Developing future footballers right here in New Zealand
“My vision for David Ball football is to share my experience and skill sets from over 400 professional football games and 13 years with Manchester City to help develop the future generation of kiwi football players. Not only will we improve technique, we will also offer mindset programs to improve focus and confidence in these young players.” - David Ball, Director.
Be your best, train
with the best.
1 on 1 Coaching
Our 1 on 1 sessions will help the player build confidence in their technique and understanding through positive reinforcement, encouragement and praise. This session format maximizes the amount of touches players get on the ball, and allows our trainers to focus all of their attention on the details surrounding the players technique and execution of the skills being worked on. Each session will be designed to challenge a player's physical and tactical understanding of the game. Our coaches will encourage and welcome interaction from the player and their parents/caregiver to see we are meeting the player’s needs to develop their performance.
Benefits of 1 on 1 training:
- Individualised experience - focusing on the areas that you need to work on.
- Emphasis on repetition in specific areas of your game.
- Position specific training.
- Builds confidence.
- Progress to the next level of your game.
For ages 5 - 99
1 hour 1 on 1 session personally delivered by David Ball - $220 NZD per person
1 hour 1 on 1 session, designed by David Ball, with Scott Wootton - $175 NZD per person
1 hour 1 on 1 session, designed by David Ball, with Bri Edwards, Macey Fraser or Grace Wisnewski - $150 NZD per person
1 hour 1 on 1 session, designed by David Ball, with Tomas Godoy Fouquet - $120 NZD per person
Team Mates
You bring the teammates to train together! Perfect for a group of friends or teammates who want to further their game or give themselves that extra edge. By splitting the cost between the players you save but you receive the same personalised, small group training benefits.
Benefits of Teammates Training:
- Variety of drills the coach can use in the session.
- Chance to bond with mates.
- Personalised insight from expert trainers.
- Choose from a group of 3 to 5 players
- Learn from both coaches and other players at the same time.
- Players can work together.
- Builds confidence on the pitch.
- Great idea for a football theme birthday party!
Age:s 8-18
1 hour Teammates session for 3 players - $180 NZD
1 hour Teammates session for 4 players - $240 NZD
1 hour Teammates session for 5 players - $300 NZD
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Coach your team
Have David Ball come and coach your team! David will draw on his years of professional experience to provide an environment where the individuals, as well as the team can excel. Parents and players can be
confident that their team will receive a high-quality training session where the players will learn to master the physical, mental, tactical and technical areas of the game.
Benefits of Team Coaching:
- Support for parent volunteer coaches.
- Applying technical components within the game.
- Working on positional shape work.
- Effective team decision making.
- Opportunity to ask for training tips and advice.
- Cost effective option.
Ages 8-18
Site to be provided by the team within the Wellington region.
1 hour Team Coaching session with David Ball - $30.00 NZD per player (minimum of 10 players required per session)
1 hour Team Coaching session with an expert- $20.00 NZD per player (minimum of 10 players required per session)
Developing Player
David Ball Football believes in the development of young aspiring football players to help them reach their football potential - but making it FUN! Our developing player programme is the perfect introduction to football basics. Players learn the fundamental skills needed to progress as players, while gaining valuable experience in teamwork and sportsmanship.
Benefits of Developing Player coaching:
- Promotes fine and gross motor skill development.
- Learning to follow directions from the coaches.
- Creating a love for football.
- Football themed fun exercises to inspire and challenge young players
- Learning the fundamentals of the game.
- Learning the concepts of team play.
Ages 4-7
Six week programme - 1 hour per week.
Maximum 10 kids per session - for boys and girls.
6 week Developing Player programme with expert coach and visits from David Ball - $200.00 per player
Term Coaching Programme
6-week Term Coaching Programme
This 6 week programme, run during the school term, allows David and his coaches to provide a complete coaching programme with a small player-to-coach ratio. This means every player will get a personalised football experience that will enhance their technical strengths while effectively improving their skills and abilities within the areas they need to work on. Players will have one on one discussions with coaches to develop objectives that relate directly to the player and their training.
Each session will have a different focus:
- Passing and receiving
- Ball mastery
- Shooting techniques and finishing
- Touch and ball control
- Decision making / movement off the ball
- 1v1 attacking / defending
The Term Programme includes:
- 6 x 1 hour weekly small group sessions with expert coaches.
- Individualised goal setting before the programme.
- Video Evaluation from David Ball at the end of the programme.
- End of Programme Certification.
Age groups:
7-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-14 years
Boys and Girls mixed sessions
Maximum of 6 players on each programme
6-week Term Programme designed by David Ball - $360 NZD per player
15 years of professional football experience.
These coaching sessions are offered in the form of private 1 on 1 and small group sessions, for boys and girls of all abilities. From those players who want to get involved with football for the first time all the way through to those dedicated to improving their skills to an elite level.
"I trained with Bally for three years, and he played a pivotal role in making my dream move to England a reality. He's an approachable, kind, and dedicated coach who genuinely cares about bringing out the best in people. Now, I see him thriving in the coaching world, and I'm grateful for the support he provided me."
“I couldn’t recommend David enough. He has had an unbelievable playing career and is extremely passionate about helping the next generation of players fulfil their dreams of becoming a professional footballer. A great family man who recognises how important it is to support youngsters and give them a great platform to succeed”
Meet the team
David Ball
David holds UEFA C, UEFA B licenses and is currently pursuing UEFA A Licence.
My football career began at Manchester City Academy at age 7. I spent 13 years there and during this time won the Nike World Cup and the 2008 FA Youth Cup. After stints with various clubs in England and the A-League in NZ, where I currently play, I have accomplished over 400 professional games.
My successes include winning promotions as well as being a Puskas nominee in 2015. My aim for David Ball Football is to create a positive, high performance environment to nurture New Zealand’s future football stars.
Macey Fraser
Hello I’m Macey.
I started playing football when I was 3 years old and haven’t stopped since. My journey has been full of ups and downs which have helped me learn and grow as a human and a football player. Now, as a professional footballer, I can pass these lessons on and help other young players grow, improve their skills and have some fun.
Tomas Godoy Fouquet
I am Tomás Godoy-Fouquet, I am from Chile, a country that lives and breathes football.
I have been coaching youth and seniors for the last 5 years, and I am currently coaching in the Central League. I am passionate about developing and enhancing the upcoming generation of players through dynamic and energetic sessions. I bring dedication, knowledge and hard work to help strengthen each player's skills. I am excited to be joining the coaching staff at David Ball Football.
Scott Wootton
Being fortunate enough myself to attend two of the best football academies in England, I have an enthusiasm and drive to assist in youth football development. My background includes coming through the ranks at Manchester United and playing in a handful of first team games. I then went on to play for a number of clubs in the EFL including Leeds United, MK Dons, Plymouth Argyle and Morecambe before coming to NZ to play in the A-league.
Grace Wisnewski
Hi I’m Grace Wisnewski, I grew up in Hamilton, New Zealand and moved to Wellington 2 years ago. I have been playing professional football in the Women’s A-League for 3 years and am a part of the New Zealand National Team. I also competed in 2 age group world cups (u17 and u20s) and just recently a training player in the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup.
I enjoy coaching young athletes, helping them to become the best players on and off the field, and allowing them to achieve their overall goals. I’m looking forward to joining the team at David Ball Football to help grow players and people.
Bri Edwards
My name is Brianna Edwards, I grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to New Zealand in 2021. I have been playing professional football in the Women’s A-League for 3 years and am a part of the New Zealand National Team. I am passionate about coaching and developing the upcoming generation of footballers through engaging and fun sessions. I bring lots of energy, enthusiasm and experience to everything that I do and am excited to be joining the coaching staff at David Ball Football.
Specialist Coaches
David Gray - Mindset Training Specialist
Between 2005-2021 I worked full-time in professional rugby union. Over this period I worked in ‘Head of Performance’ roles with a primary focus on optimising the physical preparation of elite-athletes. This includes 14 years work with the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise as well as performance consultancy to athletes competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. In 2021 I founded ‘Flow State’ allowing me to deliver Human High Performance support programs to individuals, teams and organisations in areas such as Performing Under Pressure, Mindset, Building Confidence, Team Dynamics, Leadership and Skill Acquisition. Within my work at ‘Flow State’ I can leverage my own learnings from high-performance sport, where I competed in international rugby sevens at 2 Commonwealth Games and a 7’s World Cup. Additionally I have a Masters Degree in High Performance Sport and am currently working towards my Professional Doctorate in Human Performance and Innovation with a focus on mindset and performance under pressure.
Joel Marshall - Speed Training Specialist
I’ve spent the majority of my working life in High Performance Sporting organisations within New Zealand.
My most noted work has been my progression through the high-performance pathway of both New Zealand and Wellington Rugby Union. Here I have been able to help design, lead and implement performance training measures for a variety of teams and individuals. The most recent teams I’ve worked with being the Wellington Lions and Wellington Hurricanes as the Head and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach respectively.
I completed my Masters of Sport, Exercise & Health in Strength & Conditioning through Auckland University of Technology in 2021, with my dissertation focusing on Physical Characteristics between competition levels of Rugby Union Players.
My hunger for performance stems from my love of Human Potential. I believe coaching methods should have a holistic outlook, focusing on building relationships but also influenced through real-world experiences and latest research within the field.
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David Ball Football coaching will take every player to the next level. Developing them both technically and mentally. Coaches will provide specialist individual and small group training sessions for boys and girls of all ages and abilities.