About the school - 2009

Welcome to the Morton’s Soccer School Football development programme.

Football is the most popular game in the world and in Australia it is the most played sport in the country.

At the Morton’s Soccer School we pride ourselves in developing young players.

Our main priority is to ensure the development of every child attending the Morton’s Soccer School

This programme has been established to help identify, nurture and develop young talented players so they can maximise their potential to play football at the highest possible level.

The South Hobart Soccer Club is proud to present and be associated with the Morton’s Soccer School.

Programme Duration

The football programme will commence on Thursday 12 February and continue Tuesdays – Thursdays 4.15pm - 5.45pm until 17 December 2009.

The soccer school will break with the school holidays.

Programme Cost

$1,200 for programme duration.

This includes Nike strip, jacket, socks and bag. Terms of payment are negotiable.

Programme Venue

It is anticipated that the home and operating venue of the programme will be at South Hobart ground, Washington Street, South Hobart.

From time to time especially early in the season/programme other training venues may be used.

Programme Content

The content of the football programme will be extensive.

It will cover but not be limited to the following:
1. Technical - tricks, turns, learn to play 1 v 1.
2. Tactical - understanding why and when to use techniques.
3. Physical - speed, strength, suppleness, stamina, skill, train the body.
4. Mental - winning mentality.
5. Social - Code of Conduct.

Who is eligible for selection?

Any young player aged between:
* 8 - 11 years
* 12 - 15 years
in the 2009 calendar year