About Eleven
Let us introduce ourselves…
Our Purpose
At Eleven Football Academy, we create a sporting environment that is both challenging and enjoyable. Our program is designed to foster expression, creativity, and freedom in skill acquisition, allowing young players to grow in areas where they naturally excel. We believe in nurturing talent by focusing on strengths rather than limitations, ensuring that every player has the opportunity to thrive.
Our Program, Designed by Experts: Founded by Yianni Stamatelopoulos and Adilson Vieira Lopes, our soccer program is structured to:
Strengthen Foundations: Solidify core skills and techniques that are crucial to success on the field.
Promote Creativity: Encourage players to think creatively and express themselves through the game.
Enhance Technical Ability: Improve the technical skills of advanced players, enabling them to deepen their understanding of the game.
Our mission is to help each player build on the foundations they’ve obtained at the club level, further enhancing their progression in football.
“Practice doesn’t make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect. It’s all about preparing yourself to suceed, so the more you put in the more you get out.”
— Yianni Stamatelopoulos, Eleven Football Academy Director
Our Directors
Founded by former soccer players Yianni Stamatelopoulos and Adilson Vieira Lopes, Eleven Football Academy is built on a foundation of real-life experience from both Australia and overseas. Having participated in numerous coaching camps and training programs throughout our careers, we’ve crafted a unique program that focuses on what truly works in player development.
Our goal is to give back to the soccer community by sharing our insights and providing opportunities that can help the next generation of players reach their full potential. We believe in creating pathways for young athletes to maximize their skills and achieve their dreams.
The Program
At Eleven Football Academy, our soccer program is meticulously structured to strengthen the foundational skills of young players while promoting creativity and personal growth. We are dedicated to developing technically advanced players who can expand their understanding of the game and reach new heights in their football journey.
What We Offer:
Foundation and Creativity: Our program builds on the basics, encouraging creative play and innovation on the field.
Advanced Development: For players with a strong technical foundation, we offer advanced training to deepen their game knowledge and skills.
Holistic Approach: Beyond football, we focus on positive social interaction, discipline, and personal development, understanding that preparation is key to sustained success in both sport and life.
Every aspect of our program has been thoughtfully designed with the holistic well-being of our players in mind, ensuring they grow not only as athletes but as individuals.
Our Commitment
Our dedication and commitment towards providing coaching excellence and an inclusive community for every player is paramount. Everything offered through Eleven Football Academy has been thoughtfully designed to the finest detail. We promise to provide a structured curriculum and have complete confidence that our coaching methods work. We appreciate the commitment that all our players and their families make to the academy. We greatly appreciate the trust in us to be directly be involved in child’s development and are dedicated to providing the best experience we can for both the children involved and their families. We are driven and passionate sporting professionals. We welcome and look forward to working together with everyone that wants to be a part of Eleven Football Academy.
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Adilson Vieira Lopes
Yianni Stamatelopoulos