Football Federation Australia (FFA) has appointed Belgian youth coach Eric Abrams as its new national technical director.
Abrams replaces Dutchman Han Berger, who held the position since 2008 before joining Sydney FC at the conclusion of the Socceroos’ 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign.
He will head all elite pathway and youth development structures, FFA chief executive David Gallop said on Wednesday.
Abrams will start work once his Australian visa is finalised.
“We are delighted to announce that Eric Abrams has been appointed as Technical Director,” FFA CEO David Gallop said on Tuesday. “Eric has all the skills and attributes we were looking for when we set out on a world-wide recruitment process.
“Eric will head all of our elite pathway and youth development structures in line with the National Curriculum that has been in place since 2009.
“Eric has an impressive background in elite youth development in Belgium and has played an integral role in producing what the technical experts believe is one of the strongest groups of international players in world football.
“We look forward to Eric continuing the refinement of the youth and coach education structure to ensure we develop world class elite players for the Socceroos, Matildas, the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League.”
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