The Ricki Herbert Football Academy works in partnership with the Matamata Swifts Football Club to provide programmes for young players in the Matamata-Piako, Thames Valley and South Waikato area.
How to register your interest
Let us know of your interest in our programmes at this club by filling in the following form:
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Photo: Players finish another successful session at Matamata.
News stories
Registrations are open for players who wish to attend our next player development programme at Matamata. The programme is for boys and girls aged 6-14 who are either past players with the Ricki Herbert Football Academy or who wish to … Read More
Registrations are open for players who wish to attend our next player development programme at Matamata. The programme is for boys and girls aged 6-14 who are either past players with the Ricki Herbert Football Academy or who wish to … Read More
Registrations have opened for our Matamata-based Player Development Programme for boys and girls. The programme is open to all boys and girls aged 6-15. It focuses on helping players improve their skills while having fun. This operates every term of … Read More
The Ricki Herbert Football Academy has opened registrations for the fourth term of its 2019 player development programme at Matamata. The course is open to players who took part during previous terms and players who are new to our courses. … Read More
Boys and girls who are part of the Matamata Swifts Player Development Programme have finished their Term 3 activities. Our academy congratulates them for their enthusiasm and hard work during the programme, and we thanks their families and supporters for … Read More
The Ricki Herbert Football Academy has opened registrations for the third term of its 2019 player development programme at Matamata. The course is open to players who took part during previous terms and players who are new to our courses. … Read More
Congratulations to the dedicated group of young Matamata Swifts players who have completed their Term 2 programme under the guidance of the Ricki Herbert Football Academy. The players are about to enjoy a break during the July 2019 school holidays … Read More
Waikato youngsters can join a player development programme run by the Ricki Herbert Football Academy in partnership with the Matamata Swifts Football Club. Though the programme started in late February, players can still join in during Term 1. Details for … Read More