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AIS Men’s Football
AIS Men’s Football is an internationally renowned residential program, which has produced many high-quality players in domestic and international clubs.
It was established in 1981, as one of the AIS’s eight founding sports, with two broad aims: to identify and develop players for the national under-20 youth team, and to develop coaches through the scholarship coaching scheme.
In 2009, the program altered its focus to specifically train athletes usually aged 16 and turning 17 for the AIS’s youth team, which competes in Football Federation Australia’s National Youth League.
Scholarships are initially offered for one year, with the option of a second subject to the player meeting expectations.
About the program
The AIS operates football programs for both men and women and provides opportunities for athletes to play and train under the supervision of national coaches, further developing their experience and professionalism.
Athletes in both programs train on purpose-built outdoor and indoor fields and have access to cutting-edge sports psychology, nutrition, physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, recovery and travel services.
