EEA Football Development
Placement Program
Level up your on-field game
Develop your on-field game within EEA’s Football Development Program.
This new program is designed to assist any striving footballers who want to develop their own game and refine their craft, alongside a tertiary qualification.
The Football Development program equips students with a holistic on field and off field development opportunity within a high-performance environment.
Targeting all footballers who are looking to level up their game. Whether that be with NAB League, State League or Community level. The opportunity to further develop and refine their football craft and football education alongside a tertiary education with RMIT will assist with maximising their football potential at any level they strive towards.
Coached by Club and AFL Legend, Dustin Fletcher.
Accumulating 400 games spanning over 22 years, resulting in two Premierships, one Crichton medal and two All-Australian selections. Learn from one of the games most accomplished players.
Key Features
The key features of the Football Development Placement Program include but not limited to;
Craft and skills development
Strength & Conditioning
Access to recovery
1-1 mentoring
Game education
Students involved in the EEA FD Placement Program will take part in a weekly Footy Development block for the duration of academic calendar / football year.
Entry Requirements
Year 12 graduate: successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; or the Australian Senior VCAL Certificate
Non-Year 12: completion of post-secondary studies or at least 6 months’ work experience. Current COVID-19 vaccination. More information in About section.
Applicants are required to undertake an interview with Essendon Education Academy program staff to establish an understanding around their suitability for the course.