Carty is responsible for overseeing the development of the under 12s to under 16s squads within the club.

Murray United chairman Darren Yates is eager to see what Carty can achieve.

“We’re delighted to secure Adam’s services as our technical director and feel very fortunate to have someone so committed to the club and the region leading the way for our junior player development,” Yates said.

“Adam has a wealth of football knowledge and importantly, he also intimately understands the local football landscape and the opportunities that exist.

“He also has strong relationships with officials at Football Federation Victoria, Football NSW, Melbourne City and various Canberra NPL clubs, which is already bearing fruit for our players.

“The technical director role is one of the fundamental differences of NPL compared to community club football and having Adam as our technical director will ensure our junior program is of a consistently high standard across all age groups.

“We’re pleased he is leading a group of junior coaches who are also committed to continuing their individual growth and development.”

Carty has served as interim technical director since the departure of Nick Mammone last season and is rapt to officially be presented the opportunity.

“I’m really looking forward to the challenge of being an NPL technical director and excited by the improvement that has already occurred at the club over the past three years,” Carty said.

“We have 11 youth coaches appointed across our five junior squads, who all had the chance to meet with FFV representatives during the pre-season, including state technical director Boris Seroshtan and FFV coach education manager Craig Moore. 

“Our players are very fortunate to have the opportunity to play NPL football and having 17 home games right here in Wodonga each year results in minimal travel. 

“They have two high-intensity training sessions per week and a 27-round season against the best junior footballers in Victoria, including the introduction of A-League side Melbourne City into the under 15 and under 18 age groups from this year, which will really open doors for our players.”

Carty admitted the year has started on a high and he is constantly learning.

“NPL clubs across the country play an important role in youth player development and our objective is to create an environment where development happens, and, if certain elements of individual and team performance are executed well enough, the result will likely take care of itself,” he said.

The Victorian junior NPL season commences on February 24.

Players who would like to be considered for one of the remaining junior squad positions at Murray United can contact Adam Carty at td@murrayunitedfc.com.au.