FFV NTC

The Football Federation Victoria National Training Centre (FFV NTC) is run by Football Federation Australia and Football Federation Victoria, in Melbourne, for Victorian youth players. Up to 2010 this program was run by the Victorian Institute of Sport.

FFV NTC
Full nameFootball Federation Victoria National Training Centre
Founded2010
GroundState Football Centre, Darebin
ManagerBoris Seroshtan
LeaguePS4 NPL U16 West

Program

The men's program aims to prepare players for selection in the Australia U17 squad and FFA Centre of Excellence program. Between 20 and 25 scholarships are awarded each year to athletes who are 13–17 years old that show the potential to represent Australia at U-17 level.

The team competes regularly in the National Premier Leagues Victoria Under 18 East division,[1] which acts as preparation for the FFA National Institute Challenge in December of each year.

Recent history

The NTC squad, led by coach Boris Seroshtan won its first National Institute Challenge in December 2013 without losing a single game, finishing six points clear of Football New South Wales NTC.

Several players of that squad have since graduated the program to sign for different clubs including Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City FC. One of the star performers, Jake Brimmer has since gone on to sign for English football giants Liverpool F.C., as well as making nine appearances for the Australian Under-17s squad.

Despite losing the core of its squad for the 2014 edition of the National Institute Challenge, the Victoria NTC defied the odds to win a second consecutive title,[2] losing only once on its way to beating Queensland Academy of Sport by two points.

Current technical staff
Position Staff
Head Coach Boris Seroshtan
Assistant Coach Michael McBride
Goalkeeping Coach Jeff Olver
Talent Development Manager - Girls Annick Fokchak
Talent Development Manager - Boys Andrew Kenta
Technical Assistance for Women NTC Lisa de Vanna[3]

Source:

Notable former players
As of 13 November 2020
NameCurrent clubPositionYearsCurrent Status
Curran Singh Ferns Melaka UnitedMF2009–2010Playing
Jamie Maclaren Melbourne CityFW2009–2010Playing
Curtis Good Melbourne CityDF2009–2010Playing
Petar Franjic Dandenong CityDF2007–2009Playing
Kamal Ibrahim Port MelbourneMF2007–2009Playing
Bailey Wright SunderlandDF2007–2008Playing
Matthew Spiranovic UnattachedDF2004–2005Playing
Apostolos Giannou OFIFW2005–2006Playing
Leigh Broxham Melbourne VictoryMF2003–2006Playing
Kristian Sarkies BeaumarisMF2002–2003Playing
Adrian Leijer Dandenong CityDF2002–2003Playing
Spase Dilevski–DF2000–2001Retired
Billy Celeski–MF2000–2001Retired
Simon Storey–DF1997–2000Retired
Naum Sekulovski Preston LionsMF1999–2000Playing
Vince Grella–MF1993–1996Retired
Levent Osman–DF1994–1996Retired
Danny Allsopp–FW1994–1995Retired
Tom Pondeljak–MF1992–1993Retired

References
  1. "PS4 NPL U18 East table". PS4 NPL Victoria.
  2. Trantino, Julian. "NTC Boys' success highlights strength of youth football development in Victoria". Football Federation Victoria.
  3. "De Vanna Joins NTC Trials". Football Federation Victoria. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
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