Essendon Royals open Expressions of Interest for 2023 JBNPL Players
Essendon Royals is now taking Expressions of Interest for its 2023 Junior Boys National Premier Leagues program.
Following on from the incredible success of our Senior Men’s program in 2022, the Royals are now able to offer a clear pathway into NPL football – from our pre-NPL development in under–13s and below through to our U14, 15, 16, 18 and new U21 teams.
With our Senior Men set to play in NPL3 in 2023, we are excited at the opportunities we can continue to offer our junior players.
The Royals are proud of the achievements of our young JBNPL program in 2022, and as such there are extremely limited opportunities to join the club.
With two out of four teams qualifying for Division 1 football, another qualifying for Division 2 and our Under-18s providing plenty of talent for our championship-winning Men’s Reserves teams, the Royals are looking for talented players to complement our existing squads and replace those being promoted internally.
Why Play JBNPL Football At Essendon Royals?
Choosing to play your JBNPL football at Essendon Royals will provide you with everything you would expect from an NPL club in Victoria.
However, the club has invested significantly in this program to ensure that it can provide significant extras in the interest of giving our players the best chance to fulfil their potential:
- Expert guidance from Head of Football and former All-White Vaughan Coveny
- Added oversight from Technical Director and former Socceroo Michael Curcija
- Incredible data and insights from the club’s Track160 system
- Access to fantastic facilities at JH Allan (summer months) and Cross Keys (winter months)
- Regular Strength & Conditioning Training
The Royals also have a proven track record of promoting players within, having a number of players selected for the TIDC program over the last three years, as well as creating opportunities for players to be signed by A-League academies.
After a successful 2022 season, the Royals saw five of its under-14 players selected for the Victorian State Team.
Some of our former juniors you may know:
- Patrick Kisnorbo – Melbourne City coach, former Socceroo and Leeds star
- Mat Leckie – Former Royals junior/senior player, Current Socceroo and Melbourne City star
- Polly Doran – Crystal Palace player, former Melbourne Victory player
- Max Caputo – Melbourne City player
- Luka Coveny – Melbourne Victory academy player, Australia U16 international
Opportunities at Essendon Royals
The Royals are accepting Expressions of Interest for the following teams:
- Under-13 (Pre-NPL) – Born 2010
- Under-14 – Born 2009
- Under-15 – Born 2008
- Under-16 – Born 2007
- Under-18 – Born 2005 and younger
- Under-21 – Born 2002 and younger
To express your interest, please use the form below.
Those who express interest will be the first to know about trial dates.