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Academy Philosophy
- Nurture the talent of the elite young player
- Instruction hones attitude, technical skill, tactical understanding, speed of thought and action, outwitting opponents.
- Training more than playing
- Ongoing training for the long term
- Quality instruction from an early age
- Players play at level of ability, not age. Players should be stretched to play at best level.
- Competitive games form part of the development program; game result is not of primary importance
- Goalkeeper training
- Players play appropriate team and field size
- Use of quality training and playing facilities
- Coaching staff continually upgrade their coaching qualifications
- Mandatory coach/player ratio
- Medical provision through therapist/doctor