Burdekin Christian College student Connor Griggs is gaining rare international experience after being selected to take part in an elite goalkeeping program at one of Spain’s most prestigious football clubs.
Griggs is currently in Valencia, Spain, representing his goalkeeping academy, Professional Goalkeeper Tuition, as part of a group chosen to train with Valencia CF’s renowned La Liga academy. The experience places Connor alongside elite young goalkeepers from around the world, training under UEFA-qualified coaches using the same methodologies employed to develop professional players.
The intensive 12-day program is based at Valencia CF’s ‘Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna’ training complex and includes specialist goalkeeper training sessions, tactical workshops and detailed video analysis. Participants also have the opportunity to watch live La Liga, Premier Women, U23, U19 and academy matches, as well as observe training sessions across Valencia CF’s elite development squads.
The group will also tour Valencia CF’s iconic Mestalla Stadium and, subject to travel schedules, Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Burdekin Christian College has congratulated Connor on his selection, describing him as a talented and dedicated young athlete whose hard work continues to open doors at the highest levels of the sport.
“What an amazing experience for an amazingly talented young man," a college spokesperson said.
“BCC is so proud, Connor!”
For Griggs, the opportunity marks a major milestone in a football journey that is already tracking well beyond local borders.
Burdekin Christian College student Connor Griggs is gaining rare international experience after being selected to take part in an elite goalkeeping program at one of Spain’s most prestigious football clubs.
The intensive 12-day program is based at Valencia CF’s ‘Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna’ training complex and includes specialist goalkeeper training sessions, tactical workshops and detailed video analysis.
For Griggs, the opportunity marks a major milestone in a football journey that is already tracking well beyond local borders.
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