TDP
Talent Development Programme (U13 - U17)
“Success Breeds Success”
After launching in 2018, we now run the leading Talent Development Programme (TDP) in the Bay of Plenty.
We operate our top youth teams from the TDP and they compete in the most appropriate leagues available. In 2020 our teams were entered in the WaiBOP Federation Youth League (Y-League). In 2021, we are planning to enter some teams in the new Northern Regional Football League Youth (NRFL Youth) competition.
In the youth phase our focus is on player development and performance over results. However we have had considerable success in recent years thanks to the hard work done by our coaching staff and the dedication of our players. We have won a number of Y-League titles. Our youth teams are also entered in tournaments. The U17 & U19 National Tournaments held in Napier and Auckland respectively are key events for us. We are very proud to be the current U17 Mens National Champions and U19 Mens National Runners-up (after winning the title in 2019).
Our TDP is a youth football development programme for selected players in the U13-17 age groups. It was established and operates based on guidance from NZ Football and is overseen by Director of Football Barry Gardiner and Head of Youth Development Maia Ririnui. It is supported by the club's most experienced and qualified coaches and is a key part of our development pathway, bridging the gap between youth and senior football at our club and beyond.
TDP groups are selected each year following a 3-week identificaion phase that has 2 sessions per week and begins at the start of Term 1. The programme offers 3-4 weekly sessions and runs through Terms 1-3.
In Term 4 we operate an Open TDP for any youth players wanting to continue their development in Summer. There are no leagues in Term 4 and typically our top players are working with the WaiBOP Federation National Age Group Tournament (NAGT) squads at this time. However, we continue to train with those that want to and arrange friendly games against teams from our region and beyond.
Contact develop@tcafc.co.nz with any queries.
2021 Identification Phase - 3 weeks
Boys/Mixed | U14, U15, U16 & U17
Location: Oceans Downs
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 4.30pm - 6pm
Dates: 9th Feb to 25th Feb (after this date pre-season will start and more information will be provided).
We will be looking to enter U14 and U17 teams in the NRFL Youth League.
More information on NRFL Youth can be found here.
Boys/Mixed U13
Location: Links Ave
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 4.30pm - 6pm
Dates: 9th Feb to 25th Feb (after this date pre-season will start and more information will be provided).
Girls | U14 & U16
Location: Wednesday - Oceans Downs & Thursday - Links Ave
Days: Wednesday & Thursday
Time: 4.30pm - 6pm
Dates: 9th Feb to 25th Feb (after this date pre season will start and more information will be provided)
We will be looking to enter U14 and U16 girls teams in the NRFL Girls Youth League but have the option of playing in the WaiBOP Mixed leagues.
More information on NRFL Youth can be found here.
How to Register
Existing TCAFC members
- Log onto your TCAFC account using the login box at the top of this page.
- Click Register Now.
- Choose which player(s) you're registering
- Select which programme (if it is missing, check that registrations are still open).
- Correct any missing information and follow the instructions on screen.
New members
- Select "Register" at the top of this page or click here.
- Select "Talent Programmes".
- Complete member details.
- Click "Proceed to Parents/Guardians" and follow the instructions on screen.
