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INTRODUCING
MERRIMAC FOOTBALL CLUB

DREAM | BELIEVE | ACHIEVE​

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At Merrimac Football Club, our mission extends beyond the field. We are dedicated to fostering excellence in every player, both as athletes and individuals.  Whether your aspirations mirror those of Ronaldo, Messi, or Tim Cahill, our goal is to unlock the full potential of each player, guiding them towards success on and off the pitch. Merrimac Football Club warmly welcomes children of all playing abilities into a safe, stimulating, and progressive environment.

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We firmly believe in the long-term development of players, ensuring each one is placed in an environment conducive to their current stage of growth. Recognising that every child progresses at their own pace, we tailor our team programs to meet the individual needs of each player.

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At Merrimac Football Club, our professional coaching staff ensures that every player's experience is enjoyable and enriching, fostering a love for the game and instilling a desire to play. We prioritise individual confidence, technical development, and exposure to competitive environments to nurture young players into skilled footballers.

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OUR GOALS

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SHORT TERM

  • Technical: Develop confident, skilled players with a diverse technical foundation.

  • Psychological: Foster character development through our core values and identities.

  • Physical: Enhance players' physical attributes through research, testing, and support networks.

 

 

LONG TERM

  • Provide players with the best chance of achieving their goals and dreams of becoming professional footballers.

  • Cultivate mature footballers both on and off the field.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe that athletes of all ages must incorporate four core skills in their development and football maturity:

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  • Technique: Ball control, dribbling skills, passing accuracy, body control.

  • Game Intelligence: Spatial awareness, tactical knowledge, risk assessment.

  • Physical Fitness: Endurance, balance and coordination, speed, strength, and power.

  • Proper Mindset: Compassion, composure and mental strength, coach-ability, self-motivation.

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Merrimac Football Club strives to create a professional and nurturing environment where children can learn from ex-professional footballers who are highly motivated and qualified. Our goal is to develop well-rounded young footballers while promoting the traits of professional players.

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PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each player is expected to adhere to the following requirements:

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  • Desire: A commitment to learning, developing, progressing, and achieving.

  • Dedication: Devotion to the tasks and targets set.

  • Standards: Maintenance of high professional standards on and off the pitch.

  • Attitude: A positive approach to every challenge.

  • Respect: Respect for peers, opposition, coaches, and all interactions with others.

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