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Soccer seven make teams for Nationals, 20 August 2010
Gippsland Sports Academy has had 7 young footballers selected into the Victorian Country under-14 and under-15 State Representative teams, following selection camps held in Bendigo recently.
“Everyone involved with the academy is very proud of these young boys and we know they will do themselves and us proud at the National Championships,” Executive Officer, Judi Buhagiar said, “this is what the academy is about giving young aspiring Gippsland athletes opportunities to prove themselves and reach their full potential.”
“Gippsland Sports Academy football head coach Chris Van Lambaart, has done a fantastic job in preparing these players for this opportunity,” Judi added.
The teams will play in the Football Federation Australia Boys National Youth Championships from September 27 to October 2 in Coffs Harbour. Games will be played at BCU International Stadium.
Keiran Coltman, Tommy Nguyen and Ashley Ross will line up in the under-15 Country State Team while in the under-14 Country State Team Jacob Richardson, Gianni Salvatore, Aloysio Ferriera and Dean Panayiotou will represent Gippsland.
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Football Squad hits the road, 5 July 2010
The Gippsland Sports Academy football squad trained at Sale United Football Club in Raglan Street, Sale recently.
The squad consists of under-13 to 16-year old players that have been nominated for State tryouts at the end of the year. This Gippsland Sports Academy program gives the athletes a chance to train with the best players in Gippsland at their age group before trying out with their respective state teams. Athletes also get an insight into recovery, psychology and nutrition sessions which are held approximately once a month.
“We were made to feel very welcome, the hospitality shown by Sale United’s President, Michael Mitchell and Barbara Sutton was greatly appreciated," Academy CEO, Judi Buhagiar said.
"We would like to thank them very much. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Wellington Shire who allowed us the use of Aqua Energy Centre for our recovery session,” she added. “It’s generous support like this that encourages our young Gippsland athletes
to reach their full potential.”
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