Academy manager of soccer giant visits Geelong

St Joseph’s College Geelong welcomed Liverpool FC international academy manager Daniel Gavin to its grounds last week to observe the delivery of its world regarded youth soccer program.

The esteemed international coach ran a series of workshops with pupils, teachers and coaches from the Geelong institution and St Patrick’s College Ballarat.

The Liverpool FC International Academy aims to foster player development through ambition, commitment, dignity and unity.

The program involves the same coaching curriculum and techniques used by the soccer giant with its own young players at the academy in Liverpool.

St Joseph’s College Geelong was the first Victorian regional school to partner with the academy.

Principal Tony Paatsch said Mr Gavin’s visit was a welcomed sight.

“It’s proving to be a terrific partnership for us and has improved the quality of both our physical education program and certainly the soccer experience students here are having.

“It was fantastic to have Daniel down. To bring someone in who is involved at the heart of it in Liverpool is such a great opportunity for students and teachers.

“We hope he and other high-profile people from Liverpool will come out here in the future and continue their great work.”

Liverpool FC International Academy Australia general manager Rob Davey said the visit to Geelong will help to grow the game even more in the region.

“Our partnership with Liverpool FC is about connecting the club to community whether that be in the UK, Australia or elsewhere in the world.

“It is integral therefore that we are able to connect the club directly to our partner schools and the communities they serve.

“Having Daniel visit demonstrated the focus and passion that the club has in realising that connection.”

To learn more about the Liverpool FC International Academy, head to lfcacademy.com.au/