Under 19s
UNDER 19’s @ UNI BLACKS
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The Under 19’s play in Premier division of the VAFA U19 competition.
If you are studying in or around Melbourne and keen to play at a high 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.
Uni Blacks U19 is an exciting place to play football surrounded by great people, support staff and a dedicated U19 committee.
To 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 Matthew Kempton 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
- 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
U19s Coach 2012
The coach for season 2012 will be Steve Cerni. Originally from Banyule, Steve was recruited to play for Fitzroy in the then VFL before coming to play for the Blacks. After an imposing playing career Steve moved on to be Senior Coach of the Blacks in the 1990s.
Steve has been closely involved with the Blacks Under 19s since 2005 and coached the Blacks Thirds to a Preliminary Final in 2010.
We are delighted to have a passionate and talented coach in Steve and are sure all players will benefit from his wealth of experience. Steve can be contacted on 0419 551 150 or cernsta@hotmail.com and would be delighted to provide further details of the terrific football experience that awaits at the Uni Blacks Under 19s.
UNDER 19’s TRAINING DETAILS
Further details will be posted here as arrangements are confirmed.
- 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