About « Elite Football Academy

The Elite Football Academy was founded and established by current
Technical Director - Ivan Jolic.

About

Ivan has played soccer at the highest level, having represented the Melbourne Knights in the former NSL between 1997 and 2003.
Before that he had an extensive playing career in the Victorian Premier League. He has coached Senior Men’s teams in the Victorian Premier League and was the Northern Zone’s Technical Director in the 2008/09 FFV Summer League.

He is currently Head Coach of the Under 13 Victoria Metro State team, Head Coach for the North West Zone in the Victorian Champions League and is completing work experience at the National Training Centre (VIS Football programme).

He is one of few coaches in Australia to have completed and attained BOTH the FIFA accredited Asian Football Confederation “C” licence and Asian Football Confederation “B” Licence. He has also just recently completed Part 1 of the FFA’s Skill Acquisition Trainer’s Licence. Part 2 of 2 will be completed in may 2010.

Ivan is married with three children. He currently holds a “Working with Children” licence.

Philosophy

The Elite Football Academy programme is based on World’s Best Practise. The various programs have been derived from many of Europe’s Elite youth programs and are in line with the Football Federation Australia National Curriculum. The emphasis is on fun, enjoyment and development. Like all of us we thrive on positive reinforcement, our children are no different. At Elite Football Academy there is a clear and defined pathway for players of ALL abilities. A number of current A League clubs have entrusted the Elite Football Academy to be their Victorian based scouting arm.