By Joseph Ibic
The Werribee Football Club have launched its first standalone junior academy.
The initiative is set to provide another pathway for talent in Wyndham.
Werribee community coordinator Krista Woodroffe said they were proud to launch the WFC Junior Academy as a key step in developing young talent across the Wyndham region.
“With a focus on high-performance training and skill development, this program strengthens the pathway for aspiring athletes to take the next step in their football journey,” she said.
Increased sponsorships from A Cleaner World, Kieser Werribee, and Corio Waste Management has helped bring the academy to life.
Corio Waste Management’s Melissa Thompson said they were proud to be a founding sponsor of the academy.
“With a 24-year relationship with the club, we’re pleased to strengthen our partnership through a program that nurtures the next generation of footballers in Melbourne’s west.
“We recognise the value of investing in people and supporting the communities in which we operate. We look forward to seeing the program grow and thrive.”
The invite-only program is aimed at Wyndham-based players selected in Western Football League under-13 and under-14 interleague teams, for both boys and girls.
The program consists of five free sessions and is delivered by Werribee’s community team, along with support from VFL players, coaches and staff.
An excursion to North Melbourne Football Club will also take place, building on Werribee’s partnership with the AFL club.
The academy started on Monday, June 23, at Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval with more than 70 participants.
The session was run by our community team, Majok Ngong and Krista Woodroffe, with the support of four VFL stars Anthony Depasquale, Foster Gardiner, Ferg Pinnuck and Cooper Ward.
