Overnewton Anglican Community College is pleased to announce that is has joined the Melbourne City FC College of Football program as an affiliate school.
Overnewton joins the program that allows local Victorian schools the ability to engage with Melbourne City FC’s development program.
Overnewton students and coaches will engage directly with Melbourne City FC and the Melbourne City College of Football, establishing areas of cooperation in coaching, football services, elite training and playing opportunities, female coaching and commercial and community opportunities.
40 students from the College toured the City Football Academy (CFA) Melbourne, undertaking a ‘be like a professional’ day where the group were put through their paces by the Melbourne City FC coaching staff.
Overnewton Anglican Community College Principal Jim Laussen believes this partnership will excite aspirational students, coaches and families. "The affiliation with Melbourne City FC will add another dimension to our football program for our elite male and female football players," Mr Laussen said. "From our beginners to those on an elite pathway, Overnewton students and coaches are motivated to learn and grow with Melbourne City FC."
Overnewton Year 9 student Dylan Pierias, who is also a part of the Melbourne City FC National Premiers League program says, "Being a passionate footballer I am very excited about Overnewton joining the Melbourne City College of Football program, it is a great opportunity for our College to be involved with a world-class club. I am looking forward to the quality training and watching Overnewton players develop to another level."
"Winning two Melbourne City FC school tournaments in 2014, including the prestigious Premier Boys category put Overnewton football in the spotlight. We are proud to be an affiliate school and we are looking forward to the incredible potential this relationship offers" added Nikki Little, Head of Sport at the Keilor Campus.
The Melbourne City College of Football Program at Overnewton Anglican Community College provides a range of options for students in Years 4-12.
For more detailed information view the documents listed below:
2016 Program Outline - fact sheet.
2016 Expression of Interest Form
2016 Elite Team Uniform images
More information about the program can be obtained by contacting the Registrar, Diane King on 9334 0141
Pictured from left to right: College Principal, Jim Laussen, Caitlin Karic (Year 4),
Melbourne City FC Premier League Captain Patrick Kisnorbo and Dylan Pierias (Year 9)