Welcome to the Eastern Suburbs website. Latest news for the club is below, and news for each section (Junior, Youth or Senior) can be found on the homepage for that section above (on the gold tool bar). If you are new to the club we welcome you. Please go to the appropriate grade page and if you need more information don't hesitate to email the grade coordinator and they will be happy to assist you. Their phone details are available also.
There is a two day coaching course being run by WBA in early July here in Auckland. The WBA scouts are searching for talented players to invite back for a trial in England into their academy program. In spite of whether you succeed in this or not, the training is outstanding.
Enrolment forms here
Course flyer here
New Zealand’s U-20 women’s football team depart on Sunday for three testing World Cup warm up matches in the USA. As part of preparations for August’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Japan, the Junior Football Ferns will meet two time U-20 world champions USA in Los Angeles on May 19, preceded by matches against semi professional club sides LA Strikers and Pali Blues on May 15 and 17 respectively. The squad travelling to the USA include Suburbs Erin Nayler and Evie Millynn. We wish the girls all the best for the trip.
ESAFC through our Junior high performance coach Billy Harris have produced a new training video for our members. This is suitable for the use of our coaches, as well as individual players and / or parents that wish to develop their skills. Click here to watch
Physiotherapist Allan Pearce is going to be coming down to the clubrooms at Madills Farm to give physiotherapy to any ESAFC member wanting treatment. Allan has recently been playing for Waitakere Utd who just won the ASB Premiership, and is a past All White with vast experience in football. He is currently
working with Roland Jeffery who is the All White physio at Roland Jeffery physio's in Glenfield, and has offered to come down to ESAFC
to assist any injured players. He will be available from next Tuesday 8th May. Bookings are required so please contact Allan either by txt or phone call on
021 901 658.
Allan will be at the club from 5:45pm until 7:15pm every Tuesday for the remainder of the season. There is no charge for the service. Allan is also happy to give advice about injury prevention and strapping.
Canterbury United Striker George Slefendorfas has joined the Eastern Suburbs Mens Premier Team for the remainder of the winter season. George follows in the footsteps of of 2011 National League "Golden Boot" and Suburbs player Allan Pearce. George tied up the 2012 "Golden Boot" award for 2012 with 13 goals for his Canterbury United team. Canterbury were knocked out of the National League semi finals by eventual winners Waitakere United.
George will be undertaking a coaching role in our Junior division while he is here.
The submissions for the Long Term District Plan for Auckland Council have closed. Ratepayers were able to have input into how our city will develop over the next ten years. A submission has been entered on behalf of the football club. This is able to be viewed here
A new initiative has been introduced at ESAFC to encourage recent school leavers and young people new to the workforce or University to continue playing football. Any male or female turning 19-23 in 2012 will only pay $125 registration fee for the season. ESAFC recognises that there is a gap developing for our club in this age group, outside of the elite teams representing the club. We are wanting to strengthen our numbers in this area as we risk becoming a "childrens and masters" club, with a gaping whole in the middle. If you fit into this group please contact the Senior Chairman Tony Gallagher on 021 528 124 or click here
We are pleased to announce Billy Harris has joined Suburbs in a high performance coaching role accross the Junior and lower Youth sections of the club. In a newly created role Bill will be directly involved in coaching our elite 7/8/9th grade boys and girls, as well at the two top teams in the 10/11th grade boys divisions. As well as being an All White and making over 600 first team appearances at various clubs, Bill has coached successfully at all levels from National league, down to primary school. He currently coaches at 14 different Primary schools around Auckland during the day.
Freddy Farmer is Eastern Suburbs official Speed Coach. With a background in speed coaching in the UK, Freddy has joined ESAFC to assist us in developing players potential in maximising speed through improved technique and speed specific training.
Eastern Suburbs have a formal arrangement with English Premier Club West Bromwich Albion. As a result of this ESAFC will be sending every year at least one promising boy for a two week trial at the WBA academy. The player involved will be selected by ESAFC officials and be anywhere between the age of 9-17 years. The association is reciprocal and each year it is intended we will try and host a young player from WBA to play in our Premier Mens team, whilst also bring out a member of the coaching staff during the January summer holidays.
