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Monash Sport joins A-League

11 February 2009

Student Jack Fogarty takes on Melbourne Victory's Carlos Hernandez.

About 80 school children joined their soccer idols at a school holiday coaching clinic hosted by Australian A-League soccer club Melbourne Victory at the Clayton campus late last month.

Melbourne Victory is the only A-League team based in Victoria. The team attracts the largest average crowd of any club, consistently setting attendance records.

The two-hour junior development clinic taught the budding young footballers the finer points of the game. Afterwards players signed autographs for participants.

High Performance Sport Coordinator Matthew Sheldon-Collins said the clinic was a great opportunity for youngsters to develop their soccer skills.

"Monash Sport is committed to increasing participation in sport and physical activity and promoting a healthy lifestyle," Mr Sheldon-Collins said.

"We have a developing relationship with Melbourne Victory that should ensure more opportunities for both parties to work with the wider community."

For more information on Monash Sport visit the Monash Sport website.

For more information on Melbourne Victory visit the Melbourne Victory official website.