Australian Institute of Sport Football Program
The Australian Institute of Sport Football Program is an association football talent identification and player development program run by the Australian Institute of Sport, in Canberra. The AIS runs this program for both men and women: the men's program was one of the eight founding sports of the AIS in 1981, with the women's program being added in 1998.
History
The AIS football program is funded by the Australian Federal Government, through the Australian Sports Commission. In 2005-2006 this funding amounted to A$1,115,000.[1] Currently, 20 students per year are selected for an initial period of 12 months training and study, with the additional option of a second year. The men's program is residential, while the women's is training camp-based. Students are generally 15–17 years old when selected and the only compulsory requirement is that they have current, or pending, Australian citizenship.
The original stated aim of the men's program was
"To identify and develop players for the national under-20 youth team and to develop coaches through the Scholarship Coaching scheme".
National Representation
Following the decision of several football graduates to represent other countries at a senior national level (e.g. Josip Simunic), the AIS implemented contracts whereby the cost of the scholarship will have to be repaid by any graduate that goes on to play football at a senior level representing a country other than Australia, in international competition.[2]
National Soccer League
The AIS fielded teams in the former National Soccer League's youth competition. Within that competition it was placed in the Northern Division. The AIS won three titles, in 1986, 1998 and 1999.
Victorian Premier League
The men's program had previously entered a team in the New South Wales Premier League competition in 2005. In 2007 the AIS entered a team into the Victorian Premier League. This would allow regular, weekly competitive matches that were lacking for previous scholarship holders.[3] As part of their inclusion as the only non-Victorian team in the VPL competition, all 'home' fixtures were played in Victoria for the 2007 season. The side struggled for consistency throughout the season, finishing 12th on the ladder, however great benefit was reportedly gained from the participation in a men's competition. In 2008 the men's program team continued to participate in the Victorian Premier League, improving from the previous year as the AIS finished 8th on the ladder. AIS home games were also played in Canberra, while some high profile matches which includes the Round 21 match between the AIS and the Preston Lions FC was played in Country Victoria at Rumbalara Oval, Shepparton. This was designed to promote the competition and bring the top state league competition to new areas.
However the men's program team will cease to compete in the Victorian Premier League competition for 2009, as the AIS program will be designed to accommodate younger players, hence eliminating the need to compete in a senior men's competition.[4]
National Youth League
On 3 July 2009 it was announced the AIS would compete in the National Youth League.[5]
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Position |
Player |
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MF |
Yianni Perkatis |
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MF |
Milos Degeneck |
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MF |
Stefan Mauk |
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MF |
Hernan Espindola |
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MF |
Benjamin Garuccio |
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FW |
Anthony Proia |
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FW |
Teeboy Kamara |
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Matthew Davies |
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Luke Kairies |
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Past Squads
Players noted in Bold went on to play for the Socceroos.
2010 Scholarship Holders
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| No. |
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Position |
Player |
| 18 |
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MF |
Yianni Perkatis |
| 19 |
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FW |
Hernan Espindola |
| 20 |
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GK |
Lachlan Tibbles |
| 21 |
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DF |
Connor Chapman |
| 23 |
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FW |
Brodie Paterson |
| 25 |
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FW |
Antony Proia |
| 26 |
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DF |
Kevin Davison |
| 30 |
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GK |
Paul Izzo |
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MF |
Patrick Dixon |
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DF |
Scott Mellish |
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DF |
Alex Cerruto |
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MF |
Giancarlo Gallifuoco |
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MF |
Joshua Da Silva |
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2009 Scholarship Holders
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
2008 Scholarship Holders
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
- * Invitational player
2007 Scholarship Holders
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
2006 Scholarship Holders
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
2005 Scholarship Holders
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Notable Alumni
| Name |
Club |
Position |
Years |
Current Status |
Country |
International Caps |
| Farina, FrankFrank Farina |
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FW |
1982–83 |
Retired |
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67 |
| Spink, WarrenWarren Spink |
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FW |
1983–84 |
Retired |
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38 |
| Hooker, RobbieRobbie Hooker |
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DF |
1984-85 |
Coaching |
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22 |
| Polak, JasonJason Polak |
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MF |
1985-87 |
Retired |
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28 |
| Trimboli, PaulPaul Trimboli |
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FW |
1986 |
Media |
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46 |
| van Blerk, JasonJason van Blerk |
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MF |
1986 |
Coaching |
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33 |
| Foster, CraigCraig Foster |
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MF |
1986-87 |
Media |
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29 |
| Horvat, SteveSteve Horvat |
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DF |
1987-88 |
Retired |
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32 |
| Zelić, NedNed Zelić |
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DF |
1988 |
Media |
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34 |
| Murphy, ShaunShaun Murphy |
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DF |
1988 |
Retired |
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27 |
| Sorras, GeorgeGeorge Sorras |
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FW |
1989-90 |
Retired |
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27 |
| Edwards, AlistairAlistair Edwards |
Australia U-20 |
FW |
1988 |
Coaching |
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22 |
| Corica, SteveSteve Corica |
Sydney FC |
MF |
1989–90 |
Coaching |
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32 |
| Muscat, KevinKevin Muscat |
Melbourne Victory |
DF |
1990–91 |
Coaching |
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51 |
| Milicic, AnteAnte Milicic |
Melbourne Heart |
FW |
1990–91 |
Coaching |
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6 |
| Lozanovski, GoranGoran Lozanovski* |
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MF |
1990–91 |
Retired |
|
9 |
| Moore, CraigCraig Moore* |
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DF |
1992–93 |
Retired |
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52 |
| Bolton, ClintClint Bolton |
Melbourne Heart |
GK |
1992–93 |
Playing |
|
4 |
| Foxe, HaydenHayden Foxe |
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DF |
1993–94 |
Retired |
|
11 |
| Skoko, JosipJosip Skoko* |
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MF |
1992–93 |
Coaching |
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51 |
| Aloisi, JohnJohn Aloisi* |
Melbourne Heart |
FW |
1992–93 |
Coaching |
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55 |
| Viduka, MarkMark Viduka* |
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FW |
1992–93 |
Retired |
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43 |
| Neill, LucasLucas Neill* |
Al Jazira |
DF |
1994–95 |
Playing |
|
75 |
| Šimunić, JosipJosip Šimunić* |
Dinamo Zagreb |
DF |
1995–96 |
Playing |
|
86 |
| Emerton, BrettBrett Emerton* |
Sydney FC |
MF |
1996 |
Playing |
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89 |
| Grella, VinceVince Grella* |
Blackburn Rovers |
MF |
1996 |
Playing |
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46 |
| Colosimo, SimonSimon Colosimo |
Melbourne Heart |
DF |
1996–97 |
Playing |
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26 |
| Šerić, AnthonyAnthony Šerić* |
Karabükspor |
MF |
1996–97 |
Playing |
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16 |
| Sterjovski, MileMile Sterjovski* |
Perth Glory |
MF |
1996–98 |
Playing |
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43 |
| Bresciano, MarkMark Bresciano* |
Al Nasr |
MF |
1997 |
Playing |
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57 |
| Ergić, IvanIvan Ergić* |
Free Agent |
MF |
1997–98 |
Playing |
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11 |
| Miličević, LjuboLjubo Miličević |
Hajduk Split |
DF |
1997–98 |
Playing |
|
6 |
| Wilkshire, LukeLuke Wilkshire* |
FC Dynamo Moscow |
MF |
1997–98 |
Playing |
|
62 |
| Kennedy, JoshuaJoshua Kennedy* |
Nagoya Grampus |
FW |
1998–99 |
Playing |
|
25 |
| North, JadeJade North |
F.C. Tokyo |
DF |
1999 |
Playing |
|
34 |
| Coe, NathanNathan Coe |
SønderjyskE |
GK |
2000-01 |
Playing |
|
2 |
| Brosque, AlexAlex Brosque |
Shimizu S-Pulse |
FW |
2001 |
Playing |
|
7 |
| McKay, MattMatt McKay |
Rangers |
MF |
2001 |
Playing |
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19 |
| Valeri, CarlCarl Valeri* |
Sassuolo |
MF |
2001–02 |
Playing |
|
41 |
| Federici, AdamAdam Federici* |
Reading |
GK |
2001–02 |
Playing |
|
4 |
| Milligan, MarkMark Milligan* |
JEF United |
DF |
2002 |
Playing |
|
12 |
| Williams, DavidDavid Williams |
Melbourne Heart |
FW |
2005 |
Playing |
|
2 |
| Kruse, RobbieRobbie Kruse |
Fortuna Düsseldorf |
FW |
2005–06 |
Playing |
|
10 |
| Langerak, MitchellMitchell Langerak |
Borussia Dortmund |
GK |
2005–06 |
Playing |
|
0 |
| Rukavytsya, NikitaNikita Rukavytsya* |
Hertha BSC |
FW |
2005–06 |
Playing |
|
6 |
| Djite, BruceBruce Djite |
Adelaide United |
FW |
2006 |
Playing |
|
9 |
| Vidošić, DarioDario Vidošić* |
Adelaide United |
MF |
2006 |
Playing |
|
14 |
| Špiranović, MatthewMatthew Špiranović |
Urawa Reds |
DF |
2006 |
Playing |
|
8 |
| Burns, NathanNathan Burns |
AEK Athens |
MF |
2006 |
Playing |
|
7 |
| Holland, JamesJames Holland |
AZ Alkmaar |
MF |
2006–07 |
Playing |
|
5 |
| Giannou, ApostolosApostolos Giannou |
Kavala |
FW |
2007 |
Playing |
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0 |
| De Vere, LukeLuke De Vere |
Gyeongnam |
DF |
2007-08 |
Playing |
|
0 |
| Amini, MustafaMustafa Amini |
Central Coast Mariners |
MF |
2009 |
Playing |
|
0 |
| Antonis, TerryTerry Antonis |
Sydney FC |
MF |
2009 |
Playing |
|
0 |
| Bulut, KeremKerem Bulut |
Mladá Boleslav |
FW |
2009 |
Playing |
|
0 |
- *Represented Country at a FIFA World Cup
References
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