Club Accreditation Academy System established at Football NSW

Football NSW has for many years reviewed elite player development both here and around the world, with the aim of improving the everyday environment for the elite youth player.
The Club Academy Accreditation System (CAAS) will be a partnership between Football NSW and six (6) Premier Youth League Clubs who best meet the requirements of the application for accreditation.
The Club Academy Accreditation System (CAAS) agreement is based on the key areas of youth development based on Football Federations Australia?s National Curriculum, with the aim of ?Making Australia a leader in the world game?.
The Club Academy Accreditation System (CAAS) agreement also unites State and in turn National Team coaches directly with the Club?s Academy. One of the Clubs responsibilities will be to identify and develop players and coaches for future State Teams.
Each Academy will be evaluated by the Football NSW High Performance Manager or Unit staff member equivalent throughout each year. The Youth Academy club will receive two formal evaluations in over 50 categories each year.
The Academy will be asked to focus on identifying and developing the next generation of elite coaches. These coaches will in turn have the opportunity to be involved in State titles squad, state Team squads.
Football NSW wishes to advise that the following NSW Premier League Clubs have gained Club Academy Accreditation (CAAS) status for season 2011. 
?        Blacktown City Football Club
?         Manly United Football Club
?         Marconi Football Club
?         Sutherland Sharks Football Club
?         Sydney Olympic Football Club
?         Sydney United Football Club
Football NSW also wishes to advise that the following Arrive alive Womens Premier League Clubs have gained Club Academy Accreditation (CAAS) status for season 2011.
?        Blacktown Spartans
?         North West Sydney Women’s Koalas 
?         Manly United
?         Marconi Stallions 
?         Sutherland Shire 
?         Western Panthers

This accreditation process has been the first step in what will be a ongoing effort in offering assistance and support for Clubs.
Football NSW believes that all Club Academies should, in time, be accredited and similarly commited to lifting playing standards at all levels. 
In a major initiative towards improving standards in player development, these Clubs will adhere to the National Football Curriculum (NFC) and will work closely with Football NSW elite player pathways. 
-Football NSW Press Release