Several Sydney FC initiatives are aimed at improving the standard of football through coaching and development.

One such program sees Sydney FC invite coaches from local associations behind the scenes on a match day. It gives them a priceless insight into the workings of a professional football team when the pressure is on.

Another scheme makes it possible for football-crazy youngsters to attend Sydney FC's training sessions. They get to watch the club's players go through their paces and, best of all, meet their heroes and ask questions of them.