About FDA

FDA is a privately owned Australian company based in Sydney, Australia. Our mission is to assist existing football (soccer) organizations in Australia build a strong football culture throughout the country. This is achieved through more open and regular communication with overseas football cultures that can offer valuable advice, coaching and other resources.

A strong football culture is based on a solid grass roots football structure, extensive and accessible community and junior football programs, clear player pathways for elite players, a competitive professional football league, and a national team that inspires the nation on the highest stage at the World Cup.

In order to build on these solid foundations Football Development Australia assists Australian Football organizations with the opportunity to combine their existing football development expertise with best practices development programs that are used extensively in other countries around the world.


“Football is not a sport for the elite; it is available for everyone, irrespective of size, shape, colour or faith. It is a real sporting democracy, which offers educational values, health benefits, social opportunities, and sporting worth. The game is a wonderful vehicle for personal and sporting development.”

Andy Roxburgh, UEFA Technical Director