Teenager selected for national side

Ettalong teenager Sam Workman-Brown has recently been selected to represent Australia, playing futsal (indoor soccer) at the exclusive International Costa Dorada Cup, to be held in Spain in early July.

Sam is the only player from the Central Coast to be chosen and as a Year 10 student at Narrabeen Sports High School he has "continually topped the soccer program" according to father Mr Danny Workman.

"Sam was chosen through his performances at the recent National Futsal Championships, held in Canberra during January this year," Mr Workman said.

"Sam's team NSW Lightning competed against eight teams from five states.

"They were met with a very strong Victorian side in the semi-finals, but Sam skillfully scored the tie breaker, avoiding a stressful penalty shootout.

"The final score was 4-3.

"Lightning met their stable mates, NSW Thunder, in the final and defeated them 3-1, taking out the title."

Mr Workman said Sam had been seeking support from the local businesses to assist in funding his $6000 trip.

"He has received a few small sponsorships but has yet been unable to acquire a major prize for a raffle to be conducted by Umina United Soccer Club," Mr Workman said.

"If you are a local business and believe you may have something to offer, Sam may be contacted through this publication.

"Alternatively cheques may be made payable to Sam Workman-Brown Trip Fund.

"Sam will no doubt make a great ambassador for junior sport on the Central Coast."

Current sponsors include Jim Smith Panel Beating, Go Vita and Brisbane Water Physiotherapy.

Press Release, 6 March 2007 Danny Workman, Ettalong Beach