FOUR Football Mid North Coast players have been named in the Northern NSW national girls squad to play at the Australian Institute of Sport next October.
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They are Jorja Holborrow from Tinonee, Claire Downie from Taree, Leteesha Amato from Forster and Port Macquarie's Emilee Franklin.
Lateesha is really passionate about football and said it was an achievement to be a part of the experience.
"It is a privilege to have this opportunity to represent my local community and team," she said.
Jorja and Claire said all their hard work has paid off.
Football Mid North Coast technical director Larry Budgen said selection meant the players were considered as being in the best 17 players in the state.
"Players are then monitored by W-League clubs and training programs are adjusted with junior Matildas coaches keeping updates on players' progress," he said.
Mid Coast FC Women's Premier League head coach Mick Grass said the girls' selection could potentially open the door to further training camps or representing Australia.
"Representing at the national championships gives players an opportunity to showcase their skills on a national stage while benchmarking themselves against the best players in the country in their age group," he said.
"As with all of our players, Jorja has developed through several seasons of involvement with FMNC development and WPL squads.
"Playing up age groups has challenged her physically while improving her technical ability."
