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Welcome to Eagles Active, a free digital academy with programs run by AFL and AFLW players, coaches and high-performance staff.

There are two free and innovative programs available:

  • Eagles Active Academy - a digital academy for junior footballers
  • Freestyle Footy - a professional development program for teachers to bring a safe and inclusive version of Aussie Rules into the schoolyard.

Whether you're a teacher, student, or young athlete, Eagles Active provides engaging tools to help you build skills, stay active, and feel connected, wherever you are.

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Eagles Active Academy

You can train like an Eagle with insider tips from players, coaches and high-performance staff. The Eagles Active digital academy is fun, interactive and FREE to join.

Eagles Active Academy

Junior Footballer Program

Unlock free and on-demand training tips from the likes of Luke Shuey, Tim Kelly and Bella Lewis. The courses are fun, easy-to-follow, and interactive plus offer exclusive content from the inner sanctum of an elite sporting club. The first courses launched cover:

Fuel to Perform
Building elite habits around nutrition and hydration.

Power and Performance
Strength and conditioning fundamentals for young athletes.

Power and Performance: Elevate
A quiz-based course to support footballers embed key principles of strength and conditioning.

Skill Up
Footy-specific drills to sharpen technique and decision-making. 

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Freestyle Footy

Empowering teachers with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to bring Aussie Rules to school yards across Western Australia in a fun, safe and inclusive way.

Freestyle Footy

Teacher Professional Development (eLearning Course)

Bring the excitement of Aussie Rules into your classroom with Freestyle Footy, a comprehensive six-week online professional development course designed to help teachers confidently deliver an engaging and inclusive AFL program in schools.

Structured Lesson Plans and Resources
Each lesson plan features clear activities, teaching points and modifications to ensure all students can develop core Aussie Rules skills in a fun, flexible and inclusive environment.

High-Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS)
Teachers receive practical guidance on incorporating HITS to enhance student learning and engaging, ensuring lessons are both educational and enjoyable.

Curriculum and Assessment Support
Freestyle Footy aligns with the Australian Curriculum, offering direct links to content descriptors and assessment outcomes, as well as connections to the Australian Sports Commissions Literacy Framework.

Professional Learning Accreditation
To support evidence of professional learning, the course aligns with the AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers, helping educators track their growth and meet professional development requirements.

Student-Led Planning Resource
Encourage students to take ownership of their learning with a student-led resource based on the SEPEP model. This framework empowers young learners to modify game rules, set goals and lead activities, fostering leadership, responsibility and a strong sense of fair play.

Freestyle Footy has been a game-changer for our students. The activities are engaging, easy to follow, and allow every student to participate, regardless of skill level!

- Casey Vandersluys, Lathlain Primary School

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Eagles Active?
  • How do I access Eagles Active?
  • How much does Eagles Active cost?
  • Do I need to download an app to use Eagles Active?
  • What programs are available on Eagles Active?
  • How do I enrol in a program?
  • How long does it take to complete the Freestyle Footy online course?
  • What happens upon completing a program?
  • I'm experiencing issues accessing a program. What should I do?
  • Can I share my achievements from Eagles Active?

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    Eagles Active Academy

    You can train like an Eagle with insider tips from players, coaches and high-performance staff. The Eagles Active digital academy is fun, interactive and FREE to join.

    AFL

  • West Coast launches Eagles Active digital academy for WA’s young footballers

    The new eLearning initiative empowers junior footballers across Western Australia with elite training, nutrition, and performance insights

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    Eagles Active Academy

    Take your game to the next level with our Eagles Academy, a suite of cutting-edge eLearning courses designed to fast-track the development of young footballers.

    AFL

  • Teachers gain insight from Eagle educators

    Primary and Secondary school teachers ventured to Mineral Resources Park for a professional development day facilitated by West Coast Eagles education staff, featuring insights from coaches, players and WA Football.

    Community

  • West Coast Eagles launch Eagles Active

    The West Coast Eagles have officially launched their e-learning platform Eagles Active for schools

    Community
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    Freestyle Footy

    Empowering teachers with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to bring Aussie Rules to school yards across Western Australia in a fun, safe and inclusive way.

    AFL

  • West Coast Eagles and Playbk Sports partner to enhance online fan experience

    The club is excited to announce a strategic partnership to connect with fans across the Western Australian community

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Acknowledgement of Country

The West Coast Eagles Football Club acknowledges and pays respect to the Wadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the traditional custodians of land on the swan coastal plain and east beyond the hills. We pay respect to Elders both past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples. The West Coast Eagles is committed to reconciliation and empowering First Nations Peoples through the establishment of the Waalitj Foundation in 2005.