The Junior Development League provides a clear, professionally delivered development opportunity for young footballers in NSW which underpins the National Premier League NSW Men’s and Women’s Competition.

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Two boys playing soccer for Sutherland Strikers on a field, with one in a striped jersey and the other in a yellow and navy jersey, competing for the ball near a goal in the background.

JUNIOR
DEVELOPMENT
LEAGUE

ouR mjdl PROGRAM

At the Sutherland Strikers, we divide the Mixed Junior Development League (MJDL) players into two teams, ensuring an equal balance of early-year and late-year birth dates – with June as the midpoint. This approach promotes a more equitable distribution, avoiding the common practice of concentrating stronger players on a single team.

The program is non-competition based but provides players with an opportunity to play other highly skilled players across NSW.

Two girls playing soccer for Sutherland Strikers on a field with one girl in a blue jersey and black gloves, and the other in a white jersey with a headband, both focused on a pink soccer ball.
A girl wearing a soccer jersey with the number 53 celebrating on a soccer field with her arms outstretched, while spectators watch from behind and some hold umbrellas in the rain.

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develop every player to be the best they can be.

Our Mission

player Development method

We develop creative individuals using our 5 core skills; Our method is built to support and stretch their individual ‘super strengths’, with a focus on group play.

Our 5 key components are

  • Running with the ball

  • Striking the ball

  • First touch

  • 1v1 Attacking

  • 1v1 Defending

Young soccer players in blue jerseys gathered around coach on a grassy field during practice, with one player in an orange bib, trees in the background.