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Under 19s

UNI BLACKS U19’s  -  THE PLACE TO BE IN 2010
151st Year of UNI BLACKS FOOTBALL CLUB

UNDER 19’s @ UNI BLACKS

The Under 19’s play in Division 1 of the VAFA U19 competition - known as the Premier division and the highest standard of U19 footy in the state (5 divisions in total).

If you are studying in or around Melbourne in 2010 and keen to play the highest standard of U19 football, keen to meet a fine collection of young men and prepared to have a great time, then look no further Uni Blacks is the place to be in 2010.

Uni Blacks U19 is an exciting place to play football surrounded by great people, support staff and a dedicated U19 committee led by past premiership player Adrian Goonan.

  • Uni Blacks Under 19 TrainingTo be eligible you must be 19 years old or younger as of the 30th June this year.
  • Experienced, passionate and dedicated under 19’s coaching staff (ex. Seniors blacks players)
  • Access to senior coaching staff headed by Senior coach Marc Woolnough (ex. Geelong player & St Mary’s GFL Premiership coach 2008) supported by director of coaching David Parkin
  • First class medical support, access to professional doctors, physio’s & myotherapists
  • Outstanding facilities and home ground at Melbourne University, access to gym, pool, spinning, boxing, athletics track, hockey pitch complement the outstanding University Main Oval
  • Regular games at Optus Oval (Princes Park)
  • Established player welfare group to assist and support players during their studies and professional development
  • Mentor program to provide a valuable link between the younger players and the senior group
  • A club renowned for its great culture, attracting fine young men from all over Australia

UNDER 19’s Coaching Panel

We welcome back favorite son Luke O’Connell as head coach for the second year.  Luke brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to further strengthen the high quality coaching ranks.

Head Coach

Luke O’Connell
Age: 33
Occupation: Flying Start – Sports Management
Football credentials: Uni Blacks past champion, AFL Supplementary list Carlton, VFL Bullants, five years as captain of Banyule FC & two APS Premierships at Xavier College

Supported by:
  Ed Ryan – Assistant Coach
  Steve Cerni - Assistant Coach
  Adrian Goonan – U19 President

 

UNDER 19’s TRAINING DETAILS

Training
Wed 17th Feb at 5pm on Uni Main
                                                                                           
Mon 22 Feb at 5pm on Uni Main
Wed 24 Feb at 5pm on Uni Main
 
Mon 1 Mar at 5pm on Uni Main (Mark Bolton)
Wed 3 Mar at 5pm on Uni Main
 
Mon 8 Mar at 6.30pm on Uni Main (Training with Senior squad)
Wed 10 Mar at 5pm on Uni Main
 
Mon 15 Mar at 5pm on Uni Main (BBQ Afterwards)
Wed 17 Mar at 5pm on Uni Main

Monday 22 March at 5pm-6pm Boxing Melb Uni Gym (Meet at the Pavy at 4.50pm)
Wednesday 24 March at 5pm-6.30pm Melb Uni Hockey Pitch
 
Practice Games
Sat 20 March v Old Xaverians at Murchison
Sat 27 March v Old Essendon at Old Essendon
 
Round One
Sat 10 April

 
SOCIAL SCENE

  • Off-field social program is nicely balanced between organized functions & informal gatherings
  • Uni Blacks Ball, Black Tie Ball, Presentation Night and Blacks Big Sunday are feature events not to be missed

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