SIGN UP NOW TO GET YOUR FIRST TRAINING SESSION FREE

R.K.MAC
R.K.MAC
  • Sign In

  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • My Account
  • Sign out

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • EFDA
  • OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITIES
    • INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
    • TALENT IDENTIFICATION
    • BRINGING THE WORLD TO US
  • OUR ACADEMY PROGRAMS
    • THE ACADEMY
    • ELITE FUTBOL
    • LITTLE ROOKIES
  • ABOUT THE ACADEMY
    • OUR VISION
    • MEET THE TEAM
    • PLAYER ACHIEVEMENTS
  • TRAIN WITH US
  • SHOP

Account


  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • My Account

MEET THE TEAM

Welcome to the heart of our football academy – Our passionate coaches drive the growth, development, and success of our program. Our dedicated team is the backbone of this academy, bringing together a wealth of experience, expertise, and unwavering commitment to nurturing young talent and shaping the future of the beautiful game.

In loving memory of

Clive Pieterse

A special tribute to our former coach & friend. 

OUR COACHES

Jean Dimanche - Director

  • Junior and Senior Level - Over 20 years of Coaching Experience 
  • Completed FFA/AFC B Licence 
  • Accredited FFA/AFC C Licence 

Dom Bijoux - Coach

  •  Junior Level Coaching– 10 years coaching experience 
  • 20 years of self-defence training 
  • Junior Licence Game Training 
  • Completed FFA/AFC C Licence 

Marcus Dimanche - Coach & International Scout

  • Bachelor of Education (Primary)
  • Junior Level Coaching – 7 years coaching experience 
  • Former A-League Youth player
  • Mauritius National Team (Youth and Seniors Player)
  • 7+ Years of NPL playing experience

Gonzalo Valenzuela - Coach

Gonzalo Valenzuela - Coach

  • Junior Level Coaching – 10 years experience 
  • Accredited AFC C Licence 
  • FF/AFC B Licence to be completed 2023 

Radoslav Arapovic - Coach

Radoslav Arapovic - Coach

Radoslav Arapovic - Coach

  • 17 years of playing experience
  • Eastern Lions Junior Coach since 2018

Pat Couty - Coach

Radoslav Arapovic - Coach

Radoslav Arapovic - Coach

  • Level 3 FFA referee 15+ years experience
  • 30+ years playing experience
  • Involved in Senior team coaching 3+ years

Growing Roots

James Osbourne - Junior Coach

James Osbourne - Junior Coach

James Osbourne - Junior Coach

  • EFDA Academy Graduate Player 
  • Current NPL Player

Sam Pollock - Junior Coach

James Osbourne - Junior Coach

James Osbourne - Junior Coach

  • EFDA Academy Graduate Player
  • Currently studying a double degree of Engineering and Biomedicine. 
  • 2018 EFDA U14s player International Football Tour
  • Current NPL Player

The Team Behind the Scenes

Kiara Cursio

Elizabeth (Liz) Dimanche

Elizabeth (Liz) Dimanche

  • Paediatric Occupational Therapist & Media Manager
  • Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Occupational Therapy Practice 
  • APHRA – National Registered Practitioner 
  • Occupational Therapy Australia Member (OTA)
  • 2 years experience in Physical Rehabilitation. 
  • 2 years experience Media Manager. 

Elizabeth (Liz) Dimanche

Elizabeth (Liz) Dimanche

Elizabeth (Liz) Dimanche

Elizabeth (Liz) manages our resources, develops and implements our plans and schedules, and ensures that the health and safety procedures for our players and staff are carried our effectively. Liz is your point of contact for questions and queries pertaining to administration and session fees at EFDA. 

  • EFDA
  • TRAIN WITH US

Elite Futbol Development Academy Melbourne

Contact Us

Phone: 0414 510 480

Copyright © 2023 Elite Futbol Development Academy, Melbourne 

- All Rights Reserved.

Powered by GoDaddy

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept

2025 TERM 1 BEGINS ON 1ST OF FEBRUARY

REGISTER NOW!