A group of young Avalon Soccer Club players recently enjoyed a memorable evening at Cromer Park, taking part in a special training session designed to showcase the opportunities available within the local football pathway.
The session brought together Avalon’s U12 girls and Manly United Women’s and Girls Technical Director Shaz Egger, who was joined by Strength & Conditioning coach Jadon to deliver a fun and engaging training experience.
Supported by long-time women’s football advocate Wayne Brown from Brown Bros. Skip Bins, the annual initiative continues to strengthen the connection between grassroots clubs and the higher levels of the game across the Northern Beaches.
After beginning with a FIFA warm-up, the players enjoyed a range of football activities, challenges and small-sided games, all while experiencing the environment and facilities at Cromer Park.
Most importantly, the evening gave the young players an opportunity to see a potential pathway for their own football journeys. Current Manly United First Grade players Ava Roberts , Ellie Kerr and Jas Robinson all started their careers at Avalon Soccer Club before progressing through the development pathway and into senior football.
As women’s football continues to grow across the region, experiences like these help inspire the next generation of players while highlighting the strong connections that exist between grassroots clubs and the wider football community. Here’s to many more in the years to come!
