Girls Development Clinics headline School Holidays
During the recent school holidays, Football NSW in conjunction with NSW Sport and Recreation hosted four successful Girls Football Development Clinics in Dulwich Hill, Padstow, Glenbrook and Glenwood.
Attended by over 160 enthusiastic young female football stars ranging from 8 to 15 years, the clinics were held across two days and covered the four core skills which consisted of running with the ball, first touch, 1 v 1’s and striking the ball – Each day did finish off with the ever popular small sided games.
Current Sydney FC W-League star and Football NSW Game Development Officer for Women & Girls Servet Uzunlar was delighted with the support each clinic received but stressed the importance of hosting such football events for girls.
“It really was a fantastic days of football, seeing so many smiles on these girls faces was simply priceless.
“The girls football development clinic gives girls the opportunity to come and play football in a girls-only environment.
“It makes a big difference to them, they feel comfortable to participant and they don’t have to compete with the boys to get on the ball.
“I think it’s fantastic that the program makes a point to employ female football coaches.
“Growing up as female footballer I never had this opportunity as a girl so to be able to be a part of it and give back to the game is something I really enjoy.”
