Avanza Training Academy confirm support to Santa Lucia FC for the second year in a row
Avanza Training Academy has announced that they have renewed their sponsorship agreement with Premier League side Santa Lucia FC. Founded in 2019, the Avanza Training Academy is a centre of excellence that specialises in courses in sport, education and entrepreneurship. The Avanza Training Academy has renewed its partnership with Santa Lucia FC as it believes […]
Collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo… A shared vision for Sports
Avanza Academy is thrilled to announce a collaborative initiative with the Ministry for Gozo for Gozitans. The initiative provides individuals with the opportunity to up-skill their existing knowledge, skills and competencies within related sports fields. For example, anyone with an avid interest in sports, or those currently working within sports organisations, even those teaching Physical […]
Transferable skills; it’s not just sports
There are various invaluable skills children learn through sports that can be pragmatic to other areas of life. Athletes come across many notions during their sports career that help them build self-confidence, become more disciplined and take calculated risks. There is no doubt that sport develops life skills and it provides kids with opportunities that […]
The Importance of Football Development
After every success there is unseen work. We often criticise because we do not know the work that is being done or because otherwise a result does not come immediately. I am one of those who does not sit back so much to address a disagreement but in this circumstance, I have nothing but praise […]
Team leadership – mental preparation and the coach’s role
Stewart Cotterill (2013) emphasises on team leadership as a dominant aspect for success and makes it clear that it is not necessary that the most talented group of players always win games but insist that what matters most is how well these players function as a team. In his opinion, effective leadership is a crucial […]
