2026 FEMALE ATHLETE HIGH-PERFORMANCE FOOTBALL PROGRAM

UniActive’s 2026 Female Athlete High-Performance Program builds on the success of the 2024 and 2025 programs, specifically designed for female footballers. The program offers individualised training and high-performance athlete support for female footballers aged 14-18 (Year 9 and above) across all sports.

This program enhances athletic performance and mental resilience while integrating key components such as strength and conditioning football-specific training, female health education and nutrition. It supplements existing club and school training during the off season with a holistic approach to supporting the overall growth and success of female athletes.

Through partnerships with local associations, clubs, and schools, we aim to create a seamless, supportive pathway for female athletes to reach their full potential.

The Wollongong Wolves will be supporting the football component of the program by offering full scholarships to all female footballers selected to participate in the 2026 program running during term 4.

Throughout the program, there will be common focus themes interwoven into all sessions.

FOCUS 1 – STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Decelop techniques that enhance physical strength, endurance, and overall athletic performance.

FOCUS 2 – SPORT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL FOOTBALL TRAINING

Receive tailored, football-specific training to refine technique and improve individual performance.

FOCUS 3 – FEMALE HEALTH EDUCATION

Understand the unique health needs of female athletes, addressing critical considerations for optimal performance.

FOCUS 4 – MENTAL SKILLS

Gain practical strategies to boost focus, resilience, and confidence, empowering athletes both on and off the field.

FOCUS 5 – NUTRITION

Learn essential principles that support peak performance and effective recovery.

FOCUS 6 – BEYOND SPORT

Explore how your high-performance mindset can manifest off the field, whether that be through sport pathways or career opportunities to guide future decisions and growth.

All female athletes who are accepted into the program will get a free UniActive Gold Gym Membership – value of $500.

UniActive is excited to announce a partnership with the Wollongong Wolves to bring the UniActive and Wollongong Wolves Female High-Performance Football Program to the UOW Wollongong Campus, which supports and develops elite female footballers in the Illawarra region.

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Contact uniactive@uow.edu.au for additional information about our program for high-performing female athletes.