Adelaide United is excited to announce that St Paul’s College will be joining our Academy School program for 2025 joining inaugural Academy School, Woodville High School.
St Paul’s College is in its 66th year and rapidly growing in Adelaide’s North East, now expanding its extensive football program in ways that will further accommodate all levels of student footballing ability, while also creating a high performance pathway for their senior teams.
The partnership will see Adelaide Untied provide year round support to the football department at St Paul’s College, and further development for student engagement through key presentations from football department staff and players, and allowing access to AUFC high performance and coaching resources.
“St Paul’s College is excited and humbled to be in partnership with Adelaide United, who share our commitment to diversity and excellence, as we combine to grow and nurture football and young people. This opportunity will help St Paul’s College to extend the development of football in our community, as AUFC helps our college to engender leadership and personal development, as well as building skills and ability within our world game.” Paul Belton, St Paul’s College Principal.
The College will also be exposed to and be offered unique football experiences from Dutch football giants PSV Eindhoven. These include coach education, and possible trips to train at PSV Campus De Herdgang.
Adelaide United’s Community Programs Manager, Ruben Garcia Byrne highlighted the Academy School Program as an excellent opportunity for schools to elevate their football programs at all levels.
“The partnership is a great opportunity for schools to connect and engage with the club and the relationship with St Paul’s College further demonstrates the focus our club is placing on education. AUFC are committed to producing not only great footballers, but also individuals who will make meaningful contributions to their schools and local communities
We welcome St Paul’s College into the Program and we look forward to working with their community from 2025.”
