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Czech coach for CU

New Canberra United Coach Jitka Klimkova.

FORMER Czech Republic international player Jitka Klimkova has been appointed as head coach of Canberra United.

Klimkova, who holds a UEFA professional licence has coached at high levels within the Czech Republic national league and internationally at youth levels. She replaces outgoing coach Ray Junna.

“Canberra United is once again at the forefront of the W-League by securing the services of the first international coach,” Canberra United and Capital Football CEO Heather Reid said.

“Jitka Klimkova is sure to provide a major boost for individual players, the Canberra United team and the Westfield W-League.

“Her UEFA coaching qualifications and experience in leading national level teams, along with her pedigree as a former national player will provide a different approach to coaching and it’s expected she’ll inspire a great deal of competition for places in the final 20 player roster.”

Klimkova, is currently in the US, working with the April Heinrichs Soccer School. She arrives in Canberra on September 21.

“I am very excited about the opportunity that I will have with Canberra United and I have every intention of taking the team to the final. I am ready to lead this team and show it can be the best in the W-League come finals time,” Klimkova said.

 

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