NFL Unveils New NFL Academy in Australia to Cultivate Global Talent and Discover Future Stars
The NFL proudly introduces its latest global endeavor, the NFL Academy, aimed at nurturing the burgeoning talent of student-athletes while offering a seamless blend of comprehensive education and rigorous American football training.
Expanding its quest for exceptional athletes on a global scale, the NFL sets its sights on Australia, renowned for its fervent rugby culture, to establish an academy dedicated to honing the skills of promising adolescents across the Asia-Pacific region, guiding them towards collegiate and professional opportunities in the sport.
Scheduled to commence operations in September, the NFL Academy welcomes aspiring student-athletes aged 12 to 18, following a series of recruitment camps slated for this summer across Australia and New Zealand, as officially announced by the league on Thursday.
In anticipation of the NFL Draft, set to air live on Sky Sports, the announcement underscores the wealth of talent within the region, citing the likes of Jordan Mailata, the towering six-foot-eight offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, whose transition from rugby league exemplifies the transformative power of football.
“Football has profoundly impacted my life, and the establishment of an NFL Academy in Australia promises to be a catalyst for countless others to embark on their own transformative journeys,” remarked Mailata in response to the announcement.
Situated at A.B. Paterson College on the vibrant Gold Coast, the NFL Academy will be strategically positioned, with plans underway for the construction of a cutting-edge high-performance facility on the college premises, slated for completion by 2026, with provisions for community engagement and utilization.
