ES NL ROUND 4 e programme

CLUB NEWS
EASTERN SUBURBS AFC
Eastern Suburbs
head of coaching
amongst the
word elite:
junior and youth teams that provide a
structured system for players to help each
player identify where they want to be as a
player and then to help them achieve their
goals.
Eastern Suburbs AFC head of coaching,
Juan Roman returned from Spain
earlier this year where he successfully
renewed his UEFA Professional License.
This Pro License is acknowledged by FIFA
as the worlds highest football coaching
qualification, and is held by the world most
elite coaches, including: Jose Murhino,
Rafa Benitez (manager of Real Madrid),
Luis Enrique (manager Barcelona) and
Pep Guardiola (manager Bayer Munich).
Juan is one of a very few New Zealanders
to hold this coveted coaching qualification.
Juan uses his coaching knowledge and
skills to create programmes for Suburbs
Chris Ruffell (ESAFC Chair
man) noted “While the National League is
enjoying the lime-light today…however our
over-arching club focus is about providing
the highest quality coaching resources
possible for all of our 2,500 club members.
We’ve coupled our coaching curriculum
& courses with a strong player pathway
strategy for all our members, so each of
our valued 2.500 members has the opportunity
to progress their football ambitions
to whatever level of ability and motivation
they have. We targeted National League
status last year as it would deliver the pinnacle
of club football in our player pathway
strategy – we identified that as a key ‘prize’
for Suburbs NL status.
I look forward to the near future when
we see Suburbs lads come through our
coaching courses and pathway to pull on
the Lilywhites’ shirt in the National League,
or gain a coveted professional contract or
an All White cap!
We invest heavily in our Club’s coaching
resources, and will continue to do so as
our number 1 priority”
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