Based in Sydney, AFFA is Australia's first dedicated freestyle football academy: specialised coaching in a boutique, high-quality environment.
Designed to be both elite and accessible, AFFA welcomes all skill levels looking to learn, improve, and express themselves through freestyle football. With a focus on creativity, technique, and community all centred around a ball, AFFA is building the next generation of freestyle footballers in Australia.
An in-person freestyle workshop. Beginner-friendly. Inspiring for advanced players. Built around four things:
Improve your skills with the ball. Whether you're taking your first touches or mastering advanced combinations, freestyle football offers endless opportunities to develop your technique. Our experienced coaches provide personalised guidance to help you progress at your own pace and unlock the next level of your game.
Learn to express yourself with the ball. Freestyle football is more than learning the moves: It is about developing your own style. Each session with us will be an opportunity to experiment, create, and discover what makes your freestyle unique.
Build confidence in specialised groups with real coaches and real attention. AFFA wants every participant to leave not only with new tricks but with greater self-belief and a sharper overall game. Whether you're learning your first trick or refining advanced skills, our coaches provide personalised feedback and encouragement every step of the way.
Join a special, unique community. The Australian freestyle community brings together people from all backgrounds through shared passion. AFFA designs its sessions to be supportive, inclusive, and social. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced freestyler, you'll find a place to belong at AFFA.
Two founders. Decades in the game. Together, Jay and Yuki built AFFA to give the Aussie freestyle scene a home.
Jay is arguably Australia's most accomplished freestyle football athlete of all time. Holding multiple major competition titles, including x1 Freestyle Football World Champion title and x4 Australian Champion titles (among several other titles), Jay has spent years competing at the highest level internationally, earning a place among the world's top-ranked freestylers.
Today, while still competing at the highest level in Europe, he is passionate about mentoring the next generation of Australian freestyle footballers and creating opportunities for young players to build confidence, creativity, and community through the culture.
Yuki Tokimoto brings over 8 years of freestyle football experience and is widely regarded as one of Australia's leading freestylers. Having competed internationally, including achieving a Top 16 finish at the Asian Championships, Yuki has built a reputation for his unique style, consistency, and deep understanding of the sport. Throughout his career, he has also performed for major global brands and events, including Adidas, TEDx, and FIFA during the World Cup.
Beyond competition and performance, Yuki is passionate about coaching and helping students develop both technical ability and creativity through freestyle football. Known for his calm, encouraging approach and strong attention to detail, Yuki plays an integral role in shaping AFFA's vision, culture, and coaching philosophy.
Decades of combined experience. National titles and world-stage credits. Teaching in person.
Co-founder of AFFA. A decade in the game and one of Australia's top freestylers. Top 16 at the Asian Championships, with performances for Adidas, TEDx, and FIFA at the World Cup.
First-ever Australian Freestyle Champion (2009), and again in 2012. 20+ years in the game, and one of the most experienced 1-on-1 freestyle coaches in the country.
2018 Australian Champion. Top 24 at the Red Bull Street Style World Championship in Warsaw. 12 years in the game, coaching since 2017, and brand work with Adidas, Nike, FIFA, Qatar Airways and Optus.
