Melbourne Football Stars (MFS) is an organisation that provides Melbourne's Youth with an opportunity to travel to Scotland & England to gain an insight into the world of professional Football.
George Campbell, the Head Coach and Director, has coached at various levels within Victorian Football ranging from the Victorian (FFV) U14 & U15 State Teams and in the Victorian Premier League with Essendon FC and Northcote City FC. He is currently the U21 coach of Northcote City and is the Head Coach of the Xavier College Firsts Soccer Team. He holds a FIFA B License in Football Coaching.
This coupled with a professional playing career in Scotland’s Premier League with Aberdeen FC and with numerous clubs in Australia’s National League including South Melbourne FC whilst also representing his country, Scotland at the UEFA European Youth Championship Qualifiers, has provided him with an understanding of what is required to coach and play Football at an elite level. This football pedigree, combined with a proven track record in business delivers a set of skill that equips George to coach and manage Football programs at all levels.
“We provide young footballers with a unique learning opportunity and allow them to experience the inner sanctum of professional football”, George Campbell.
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As a result of going on the 2009 Tour of Scotland & England, Jason Samargis, Daniel Sweeney trialled with Scottish Premier League Clubs Hibernian FC, KIlmarnock FC & Dundee United FC and Jason Koutsodontis trialled with EPL side Liverpool and English Championship side Peterborough. View the video above to see what Jason has to say about the experience and unique opportunity of becoming a professional footballer.
The 2009 Tour produced some great results against the best of British youth football.
Wins against Manchester City, Dundee United and the Scottish Youth Team and a draw against Hibs had scouts across the country singing the praises of MFS.
A number of players were identified by clubs including Manchester City, Rangers, Hibs, Dundee United, Aberdeen, Bolton and Newcastle United.
The scouts and academy coaches were impressed by the technical ability of MFS players and most importantly the ‘never say die’ character displayed by the boys.
Three players were fortunate enough to be invited for further trials.
Jason Koutsodontis trialled with English Premier League club Liverpool FC and with English Championship club Peterborough United. He has been asked to return to Peterborough in 2010 for further trials.
Daniel Sweeney trialled with Scottish Premier League club Dundee United and has been invited back to Scotland in July 2010.
Jason Samargis trialled with Hibs and Kilmarnock and his progress is being monitored by Hibs.
George McHeileh, Nikola Kostadinoski, Alvaro Carrillo, Rodrigo Covarrubias, Michael Emsley, Alex Karamouzis and Chris DiBartolo were all identified as players with potential by Newcastle United, Bolton and Hibs and their progress is also being monitored.
