Hard Work Never Stops
25 January 2012
After excelling at The Nike Academy and impressing a number of watching scouts, Tom Rogic stepped up to make his pro debut for his new club last weekend.
From The Chance to the top of the Australian league in less than a year, Tom's success is just beginning.
His hard work never stopped.
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Nike Academy: Learn From Defeat
01 December 2011
Up against senior professionals, The Nike Academy faced another tough test. In heavy conditions, Tom Rogic put the Academy 1-0 up but experience told as they eventually went down 3-1. After the impressive performance against Inter Milan, this is the players’ chance to learn from defeat ...
Nike Academy: Inter Milan
20 November 2011
Strikers Tobi and Mustapha were playing amateur football until they earned their place in The Nike Academy. A year after winning The Chance, they're part of the squad that took on the Italian giants Inter Milan. Against players from one of Europe's most successful clubs, the team proved tha ...
Adapt to Survive
13 September 2011
You need to adapt to survive. That’s the lesson The Nike Academy players took from their battling 3-3 draw against Portsmouth.
Matt Wells, Assistant Coach, said, “The game was a hard physical challenge. In football, not every match suits your personal playing style. "To make it ...
Recovery is Vital
13 September 2011
Playing their third game in four days, The Nike Academy will have to get used to busy professional league schedules. The players showed how well they're adapting with 2-0 win against Southend United.
Glyn Davys, Physiotherapist: "It's vital for the boys to learn about the importance of reco ...
Building Character
13 September 2011
Facing tough challenges builds character. In testing conditions against Celtic, The Nike Academy showed theirs in a hard-earned victory.
Head Coach, Jimmy Gilligan: “It was good to see one or two of the players show outstanding leadership skills to get the others going in difficult co ...
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