Helping Kids Initiative launched by Olympiacos Melbourne
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30/03/2022 As an advocate for kids health and fitness, Olympiacos Melbourne have taken the steps to further assist kids in Melbourne by launching the Helping Kids Initiative. “Following the events of the previous...
School No.1 has been approached by us to help his initiative grow.
Shortly after the launch of the initiative, we obtained interest from a school in the northern region of Melbourne. This school (which has been redacted for their privacy) shares the same view point as our initiative. They were impressed by...
School No.2 has been approached by us to help his initiative grow.
It is a pleasure to have interest from another school in Melbourne. This school (which has been redacted for their privacy) received our information about the initiative. They were presented with the information and are now in discussion with their...
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SEE HOW THIS CENTRE HELPED THESE PLAYERS AFFORD TO GET OFF THE STREETS AND GET TO TRAIN AT OLYMPIACOS FC ACADEMY
Our Helping Kids Football Centres helped the families of these 3 players to be able to afford to get these players off the streets and back to a healthy lifestyle. After being with our football philanthropies for 6 years, we...
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See how this centre helps this player afford to get off the streets to train at Olympiacos Academy
Our ID schools junior Euro pathway helped the families overcome the expense of going on a Euro pro trip and are able to train at Olympiacos with their current academy players. Following their invitation from Olympiacos, the boys commenced training...
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This centre helped these players afford to get off the streets and depart Melbourne for the annual men’s pro pathway
As the first players of the Olympiacos Melbourne, Annual men’s Euro pro pathway, our football philanthropy was able to overcome the cost of these young men being able to go on a Euro pro trip. Here they are, now able...
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THIS CENTRE HELPS THIS PLAYER AFFORD TO GET OFF THE STREETS TO GET A EURO PRO MENS FOOTBALL TRIAL
In our first group of players that participated in the Olympiacos Melbourne annual pro pathway, our Euro Agents identified a staggering amount, reaching 18 players who they viewed to be ready for Euro pro trials. Following this success, our Euro...
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THIS CENTRE HELPS THIS PLAYER AFFORD TO GET OFF THE STREETS & DEPART MELBOURNE FOR A EURO PRO MENS CLUB TRIAL
The time has arrived where Cristhian is boarding a plane and heading off to his pro Euro trials. Here, we’ve interviewed him to discuss how his nerves are. Cristhian was surrounded by staff, teammates and family who were all present...
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THIS CENTRE HELPS THIS PLAYER AFFORD TO GET OFF THE STREETS TO GET A EURO PRO MENS CLUB CONTRACT
It is with great pleasure that we announce that our player, who started at our Helping Kids Football Centre, have made their first international signing. Cristhian Garcia, who initially came to our Olympiacos Melbourne Helping Kids Football Centre, has just...
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This player who was helped get out of his room and off the streets, now continues to train in Europe
Following Cristhian agreement to start his Euro pro career and the positive reviews heard about Cristhian, there were some staff in the club that decided not to sign Cristhian. We completely respect the clubs decision, and have also instructed Cristhian...
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These players who were helped get out of their rooms and off streets, are now off to a pro Euro trial
Today wish farewell Jack and Ahmed farewell as they head to Lithuania for Euro pro trials. We were approached by one of our agents who informed us that there are clubs in Lithuania that are willing to trial them and...
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Cristhian Garcia, who started at our Helping Kids Football Centre, starts his Euro pro career
We’d like to officially announce that Cristhian Garcia is now playing for Euro Pro div 2 club in Lithuania, FK Minija. Cristhian Garcia was part of the Olympiacos Melbourne football philanthropies for over 6 years We are all astounded with...
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2nd Olympiacos Melbourne player, who started at our Helping Kids Football Centre, starts his Euro pro career
Further to the exciting news we have been able to share about Cristina Garcia, we would like to announce that FK Tauras of Lithuania has agreed to accept Ahmed Almajidy into their team. FK Tauras, who play professionally in 3rd...
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3rd Olympiacos Melbourne player, who started at our Helping Kids Football Centre, also starts their Euro pro career
In addition to the news we were honoured to share about Ahmed Almajidy, it brings us great pleasure to also share the wonderful news that Jack Yosif has also been selected to play for FK Minija. In this very rare...
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This Centre Helped These 3 Players Afford To Get Off The Streets To Get A Euro Pro Mens Club Contract
It is with great pleasure, that 3 of our players that went overseas for international trials, have all commenced their pro Euro careers. Located in Lithuania 2nd division, Cristian Garcia (31), is now playing at FK Minija. He is currently...
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Players who started this centre can continue to our pro football pathways with our Euro representative.
Olympiacos Melbourne Football Philanthropy wishes to announce the appointment of our European representative. Sergei Kundik, is a retired professional European football player with an extensive European playing history. Originally from Russia, Sergei played at a Russian soccer tournament where he...
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Fully funded Euro pro trip awarded to this football player who started at our Helping Kids Football Centre
It is with great pleasure we announce the first ever fully funded Olympiacos Melbourne Euro pro trip, after an identification from one of our European counterparts. Kelemen Dominic, 16, has been part of the Olympiacos Melbourne Football Philanthropy for 2...
It is with great pleasure we announce the first ever fully funded Olympiacos Melbourne Euro pro trip, after an identification from one of our European counterparts.
Kelemen Dominic, 16, has been part of the Olympiacos Melbourne Football Philanthropy for 2 years. After arriving as a refugee from South Sudan 5 years ago with his siblings, Kelemen seeked to build a new life in Australia.
Kelemen joined our Olympiacos Melbourne Helping Kids Football Centre. It was a perfect blend for him to improve via his love for soccer whilst combining it with finding a place of refuge and peace. This assisted his ability to regain self confidence, whilst tuning his skills.
Throughout this period, Kelemen’s confidence blossomed, as he experienced the care and never give up on you attitude by his coaches. On completion at the Helping Kids Football Centre, Kelemen continued to the Football Improvement Centre. He continued through our initiatives until completing our junior Euro pathway, where we was identified.
We shared our excitement with the staff at St. Johns Regional College, who, in this scenario are not only who’s facility we hire, but are also proud to have Kelemen as their student.
“Since beginning with us at St John’s Regional College, Kelemen has been nothing short of a wonderful role model for all our students.”, said Shelley. “He has a friendly and cheerful disposition and is often seen with a big smile on his face. Kelemen threw himself straight into all aspects of the College, being selected as a House Student Representative for his year level and representing the College at interschool Cross Country (where he set a new record for his age group).”
Shelley and Kelemen’s teachers were so happy to receive this news and can’t wait to share with the rest of the school. “His can-do attitude and maturity will see him achieve great things in his future. We are so proud of Kelemen.”
We are so proud of person, not only for his achievement on the field, but also his positive attitude. We have always seen a person who smiles and is always grateful for whatever he has received. We are truly honoured that he would be given such an opportunity that could change his life for the better.
Kelemen’s has received a once in a lifetime opportunity whereby he has received an all expenses paid trip to Portugal. On arrival, our European representative will spend the first week assisting Kelemen to adjust from the flight as well as prepare for his training.
In the following weeks, Kelemen will train with youth players at some of Europe’s best football academies. Players who excel at these academies are given the opportunity to play European Champions League games at a young age, allowing their player biography to excel exponentially.