FROM THE SUFC FACEBOOK PAGE
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SUFC appoints Director of Football
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SUFC is delighted to announce Lee Padmore as our brand new Director of Football.
Many members will already know Lee from the fantastic work he has done around the club since joining in 2013. Over the past 3 years Lee has committed an unbelievable amount of voluntary hours to the club developing players, coaches, parents and even the odd referee with his unique yet effective style.
The newly created role at Selwyn United recognises the fast evolving footballing landscape in New Zealand in which New Zealand Football (NZF) is looking to implement a Licensed Club model. This model will clearly differentiate between the largely ‘winter season’ only traditional community/participation focussed clubs, and a small number Licensed Clubs operating throughout the calendar year and across the spectrum of football products, player participation and talent development.
Club President, Gerard de Rooy mentioned ‘SUFC has been pushing the envelope for the betterment of footballing opportunities in our fast growing district for some years now, and we have come a very long way in a very short time. The responses rate and quality of feedback we gained from our recent survey has given us a very clear idea as to where our membership would like to see their club in the future. Where at times it feels we are merely trying to keep up, we have a number of very passionate and talented people within our club that deserve more support and a concerted effort in ensuring SUFC is sustainable long term. This requires close collaboration between all stakeholders within the club, NZF, Mainland Football, Selwyn District Council, and schools in our district. Between Lee and Martin Allen, our Sports Development Officer, we have a formidable team to progress our club to the next stage of development’.
As well as being highly qualified and experienced in the field of development in football, Lee also brings a unique drive and passion for the game that is unrivalled in the region.
Lee’s immediate jobs will be to progress SUFC’s strategic plan ‘Towards 2020’ and review all football products within the club to ensure they meet the needs of our membership now and in the future. Whilst continuing to manage the clubs 1st team and talent pathways, he will have full overall responsibility for all ‘on field’ activities and working with NZF/Mainland Football to align these with their Youth framework.
SUFC’s new Director of Football said ‘I am absolutely delighted to take on this role. Selwyn United has been a huge part of my life for 3 years now and I am completely embedded in to the culture, success and long term vision of the club. My aim is to bring success to the club at the very top but also to inspire every player, whatever their ability, to develop and succeed in a pathway that is ideal for them.’
Regards,
The Selwyn United Board