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Children’s sports specialist, the Guardian Academy kicked off the start of their sports programmes with a football clinic conducted by veteran Singapore International Aleksandar Duric at the new Cage Sports Park in Turf City.

The Guardian Academy has had a total of 60 eager kids/youth sign ups for their programmes which offer activities ranging from organized sports camps, child assessment, patented progress tracker as well as a personal sessions with child psychologists.

Today’s football clinic featured the Singapore International and captain of Tampines Rovers, Aleksandar Duric, and several national under-17 players training children and youth who aspire to pursue football as a sport in the future and is part of the academy’s vision to develop promising athletes. The clinic featured four stations including shooting, dribbling, passing and juggling.

Said Duric: “I’m really grateful to The Guardian Academy for inviting me to take part in this Clinic. I feel strongly towards the development of sport in youth and especially from a young age. It sets the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and football in particular will instill many values in children especially mental strength and discipline.”

Over 40 parents turned up at the event and will be looking to attend The Guardian Academy’s golf clinic on the 8th of September. The clinic will be conducted by top professionals from Champions Golf Academy, Alan Murray and Simon Hill as well as Daniel Lim, a veteran tennis and golf professional with over 30 years of experience.

Event:        Golf Clinic with Alan Murray, Simon Hill and Daniel Lim
Date:        8th September 2012
Time:         10.30am to 11.30am
Venue:     Turf City South Bay Grass Driving Range
220 Turf Club Road, Singapore 288001

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