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| The Academy is run and founded by Jim Petruzzi. Jim trained
at the highly respected Australian Institute of Sport and developed as a
player in the same teams as Harry Kewell, Paul Okon and Christian Vieri.
As one of the best right backs in the league, Jim was tipped for national
honours for his native Australia until injury cut his career short. |
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Undeterred, he embarked on a career in training, winning numerous
top class players at both national and international level as his students.
He has worked with players from several UK Premiership teams including
West Ham, QPR and Crystal Palace, along with many international teams
and players. Jim has also worked at the infamous Bobby Charlton Academy
where players such as David Beckham were spotted. |
 Jim with Man Utd Striker Ole Gunner Solksjaer |
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| Jim spent a number of years in Italy, Romania
and America as a fitness coach before opening his own UK Academy, He has
also worked as a fitness coach in several other sports, including Olympic
athletics. |
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| His extensive credentials include qualifications from the UK’s leading sports university, Loughborough and The American College of Sports Medicine. | |||
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| A qualified UEFA coach, he is considered to be one of the world’s best trainers and receives extensive media coverage for his achievements. Author of bestselling, Only a Game, Jim is regularly approached by leading magazines and newspapers to provide comment on football and fitness features. | |||
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