Unfortunately due to the horrible weather this week we've had to postpone both games this weekend. It was going to be the first weekend that both teams were at home but alas it wasn't to be.
Everybody enjoy their lie-ins tomorrow morning!
Note that Carl will still be getting up early as the mini-kids soccer school is not affected.
A quick reminder that everyone is invited to our committee meeting this Thursday 29th October in the Kinder Lodge from 7:30pm.
Whilst both our teams haven't seen the best start to the season all of our coaches are really pleased with the progress that the juniors are making.
Each week our boys and girls play against players who have been playing in teams for two, sometimes three seasons already. We mustn't forget that for the vast majority of our youngsters this is their first season and it's a very new experience for them.
Both teams managed to draw this week. The U10s managed to score three thanks to a hat-trick from Harry Turnbull. They were very unlucky to concede an equaliser on the stroke of full-time. Despite village rumour the referee couldn't have ended the game any sooner the whistle blew bang on 15:00 minutes and not a second sooner or indeed later!
The Under 9s put in a great performance away from home. Only the woodwork denied Owen Peatfield a hatful of goals but Isaac Young and Luke Adderley managed one-each. Again the boys were unlucky to draw but we're all pleased with our first points.
As part of our work towards achieving the FA Charter Standard, Carl, Steve and Peter all completed their FA Level 1 course in football coaching this weekend.
As well as child protection and first aid, the course encompasses long term player development. The coaches will be using the techniques they've learnt to develop players technically, socially, physically and psychologically while they are with us.
We'll be focusing on these aspects of player development in everything that we do. For most children they'll just think they're having fun but if you have any questions then please don't hesitate to catch us at a training session. We'll be only too happy to discuss our approach or specifically your own child's development if you wish.
Please note that this weekend's U10 game at Bramhall North 75B has an early kick-off of 10:00am. Please try to be there before 9:30am.
Location:
Neville Rd Junior School
(Can be found off Bramhall Lane down Neville Rd)
Neville Rd
Bramhall
Stockport
Cheshire
SK7 3ET
Any problems call Steve on 07748 607349
Don't forget, mid-week training has now switched to Chapel Leisure Centre. If you need any help getting there please give one of the coaches a call.
Training starts at the same time, 5:30pm but now only lasts for one hour so please make sure you are on time.
This week will be our last week for training at Bank Vale Rd. Because the nights are drawing in we're now moving from Wednesday 7th October to the astroturf at Chapel Leisure Centre (how to get there).
Training will start at 5:30 as usual but will only last for one hour. So please be prompt so we can get started as quickly as possible.
If you have any transport problems please contact Steve, Peter or Carl or liaise with other parents.
Please note this weekend's U9 away game at Didsbury Reds has a slightly earlier kick-off time of 10:15am. Peter has asked all parents to get the players to the venue no later than 9:45.
Venue:
Didsbury Reds
Fog Lane Park
Westholme Road Entrance
Didsbury
M20 3QN
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