Reno Lia Guest Speaker

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on Jun 07, 2016

Reno Lia

Reno Lia was guest speaker at the club meeting on Monday 6th June.

Reno born in Numurkah, at 14 recruited by South Melbourne Hellas Soccer Club. Left home and lived with a Greek family.

Represented Australia in U15 and at U19 level, tried out with Manchester United.

Soccer playing career ended when 28 and started coaching for 19 years.

Now Technical Director of G.V. Suns franchise.

Started an academy which is affiliated with Melbourne City A League team.

Academy program to teach - technical skills & ability - injury prevention, nutrition.

Promoting FootGolf, a combination of the popular sports of soccer and golf.

Launched at Murchison, now commencing in Numurkah.

To play FootGolf use soccer balls on a traditional golf course with 21 inch diameter cups.

Rules are a combination of golf and soccer rules.

Game has potential to introduce golf to younger player.

What can FoofGolf do for Numurkah? Why Numurkah?

Course appealing, golf club people have passion.

Plan is to establish school events, open days, all age tournaments and a corporate event.