Monday, 18 June 2012 12:12 PM
MEDIA RELEASE
South Melbourne FC is supportive of the recent announcement made by Football Federation Australia (FFA) regarding the recommendations from the National Competition Review (NCR) and is looking forward to working with Football Federation Victoria to assist with a successful implementation of these changes in our state. The Australian Premier League (APL) is an important step to tie together and improve our code with the desired effect of developing youth and allowing clubs like ours to have the opportunity to again play at the highest national levels.
South Melbourne FC has a proud tradition of producing over 50 Socceroo players and was instrumental in the creation of the first truly national football competition in the late 1970s. Its success in Australian football was recognised when it received the prestigious award FIFA Oceania Confederation Club of the Century.
The Club has successfully implemented a youth development program, which has allowed South Melbourne FC to be at the forefront of youth development as our program very much follows what is contemplated in the National Competition Review.
The Board has appointed Tom Kalas (Current Joint Director of Youth Development) to work with all key stakeholders within the Club and Football Federation Victoria (FFV) to oversee the implementation of the recommendations from the National Competition Review at the Club.
Coupled with the redevelopment of Lakeside Stadium, its strong youth development, recent appointment of a full time General Manager and dynamic digital media team, South Melbourne FC is well positioned to take advantage of opportunities that lie ahead.
For all media enquiries, please contact Tom Kalas on 0419 996 645 or media@smfc.com.au