Academy News

7 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

2026 Newcastle Jets Pre-Academy

Our Pre Academy provides a structured development environment that supports young players to build strong foundations, positive habits, and a love for the game. It plays an important role in preparing players for future pathway opportunities within the club.

9 months ago

Expression of Interest – Youth Coach (U16 Girls)

2026 Season, Newcastle Jets Academy Newcastle Jets Academy (Girls) is seeking a Youth Coach for our U16 Girls FNSW Youth League One (NPL) team for the 2026 season. This is a part-time, paid position. Minimum Requirements Role SummaryReporting to the Technical Director (Girls), the successful applicant will: Our...

9 months ago

Chris Zoricich and Greg Hartge announced as Academy Head Coaches

The Newcastle Jets are delighted to announce Chris Zoricich and Greg Hartge as the Head Coaches of the Men’s and Women’s Youth Teams. As a player, Zoricich played across New Zealand, England and Australia, which included a three-year spell at...

10 months ago

Zoe Karipidis Returns To The Jets

The Newcastle Jets are delighted to announce that Zoe Karipidis has signed a scholarship deal with the club for the 2025/2026 season. Zoe came through the Jets academy, before making her senior debut for the club during the 2023/2024 season....

10 months ago

Emma Bates Signs Scholarship Deal

The Newcastle Jets are delighted to announce that Emma Bates has signed a scholarship deal for the 2025/2026 season.

11 months ago

Jets Academy graduate Max Cooper Signs Scholarship Deal

In another demonstration of the strength of the Jets pathways, the Newcastle Jets are delighted to announce that Max Cooper has signed a multi-year scholarship contract with the club.

11 months ago

Christian Bracco Signs Scholarship Contract

The Newcastle Jets are delighted to announce that academy product Christian Bracco has signed a scholarship deal for the 2025/2026 season.

11 months ago

Newcastle Jets Sign Scicluna to Scholarship Deal

The Newcastle Jets are thrilled to announce that Malta U21 international Lucas Scicluna has signed a scholarship deal with the club for 2025/2026 season. 

11 months ago

Jets Academy player, Xavier Bertoncello, Signs Scholarship Deal

The Newcastle Jets are thrilled to announce that 20-year-old Xavier Bertoncello has signed a scholarship deal for the 2025/2026 season.

12 months ago

Monthly Academy Update (September 2025)

A monthly update on all things related to the academy, including ladder positions, goal-scorers, international call-ups and more!

1 year ago

Match Report: Defence Stands Strong As Girls Youth Team Win 1-0

A goal from 17 year old Makayla Clifton secured a hugely important 1-0 win for the Girls Youth Team over Sydney Olympic at a rainy LMRFF.

1 year ago

Who Are They? The Academy Players Involved In The Australia Cup

You may not have recognised several of the Academy players that were on the team-sheet for last nights Australia Cup game. This page gives a bit of background on those players. 40. Jordan Baylis:  Junior Club: Cardiff City FC  Bio:...