ESFA Matraville Sports High Football Program

ESFA, in partnership with Matraville Sports High School is running a Talented Sports Program for footballers with first enrolments for Year 7 in 2012. We are now calling for formal expressions of interest in the program. We invite you to be part of a supportive, stimulating environment that promotes development on and off the sporting field.

The Talented Sports Program:

Provides an integrated curriculum which caters for the special needs of the talented footballer
Includes coaching at school
Football will have a teacher mentor/coordinator appointed, who provides the link between coaches, parents and the school
All students in the TSP will receive reports evaluating their progress in the program

Benefits of the Program

Excellent coaching from experienced accredited coaching staff
A minimum of two hours training per week which is integrated into the school timetable
Providing education in nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and basic sports science along with life skills such as time management, goal setting and motivation
Exposure to a high level of competition which can improve skill level and provide access to higher representation in football
Development of coaching and refereeing qualifications
Strength and conditioning program provided to assist with the physical development of TSP students
Exposure to Elite Sporting Organisations – through ESFA the program will have links to representative clubs, the University of NSW and Sydney FC

Technical Development

Former AIS Head Coach and ex-Socceroo Steve O’Connor has expressed interest in the program and has offered advice on the program
The program will provide an opportunity for players to develop their football in their school as well as through their representative commitments

Principal of Matraville Sports High School, David Hill, highlights the benefits of the program for talented young players’ sport and education:

“Matraville Sports High School looks forward to working with ESFA in providing an educational opportunity for talented soccer players to combine their education with their chosen sport in a supportive educational environment.”

ESFA is calling for expressions of interest from students to enter the Year 7 program in 2012.

To express your interest complete either the PDF form OR the online form below:

Expression of Interest Form 2012.pdf

Applicant information

First Name: *

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Referees

First Referee:

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Second Referee

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Sporting history and achievements:

Which sporting club/s are you currently registered with?: *

Name of current coach and division?: *

When considering applications, relevant sporting achievements and representative history at both School and Club level over the past two years will be considered.

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