Sheffield Wednesday Coaches Arrive Today

Posted on: Thursday, April 23, 2009

The Victoria Highlanders FC is proud to partner with FC Victoria in bringing Sheffield Wednesday staff coaches to the capital region.   Sheffield Wednesday Academy Manager Sean McAuley returns to Victoria alongside Nev Burbeary (Assistant Academy Manager), Matt Burton (Skills Coach), Carl Wells (Strength & Conditioning Coach), Ash Fickling (Athletic Therapist), and Vicki Tomlinson (Sports Psychologist & Full Time Academy Teacher).

On Saturday April 25th, at 9:30AM, the Sheffield Wednesday staff coaches will be running a training session with the Victoria Highlanders Reserves to help educate coaches from youth and adult clubs from the Lower Island Associations.

“Bringing the United Soccer League in Victoria is not the only item we want to accomplish,” stated Highlanders General Manager Drew Finerty.  “Our organization is all about the development of the game, not just for the players, but for our staff and for the community itself.  Partnering with FC Victoria in bringing coaches who can help increase the exposure and understanding of the game is also a part of development, and we are excited to continue to partner with events such as this.”

In addition to the Highlanders training session, the Sheffield Wednesday coaches will be putting local youth through the paces of ball control, effective passing and dribbling skills and other technical skills. If a youth player catches their attention, this person may get the opportunity to earn a trial at the youth academy back in England.