President of St Francis Xavier Old Collegians Football Club, Paddy McKenna (right), congratulates the club’s inaugural coach Justin Pearson on his appointment for the 2007 season.THE newly formed St Francis Xavier Old Collegians Football Club is moving from strength to strength in planning for its entry into the Victorian Amateur Football Association competition later this year.
President Paddy McKenna said a lot of work had been done behind the scenes by the dedicated committee, with all positions filled.
“The club held a number of training sessions before Christmas, with coach Justin Pearson pleased with the numbers and the enthusiasm,” he said.
McKenna said training officially started on Monday, 5 February, 6pm at the Beaconsfield Campus of St Francis Xavier and would continue each Monday and Wednesday over the next two months.
For further information contact the coach on 0409 405 155.
“The club will welcome any players interested in playing amateur football, as well as anyone who would like to take an active part in the development of the club,” he said.
“Past students, parents and staff of the college will be especially welcome both male and female.”
McKenna said the club was set to undergo a major sponsorship drive, focussing on businesses and families that have had some past involvement with the college.
Businesses that would like further information on sponsorship packages available can contact Paddy McKenna on 0433 282 445.
