AFL development for boys and girls aged 10–16 who want more from their footy.
Blueprint is an Aussie Rules academy built around specialised coaching and one-on-one feedback. We focus on decision-making, match impact and preparing players for representative and higher-level football.
// The Programs
Different programs throughout the year.
Blueprint is built for players who want more out of their footy and a strong development pathway. We run multiple programs across the year — capped numbers, specialist coaching, and individual feedback. Sessions run weekday afternoons and evenings.
// Upcoming Programs
What's on the calendar.
Blueprint runs different programs throughout the year. Here's what's open now and what's coming next.
// October Program #2
Full — WaitlistOctober Eight-Week Academy — Kids Aged 10–14
28 Oct – 16 Dec 2026 · Night TBC · NOR, Perth
All spots for the 10–14 program are now full. Join the waitlist — if someone drops out, spots are offered to the waitlist in order. Night of the week and oval location are TBC.
// What's included
8 × 90-min sessions
One session a week from 28 October through 16 December. Real coaching, real reps — no standing in line.
Mid-program report
Written individual feedback mid-program so players know exactly what to work on.
Final report
Full written review at the end of the block — strengths, focus areas, and next steps.
Agility & speed testing
Timing gates and agility testing so improvement is measured, not guessed.
RECLAB recovery session
Recovery education session on 25 November at our partners RECLAB — compression boots, massage guns, and exclusive use of the space with athlete recovery education.
Visit RECLAB ↗Information / education night
One dedicated evening with a nutritionist, physio and mental performance coach covering what players need off the field to perform on it.
Jake Waterman Q&A
Exclusive to this intake — West Coast Eagles forward Jake Waterman drops in for one session for a Q&A.
// Guest Session
Jake Waterman
West Coast Eagles
- Status
- Full — waitlist open for drop-outs
- Sessions
- 8 × 90 min
- Starts
- 28 Oct 2026
- Ages
- 10 – 14
- Price
- $300 AUD
- Location
- Oval TBC — North of the River (NOR), Perth WA
- Recovery
- RECLAB · 25 Nov
- Guest
- J. Waterman Q&A
// 15–16 Year Olds
Expression of Interest15–16 Year Old Academy
28 Oct – 16 Dec 2026 · NOR, Perth
We're gauging interest in a dedicated 15–16 year old program running alongside the same October block. All the same details as the 8-week academy.
// What's included
8 × 90-min sessions
One session a week from 28 October through 16 December. Real coaching, real reps — no standing in line.
Mid-program report
Written individual feedback mid-program so players know exactly what to work on.
Final report
Full written review at the end of the block — strengths, focus areas, and next steps.
Agility & speed testing
Timing gates and agility testing so improvement is measured, not guessed.
RECLAB recovery session
Recovery education session on 25 November at our partners RECLAB — compression boots, massage guns, and exclusive use of the space with athlete recovery education.
Visit RECLAB ↗Information / education night
One dedicated evening with a nutritionist, physio and mental performance coach covering what players need off the field to perform on it.
- Status
- Expression of Interest
- Sessions
- 8 × 90 min
- Starts
- 28 Oct 2026
- Ages
- 15 – 16
- Price
- $300 AUD
- Location
- Oval TBC — North of the River (NOR), Perth WA
- Recovery
- RECLAB · 25 Nov
- Guest
- —
// Coming Soon
TBAPre-Season Skills Block (Post-Christmas)
Post-Christmas · Perth, WA
Pre-season program focused on skill execution under fatigue, decision-making and match prep. Details and dates released closer to launch.
- Format
- TBA
- Ages
- 10 – 16
- Price
- TBA
- Guest
- —
// Year-Round
Always On1-on-1 Skills Sessions
Available year-round · Perth, WA
Private one-on-one sessions with a coach who has played in the WAFL system. Work on any skill the player wants to sharpen — kicking, marking, decision-making, contest work. Fully tailored to the individual.
- Format
- Private 1-on-1
- Ages
- 10 – 16
- Price
- $80 / hour
- Coach
- WAFL experience
// Always On
In-SeasonIndividual Game Reviews
Available all season · Perth, WA
Our WAFL Talent ID and scouting staff attend the player's game in person and deliver a written report on decision-making, positioning and match impact. Open to all ages — no program enrolment required.
- Format
- In-person attendance
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- $60 per review
- Reviewer
- WAFL Talent ID & Scouting
// The Method
A blueprint, not a session plan.
Most clinics run the same drill for every kid in line. We don't. Every Blueprint player gets a development arc — and their parents get to see it.
Assess
Every player starts with a baseline session. We profile skill, athletic ability, and footy IQ — not vibes.
Plan
Each kid gets a personal development plan tied to their position, age and current level.
Coach
Small-group sessions with specialist coaches. High reps, real feedback, no standing around.
Feedback
Written individual feedback after the program — strengths, focus areas, and next steps for their club coach.
// Coaching
Specialists. Not weekend volunteers.
Our coaches bring genuine WAFL playing experience, paired with a current WAFL Talent ID and scouting specialist — the same eye that assesses state-level prospects. It's elite-level insight applied directly to junior development, not a generalist running drills.
// Strength & Conditioning
Athletic foundations, built properly.
Led by a qualified trainer, players are introduced to fundamental strength and conditioning training techniques designed to enhance speed, power, agility and durability. The focus is on teaching correct movement patterns and building athletic habits that support football performance and long-term physical development.
// Add-On
Individual Game Reviews.
For players chasing extra feedback, we offer individual game reviews completed by a WAFL Talent ID and scouting staff member — the same eye that watches state-level prospects.
We attend the player's game in person — no footage needed — and send back a detailed written review focused on the things that actually move a player forward. Available in-season only — open to all ages and you don't need to be enrolled in a program to book one.
Not required, but recommended: we often suggest a game review before a one-on-one session so we can pinpoint exactly what to work on next.
// Focus
Decision-Making
Disposal choice, scan habits, reading the contest.
// Focus
Positioning
Structure, spacing, defensive accountability, work rate.
// Focus
Match Impact
Influence on contests, scoreboard moments, momentum.
// FAQ
The questions parents actually ask.
Boys and girls aged 10–16 who want more out of their footy and a strong development pathway — from kids who just love the game to players already in rep or higher-level junior football.
// Get in touch
Questions about Blueprint?
Send us an email or reach out on Instagram. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
