VFL Academy launched
Posted by Brent DiamondApr 2. 2012 3:47 pm
A VFL Academy has been launched to assist talented youngsters with their pathway into the AFL.
AFL Victoria’s VFL Academy Coach/Mentor Nathan Bibby told the VFL website that he is looking forward to the newly-launched academy program.
“We would like to thank all stakeholders involved for their support throughout the early stages of the VFL Academy and I look forward to working with all of the initial intake, as well as their clubs, throughout the season,” Bibby said.
Players selected receive an Individual Development Program as well as individual coaching/mentoring, Medical screening, Nutritional education, GPS tracking, Welfare and personal development services and access to Combine testing.
First intake of players are below:
Damien Bugeja Williamstown
Jack Beech Sandringham
Jack Charleston Williamstown
Jackson Coleman Sandringham
Brett Eddy Collingwood
Jack Frost Williamstown
Kyle Hartigan Werribee Tigers
Adam Marcon Northern Blues
Shaun Marusic Frankston
Damien Mascitti Port Melbourne
Leigh Masters Coburg Tigers
David Mirra Box Hill Hawks
Ozgur Uysal Coburg Tigers
Michael Riseley Casey Scorpions
Coleman Schache North Ballarat
Brede Seccull Collingwood
Scott Sherlock Werribee Tigers
Michael Sikora Sandringham
Tim Totevski Northern Blues
Dean Towers North Ballarat
Willie Wheeler Coburg Tigers
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