MELBOURNE players visited more than 30 schools in the City of Casey during June, and participated in a variety of activities to encourage student participation at school and to share their love for the game.
It was a great opportunity for Melbourne players to interact with students and pass on their experiences with young fans.
Many of the schools in the Casey Region have taken part in the Read Like A Demon Program, an Melbourne and Casey Cardinia Library initiative, which encourages literacy and the use of the local library.
The visits provided a great opportunity for students to consolidate their learning, and to hear from players how important reading and literacy is in their life as a footballer.
Nathan Jones was among those players who read aloud to Read Like A Demon students, and discussed with his group how reading aloud was something he needed to develop when he was younger.
The students at St Paul Apostle South in Endeavour Hills had an opportunity to ask questions, as well as discuss reading and overcoming obstacles in the classroom.
Students were also shocked to hear that football players can get nervous before games, and still have their own obstacles to overcome.
The afternoon was filled with secondary school visits which were comprised of clinics and training sessions for school football teams. Players set up skills sessions and coached young players, as well as sharing tactics with teachers to help develop the students’ skills.
All participating schools enjoyed their sessions, and were amazed by the players’ willingness to participate with the kids and get involved in activities.
The students at St Paul Apostle South in Endeavour Hills had an opportunity to ask questions, as well as discuss reading and overcoming obstacles in the classroom.
Students were also shocked to hear that football players can get nervous before games, and still have their own obstacles to overcome.
The afternoon was filled with secondary school visits which were comprised of clinics and training sessions for school football teams. Players set up skills sessions and coached young players, as well as sharing tactics with teachers to help develop the students’ skills.
All participating schools enjoyed their sessions, and were amazed by the players’ willingness to participate with the kids and get involved in activities.
