Central Coast Mariners Academy
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| Full name | Central Coast Mariners Academy | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Mariners Academy | ||
| Founded | 2012 | ||
| Dissolved | 2014 | ||
| Ground | Pluim Park | ||
| Capacity | 2,000 | ||
| Chairman | Peter Turnbull | ||
| Manager | Jason van Blerk | ||
| League | NSW Super League | ||
| 2014 |
League: 2nd Finals: Semifinal | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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Central Coast Mariners Academy, or simply CCMA, was an association football club based in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia. The club was established by Central Coast Mariners FC and Central Coast Football in 2012 to operate as a development club.[1] They played their home games at Pluim Park in the suburb of Lisarow.
The team featured a mix of local footballers, and available Mariners youth league and A-League players. The team allowed players to maintain their match fitness throughout the year, as well as providing a development pathway for upcoming players who were trained in line with the club’s philosophies and standards.
History
Prior to 2012 the Central Coast Mariners Academy had previously existed as a junior side however, in 2012 the new team was accepted to participate in the New South Wales first division.[2] In October 2012 the club announced that Joey Peters had been appointed as senior coach. The club finished tenth from twelve clubs in their first season in 2012.
The team finished tenth from twelve clubs in their second season in 2013. CCMA prided themselves on producing talented young players and providing a pathway for Central Coast Mariners in the Hyundai A-League. Based on appearances for CCMA 15 year old Daniel McFarlane earned trials in the UK with Swansea City and Birmingham City. Patrick Zwaanswijk signed up McFarlane up for the CCMA in the National Youth League. Local players Steve Whyte, Josh Forbes, Liam O'Dell and Nathan Verity also made sufficient impressions in the NSWPL season to earn them a contract in the NYL squad.
Following disputes between Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast Football over technical and financial aspects of the program the Football NSW licence to run the representative side on the Central Coast was handed back to Central Coast Football in August 2014 and the Academy program closed.[3]
Colours and badge
Central Coast Mariners Academy's colours were yellow and blue (identical to Central Coast Mariners FC). They also share the Mariners' badge of a football inside a curling wave.
Stadium
The club played home matches at Pluim Park, Lisarow.
Records
- League victory: 5–0 v Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC, 19 April 2014
- Top scorer: Chris Payne (8)
See also
References
- ↑ [tt_news=5987&tx_ttnews[backPid]=298&cHash=b5f263c474 "Central Coast Academy in full swing"]. footballnsw.com.au. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ↑ "Mariners lay foundations for football's future". footballaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ↑ Bossi, Dominic (23 August 2014). "Central Coast Mariners face lockout over outstanding debts and ground fees". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
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