Robert Gatt appointed MFA technical director

Robert Gatt has been appointed Technical Director and Head of the MFA Technical Centre.

The appointment was made during a meeting of the MFA executive committee.

MFA President, Norman Darmanin Demajo gave details of various meetings that were held recently with Mr Gatt on the values, objectives and policies that would be given a priority by the new Technical Director. These will include an ‘open house’ policy with subsidised coaching courses and continued professional education for coaches of all levels together with the re-introduction of the regional scouting and coaching concept, which system was abruptly terminated by the previous MFA administration.

The preparation of all representative national teams will remain a pillar priority and the MFA will invest in new methods and latest professional technology aimed at ensuring that all players will strive to reach peak performance on match day.

The proposed measures include the investment and set-up of a sport science center, video editing facilities, computer based match analysis software programs and a learning center, as well as mental preparation techniques, life skills education and one to one mentoring for all players selected for National team duty.

"The MFA has full confidence in Robert Gatt and assures him of the total support of the Association in this challenging appointment," the MFA said.

"The MFA is also confident that all Maltese coaches will fully endorse this appointment and offer their full support to Robert Gatt, who on his part, will remain committed to ensuring that the balance between National Team and club football is maintained and strengthened to ensure the development of the game at both levels, for the overall benefit of all football in Malta and Gozo."