize their potential on and off the field. This partnership ensures that every participant has access to the best resources and expertise to elevate their athleticism and take their game to the next level.
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MEET OUR MUSTANG ACADMEY HEAD COACHING TEAM

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JORDY STALKER
DIRECTOR - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
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SEB PENNISI
DIRECTOR - COACHING DEVELOPMENT
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MORGAN WHITTALL
HEAD COACH & DIRECTOR OF PATHWAYS

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THE COACHES ASSISTANT
home Ground
Vikings Oval - Swan and Corrimal Street Wollongong, NSW 2500
Contact
info@southcoastgridiron.com.au recruitment@southcoastgridiron.com.au Phone: 0438 252 604
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