The sessions are aimed at players aged 12 to 15 with under-16 and under-18 programs combined with the seniors later in the year.

Murray United technical director Adam Carty admitted there has already been a positive response.

“Our first request for players interested to join Murray (under-12 to under-18) next year received an increase of 16 per cent more registrations than we did last year, with 56 new players looking to join,” Carty said.

“Equally pleasing is the number of girls looking to join with an increase of 10 per cent from the same time last year.

“For no other reason than the pathway NPL has into the FFV National Training Centre (NTC) program, it means we are in a fantastic position to support girl’s development and growth from local community football into a stronger, professional development-focused environment.”

For further inquiries, email Adam Carty on td@murrayunitedfc.com.au.