AGE Sports Academy AGE Sports Academy is excited to announce the launch of its One Day Football School in collaboration with Auckland United Football Club in Term 2, 2022. The establishment of AGE’s Sports Academy
JO DAWKINS
provides an opportunity for learners to follow their
Director of Football
passions alongside professional coaches, trainers
& AUFC Academy
and educators who individualise their programmes
Director
to support personal excellence. The integration of high-quality coaching with a football-specific learning programme is delivered by top-class qualified player development coaches and registered teachers one day each week.
Jo is an OFC A Licence coach with a wealth of experience, as Director of Football for one of New Zealand’s best player development programmes over the past
Designed for years 5-8, this one day school offers
5 years. Jo is also a member of the New Zealand
the opportunity for the development of skills,
High-Performance Coaches network and a former
strategy, and essential knowledge to enable young
New Zealand Football player of the year nominee.
athletes to be physically and mentally prepared for a career in their chosen sport. The Sports Academy aims to build powerful learners who are confident
ANDREW KINGSTON Lead Learning Coach
and capable of setting and achieving challenging
Qualifications
goals within and beyond the classroom.
BSc Sport & Exercise Science Graduate Diploma in Teaching NZ Registered Teacher Young athletes have a vast array of skills that enable them to learn and perform at a high level. Andrew is a highly experienced teacher who designs learning experiences that nurture and develop these skills within the classroom, in a context that engages many learners. Andrew is motivated to support the sporting endeavours that our young tamariki engage in, whilst providing a robust education plan to support their growth and development as learners. He aspires to provide a Sports Academy where individual talents are celebrated and a culture of growth is encouraged.
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