Soccer Pro Academy provides an elite training and development program that services both the novice and experienced soccer player. All our coaches are qualified Football Federation of Australia (FFA) approved coaches, First Aiders and have undertaken Working with Children Checks.
Soccer Pro Joe Spiteri realised that most academy coaches don’t have the experience to pass on exactly what it takes to be a Soccer Pro as they have never achieved this themselves. This is why Soccer Pro Academy was born. Most of our coaches have played at the highest level either within Australia or Abroad, some both, so they are able to pass on the benefits of teaching from experience. Also we have coaches still actively playing so your child is able to come and watch their coach play and understand how to use what they are being taught.
Joe has over 35 years experience as a professional player and coach both at home and abroad. He has played at the highest level possible both for the Socceroos and Olyroos representing his country against such teams as Argentina, Chile, Japan, the Netherlands, France, and Spain to name a few and also at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He has been a Soccer Pro overseas in Austria, Belgium and Sweden and has played in such European competitions as the Cup Winners Cup, UEFA Cup, and the Champions League scoring many a goal as a striker for his various clubs. Within Australia he played at the highest level in the old NSL winning back to back championships for the Melbourne Knights along side striking partner and soccer superstar Mark Viduka.
Joe has coached and developed players his entire career both home and abroad. He has coached in Europe at schools and at a variety of clubs. Within Australia he has coached for the Vic and NSW Football Federations, various clubs and a number of soccer academies. Now at the age of 46 Joe continues to play soccer. He still plays at Point Cook Jets Soccer Club where he was awarded the State league 4 Top Goal scorer and Best Player. Joe coaches and oversees all SPA’s venues and passes on to every player his great wealth of soccer playing experience to help them achieve their goals. View CV →
Alex began playing soccer at a late age of 9 years old. However it didn’t take him long to excel representing his state at every level from U13’s onwards and representing Australia at the U17’s World Cup. His talent was seen by European club powerhouse Club Brugge of Belgium where he began his overseas professional career at the age of only 17. While in Europe he also played for Rita Berlaar in Belgium and Oldham Athletic in England. Back in Australia Alex went on to have a long professional career in the old NSL playing over 200 games for clubs such as South Melbourne, Heidelberg and the Melbourne Knights. While being a Soccer Pro Alex played along side such great players as Zvonomir Boban, Peter Beardsley, Daniel Amokachi, Franky Van Der Elst and Bian Roy, just to name a few. Alex still plays today in the Vic premier league for the Melbourne Knights at the age of 35. While playing at home and abroad Alex began coaching many junior teams for his respective clubs, which has lead him to the Soccer Pro Academy to team up with past team mate Joe Spiteri and continue his passion of developing and helping players become Soccer Pros. View CV →
Harry started playing soccer at a young age and it wasn’t long before he earned his reputation has one of the best left footed player and crosser of the ball around. As a young player he represented Victoria on many occasions and was picked up by the Hertha BSC Berlin in Germany. There he fine tuned his game, which lead him to become a Soccer Pro. While overseas he played for clubs such as Hertha Berlin Germany, Dinamo Zagreb Croatia and even played in Singapore for Singapore FC. Back in Australia Harry has played at the highest level in both the Premier and National Leagues for clubs such as St. Albans Saints, Preston Lions, Fawkner Blues and the Melbourne Knights where he played along side both his fellow coaches Joe Spiteri & Alex Kiratzoglou. Harry’s ability as a coach has blossomed while coaching many a clubs junior teams and still is actively playing today. He is still considered one of the best left foots in the game and is able to pass on this ability and knowledge of being a Soccer Pro to all his players.
Marko started playing soccer long before he was able to talk in his native country Croatia. In this soccer mad country it wasn’t long before Marko refined the soccer skills needed to make him an outstanding striker and deadly in front of goals, allowing him to finish chances effectively. As a junior he played his soccer in the top League in Croatia for Pomorac FC and as he matured he also played for clubs such as nk belisce and nk orijent in Europe. Marko arrived in Australia in 2007 and was picked up straight away by one of the giants of Australian soccer the Melbourne Knights. There he played along side both his fellow coaches Joe Spiteri & Alex Kiratzoglou. He left the Knights after 2 successfull seasons making the finals and scoring many goals. After the Knights he had a stint with Whittlesea and now continues to play in the Vic 1st Divison with Nth Geelong being there top marksman. Marko started coaching while he was living in Croatia and many of his coaching techniques highlight his many years in Europe. While in Australia he has continued to coach at many clubs taking most of his teams to the top of their leagues. He continues to play at a high level and his knowledge of the game and his europian flair will help his players acheive all they can be.
