ANB ACADEMY FUTBOL OFFERS INCENTIVE TO OLDER PLAYERS

January 4, 2013 (RELEASE) --

One of ANB Academy's key objectives is to assist athletes achieve their personal futbol goals as a player - professional, semi-professional and university scholarships - as well as provide opportunities for players to participate in the "beautiful game" at a higher level in other capacities - coaching, administration, and athletic therapy. As players develop into older athletes and leave to pursue these endeavours, the Academy would like to see them return in their breaks to represent Academy teams in older age competitions and act as mentors to younger Academy members.

Therefore, starting in 2013 the ANB Academy has decided to offer substantial financial assistance to all full-time registered players born in 1995 and older. Each successive year, the Academy anticipates the assistance will be offered to the following birth year (i.e. in 2014 - 1996 and older born players). Despite the financial assistance, the players will still be required to follow the "ANB Code of Conduct" and be active participants in all Academy activities.

Over the past years, the Academy has graduated numerous players to active rosters on Canadian university teams, NCAA Div. 1 & 2 teams (United States university system) and Canadian college teams. These players have returned to the Academy in their off-season to train, play and maintain their game fitness.

Academy Director, Bassam Naim, says, "This is a new initiative for the Academy and we feel this will encourage older players to stay in the game as well as serve as inspiration for younger players to pursue a higher level of futbol. We anticipate this will be a success for many years to come."

The ANB Academy's vision is to become Canada's leading futbol development organization. Its mission is to identify Canadian futbol talent, and to maximize the potential of players at any level, through professional coaching and training.

For more information on the programs offered by ANB academy, check out our website site at www.anbfutbol.com or by telephone at 905-313-8661 or via e-mail at info@anbfutbol.com