Over the last six months Jamie Gorgovski (ON 2017) has been undertaking a trial at German Bundesliga Club Borussia Dortmund. Last week, the College was pleased to hear the news that Jamie has been offered a three year youth contract keeping him at the club until he is 18.

Jamie was involved in the football program at Stanmore since his arrival to the campus in Year 7 where he was in the 13As. In 2013, he attended the Open age group trials and his awareness and vision ably compensated for his lack of physical presence and so he was selected in the College’s 2nd XI.

Jamie was an integral part of the 2nd XI’s Premiership winning season in 2013, where in his role as playmaker was central to the team’s success. He finished top scorer in the team, which included an impressive hat trick against St Joseph’s College.

In 2014, Jamie faced the difficult job of balancing his highly demanding, club football commitments with his commitments to the Newington 1st XI. Despite this, he rarely missed a training session and started every game for the 1sts prior to his departure for Germany in August. Despite the fact he was playing against opposition often three years his senior, Jamie always managed to stamp his authority on games. Even though he was not present for the celebrations of Newington’s first GPS football premiership since 2006, his part was a vital one.

It is with great pride that we as a College community see Jamie take this next big step in his career and we wish him all the best. Good luck Jamie!

Mr Justin Verco
Football Coach