City Young Leaders Program

The City Young Leaders Program by Melbourne City FC uses football to build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through workshops, mentoring, and inclusive activities.

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Program provider: Melbourne City FC

Melbourne City FC delivers community programs through its charitable arm, City in The Community (CiTC). Using the power of football (soccer), CITC works with young people and schools to deliver programs that create healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures.

Sessions in the classroom and on the pitch focus on leadership, respect and teamwork, with potential pathways to further education and employment.

Program description

Delivered by Melbourne City FC’s City in the Community (CITC), the City Young Leaders Program is a 2-day, school-based program designed to build leadership, teamwork and connection through football.

Run during school hours, the program combines classroom learning and on-field activities to support personal development, respectful relationships and student engagement.

What’s included:

  • Classroom workshops on leadership, respect, teamwork and communication
  • Inclusive football sessions with adaptable games and activities
  • Activities focused on teamwork, communication and personal development
  • Information on further education pathways, including the Diploma of Sport and Business
  • Guest interactions with A-League Men’s, Women’s and Powerchair representatives (where available)
  • Tickets to A-League matches and giveaways

More information and program video is available in the link section ‘link to external website’

The program is flexible and can be adapted to suit school priorities, timetables and student needs.

Intended outcomes

  • Increased sense of belonging and inclusion (4)
  • Interactions with positive role models (6)
  • Improved confidence, motivation and self-belief (7)
  • Improved communication and social skills (8)
  • Better self-management and positive choices (12)
  • Improved leadership skills (15)
  • Greater awareness of pathways and future opportunities (20)

Program details

Target audienceAll students (adaptable across year levels)
Delivery windowDuring school hours or school holidays
Program duration2-day program (7 hours per day)
Group size15 – 60 students
Geographic availabilityStatewide
Delivery settingSchool-based
Program availability2026–2029 (during school terms and/or school holidays)
Provider notes and assumptions
  • School staff are available to assist with scheduling, supervision, facilitation, and student support.
  • Schools provide suitable indoor and/or outdoor spaces (e.g. classrooms, halls, or sports fields).
  • CITC supplies specialised equipment.
  • Schools nominate suitable students and inform the provider of any support needs or other considerations.
  • Schools support student and teacher feedback collection to help monitor participation and outcomes.
  • Certificates of completion may be awarded to students, with school support where possible.
  • Activities may be adjusted to suit available space, student needs, or unexpected changes.
Suitable for specialist schools and settingsNo
Program categorySports and physical activity
Procurement categorySports and physical activity - Short program - football (soccer)
Program contact

Sunil Menon

E: sunil.menon@melbournecityfc.com.au

M: 0434 691 020

Link to external websiteYoung Leaders - Melbourne City
Provider has Betrayal of Trust InsuranceNo
Supervision and duty of careSchool staff must be present for the full program and provide supervision in line with school requirements. This is a condition of delivery for this program.

Core program costs

ActivityTotal cost (ex GST)Total cost (inc GST)Comments
Up to 30 students for 2 days$4,000$4,400N/A
Up to 60 students for 2 days$5,000$5,500N/A

Additional costs or optional extras

N/A

Education & training

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