FFV NTC Talented Player Program

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Football Federation Victoria, in conjunction with Sports Education and Development Australia (SEDA) has created a program combining a passion for football with an educational pathway through the Sport & Recreation Industry. The program is designed for talented players wanting to pursue a career in football. It consists of specialised football training conducted by FFV approved coaches integrated with sport and recreation curriculum.

Students can complete their VCE, VCAL and certificates III and IV in Sport and Recreation leading to a Diploma of Sport (Development). Core curriculum involves theoretical and practical experience in sports administration, marketing, fitness, coaching, event/project management, literacy, numeracy and career planning.

Selection into the NTC Talented Player Program is determined by the FFV in conjunction with SEDA and is primarily based on football ability and educational background. As part of the selection process applicants may need to undertake further activities conducted by the FFV.

The Benefits

FFV NTC Talented Player Program provides:

daily training sessions with a focus on skill development and strength and conditioning
access to FFV Coaches and facilities
an educational pathway with the potential to access higher education at Victoria University
the opportunity to work closely with expert staff at Football Federation Victoria
a Football Federation Victoria National Training Centre uniform
use of a notebook computer

Location

The program will be based at Darebin in order to access FFV sporting facilities

Curriculum Opportunities

CONTENT	ACTIVITIES
SPECIALISED FOOTBALL TRAINING	Training with FFV specialised coaches
FITNESS	Specialised fitness training with FFV and SEDA staff
LEADERSHIP PSYCHOLOGY	Development of mental strength and leadership
TECHNOLOGY	Game Analysis
MEDIA / PUBLIC RELATIONS	Media, public speaking, journalism, radio
EVENT MANAGEMENT	Involvement in major events
FINANCIAL PLANNING	Managing money and investment
COMMUNITY	Involvement in community events and projects
CULTURE STUDIES	Study of culture in sport
FIRST AID	Australian 1^st Aid Level 2 Course
COACH EDUCATION	Junior, Youth and Futsal Coaching License and involvement in junior coaching
BUSINESS SKILLS PROGRAM	Business Plans, Marketing, Accounting, Products, Budgets
NUTRITION	Nutrition, food composition, training and health
VCE/VCAL	Foundation/Intermediate/Senior VCAL, VCE Accreditation