School Sessions
Before-school, lunchtime and after-school football at your child's own school, run by our coaches.
$23 after-school · $16-18 lunchtime · $16 before-school
What to expect
Find your school
Is Pateka at your child's school?
Type to search our partner schools across Melbourne's east and south-east. Pick your school and we'll take you straight to its bookings. Not on the list? Tell us your school and we'll look at bringing Pateka there.
What we run
Four soccer programs, four ways to play
From the first lunchtime kickabout to private coaching, every program is built by the same team, to the same standard.
Holiday Programs
Full days of football through every school break. Small groups, real coaching and new friends by pick-up time.
Sept camp $120 a day, $300 for 3 days, $550 for 6
What to expectOne-on-One Coaching
Private sessions shaped around your child, delivered one on one by our academy coaches.
$70 per session · 5-pack $300
What to expectBirthday Parties
A pitch, a coach and a party they will not stop talking about. We bring the gear, the games and the energy.
1 hour session with 1 coach, up to 15 kids, $285 (additional kids $20)
1 hour session with 2 coaches, up to 25 kids, $475 (additional kids $20)
The Pateka way
How we create a pathway for your child
A pathway for every player. It's a promise about how every session is built: five things we never compromise on.
Personalised sessions
Every session is filled with drills our coaches hand-pick for the players in front of them, so your child is working on every side of their game: touch, technique and match sense.
Football experience
Our coaches are selected for their football knowledge, playing experience and coaching experience. Kids learn the game from people who've lived it.
Youth understanding
Every coach has been playing since they were young themselves, so they know exactly what a young player needs to develop, and how to keep it fun the whole way.
Community based
We build trusted relationships between coaches, parents and players, so every session sits inside a community where everyone's happy and having fun.
Professionalism
Fun comes first, but it never lowers the bar. Every coach, every session and every term runs to the same professional standard.
Parents first
Safety isn't a feature. It's the floor.
✓ 100% WWCC-checked coaches
✓ Fully insured
✓ First-aid trained
✓ Wet weather policy
From the sideline
What Melbourne families say
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My Son, Adith has been part of the Pateka soccer program for four years and loves every minute, including the holiday programs. Dylan and the team are so caring and friendly with the kids, and they're an amazing group of trainers. I highly recommend Pateka to anyone looking to get their child started in soccer, improve their skills, and have fun.Prabhath, Syndal South Parent
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My son looks forward to the after-school sessions each week and comes home excited to share what he has learned. Dylan and his team are encouraging, patient and great at making the sessions fun while helping the kids build their confidence and soccer skills. We've been really happy with the experience and would highly recommend Pateka Soccer Academy to other families.Van, Burwood East parent
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One of my favourite parts is seeing the kids finish their sessions with high-fives and huge smiles on their faces. It's clear they're having fun while learning and building their confidence. The convenience of not having to worry about drop-off and pick-up has also been a huge winner for us.Titaha (mother), Syndal South Primary School
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We had a really good experience with the soccer session. Dylan & his team are knowledgeable and approachable. My son is looking forward to attend each session!Christine, Syndal South PS parent
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My two boys have enjoyed the after school soccer program for a couple of years now. It's a great way to socialise with school mates across year levels while building strong coordination skills with supportive coachesDebbie
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You are professional and made it fun, Xavier has built lots of confidence from the afterschool program!Angus, Burwood East PS parent
How it works
Three steps to kick-off
No new drop-offs, no gear to buy, no commitment until they've tried it and loved it.
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Find your school
We coach at your child's own school: the oval they already play on, with the friends they already know.
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Book a FREE trial
The trial costs nothing. Runners and a water bottle. Our coaches handle the rest.
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Play every week
Join any time in the term and only pay for the sessions remaining. A certificate for every child at term's end.
Book now
Their first session is free. Their favourite hour is next.
400+ kids play with us every week. Yours is one click away.