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FFV NTC
Full nameFootball Federation Victoria National Training Centre
Founded2010
GroundState Football Centre, Darebin
ManagerBoris Seroshtan
LeaguePS4 NPL U16 West

The Football Federation Victoria National Training Centre (FFV NTC)is run by Football Federation Australia and Football Federation Victoria, in Melbourne, for Victorian youth players. Up to 2010 this program was run by the Victorian Institute of Sport.

Program

The men's program aims to prepare players for selection in the Australia U17 squad and FFA Centre of Excellence program. Between 20 and 25 scholarships are awarded each year to athletes who are 13–17 years old that show the potential to represent Australia at U-17 level.

The team competes regularly in the National Premier Leagues Victoria Under 18 East division,[1] which acts as preparation for the FFA National Institute Challenge in December of each year.

Recent history

The NTC squad, led by coach Boris Seroshtan won its first National Institute Challenge in December 2013 without losing a single game, finishing six points clear of Football New South Wales NTC.

Several players of that squad have since graduated the program to sign for different clubs including Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City FC. One of the star performers, Jake Brimmer has since gone on to sign for English football giants Liverpool F.C., as well as making nine appearances for the Australian Under-17s squad.

Despite losing the core of its squad for the 2014 edition of the National Institute Challenge, the Victoria NTC defied the odds to win a second consecutive title,[2] losing only once on its way to beating Queensland Academy of Sport by two points.

Current technical staff

Position Staff
Head Coach Boris Seroshtan
Assistant Coach Michael McBride
Goalkeeping Coach Jeff Olver
Talent Development Manager - Girls Annick Fokchak
Talent Development Manager - Boys Andrew Kenta
Technical Assistance for Women NTC Lisa de Vanna[3]

Source: [citation needed]

Notable Former Players

As of 7 August 2017
Name Current club Position Years Current Status
Curran Singh Ferns Malaysia Felda United MF 2009–2010 Playing
Jamie Maclaren Germany Darmstadt 98 FW 2009–2010 Playing
Curtis Good England Newcastle United DF 2009–2010 Playing
Petar Franjic Australia Avondale DF 2007–2009 Playing
Kamal Ibrahim Australia Melbourne Knights MF 2007–2009 Playing
Bailey Wright England Bristol City DF 2007–2008 Playing
Matthew Spiranovic China Hangzhou Greentown DF 2004–2005 Playing
Apostolos Giannou China Guangzhou R&F FW 2005–2006 Playing
Leigh Broxham Australia Melbourne Victory MF 2003–2006 Playing
Kristian Sarkies Australia Dandenong Thunder MF 2002–2003 Playing
Adrian Leijer South Korea Suwon FC DF 2002–2003 Playing
Spase Dilevski Australia Campbelltown City DF 2000–2001 Playing
Billy Celeski Japan Ventforet Kofu MF 2000–2001 Playing
Simon Storey – DF 1997–2000 Retired
Naum Sekulovski Australia Whittlesea Ranges MF 1999–2000 Playing
Vince Grella – MF 1993–1996 Retired
Levent Osman – DF 1994–1996 Retired
Danny Allsopp – FW 1994–1995 Retired
Tom Pondeljak – MF 1992–1993 Retired

References

  1. ^ "PS4 NPL U18 East table". PS4 NPL Victoria.
  2. ^ Trantino, Julian. "NTC Boys' success highlights strength of youth football development in Victoria". Football Federation Victoria.
  3. ^ "De Vanna Joins NTC Trials". Football Federation Victoria. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
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