Football West National Training Centre
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Full name | Football West National Training Centre |
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Founded | 2006 |
Chairman | Football West / FFA / DRS |
League | Football West State League |
Website | [Home Page Club home page] |
Football West National Training Centre or simply FW NTC is a soccer academy based in Perth, Western Australia. The WA NTC runs female training programs. The academy was established by Football West in conjunction with FFA and DRS in 2006 to operate as an establishment where young players could be assisted to prepare for the game at the highest level.[1]
The boys' team played in the Football West State League in 2012 and 2013, however did not play for points. They also participated in the FFA State Institute Challenge.[2]
The boys' program was replaced by the Perth Glory NPL program in 2014.[3]
Notable academy graduates
Name | Club | Position | Current status |
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Eli Babalj | AZ | FW | Playing |
Mark Birighitti | Newcastle Jets | GK | Playing |
Daniel De Silva | Perth Glory; Roda JC | MF | Playing |
Jesse Makarounas | Melbourne Victory | FW | Playing |
Sam Mitchinson | Melbourne Heart | DF | Playing |
Scott Neville | Newcastle Jets | DF | Playing |
Brandon O'Neill | Perth Glory | MF | Playing |
Mitchell Oxborrow | Newcastle Jets | MF | Playing |
Joshua Risdon | Perth Glory | DF | Playing |
Trent Sainsbury | PEC Zwolle | DF | Playing |
Adam Taggart | Newcastle Jets ; Fulham | FW | Playing |