English Premier League giants Liverpool will run their academy program at Assumption College from next year.
The club announced the expansion of its international academy to Melbourne on Friday, November 25, with Kilmore’s Assumption College to become the first Victorian home of the Liverpool FC Academy.
Assumption will also be the first school in Australia to offer a high-performance soccer school led by Liverpool.
As part of the partnership, Assumption will host a range of Liverpool community training and holiday programs which will be available to aspiring players in the region.
LFC International Academy is a partnership project between the world-famous football club and the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE).
LFC International Academy general manager Scott Collis said he was delighted to partner with Assumption College.
“There was a clear alignment of values throughout our discussions and everyone here at Liverpool FC Australia is excited about what this new partnership can bring to students at the school along with players and coaches in the local community,” he said.
“At the core of what we do is a belief in a holistic approach to development. We want to create opportunity for young players to be the best they can be as footballers but with ACPE we also want to ensure we contribute to a young person’s journey wherever that pathway leads.”
Assumption College principal Kate Fogarty said the school was thrilled to be the first school to partner with LFC International Academy Australia.
“Our day and boarding students will have access to a world class curriculum via our high-performance soccer program,” she said.
“The program aligns with our ground-breaking curriculum that enables our students to access a truly personalised learning experience and exceptional sporting opportunities as they journey throughout secondary school.”
The partnership will also allow local coaches to be trained and accredited by LFC.
LFC International Academies president Dan White said developing local coaches through education and development opportunities is a central component of the academy.
Details: lfcacademy.com.au
