On Saturday 23rd of April, one of our own signed for Tottenham Hotspur.
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Ernest joined Pro Elite Football Academy when he was 4 years old, starting in our 3-5 group before moving up to our 5-7’s and then into our U7 teams.
Ernest is the greatest example of talent mixed with a great attitude to learn and be coached. Not only is he a superstar in terms of footballing ability, he is a superstar in how he carries himself, how respectful he is and how coachable he is. He truly is a credit to his parents and we are so proud that he is now representing us on the biggest of stages.
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The best part of it all? Coach Ali can still watch him week in week out and still play a role in his development.
The signing day was fantastic. A tour of the brand new Tottenham Stadium, signing his contract in the press conference room that is used by Antonio Conte and a little walk around the famous pitch that the likes of Harry Kane play on every week. But that wasn’t all, there was a couple of surprises left…
When Ernest walked into the changing rooms, his name was up in lights. Right where Harry Kane sits, there was a shirt with Ernest’s name on the back. A perfect representation of where he can be in 10 years if he continues working hard and listening as well as he does.
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We are so proud of you. Keep shining.
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