Everton-bound?

17/12/2009

Cameron Howieson (Year 11, 4th form) has secured a sought-after scholarship at the Asia Pacific Football Aacdemy.

Based in Christchurch, the academy operates in partnership with the world famous Everton Football Club and provides a high calibre programme.

Cameron Howieson

Campbell attended a camp at Lincoln University last month where 40 young hopefuls from throughout the country were given the opportunity to showcase their talents. There they were exposed to the demands of the game at the top level with Tosh Ferrell from Everton in attendance.

“It was superb to have Tosh at the camp”, says Campbell.

“He was able to compare us all directly with the boys at Everton. We found it a bit of an eye-opener”.

Academy director Rob Sherman reported Cameron “really impressed and showed the potential to develop into a good player”.

Cameron says the camp was amazing and intense, suggesting it was very different to anything that he had previously encountered.

“It was a bit nerve wracking and but I settled in and tried to do my best. I can’t wait for February to come and get started”.

The players involved will move to Lincoln in February to begin a programme which will see them undertake a tailored education at Lincoln High School with this opening the way for a college scholarship in the United States. They will train daily in a comprehensive football programme which will include trips to Everton and to other clubs in both the United Kingdom and the United States.