St Laurence's College is proudly home to Queensland's first and only Manchester City Football School.
About Manchester City Football School
Through the combined knowledge of one of the most successful football clubs in the world and one of the leading school football and sporting programs in Queensland, the Manchester City Football School at St Laurence's College aimsto develop the next generation of footballers.
Our exclusive Manchester City Football Club Academy coach Mr Jamie Davies delivers the program, giving students access to training both in and outside of normal school hours year-round. Following a successful launch in 2023, the program has expanded to Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 in 2024 with additional grades added each subsequent year (i.e. in 2025, the program will be open to Year 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 students).
Joining Manchester City Football School
Players who are not current students of St Laurence's College and are interested in joining the program must trial.
Entry into the program in 2024 and 2025 is now finalised. Trials for entry in Year 7 2026 took place on Tuesday 20 February 2024 and will take place on Wednesday 14 August 2024 for Year 5 2026. More information can be found below.
While entry into the program is in alignment with our enrolment intakes, only limited places will be available for entry in Year 7.
Those interested in the program are encouraged to complete the Expression of Interest Form via the below link. This will ensure you will receive key information and updates relevant to your nominated year level.
Manchester City Football School Trials
All trials to gain entry into the Manchester City Football School will now be conducted in alignment with our enrolment processes (i.e. two years prior to entry into the College).
Trials and places for Year 5 and Year 7 2026 have now been offered.
Trials and places for Year 5 and 7 2027 entry into the program will be completed in 2025, with dates to be released in the coming months.
Manchester City Football School Holiday Clinic
St Laurence's College is proud to host two 2024 holiday clinics in the July and September school holidays.
Expressions of interest are now closed for the July Holiday Clinic.
The September Holiday Clinic will take place from Monday 16 - Wednesday 18 September 2024 as per below:
Boys 11-13 Years | 8am - 11am
Girls 10-12 Years | 12pm - 3pm
$225 per person and includes a training shirt
During the three days, participants will experience a combination of on field skills training and in-class coaching under the direction of the Manchester City Football School Head Coach, Jamie Davies. Participants are required to attend all three days.
