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FOOTBALL EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME
The tenth year of the Football Excellence programme kicked off in February 2012.
Trials held during 2011 had selected the 70 Years 8-10 students to take part.
The new Year Seven squads commenced in early March.
Once again the early morning training sessions commenced with a 7.00am start for
aspiring Year 7 and 8 football stars. The enthusiasm and dedication of these
students and their families is inspiring. The programme was a busy one
throughout the year. Female and male teams have competed in our regular SACCSS
inter school competition, the Premier League and Futsal tournament as well as
the Football Federation Victoria Futsal competition. The College Football teams
are made up from participants in the programme.
Touring Programme
The South Australia Challenge continues this year. August saw the Senior Girls
and Boys squads heading for Adelaide to compete against the South Australian
Champions with a win for the girl’s squad.
The Junior Squads head west in November for their tilt at the South.
Staffing
The programme at present is staffed by four of the teaching staff at St Monica’s
College; all are qualified football and five a side football coaches. Luca
Finanzio, Lucas Rabenda, Mark Torcaso and David Black have all been coaching the
large number of football squads at the College over many years. All have coached
State Championship teams, both outdoor and five a side. We are also pleased to
have Mr Don Ross and Mr Mick Hoar as members of our coaching staff. Don is a
qualified Level Two football coach and has many years of competitive football
behind him. Mick has coached for 30 plus years and has coached many state teams
over the years. We have been joined this year by two specialist coaches,
Gianfranco Impellizzeri an AFC B Licence holder and Goalkeeper coach Erin Herd.
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The College is always proud to acknowledge the achievements of members of the
programme.
Highlights of 2011
Matthew Theodore
Full Scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport 2007 and 2008
Selection for the Young Footballroos, Under 20s, 2007
Melbourne Victory Youth player 2008/9
Matthew is presently trialling in Holland
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Football Excellence: football refereeing course
with Football Federaton
Victoria referee staff.
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