North West Sydney Football views the National Club Development Program (NCDP) as one of the keys to success

West Ryde Rovers FC, Ryde Saints United FC and Epping FC are the first Clubs within North West Sydney Football to complete the NCDP and have shown their commitment to planning for the future.
 
All NWSF Clubs are encouraged to complete the program, with a view to helping themselves improve and raising standards across the Association.  This will quantify what we do well and areas that could be improved for the benefit of all members within the Association.
 
Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Toivonen stated that “All Clubs are encouraged to complete the Program not only to receive official recognition for their countless hours of hard work, but also, help the Association look at strategic ways to provide support to all clubs.”
 
“The NCDP will help quantify the areas and we can look at collectively to maintain or raise the standard of services currently provided to all member going forward.”
 
“This process will aim to focus on the retention of our members rather than the usual focus on recruitment."

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West Ryde Rovers FC President, Karen Waud stated that “What a great initiative!  A wellness check for all clubs, making sure we are developing and growing our clubs.”

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“The accreditation is a worthwhile process to ensure we have covered the essentials and highlights other aspects we can work toward improving.” Tammy Scharenguivel, Ryde Saints United FC Secretary, MPIO and Registrar added.

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Epping FC President Mal Arnold reflected that "it was simple and easy to complete - took no more than 30 minutes - and provided us a good health check as to where we are at as a club and highlighted some opportunities we can now consider to further improve"

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Clubs are encouraged go to https://www.playfootball.com.au/ncdp and to contact Jeremy Toivonen directly for further information – Jeremy.toivonen@nwsf.com.au
 
The NCDP aims to raise the overall standard of club administration and operations at all levels of the game, Football Australia has established the National Club Development Program (NCDP) providing a clear model to develop and maintain a successful football club.
 
The NCDP is expected to achieve the following objectives from a Club and Association perspective:

• Improve processes and control mechanisms of Clubs
• Assist the Association to better support Clubs
• Improve the efficiencies of the sport
• Establish benchmarks of success across Australia
• Improve player retention
• Increase female participation
• Increase Miniroos Participation
• Embrace and support inclusivity