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Mahoneys Road Reserve, P.O. Box 41, Forest Hill 3131, Melbourne, Victoria, Phone: 9877-3818
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Mission Statement
"To provide a positive, creative environment whereby players are educated and mentored to express themselves, achieve their maximum
potential and develop the technical skills of the world game"
Introduction
Football Tekniq is a new football entity established to provide talented youngsters a unique opportunity to develop and master the
necessary technical skills possessed by elite footballers.
The rationale for Football Tekniq is to provide an environment that is unique in terms of providing a structured technical focus which
differentiates itself from the club 'results driven' culture!
Our name acts as an acronym to the following key values and beliefs:-
T echnical
E xcellence
K nowledge
N urture
I ndividual
Q uality
The 2009 pilot program will introduce players to the technical content and philosophy. To provide continuity, the program will be offered
5 days a week from 2010 and beyond.
Player Culture
A. Expectations
- Commitment
- Teamwork
- Learning & Attentive
- Supportive & Obedient
- Integrity
- Pursuit of excellence
- Work Ethic
- Respect
B. Technique
- Individual – Technical, attitude and speed
- Group – cohesion, tactical and speed tempo
C. Opportunity for both genders
Only players with the highest level of commitment will be accepted and must display dedication, determination and discipline to their
football development.
Aims
- To deliver a quality program designed to specifically focus on the technical development of each individual player. Objective is for
each player to get over 750 touches per training.
- To implement the technical skills taught at training in weekly modified games.
(i.e lateral touch, accurate pass, receiving a pass, side-on positioning)
- To secure accredited coaches with a technical philosophy.
- To promote skilful football all over the park and challenge players to use skill and creativity in all situations with the aim of
keeping possession.
- To maximize the footballer’s mental development of the game.
- To encourage appropriate progression through ability/age.
- Ultimately produce players capable of playing at an elite level.
Program Director
Greg Mangonis
Greg has 10 years coaching experience at senior and more recently elite junior level.
He has been fortunate enough to have been mentored by high calibre coaches to develop young footballers attain superior technical abilities.
Greg is accredited with an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) –B Coaching Licence and contains a Sports/Science Certificate.
Greg worked with young elite footballers in his role as a V-Elite coach in 2007/08 and was an FFV State Assistant Coach in 2008.
He was part of Australia's support staff at the 2003 World Youth Cup in the U.A.E and saw first hand the technical skills possessed by the
world's elite youth footballers. This changed his football perspective forever!
If you would like more information, you can contact Greg Mangonis on 0419 535 570 or by e-mail on
gmango1@optusnet.com.au
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