Girls Talent Development (TDP)
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Why do this?
FIFA, in collaboration with the Oceania Football Confederation and New Zealand Football, is working to implement club licensing and expand access to Talent Development Programmes (TDPs) for players across New Zealand.
As part of this initiative, East Coast Bays AFC and Hibiscus Coast AFC have partnered to deliver a Girls Talent Development Programme, providing a structured pathway for local youth players to develop within a high-quality training environment and gain access to top-level competition in a year-round calendar of activity.
About the GirlsTalent Development Programme
Age Group: Girls aged 14-16 years Accreditation: 2024 served as our accreditation year, and we are proud to have officially secured entry into the NRFL Youth Girls League for 2025 Purpose: To provide young female players with a structured development pathway, helping them transition into higher levels of football
ECB x HBC are providing:
✅ Experienced & Qualified Coaches
Our coaching staff consists of highly skilled, experienced, and aspirational coaches dedicated to player development.
✅ High-Quality Training Facility
Sessions take place at Ashley Reserve, a top-class facility that provides an excellent training environment.
✅ Year-Round Training & Development
Players benefit from a structured training schedule that runs throughout the year, ensuring continuous growth and improvement.
✅ Access to Competitive Games & Tournaments
Participation in regular matches, tournaments, and friendly games allows players to test themselves at the highest levels of youth competition.
✅ Clear Pathway to Senior Football
The programme is designed to support players in their progression to senior football, providing clear exit pathways into top-tier women’s football opportunities.
2025 Programme Milestones / Schedule Summary
38 weeks of activity available
Term 1 - 3
2 x training / week @ Ashley Reserve 1 x Game (Saturday - NRFL Youth Girls League)
Term 4 (Trials)
2 x training / week @ Ashley Reserve NO Weekend Games
*Tournaments available through the year*
Term 1 - Training
Our 2025 U14 and U16 Girls TDP teams have been selected!!
Our girls train twice a week with a highly qualified OFC/NZF licenced coaching team who deliver a player-centred curriculum.
Details: 2 x contacts / week @ Ashley Reserve #2 Tuesday's - 4.45pm - 6.15pm Thursday's - 4.45pm - 6.15pm
2025 Preliminary Calandar
*confirmed by 1st March*
Contact Us
Gail Hanekom ECB Women and Girls Operations Manager gail@ecbafc.co.nz
