One of the nation’s greatest sport stars, Sam Kerr, is set to launch her first NSW regional football school in Newcastle this month.
The acclaimed Matildas striker, with 128 appearances to her name in the “green and gold”, will kick off the initiative at the University of Newcastle’s grounds.
Sam Kerr Football (SKF) is designed to help girls and boys, aged three to 14, fall in love with the game.
The program captures her lived experience and her vision to inspire the next generation of kids, developing their skills with a schedule formulated under her guidance.
A one-day masterclass, on 17 July, is almost sold out while the weekly gatherings begin from 23 July.
They’ll take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am until 10.30am for younger players, and between 4pm and 5.30pm for the older children.
There are also plans to open more sessions to meet the market demand.
Kerr admitted she was excited to unveil a school in the home region of good friend Emily van Egmond and fellow Matilda Clare Wheeler.
“Growing up, there weren’t opportunities for me to develop my game in a way that allowed me to be my best,” she said.
“It wasn’t until I turned pro, that I learnt things like how to nourish my body to perform or how to manage my mental wellbeing.
“My hope is that delivering a comprehensive program that’s more than just skill development will give young players the optimum chance to live out their potential as a player.
“Being in the position I’m in today, I want to give back to the code I love.
“It’s an incredible privilege to be able to share what I have learned to better the sport, to build a legacy, and to inspire and connect with the next generation of Australian footballers in the area.
“So, I’m thrilled to launch Sam Kerr Football at the University of Newcastle.”
SKF delivers a progressive and holistic training program that leverages her knowledge and expertise.
It covers technical football drills along with health and wellbeing, mental skills such as resilience, and core areas of development like nutrition and recovery.
“Also, it builds knowledge and supports youngsters’ aspirations to be professional athletes, as well as nurturing a love for the game in those who are new to the sport,” Kerr added.
To find out more about the program or to register your child to train the Sam Kerr way, visit www.samkerrfootball.com/book.
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