ABOUT CARWATHA FOOTBALL COLLEGE 

 

The Carwatha Football College academy delivers an exciting football program for students from prep - Year 12 as part of the student curriculum.  It also gives external student athletes the opportunity to be part of the Cert III Sport and Recreation (Football Model) program when in years 10 - 12.

There is an annual intake of 25-50 motivated students into the CFC program. This exciting program features the latest training methods, including skill acquisition, conditioning, mental preparation, game intelligence and football awareness of the world game and provides an integrated academic pathway for students to pusue their passion while at school. 

 

 

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MINI PUPS PROGRAM (Prep – Grade 2)

 

The Mini Pups program is a new and exciting program. This program involves our youngest students into a fun and exciting football introductory skills program. This program will give students in Prep - grade 2 the opportunity to work with one of our professional coaches every Friday and learn the game of football, develop coordination and have fun.

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Specialised training each term
• Training all year round on grass and indoor surfaces
• Professional Football Training (Friday period 4 - 1 session per week)
• Working with highly qualified and enthusiastic professional coaches
• Working in a secure and safe environment with like-minded student athletes
• Fun introductory sports football activities  

MINIROOS ANNUAL COST:

 

Total fee per a year including uniform = $490

*CFC Uniform - top, shorts, Socks*

 

*Payment Plans Available*

 

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

 

Training Day	Friday
Time	Period 4
Meeting Point	Small Gymnasium

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

To be part of this new and exciting program designed to accelerate your football development and school learning, please register your expression of interest and one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly.

 

TO REGISTER:

 

click here for  CFC REGISTRATION FORM

 

                 

 

 

ACADEMY PROGRAM (Grade 3 - Year 9)

 

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Specialised training each term
• Training all year round on grass and indoor surfaces
• 4 Training sessions per week (1 lunchtime session, 1 double period, 1 afterschool session)
• Training gear (top, shorts, socks, jacket)
• Professional Football Training 
• Working with highly qualified and enthusiastic professional coaches
• Special appearances from previous and current A League players & coaches
• Strength training
• Working in a secure and safe environment with like-minded student athletes

ANNUAL COST:

 

Junior Program

 

ONLY $4 Per Session

 

 

*Payment Plans Available*

 

Theory and Practical Class

 

ONLY $2 Per Session

 

 

 

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

 

JUNIOR PROGRAM (3-6)

 

Traininig Day	Tuesday	Thursday	Friday
Time	Lunchtime	Period 1 & 2	Afterschool
Meeting Point	Small Gymnasium

 

YOUTH PROGRAM (7-9)

 

Traininig Day	Monday	Tuesday	Friday
Time	Lunchtime	Period 1 & 4	Afterschool
Meeting Point	Classroom

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

To be part of this new and exciting program designed to accelerate your football development and school learning, please register your expression of interest and one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly.

 

TO REGISTER:

 

click here for CFC REGISTRATION FORM

 

      

 

 

CERT III SPORT AND RECREATION PROGRAM  (FOOTBALL MODEL - YEAR 10 - 12)

 

Our Football College delivers an exciting and professional Cert III Sport and Recreation football program for ALL student athletes (open to students from all schools). The football program is a combination of classroom academic subjects that are football specific in their content and also includes on field practice, training matches and games plus sports science activities. 

 

ACCREDITATION UPON COMPLETION 

 

Students will be accredited a units 1 & 2 towards their VCE program in the first year of the program. In the second year of the program students will be accrediated units 3 & 4 towards their VCE. Students who are completing VCAL will also qualify for a Certificate III in Sports & Recreation which will contribute to their overall VCAL certificate qualification. Students who have completed their Certificate III Sports & Recreation subjects in the first year can enrol only then enrol into the following year to complete Certificate III Sports & Recreation year 2 subjects.

 

 

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•  FREE E BOOK - CLICK HERE

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

STEP 1:	Complete the CFC REGISTRATION FORM
STEP 2:	Speak to VET Coordinator at your school exressing your interest
STEP 3:	Complete an expression of interest form (provided by your VET coordinator) and   email it back to footballtechaus@gmail.com

 

              

 

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Prep - Year 11)

 

Carwatha Football College P-12 offers international students the opportunity to be part of our school football program and study English while playing football abroad. The program also gives children internationally a new cultural experience in Australia and the opportunity to see Australia and Victoria. Our primary focus is improve individual skill, teach student athletes the world game through football intelligence.

 

International Student Flyer

 

To find out more contact us on the email below

Footballtechaus@gmail.com

 

 

CARWATHA FOOTBALL COLLEGE - COACHING STAFF

FOOTBALL DIRECTOR:
LJUBAN (LEWIS) PALINIC

 

Ljuban (Lewis) Palinic holds an AFC ‘A’ Coaching Licence and is currently coaching in an A League Academy environment. Ljuban has been working in the A League Academy environment for 4 years.

Ljuban has also worked with various professional youth coaches from Europe. He has previously held the role of Technical Director at NPL club Dandenong City SC and has just over 10 years of coaching experience both at youth and senior level.

Ljuban has also been the assistant coach at Bentleigh Greens SC senior team and won the NPL Championship in 2017.

 

Ljuban is a passionate coach always looking to improve future talent of youth players in Australia.

 

A League Academy Age Groups and Role:

• Year 2017 - 2019 - U15s Head Coach 
• Year 2019 -2020  - U16s Head Coach 
• Year 2020 - U18s Head Coach 
• Year 2020 - U20s Assistant Coach
• Year 2020 - 2021 - U19s Head Coach (U21s NPL)

CFC TECHNICAL DIRECTOR:
TIMOTHY DAKIS



Tim brings a wealth of football knowledge and understanding of youth development who will lead our program to improve the football values and skills of our young players.

Tim is the current NPL Nunawading FC Miniroos Technical Director and head foundation coach for the National Skill Acquisition Program and also leads the development of U12/13/14 junior players for over 10 years .

 

Other experiences include FC Barcelona Academy coach, Tim Cahill Head coach and is also part of the Australian national team for Deaf Football Australia. He has also held coaching roles in high performance at the FFV Champions League program for over 5 years and heads the Junior school football program at Caulfield Grammar School also for over 10 years.

 

Tim is a very passionate football coach and a true professional in his work.

 

 

HEAD COACHES

STEVEN GODFREY

 

 

Steven Godfrey is back on board, continuing his role in developing the next wave of technically gifted players.

With an AFC B Licence and 3+ years in the FTA system, Steven runs full-time football programs across schools, including leading the U6–U13 setup at Carwatha College.

He’s all about building strong foundations, boosting player ability, and helping kids grow their understanding of the game.

Same high standards, same coaching crew, same FTA mission - technical development done right.

 

HEAD COACHES

TOM PATON

 

 

Tom Paton joins FTA with a wealth of experience and a passion for player development that runs deep.

After 6 years coaching in an A-League environment and 8 years overall, Tom specialises in working with development age groups (8–17s), holding a B Licence and a strong track record of helping young players grow both technically and personally.

He’s excited to make an impact at scale, not just creating better footballers, but better people. 

 

 

Please know that all coaches have a valid working with children's check.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 

Scholarships are available!! Carwatha Football College is extremely happy to announce that it does offer FULL SCHOALRHSIPS for new Carwatha College P-12 students. Please note SPOTS ARE LIMITED.

 

Some of the scholarships avaiable include:

• Academic Scholarship
• Sport Scholarhship
• Refugee Scholarship
• International Student Scholarship

If you wish to find out more about scholarships available please speak to the school office or contact our Football Director.

 

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS (Asthma, Anaphylaxis)

Any players who have a medical condition are required to provide the school nurse with an updated management plan prior to commencing the program. Any students who have Asthma are required to bring their asthma pump to every session and put this in a bag with their name on it in the case they require this during the session.

 

Current football student comments:

“I like the way Carlos teaches us and I also love to play the sport. CFC has made me much better at Soccer. The training has helped me get better at passing” The best thing about CFC is the teachers are the best” 

“I like playing football matches most and training at school but I like playing with my friends in high school. CFC has made me a magnificent and sensational football player”

“I Like my teammates and the teamwork when we play matches. CFC Really helps me to get to school”

“I like that you can enjoy football and have fun with your friends, that I have confidence to come to school and learning in class. The best thing is coming to school in a happy mood.”

 “What I really like about CFC is being in a team and the matches I’ve loved. I also like CFC because I’ve improved my playing”

“I Like that we play games at the end and I’m with all my friends. I like coming to school more now because I always look forward to coming to CFC. I like how we do different things every day with CFC”

 “I like playing matches and I’m not as bored when I go to school. I’m looking forward to the real Madrid Tour” 

 

Certifictifacte III Sport & Recretion (Football Model) Comments:

 

"In the CFC Academy, the coaches central point is to make individuals play to their best of their ability by focusing on technical footwork and to feel comfortable with the ball. Coaches also focus on our health by checking our weight and see how far we can push our limits. This subject also brings up your ATAR points in your final result."

 

"In the CFC Academy, the coaches focus on technical training and occasionally, we watch games and discuss it. Sometimes, we talk about tactics and how we can improve to become better players. In CFC, we also made new friendships and we all work together to help each other improve."

 

CONTACT US:

Ljuban (Lewis) Palinic 
Football Director:  0413 937 310
Email: Footballtechaus@gmail.com