Clifton Park Testimonial

We have been delighted to receive the following testimonial from Jen Growth, Director of Coaching at Clifton Park Soccer Club, who are a valued member of the Everton International Academy Affiliate Programme.

This follows a recent visit by Mark Thompson, Everton’s New International Technical Coaching Manager.

Jen said: “I wanted to reach out and share how well the visit from Mark went. I was truly impressed with how quickly he was able to pull the trip to Clifton Park together.

"With only five weeks in the position, Mark has accomplished quite a bit and already has a schedule for the Master Classes, which we have been seeking since April 2021 when we first began our affiliate programme with Everton. 

"The Master Classes hold huge value to us, because they are something tangible that the parents and players will be able to experience. I am extremely excited to finally be able to share the nutrition and psychology master classes when they are released.

“Our players enjoyed the training sessions and coaching they received from Mark during the visit and we are please to be working with him.” 

Clifton Park Soccer Club extended its partnership within Everton’s International Academy Affiliate Programme (EIAAP) in the summer of 2024.

The US-based football club became the first from the Empire State to partner with the Blues' globally renowned soccer development programme back in 2022.