The 12th Player Academy

03/04/2026

We have some spots still available! U7s to u12s

Email [email protected] to register for an amazing soccer experience!

14/02/2026

🚨 EXTRA SATURDAY SESSIONS JUST DROPPED 🚨

We’ve opened up additional Saturday sessions for ALL age groups at 12th Player Academy ⚽🔥

These spots won’t last and once they’re filled, we’ll be closing registrations.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get started… this is it.

✨ Professional coaching
✨ High-energy sessions
✨ A supportive environment that builds confidence and skill

🎯 Register now to secure your FREE taster session

👉 Click on our profile link
👉 Select “Register for a program”
👉 Book your free taster session

Don’t miss out. Saturdays are filling fast.

05/02/2026

⚽️ Junior Soccer Trials – Oakleigh ⚽️

We’re opening U6–U10 trials for players who love the game and want to grow their confidence, skills and passion for football.

📍 Jack Edwards Reserve, Oakleigh
🗓 Saturday 21 February
⏰ 10:15am–11:15am

Whether your child is just starting out or already obsessed with football, this is a fun, supportive environment focused on development first.

👉 Limited spots available – register now

01/02/2026

So proud of this one 💙⚽

Huge congratulations to Marco, who has been selected by Melbourne Victory!

Marco’s journey with The 12th Player Academy has been built on commitment, consistency and belief. He’s shown up for his training, trusted the process, and even took his development overseas with us to Portugal, all experiences that have shaped him as both a player and a young person.

This selection is a reflection of the hard work he’s put in behind the scenes. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch that effort translate into real opportunities.

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do.. supporting young players as they work towards turning their dreams into reality.

The future is bright, Marco. We can’t wait to see what’s next 🌟

30/12/2025

Today we lost one of our own legends.

For those of you who were fortunate enough to have met George Papageorgiou, you will agree this special man was well and truly part of the football family in Melbourne.

I was lucky enough to have spent time with George at the Academy and to have known him since our Dandy City days 8 years ago.
Full of life, vibrant, funny as f #@$ and a good friend to so many of us.
But more than all those things he was an incredibly devoted father to his 2 boys who he doted on, did everything for and raised into fantastic young teenagers.

You will be sorely missed mate. We will do everything we can to support your boys moving forward
Fly high brother 💔

Help Support George Papageorgiou and His Family We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for … Tony Nicolas needs your support for George Papageorgiou

25/12/2025

Wishing our amazing community of players, parents, families, and supporters a very Merry Christmas 🎄

Thank you for the passion, commitment, and support you’ve shown throughout the year, it’s what makes our community so special. We hope the festive season brings you plenty of rest, laughter, and quality time with loved ones.

Here’s to a safe and happy Christmas and an exciting New Year ahead ⚽✨

18/12/2025

Get in early, spots are already filling! Bring on 2026!

17/09/2025

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

⚽ Term 3 Launch with Traralgon Olympians SC!

We’re thrilled to have officially kicked off Term 3 in partnership with delivering our Development Program to their talented group of players!

From the first session, the energy, focus, and enthusiasm on display were incredible. Players were split across two groups and got stuck into drills designed to sharpen their core skills, build spatial awareness, boost football IQ, and most importantly, have fun. 🙌

Huge thanks to Traralgon Olympians SC for welcoming us into their community.. we're looking forward to a big term of growth, learning, and passion on the pitch! 💙⚽

20/07/2025

Our Oakleigh Grammar teams absolutely killed it at the Futsal state championships and making it more special was the fact that they were the only school to compete against other academics! An amazing achievement and a great result. 🏆⚽