ABOUT LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY AUSTRALIA
Global Vision
To deliver the most authentic club coaching programme to all our participants around the world.
LFC Introduction
Liverpool Football Club was formed in 1892. They are one of the most recognisable sports teams in the world. LFC has won 6 European Cups, 18 domestic league titles, 7 FA Cups, and more than 20 other major domestic and European honours.
Based at our home stadium of Anfield, Liverpool, the team is managed by the FIFA Best Men’s Coach, Jurgen Klopp. His star-studded squad is a mix of global superstars and home-grown talent, all of whom proudly represent the values of the Club.
We have a formidable record of developing young footballers in our Academy, many of whom have gone on to enjoy long professional football careers at the elite level of the game. Such names include Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
LFC International Academy
LFC International Academy is the global youth coaching arm of LFC. Delivering the same coaching curriculum and techniques that are used with the Club’s own young players at the Academy in Liverpool. LFC International Academy teaches young participants how to play The Liverpool Way in countries across the world.
As an official partner of the Club, the Liverpool Football Club International Academy Australia delivers programs which bring together the proven football education methodology and philosophy of the world-famous Liverpool Football Club with the facilities, expertise and teaching resources of the renowned Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE). In partnership with ACPE, we are pleased to present the Liverpool Football Club International Academy Australia.
All over the world Liverpool FC International Academies teach young players how to play The Liverpool Way. Now, Liverpool FC International Academy Australia brings that exciting opportunity to Australia. Our dedicated team of coaches work closely with Liverpool FC Academy Staff in the UK to ensure that everything we do on and off the pitch gives our families and players the best LFC experience.
- We aim to develop every player that attend our programmes
- We teach players how to advance both on and off the pitch, through development of key life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and decision making
- We deliver the most authentic club coaching programme, bringing the LFC Academy philosophy and practices to young players
- We focus on all aspects of the game delivering coaching sessions that work on the technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social aspects of football, following the LFC development model
Our Purpose
At Liverpool Football Club International Academy Australia, everything we do will be about inspiring people to be the best they can be, enabling opportunity and creating an environment for success. We will fulfill our purpose through a commitment to delivering quality and authenticity while being role models for our values, our guiding principles, and The Liverpool Way.
The Liverpool Way & Our Values
LFC International Academy offers young fans around the world an opportunity to learn to play The Liverpool Way, developing participants both on and off the pitch. The Liverpool Way is a philosophy that runs throughout LFC. It incorporates the four core values of the club, and these values permeate through everything that we do at the LFC International Academy. ‘The Liverpool Way’ is based on our four core family values:
- Ambition – Knowing that dreams are there to be achieved. Nothing is impossible
- Commitment – Put your heart and soul into everything – go that last mile to do things right
- Dignity – Earn respect through honesty and integrity
- Unity – Work together to bring the best out of each other
TEAM Focused
When all the right elements come together we can achieve almost anything.
Long Term Player Development Model
We develop all players at the LFC International Academy in 5 key areas, with the player always at the centre of this model.
