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Ben Sigmund now Football Development Manager for North Wellington
Press release from North Wellington -
Exciting Changes Afoot – North Wellington Football Signs Ben Sigmund
Wellington Phoenix and All Whites stalwart Ben Sigmund may have hung up
his professional boots as an All White (2000-2014) and Wellington
Phoenix player (2008-2015) but the Wellington resident’s love and
involvement with football has not diminished.
Sigmund and local senior football club North Wellington AFC have joined forces to provide a unique blend
of football and personal development opportunities for footballers in
the western and northern suburbs. Mr Sigmund has joined North Wellington
as its Football Development Manager and his aim is to help young
footballers in particular further enjoy and improve their football
experience while at the same time helping them plan for the challenges
in life outside of sport.
North Wellington AFC is part of a football
partnership involving Onslow and North Wellington junior football
clubs, Newlands and Onslow Colleges. This Northern Hills Pathway aims to
provide a seamless transition from first kicks through to Masters
football with all 5 organisations joining together to enable a positive
football experience for players of all ages and experience levels. Mr
Sigmund’s Fully Committed programme dovetails into the on field
experience and addresses a number of disciplines including attitude,
communication, goal setting, resilience, career aspirations and
financial literacy.
According to North Wellington Club Chairman,
David Rayner, “We see the chance to work with Ben and provide some value
added opportunities for young people as a real positive for everyone
involved in the Pathway organisation. We have a part to play as the
destination club for children and youth in the area and having Ben
available is a partnership that we value.” According to Mr Sigmund “It’s
been a pleasure to be involved with a grass roots football club that is
thinking outside the square and is really going places on and off the
field. I’m very much looking forward to working with the local community
and helping to shape people’s future.” “North Wellington have
demonstrated a sound vision for the future, and are working to lift our
focus to be more professional” said Chairman, Rayner. “North Wellington
have a very clear, cohesive pathway and plan for the future, which will
be beneficial for players at all levels” said Sigmund.
Mr Sigmund
is currently still playing football for Cashmere Technical until the
end of the current season and according to Mr Rayner, North Wellington
is hoping that Sigmund will be progressing his on field involvement with
North Wellington’s Premier team in 2017. For more information on the
club’s activities, go to www.northwellingtonfootball.com