Former Adelaide coach takes charge of Australia's Joeys
Veart will take over the Joeys after splitting with the Reds at the end of the last A-League Men season.
The 55-year-old's record in fast-tracking a batch of young talent in Adelaide was pivotal in securing the job.
"It's a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the national team pathway and contribute to the development of the next generation of Socceroos," Veart said in a statement on Friday.
"I have had the privilege of working with many players at the beginning of their junior careers, watching them grow and develop as players for both club and country.
"It gives me a great sense of pride to see not only their achievements on the pitch, but the young men they become off it."
Veart, who coached United for five A-League Men's seasons, is a past assistant coach of the Joeys, in 2012, and also the national under-20 team.
"We have complete confidence in Carl's ability to identify and nurture talent in a high-performance environment," Football Australia's interim chief executive Heather Garriock said.
"The experience he brings from both the A-League, time previously with our junior national teams, and his coaching career within the South Australian development and pathway system, gives Carl a great perspective."
Veart will select his first Australian under-17 squad in September for an international youth tournament in Japan.
He replaces Brad Maloney, who stood down as Joeys coach last month.
Former Adelaide United coach Carl Veart's renowned work with young talent has led to his appointment as coach of Australia's under-17 team.
Veart will take over the Joeys after splitting with the Reds at the end of the last A-League Men season.
The 55-year-old's record in fast-tracking a batch of young talent in Adelaide was pivotal in securing the job.
"It's a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the national team pathway and contribute to the development of the next generation of Socceroos," Veart said in a statement on Friday.
"I have had the privilege of working with many players at the beginning of their junior careers, watching them grow and develop as players for both club and country.
"It gives me a great sense of pride to see not only their achievements on the pitch, but the young men they become off it."
Veart, who coached United for five A-League Men's seasons, is a past assistant coach of the Joeys, in 2012, and also the national under-20 team.
"We have complete confidence in Carl's ability to identify and nurture talent in a high-performance environment," Football Australia's interim chief executive Heather Garriock said.
"The experience he brings from both the A-League, time previously with our junior national teams, and his coaching career within the South Australian development and pathway system, gives Carl a great perspective."
Veart will select his first Australian under-17 squad in September for an international youth tournament in Japan.
He replaces Brad Maloney, who stood down as Joeys coach last month.
Former Adelaide United coach Carl Veart's renowned work with young talent has led to his appointment as coach of Australia's under-17 team.
Veart will take over the Joeys after splitting with the Reds at the end of the last A-League Men season.
The 55-year-old's record in fast-tracking a batch of young talent in Adelaide was pivotal in securing the job.
"It's a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the national team pathway and contribute to the development of the next generation of Socceroos," Veart said in a statement on Friday.
"I have had the privilege of working with many players at the beginning of their junior careers, watching them grow and develop as players for both club and country.
"It gives me a great sense of pride to see not only their achievements on the pitch, but the young men they become off it."
Veart, who coached United for five A-League Men's seasons, is a past assistant coach of the Joeys, in 2012, and also the national under-20 team.
"We have complete confidence in Carl's ability to identify and nurture talent in a high-performance environment," Football Australia's interim chief executive Heather Garriock said.
"The experience he brings from both the A-League, time previously with our junior national teams, and his coaching career within the South Australian development and pathway system, gives Carl a great perspective."
Veart will select his first Australian under-17 squad in September for an international youth tournament in Japan.
He replaces Brad Maloney, who stood down as Joeys coach last month.
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