3 February 2023

Principal Mark Ashmore talks about the shared values that will underpin the partnership between Salesian College and Liverpool FC International Academy.

Salesian students are excited to get to work with coaches from Liverpool FC International Academy.

Salesian College, Chadstone, today announced an exciting new partnership with the Liverpool Football Club (FC) International Academy program.

Salesian College will be the first school in metropolitan Melbourne to offer an exclusive Liverpool FC International Academy high-performance soccer school program, commencing this year.

In addition to the high-performance soccer program, the partnership will see the school host a range of Liverpool FC training and holiday programs available to all aspiring players in the surrounding community.

‘Holistic learning is key to our boys becoming great men and we knew the moment we began discussions with Liverpool FC International Academy that we were aligned in our values’, said Principal Mark Ashmore.

‘This really is a dream come true for our students and our community – and we are thrilled to be able to extend these training offerings to our broader community. We are delighted to be working with Liverpool FC International Academy to bring this opportunity to our families’, he added.

‘Right from the start of discussions, we could sense Salesian’s strong commitment to whole-of-person development, caring for community, and creating an environment where young people are encouraged to strive for their best while recognising values such as respect and integrity’, Liverpool FC International Academy Australia Head of Football Operations, Scott Collis said.

‘In this mission, Liverpool FC International Academy is perfectly aligned, and we are proud and excited about working with the school to create a unique environment for students at Salesian College, along with players and coaches in the local community’, he added.

Salesian College is a welcoming community renowned for its integrity and creative learning approaches that bring out the best in boys.