20th December - U14's v Kingshill - Game off

Just to confirm that our game v Kingshill is off due to the poor condition of the pitch.

 

I have also called off Mondays training session, the weather is expected to get worse so better not to take any chances with injury.

 

Reminder that several of you haven't responded on the Sunday 10th Jan "5" a side at the Oasis Leisure Centre.

 

Please confirm attendance and if so the food order:

  

-Chicken Nuggets

-Burger

-Cheese Burger

-Vegi Sausage

-Hot Dog 

 

Please pass onto the boys how proud I am of them, who would have thought that 2009 would have brought us the Sportsmanship Award beating over 370 teams and we would end the year at the top of the league.

 

More important than the league position is the performance and attitude of the boys where we have made a huge improvement.

 

A fantastic year.

 

All the best for Christmas, thanks for your support and I look forward to what should be an exciting second half of the season.

 

Rob

20th December 09 - Kingshill v Wanborough U14's

Please note details for next week, meet at 9.55 for 10.30 kick off.

 

I suggest you allow 25 mins to get to the ground.

 

Squad members missing this game are Joe, Ryan, Chris T and James.

 

Directions from the Kingshill Coach are:

 

 " We are near Cirencester town football ground.  Kingshill school is the

 second turning after Cirencester ground.

 

If you come down the A 419 turn off for ciren /siddington the swindon road, follow A 419 down to a roundabout which has road works,  take the 4th exit and head back to swindon there will be a turning on the left says Preston about 150 yards turn there follow that road up a hill you should see a big green dome that's cirencester ground keep going passed that and were on the left"

 

Rob

13th December 09 - Coaches View

Another good battling display which was needed today.

 

Positives

 

* We once again created good chances

* We played very well up the hill in the 2nd half, some good angled through passes.

* We kept our positions much better in defence

 

Learning Points

 

* There is an old saying, play to the whistle, we need to remember that, don't stop playing until you hear the whistle. We did that across the pitch several times today.

* We are still drifting too far up the field for goal kicks, we can't gamble in that situation, we need to defend first, win the ball and then attack.

* Midfield are effectively 1 v 1 against the other teams midfield, we need to ensure everyone is marking in midfield.

 

Parents player of the match - Bradley, excellent hat trick, showed good commitment winning the ball back for the team throughout the game.

 

Coaches player of the match - John, good tackling display and use of the ball.

 

Well done to Joe on his 50th appearence for the Club.

 

Rob

 

Wasps U14's -12th Dec 09 update

As Christmas approaches confirmation of training dates and something for the boys to look forward to in the New Year.

 

- Final session of 2009 on the 21st December.

 

- First session of 2010 on the 4th January.

 

- Sunday 10th Jan - 11.00 to 12.45 - Oasis Leisure Centre - 5 a side

 

This will be on the outside astro pitch (same surface as PGL), the boys should dress as if they were going to training.

 

Please confirm attendance and if so the food order:

 

 

-Chicken Nuggets

-Burger

-Cheese Burger

-Vegi Sausage

-Hot Dog 

 

This is for our Sportsmanship Award and for beating last seasons passing target.

  

Our first game in 2010 is on the 17th January, I will confirm squads / details for Jan over the Christmas period.

 

Rob

Under 14's - 6th Dec 09 - Game Off

Game off due to the Rec being waterlogged - Rob

Wasps U14's - Squads for December 09

- 6th December 09 - Home (Rec) v Northern Lights - Meet @ 10.55 for 11.30 kick off.

 

Squad members missing this game - Gareth, Guy, James.

 

- 13th December 09 - Home (Rec) v Croft B - Meet @ 10.55 for 11.30 kick off.

 

Squad members missing this game - Harry, Chris T, Ben.

 

- 20th December 09 - Away - Kingshill (details to be confirmed).

 

Squad members missing this game - Ryan, James, Chris T.

 

Rob

 

29th November 09 - Coaches View

An excellent performance, attitude spot on from the start of the warm up, thanks to the boys who listened to the points made at training and put these points into practise.

 

Positives

 

- Attitude was excellent, we competed from the start of the game.

- Everyone stuck to our tactics and it worked perfectly.

- Intelligence used when attacking against the off side trap.

- Defence adapted well to having to mark first 2 and then 3 attackers.

 

Learning Points

 

- Midfield defensive positions.

- Marking and passing players on to mark to a team mate (we will discuss in training).

 

 

Parents Player of the Match - Gareth - Brilliant Captains performance, made tackles, intelligent through passes with both left and right feet.

 

Coaches Player of the match - Guy - Put a lot of thought into his positional side of his game, made good tackles and headers in defence, some good passes after winning the ball.

 

 

Rob

29th November 09 - Penhill

This weeks game will be @ the Rec again, meet @ 10.55 for 11.30 kick off.

 

Squad members missing the game are John, Josh Rowland and Chris Strong.

 

This means we will be wearing the Blue Shirts again.

  

Rob

22.11.09 - Coaches View

 

Overall a battling performance in which we did well considering we only had 11 players and several of the boys had injuries.

 

Positives

 

- We once again created lots of chances.

- The way we beat the off side trap was good.

- The boys were prepared to play different positions to help out the team.

 

Learning Points

 

- We need to adapt to what the other team are doing, e.g. when the opposition played 3 up front we needed our centre back and 2 full backs to mark in order to ensure Avi could still act as sweeper.

- From the other teams keepers kicks we need to get underneath the ball and head back up the field.

- When in good attacking positions we need to ensure simple passes are made (side foot, easy pass which was all that was required).

-We must keep our defensive shape at all times.

 

Parents player of the match - Jonny, excellent saves, especially in the 2nd half.

 

Coaches player of the match - Ryan - Very good performance at centre back.

 

Rob

 

 

 

15th November 09 - Coaches View

Overall a good performance today, we created lots of chances.

 

Positives

 

- Lots of chances created

- We competed well against a team who we have struggled against in the past.

 

 

Learning Points

 

- Allow Avi to be sweeper, we therefore need to ensure the rest of the back four mark the strikers.

- Use the width of the pitch, we tended to come in narrow which helped Oaksey defend

- Run at defenders, pull them out of position and then pass the ball, too many long range shots today.

 

Parents player of the match - Josh Rowland - Excellent all round performance

Coaches player of the match - Bradley - Good pasing, won the ball well, good headed goal.

 

Rob

 

 

 

 

8th November 09 - Coaches View

We hadn't played for 3 weeks and I thought it showed today in our performance.

 

 

Positives

 

- Some great saves from Jonny

- Some good passing movements

- Some very good individual displays

 

Learning Points

 

- We need the right attitude from the warm up, if we are sloppy it goes into the game

- Basics such as staying on the goal side of the person you are marking

- If a team play two up front one of the full backs need to come inside a mark, we were not doing that which meant our sweeper was having to mark rather than drop off.

 

 

Parents Player of the Match - Josh Rowland - Worked hard for the team and scored two good goals, Josh represents what a good midfield player should do both helping out the defence and staying wide and square to support the forwards and other players in midfield.

 

Coaches Player of the Match - Jonny - Some excellent saves particular in one on one situations.

 

 

Rob

 

 

 

 

Squads for November 09

Please see below squads for the next four weeks:

 

8th November - Away to Nothern Lights - Meet @ 12.25 for 13.00 Kick off.

 

Players missing this game are: Alex, Joe and James.

 

Directions from the Northern Lights coach: "you can park behind the County Ground football club coming in the entrance next to the County Ground hotel on county road follow the road down to the bottom and park up, the pitch is in front of you".

 

15th November - Home to Oaksey - Meet @ 10.55 for 11.30 Kick off.

 

Players missing this game are: Harry, Joe and Chris T.

 

22nd November - Home to Penhill Knights - Meet @ 10.55 for 11.30 kick off

 

Players missing this game are: John, Guy and James.

 

29th November - Away to Penhill Knights - Meet 9.55 for 10.30 Kick off.

 

Players missing this game are: Ryan, Josh Rowland and Chris Strong.

 

Venue - Headlands School.

 

 

Rob

 

Wasps U14's -1st November 09 update

1. Change in Car Parking Arrangements at PGL

 

Sorry for the arrangements continuing to change, but please note that the one-way system will not be operating on Mondays. 

 

This means that cars should exit the site via the main entrance road (not the side gates), but cars should continue to be parked in the main car park (right at the fountain).

 

2. Level 1 Training Course

 

The Club are considering asking the FA to run a course for the people who want to achieve Level 1 standard from our Club.

 

We need a certain level of coaches to maintain our Chartered Standard Status.

 

If anyone is interested in attending the Level 1 Coaching please let me know (when I did it we had to do 3 weekends of coaching and two evening sessions covering First Aid and the Safety of Children).

 

Rob

1st November -Friendly v Eldene

We will be playing in the blue / black shirts tomorrow which I will give out once the boys arrive.

 

Several boys are not available (Chris T, Joe, Avi, John and Jonny), if anyone else is in doubt let me know asap.

 

Just a reminder that the game is at the Rec, kick off 10.30, meet at 9.55.

 

I will not be at training on Monday, Ian (07739840471), Keiran (07833247310) and Jamie will be taking the session.

 

Rob

U14's - 22nd October Update

1st November - Friendly game

 

Arranged v Eldene @ the Rec, meet @ 9.55 for 10.30 KO. I would like all the squad to attend, everyone will get part of a game.

 

Sunday 25th October - No training

 

 

Monday 26th October

 

Training at PGL, please note the important change below re Parking from Club Secretary, Jon Raymond.

 

"Unfortunately there were a couple of issues last night with regards to
parking and we need to alter the arrangements.

With immediate effect the parking area by the astroturf will be for the use
of coaches and parent helpers only.  All other parents who need to park,
including parents who are dropping their children off before a session or
picking them up at the end, must use the main car park (by turning right at
the fountain and then left).

No-one must obstruct any of the roads, or park at the side of the roads, in
the disabled parking bays or near the stable entrances (including the stable
car park).  It is vital that these simple rules are obeyed otherwise there
is a real danger that we will lose the use of the facility.

Obviously with large numbers of children taking part it makes good sense for
parents to try and share lifts as far as possible to cut down on the number
of cars on the site, particularly for the first session on Monday (6-7pm).

Lastly, the one way system will continue to operate: access to the site will
be via the main entrance (off the Liddington to Hinton Parva road, from the
B4192), exit will be via the side entrance nearest the astroturf pitch, i.e.
cars that are parked in the main car park will need to turn right and go
back past the fountain and then past the astroturf pitch".

 

Sportmanship Cup

 

If anyone would like the Cup for a couple of weeks let me know, clearly any damage to the Cup needs to be paid for.

 

Squads

 

I will let you know the squads for the next month during next week, please let me know if availability has changed for any of the boys.

 

Thanks

 

 

Rob

Parking @ PGL

Because STFC are also using some of the facilities at The Liddington
(Zurich), there is one slight amendment to the arrangements:

Cars should still enter using the main entrance (on the Liddington to Hinton
Parva road), but a one-way system will be in operation.  From the main
drive, cars should turn left at the fountain and follow the road round to
the astroturf pitch.  For those that haven't been before, there is a small
parking area there.  Cars will then need to exit by continuing along that
road (past the stables) and out through the gate that comes out onto The
Hollow (turn right for Wanborough, left to return to the Liddington-Hinton
Parva road).  Cars must not travel back from the astroturf towards the
fountain, as has been the case in previous years.

Wasps Under 14's -Training Time @ PGL

Sorry for the confusion in my previous em, to confirm training will now be from 20.00 to 21.00 @ PGL.

 

Rob

18th October 09 - Game off

I'm afraid Northern Lights have called next Sunday's game off.

 

I will do a training session at the Rec from 9.30 to 10.45 instead on the 18th Oct.

 

Reminder that training is at PGL from 19.00 to 20.00 tomorrow.

 

Rob

11th October 09 - Coaches View

The 2nd half was our best performance of the season, although you were all disappointed by conceding a late goal your performance against a higher division team did our club proud.

 

Positives

 

- Much more positive in the 2nd half attacking the ball with headers, winning tackles.

- Created some good chances in our attacking play.

- Defence played well against good quality attackers.

 

 

Learning Points

 

- Start games with more self belief.

- Defence need to quickly come out in a line when we clear the ball.

- More attention on marking from corners and throw in's, we were caught on 2 short corners today, the first goal came from us not marking quickly enough from a throw in.

 

 

Parents Player of the Match - Avi, excellent start to the season with another great performance today.

 

Coaches player of the match - Joe, for one of his best performances for the club, adapted well to a new position, made lots of good tackles, passed the ball well when he got the ball.

 

 

Rob

U14's - 4th October 09 update

I'm sure you all enjoyed today's game, an excellent performance.

 

This update covers training and a cup game we now have next weekend.

 

11th October - Cup Tie v Abbey Meades (only just arranged by the league)

 

Location - Lydiard Park, meet at 9.25 for a 10.00 kick off.

 

Squad members missing the game are Gareth, James and Bradley.

 

Training - 5th October - at Hoopers Field - 18.15 till 19.15 (suggest you get there around 19.10 judging by how quickly the light closed in tonight).

 

Training from 11th October - 20.00 -21.00 (at PGL, formally, Liddington / Zurich and where Swindon Town train).

 

You will see the time slot has changed, we had two of these slots during the week so it was only right the U15's and U14's took them as the oldest age groups.

 

The main car park is under repair so I suggest you drop the boys off near the water fountain in front of the main entrance so they can walk to the court.

 

My concern is the switch over between the group before us if all the parents are driving along the narrow road.

 

Collection won't be a problem as we will be the only age group present.

 

For Will / Josh Rowland's benefit I suggest whoever takes you walks around to the court the first time, if you face the main entrance follow the road to the left to the court, its no more than a couple of minutes to walk (wear trainers with shin pads).

 

The best place to park will be in the small car park by the house on your left as you drive up the main entrance.

 

Some rules that have been set by the new owners:

 

- For the time-being access to the astroturf pitch will be via the main entrance, but we have may have to use the side entrance (from The Hollow) when building
work starts.

- All vehicles to be driven at walking pace on site – PGL reserves right to
exclude any vehicle/driver failing to adhere.

- All litter to be placed in bins provided - failure to comply may incur a
litter charge.

 

- Clearly as always the boys to show respect for the use of this facility

 

For those who are interested some information about the new owners:

http://www.pgl.co.uk/PGLWeb/about-us/news-and-media/PGL-Liddington.htm

 

Directions for Will and Josh:

 

From the Commonhead Roundabout:

 

- Take the 4th exit B4192 signposted to Aldbourne, Liddington and Baydon.

- Follow this road for approx 1 3/4 miles and after crossing the motorway, turn left at the junction signposted Baydon and Little Hinton.

- Follow this road for approx 3/4 mile (crossing back over the Motorway), the entrance is on the left between the two white lodges.

 

The alternative route is to go through Wanborough taking the B4000 towards the Shepherds Rest, when you get to the Shepherds Rest turn right, the white lodges are on your right.

 

Rob

4th October 09 v Shaw- Coaches View

For sheer determination, never giving up despite going behind twice in the game this was for me one of our best ever performances, well done to every member of the team.

 

Positives

 

- As the game went on we made some good passing movements

- We competed especially after the first 15 minutes

- Players did well in new positions

- We adapted as a team to the change in tactics (e.g. one player man marking)

 

Learning Points

 

- Start well, for the last 2 games we haven't got into the game quick enough

- We must stay goal side at all times, especially from corners.

- For our goal kicks we defend first, then attack.

- Wide players, get crosses in early, forwards need make the runs into the box

 

Parents Player of the match - Will - For an excellent display in a new position working hard for the team

 

Coaches Player of the match - Harry - For having the guts to play in goal, making some excellent saves and trying his best throughout for the team.

 

 

Rob

 

 

Wasps U14's - 4th October v Shaw

To confirm the kick off time for the 4th October is 12.00, we will meet at 11.25.

 

Squad members missing this game are Chris T, James, Bradley and Jonny.

 

Venue: Chestnut Springs Address, enter Lydiard Millicent and turn into Chestnut Springs at the roundabout in the centre of the village. After turning into Chestnut Springs take a left turn at the next junction then take the first right turn. Go straight ahead for about 200 yards and you will see the entrance to the sportsfield on the left hand side before the road bends to the right.

 

Rob

27th September 09 v Malmesbury - Coaches View

A really tough game where I was pleased to see we competed throughout.

 

Positives

 

- We created some good chanes

- We never gave up right to the end of the game

- Some excellent shooting

- Defence played well through some difficult moments

 

Learning Points

 

- We need to stay goal side when defending, I will pick up in training.

- Keep encouraging each other, negative comments help nobody

- Get crosses in early

- Quickly make the decision between shooting or crossing

 

 

Parents Player of the Match - Josh Rowland - Good display in the centre of defence

Coaches Award - Alex - Good impact on the game and scoring a brilliant goal

 

 

Rob

Wasps U14's - 26th Sept 09 - Action Required

I need your Car Registration and Kit Size for the boys by return, see below for details.

 

• Winter training

 

The Club will have access to the astro-turf pitch at PGL (formally Zurich) between 12 October 2009
and 31 March 2010 for winter training.

 

We are currently working out days / time slots for each team.

 

Action - As part of the requirement for our use of the pitch, it will be necessary to
provide PGL with the registration numbers of all cars that are likely to be
dropping off on training nights. Please respond on this by Weds 30th September.

 

I suspect this is to identify people who park near the court rather than the car park.

 

• New item of training kit
  
  

Action - The club are going to provide each player with a new item of
training kit this season.  Please let me know the size
required by Weds 30th September. 

 

The sizes are as follows:

Boys 26/28
Boys 30/32
Small 34/36
M/L 38/40
XL 42/44
XXL 46/48

• Training

 

Will be at 18.30 to 19.30 at Hoopers this Monday and until we start at PGL.

 

Welcome to Kieran Patani who is going to be helping out with training going forward. Kieran is a qualified FA coach.

 

Cliff will be at each session,  Martin Strong, Sarah and Kate will also come along if I'm alone so we should be ok for training in terms of having 2 adults present going foward.

 

 

• Match Days

 

Ray and Martin Hook will help out when their younger lads haven't got a game.

 

If anyone else willing to help out on match days please let me know, main support is needed pre match when I'm doing the warm up, speaking to the ref and opposition etc.

 

I need somebody with me for best practice and also it helps in what is a hectic 35 minutes.

 

Thanks

 

 

Rob

 

 

U14's - 20th September 09 Update

Training -I hope to update you shortly on this, until further notice 18.45 to 19.45 at Hoopers Field.

 

Squads / Fixtures

 

Please note there have been some changes in the squads, details for the next month are below.

 

27th September - Home v Malmesbury - meet at 10.55 for a 11.30 kick off.

 

Squad members missing this game - Ben, Guy and James.

 

4th October - Away v Shaw B - meet at 11.25 for 12.00 kick off (TBC).

 

Squad members missing this game are Chris T, James and Jonny.

 

Venue: Chestnut Springs Address, enter Lydiard Millicent and turn into Chestnut Springs at the roundabout in the centre of the village. After turning into Chestnut Springs take a left turn at the next junction then take the first right turn. Go straight ahead for about 200 yards and you will see the entrance to the sportsfield on the left hand side before the road bends to the right.

 

11th October - Currently no game.

 

18th October - Home v Northern Lights - meet at 10.55 for 11.30 kick off.

 

Squad members missing this game are Will, James and John.

 

25th October and 1st November - currently no game.

 

 

Rob

U14's - 20th Sept game is off

Support Required

 

Training

 

For the last few weeks we have only had Jamie and I taking the boys training.

 

Jamie is doing a great job as part of his Duke of E but he isn't an adult, there should be 2 adults at every session as part of CRB and general good practise.

 

Cliff helps out when he can but can't make every week.

 

Therefore is anyone willing to commit to helping each Monday (work permitting) to ensure we have the right number of adults present?

 

If not I will need to pull together a rota so everyone takes a turn, that isn't my preference as it involves more work for me.

 

Please let me know if you are interested in helping out, you don't have to do overhead kicks or anything like that, Jamie can do all the skillful stuff

 

Match Days

 

Home Games - I know that Ray will always try to get to the Rec at the same time as me, it would be useful to know if anyone else is willing to help out. It is basic things such as setting up, looking after the boys whilst I speak to the other team / ref etc.

 

It would also be helpful if you all could help in gathering in the ropes, goal net pegs and corner flags after the game whilst I'm doing the cool down.

 

Away Games - Isn't a problem as a number of you are there anyway.

 

 

20th Sept v Ramsbury - Game cancelled, they have pulled out of the league.

 

 

I will do a training session at the Rec from 10.30 to 11.45 on Sunday instead.

 

 

Swindon Advertiser

 

We have made headline news in the Youth Section of the paper, see link below.

 

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/4628301.NORTH_WILTS_YOUTH_LEAGUE__Hotshot_Will_scores_hat_trick_of_hat_tricks/

 

 

Rob

13th September 09 - Coaches View

Overall good performance, a couple of very good passing movements.

 

Our best ever start to a season.

 

Positives

 

- Some excellent shooting at tight angles

- A couple of instances of 5 to 6 consecutive passes

- Defence improving communication between each other

 

Learning Points

 

- Right attitude is needed right from the time the boys turn up.

- I need to ensure we are clear who goes into the defensive wall when the other team can shoot at our goal.

- For corners against we are still not getting into the right positions, something I will pick up on in training.

 

- Parents players of the match - Shared between Will for a great attacking display and Jonny for commanding the 18 yard area coming out on many occasions and also for the way he palmed the ball away from defensive corners.

 

- Coaches Award - Josh Reynolds, lots of encouragement from the centre of defence, good tackling and use of the ball.

 

Rob

 

 

 

Designated Supporters Area

Please note that for all games this season supporters are required under the FA Respect campaign to stand on one side of the pitch.

 

The coaches go on the opposite side, research has shown that this cuts down on inappropriate shouting.

 

I will let you all stand in the warm on the Village Hall side of the Rec

 

Thanks

 

 

Rob

6th September 09 - Croft B - Coaches View

Excellent performance, especially in the first half when the passing movements were some of the best we have played.

 

Positives

 

- Everyone played with skill and determination

- Communication was much improved on last season

- When we were under pressure in the 2nd half we defended well.

 

Learning Points

 

- We need to work on our fitness

 

 

Parents player of the match - Will - excellent all round display, showing determination to win the ball and then passed it very well.

 

Coaches player of the match - Josh Rowland - Played the wide midfield role exactly how it should be helping out the defence and then providing width in our attack.

 

 

Rob

3rd September 09 - Friendly v Under 15's -Coaches View

Considering it was our first game for a couple of months I thought it was a positive start to the season.

 

Positives

 

- Excellent attitude, everyone worked for the team.

- We created some good chances when attacking

- Our passing improved throughout the game

 

Learning Points

 

- Be first to the rebounds

- Midfield to create space when we have the ball (e.g. go wide)

- Defenders don't let players get in behind them

 

We will work on these points in our next training session.

 

Rob

6th September - Away to Croft - Change in Kick off time

Please note that Croft have changed the kick off time to 12.30, we will meet at 11.55.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

U14's - 31st August 09 Update

Reminder that the meeting time for Thursday is 18.30 @ the Rec for a 19.00 kick off (all the squad to attend).

 

Please see below squads and the details for our first four league games.

 

6th September - Away to Croft B - Meet at 9.55 for 10.30 kick off (time TBC by Croft)

 

Venue - The ground is at the Croft Sports Centre, this is in Marlborough Lane which is off the Pipers Way Roundabout. It is the same turn off as if you were going to the Marriot Hotel

 

Squad Members missing the game - Harry, Keilan, Chris Tylee, James.

 

13th September - Home v Kingshill @ Rec - Meet at 12.55 for 13.30 kick off.

 

Squad members missing the game - Joe, Josh Reynolds, Josh Rowland, Chris Strong.

 

20th September - Away - Ramsbury - Meet at 9.55 for 10.30 kick off

 

Venue - Hilldrop Lane, Ramsbury (SN8 2), drive through Ramsbury High Street, Hilldrop Lane is on your right hand side at the opposite end of the High Street from the Swindon direction.

 

Squad members missing the game - Alex, James, Keilan, Chris Tylee.

 

27th September - Home v Malmesbury @ Rec - Meet at 10.55 for 11.30 kick off

 

Squad members missing the game - Ben, John, Ryan, Guy.

 

Fixtures for the season

 

If you go paste this link into your browser and click on Wanborough this shows all the fixtures.

 

http://full-time.thefa.com/ProcessPublicSelect.do?psSelectedSeason=6459338&psSelectedDivision=1410114&psSelectedCompetition=0&psLeague=8577245

 

If you have problems with the above link go to http://full-time.thefa.com

 

- North Wiltshire League

- Under 14 - Division 4

 

General Points

 

- Sometimes the other team might change details so always go by my e mails as I confirm the details with the other teams coach.

 

- The Under 14's blog (see link to Web Site below) is updated after each game with the Coaches view which I encourage you to read.

 

http://www.wanboroughwasps.com/

 

- I will put all the updates onto the Web Site as well in case you mis place them, please ensure you read the e mails.

 

- As always let me know in as much notice as possible about non availability which helps me in planning the squads.

 

Training

 

Will be at Hoopers until further notice.

 

Respect Campaign

 

Should you want anymore details these can be found at the link below.

 

http://www.thefa.com/respectguide/

 

 

 Rob

Under 14's - 09/10 Selection Policy

As we approach the new season, the boys are another year older and games are more competitive, I have set out below the objectives for the season, the areas I would like your support on, how I will be running the team etc.

 

It is important to read, particularly on how I will be dealing with the boys if behaviour falls below the expected standards.

 

My Objectives for 09/10 Season

 

• Keep football fun.
• For each boy to be motivated to be fit and the best they can be at football.
• Develop not only as footballers but as people.
• The boys play for the team, not themselves.
• Wanborough are a team the boys feel proud to play for.

 

Targets for 09/10 Season

• Passing target of 150.
• Team to have done 10 consecutive passes in a  game.
• Every member of the squad to have learnt and improved in the season (based on completed feedback reports).
• Improve fitness (based on measurement put in place by George).
• 50% of the boys who take part in the Wanborough Fun Run beat the time challenge.
• Zero bookings

 

Attitude and Approach

 

I believe with the right attitude and approach we can make a big improvement in the performance of the team.

 

This relates to both attitude in training and on match days. What do I expect?

 

• Listen and respect the coaches.
• Play the position they are asked in matches and at training.
• Always try their best right to the end of the game despite the score.
• Commit to the team, encourage each other.
• Understand impact of negative comments on team mates, e.g. no criticism or moaning when a mistake is made, I want to promote team spirit, not destroy it.
• Respect the referee, no questioning of their decisions or to the linesman.
• Respect the players, coaches and supporters of other teams 
• No swearing.
• Play hard but fair, if they commit a foul, apologise, shake hands and get on the with game (even if the boys don't think it was a foul).
• At the end of the game enter fully into the spirit of 3 cheers for the opposition, shaking hands with opposition, demonstrating sportsmanship as well as competitiveness etc.
• Turn up on time and ready to play, e.g. for training have shin pads on.
• Be open in communication, if the boys have a problem speak to the team spokesman or direct to me.

 

What will happen if behaviour falls below these standards?

 

• On match days I will take the player off.
• In training ban the player from the next game or next training session (as I see most appropriate).

How will I implement this?

 

• Where I have given one of the boys a warning at training and in my judgement the parent should know I will send the parent a brief e mail on the reasons I gave the warning and the steps if any I want you to take (it may be just for information).
• The reason for the e mail rather than call is it takes the emotion out of the situation and quite frankly like all the parents I have busy job and haven't the time for calls.
• Hopefully it will never come to this but the sequence of events would be:

 

• Coach gives warning at training
• e mail to parents (plus invite to watch training from a distance)
• No improvement in behaviour = ban from training or game
• No improvement following this goes into the Club Discipline procedure

 

• I want you to see this as a positive, I want to take the boys performance to another level this season but this can only be achieved with the right attitude.

 

Team Selection

 

All the points above play into team selection, nobody has the right to play, at the Under 14 age group the games become very competitive.

 

Key points are:

 

• We are a squad and all the boys will be encouraged to keep playing football.
• The boys need to earn the right to play by showing the right skill, attitude, behaviour, performance and effort in training and matches.
• Some boys will be in more squads than others based on ability.
• I have never agreed with bringing on a boy for just a few minutes, however next season substitutions might not be made until the 2nd half.
• I will continue to take 14 boys to match days, it makes things much easier for me if somebody pulls out.
• The way I rotate the boys means that a high proportion of the squad will be off for a short time at one stage of the match.
• Boys may therefore come off even if they are playing well, that is the price we pay to encourage everybody although attitude, behaviour, performance and effort will be the primary factors in substitutions.
• I don't want a win at all costs approach, however I do want the boys to compete for their place. It is a fine balance, we play to win, encourage all of the boys to play and enjoy football and show the right attitude, win or lose.

 

You may recall that I wrote to you in August 2008 on how I break the boys into three groups, learning curve, intermediate and meets standard.

 

 "Meets standard" is not just about ball skills but attitude as well, e.g. will keep working hard for the team right to the end of the game, will stay in the position I have asked them to do, will chase back, will not hold back from making tackles etc.  In addition they tick all the other areas in terms of behaviour.

 

The ideal position is to get all the boys into the Meets Standards category or as close to it as possible.

 

 

Captain / Vice Captain / Players Rep

 

Some changes here, rather than alternate the captaincy I have picked Gareth as Captain as Josh Reynolds as Vice Captain who will take these roles until I decide to change.

 

I will also ask the boys to nominate a players Representative.

 

 

Support on Match Days and Training

 

I might need to get a parents rota in place to support me in training now that Mark can no longer help out, I will see how this goes.

 

 

Supporters

 

It goes without saying but no comments to the referee and only words of encouragement to the boys.

 

 

Please feel free to discuss any of these points with me, we had a great Sportsmanship result, the above steps are now about taking a step forward using my time and the other coaches to help the boys develop  further as footballers.

 

 

Rob 

Ready to post

The Wasps website is now updated for 09/10 season.

Update

The website is currently being updated for the 09/10 season

Under 13's - North Wilts league Sportsmanship Winners

Great news, we have not only won the sportsmanship award for the Under 13 age group but also across all the age groups in the North Wilts league.

 

The reason this is so good is because it relects on all of us, the boys, supporters, Martin Strong, Martin Hook and Ray who have been linesman or referee and Mark and I as coaches.

 

I will arrange a celebration for this, the boys were keen on the Link Centre indoor football followed by burgers etc.

 

I also hope to get a momento for the boys of this achievement.

 

Please note - Training on 22.6.09 is cancelled  just for Monday due to the Ridgeway Trip which takes out half the team.

 

Rob

 

25th May 09

I will still do a training session on Monday but appreciate it is a Bank Holiday so its only for the boys who are around and don't have anything else on.

2nd May 09 - Coaches View

In the second half we produced a really good performance, some good passing moves and winning tackles.

 

Overall it has been a really good season, we have played far better football than in previous years, the gap with the teams who have been promoted has been close, if we can keep improving as we have been then next season should be really good.

 

Positives

 

- In the 2nd half we proved how well we can play

- Good use of the ball

- We were winning the tackles

- Only caught off side a couple of times

 

Learning Points

 

- We started the game too slowly as a team, we were not winning the ball enough

- Marking from corners and holding the line of defence and when to back away when the kick is made are points to improve on for next season.

 

Captains Award - Josh for good tackling

 

Coaches Award - Guy - Excellent goal and good use of the ball, particularly in the 2nd half.

 

Thanks again to all the boys for their hard work during the season and all the support from everybody else.

 

Rob

 

Wasps U13's - Training

Please note as it is a Bank Holiday on Monday there will be no training, we will be doing training Monday week (11th May).

 

Rob

26th April 09 - Coaches View

To put in a performance like today's against a team who thrashed us only a month ago was a really good achievement.

 

Postives

 

- Some well worked goals, they all resulted from passing movements.

- We defended very well, particuarly in the 2nd half

- The overall calling and encouragement among the team was good.

- Some good saves by Jonny, especially from corners

 

Learning Points

 

- We discussed before the game how to play but were still caught off side too many times

- When there is a scramble in our goalmouth don't turn your back on the ball, block the shot and clear the ball.

 

Captains Award - Avi - excellent performance as sweeper against a very good striker.

Coaches Award - Ryan - Defended very well and also communicated very well with the rest of the defence.

 

Rob 

 

 

 

21st April 09 - Coaches View

An excellent performance, although we lost the game I enjoyed your performance more than any game we have won this season.

 

Positives

 

- Everyone played a big part for the team

- We tried to play a good passing game

- Defence came out quickly to play the offside

- We were only caught off side a couple of times

 

Learning Points

 

- We played too narrow, in order to stretch the other teams defence we need to use the whole width of the pitch

- Everyone needs to keep to their position, it only needs one player to go out of position to weaken the team

 

Captains Player of the match - James, great tackling, control of the ball and positional play, when he won the ball James passed it  very well.

 

Coaches Player of the match - Bradley who led the forward line very well, used the ball with intelligence passing to the midfield and showed exceptional control of the ball throughout the game.

 

Rob

 

 

Wasps U13's - 19th April update

Several actions for you so please read this in full.

 

Next Season's Squad

 

I would like all the boys to sign on again next season.

 

Could you please let me know by the Wasps Fun day if the boys are signing for the Wasps next season.

 

If not I need to try and sign other players and need time to do this which is the reason I need early notice.

 

Player of the Year

 

Please see attached form for the Parents Player of the Year award, an e mail response to me will do with a one liner on the reasons for your choice. Feel free to involve the boys in the decision.

 

Please also ensure you have completed the on line invite from Lorraine to the Fun Day event, if not the link is below in the e mail from Dan Leigh.

 

Training - Change in start time.

 

From the 20th April this will be at Hoopers from 18.45 to 19.45.

 

I will keep this under review but the current plan is to keep training until the boys break up from school.

 

Squads for the remaining games of the season

 

Tues 21st April - Home to Greenmeadow - Meet at 17.45 for 18.15 kick off

 

Squad members missing this game are Chris T and Keilan as previously advised.

 

Sun 26th April - Away to Penhill - Meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 kick off

 

Squad members missing this game are Joe and James.

 

Directions - Penhill Knights play at the Swindon Acadamy, entrance is off Headlands Grove, directions are below.

 

0.00	Start out on Springlines,Wanborough	Unclassified		0.00
0.00	Turn left onto Badgers Close	Badgers Close		0.00
0.17	Turn left onto The Beanlands	The Beanlands		0.17
0.28	Turn left onto Kite Hill	Kite Hill		0.45
0.23	Turn right onto Church Road	Church Road		0.68
0.16	Bear left onto Pack Hill	Pack Hill		0.85
1.00	At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A4259 (signposted Swindon, Hospital (AandE))	A4259		1.84
1.10	Holiday Inn (Swindon)	A4259		2.94
0.05	At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A4259 (signposted Town Centre)	A4259		2.99
0.84	Warning: Speed Cameras along the A4259	A4259		3.83
0.74	At Drakes roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A4259 (signposted Town Centre)	A4259		4.57
0.29	At The Magic Roundabout follow signs onto A4259 (signposted Cirencester (A419))	A4259		4.86
0.27	At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A4259 (signposted Ring Road, M4 West, Cirencester)	A4259		5.13
0.14	At Transfer Bridges (A4259) roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A4259 (signposted Ring Road A4311)	A4259		5.26
0.07	At Transfer Bridges (A4311) roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A4311	A4311		5.34
0.34	At Chapel Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A4311 (signposted Cirencester)	A4311		5.68
0.29	At Elgin Drive Roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A4311 (signposted Cirencester)	A4311		5.97
0.17	At Kembrey Park Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A4311	A4311		6.13
0.40	At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Headlands Grove (signposted Headlands)	Headlands Grove		6.53
0.36	Finish on Headlands Grove,Swindon	Unclassified		6.89
-	Section time 0:20, Total time 0:20	-

 

 

Weds 29th April - Away to Oaksey - Meet at 18.00 for 18.30 kick off

 

Squad members missing this game are Harry and Josh.

 

Directions - On arriving in Oaksey from the A419 (East) drive through the village past the church on the left, the Rec is on the left just after the school and before the Village Hall. Please park in the car park immediately after the school and not at the Village.

 

Tournaments

 

I need to arrange these over the next couple of weeks, could you please let me know your holiday dates to help plan the squads.

   

Thanks

 

 

Rob

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Subject: Wanborough Wasps: Parents' Award and AGM & Fun Day Registration reminder

Team Managers,
Please forward this email on to all your parents.  
Please would you also reply to confirm that you have received the email.
Cheers.  Dan

It's almost time for the AGM & FUN DAY!

The date for your diary is: 16 May from 2pm - 6pm at the Primary School.  Thanks to all of you that have already registered to come, to help out and to eat! 

Parents' Award

As in previous years we would like your Parents Award vote for the player that you feel is most deserving in your team.  Your vote need not be for the player who gives the best performances, but could be the one who always tries their hardest, the one who always gives lots of positive encouragement or who deserves special recognition for any other reason.

On the attached form, please would you fill in the name of the player that you feel most deserves this award, together with the reason why you have made that choice and let your Team Manager have it back by 4th May at the latest.
Alternatively, please email your vote to your Team Manager, but remember to say who you're voting for and why!

Please don't forget to register!

If you haven't yet registered, please would you do so as soon as possible and by 26th April at the latest.  The link to the online registration process is below.

Thanks again for all of those of you that have registered to help to organise and on the day itself.  It really does help to make the day run smoothly.  We'll be in touch soon.

Click the link to regsiter for the AGM & Fun Day Registration.
(http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cE0tN1VXZTJMOWJHckxHWU5SRmhFVnc6MA..)

Dan Leigh
Wanborough Wasps U11 Team Secretary

e: dan@wanboroughwasps.com
w: www.wanboroughwasps.com

22nd March 09 - Coaches View

What pleased me today was the way you were trying to pass and move throughout the team.

 

 

 

Positives

 

• Everyone played for the team rather than themselves
• Good sportmanship, you treated SSS with respect
• Better communication
• Defence was getting up the pitch quicker
• Various moves worked better (throw in's, corners etc)

Learning Points

 

• The key to remember today was how everyone wanted the ball and wanted to play once we were a few goals up, that is how everyone should play from the start of every game. If you do the performances will follow.
• Praising and encouraging was better today, please ensure you understand the point made at the end of the game regarding the difference between laughing with somebody and at them.

Captains Player of the Match - Harry - good tackling and passing

Coaches player of the Match - James - Passed the ball very well, played well in 2 different positions.

 

Rob

 

 

 

 

 

 

15th March - Coaches View

As I said in the summary at the end of the game Mark and I can teach you football skills and get you organised, the will to win a game and compete comes from within, we can't give you that.   The opponents today had much more fighting spirit and the will to win, they were not better footballers but that fighting spirit makes the difference in football.   Positives   - I thought the majority of you kept trying your best to the end of the game which is important. - Good sportsmanship at the end   Learning Points   Clearly we need to work on keeping on the off side rule. We will go back to doing this in our training matches.   I keep a review of every goal conceded, what part of the pitch it come from, who was responsible etc.   Given the number of goals today I'm going to list what in my opinion happened and the learning point without mentioning names so we can learn from today which is the important thing.   Goals 1 and 2 - Both similar goals from the right side of our defence. Good shots.   Learning Point - We were too slow to tackle the forwards, they shouldn't have been allowed to get the shots in.   Goal 3 - Ball bounced in our area from a corner.   Learning Point - We stood back and let the forward win the ball, nobody took responsibility to win the ball.   Goal 4 - Corner, they played the ball to a player on the edge of the 18 yard box.   Learning Point - Slow to react, it was obvious what they were going to do, nobody took responsibility to mark the player. When he did get the ball our 2 midfield players both turned their back which allowed the player a free shot.   Goal 5 - High ball into our box, ball was dropped.   Learning Point - As we said before the game we must be first to the ball in these situations.   Goal 6 - Direct goal from wide free kick, good goal.   Goal 7 - Player ran through 3 tackles to score   Learning Point - Tackling must be stronger, it was too easy for the forward, we must be much more determined in those situations.   Goal 8 - Short goal kick rather than the normal kick out, we lost the ball and they scored.   Learning Point - Stick to what we agree pre match.   In summary I would expect 6 of these goals to be stopped when we are playing well.   We will work on these points in training and lets make sure we bounce back with a good performance next week.   Captains Player of the match - Josh - Showed great fighting spirit, really good at encouraging the rest of the team, made some brave tackles.   Coaches Award - Jonny - Made some good saves in difficult circumstances   Rob

8th March 09 - Coaches View

In really difficult conditions I thought it was a good overall performance.   Positives   - We scored probably our best ever team goal through a combination a five passes. - We tried to play our passing game in difficult conditions. - There were a number of injuries, I was pleased with the way several of you played in different positions and quickly slotted into the new position. - Great to see Ryan back - Some good calling, in particular from Josh.   Negatives   - The defence were once again 2nd to the ball for the first goal, we need to be first to rebounds - A basic of football is to keep your eye on the ball, you all need to ensure you do this.   Captains Award - Bradley - For hard running, good link up play and good finishing for the goal   Coaches Award - Joe, one of his best games for the club, good tackling, positional play and use of the ball.   Highworths nomination of Wasps best player - Alex for good skill going forward and a well taken goal.   Rob

1st March 09 - Shaw B

When you are all off to University and I think back on the Wasps I will remember this game for the determination and courage you showed, it really was special. Thanks   Positives   Attitude was excellent never giving up right to the end Jonny was excellent coming off his line, particuarly in the 2nd half Some very good passing movements We defended much better winning the majority of 50:50 tackles Several of you playing well in different positions in the same game   Learning Points   Encourage each other all the time In training concentrate on the simple 10 -15 metre passes Intelligent calling - don't just say I'm here, say "Fred, pass it square right" For the 2nd goal we were not all marking goal side which let them in for the goal   Captains Player of the Match - Ben - For working hard, particuarly in the 2nd half putting pressure on the defenders, producing an excellent shot and the cross which resulted in the equaliser.   Coaches Player of the Match - Avi - Top class display   Rob

28th Feb 09 - Coaches View

Really good performances from Liam and Jack who in truth showed many of the rest of you up.   To be successful at football you do need to display some desire to win, this includes tackling, chasing, blocking shots, we lacked sufficient desire today and that can only come from within, e.g. you decide if you will play like that.   Positives   - Good display from Liam and Jack - Better performance in the 2nd half - Good saves from Jonny   Learning Points   Too many basic errors, some of which are below:   Playing the ball back into the 18 yard box, we lost 2 goals today by doing that rather than clearing the ball up the pitch. Too much hogging of the ball, if a player is in a better position pass it. Throw the ball down the line rather than inside, once again this was done today playing us into trouble. Stick to your positions on corners Keep your eyes on the ball, several times you missed the ball completely because of this. Simple passing, concentrate when doing it, too many times we made a mess of very simple passes. Stand behind your player when marking. Today some of you went in front of the player and we lost the ball through that.   I spoke to you all about what some of you did charging and shouting at the ball at the end of the game.    To be clear it was embarrassing and as I said after the game if it is ever repeated or a similar thing takes place the people involved will be asked to leave the club.   Up until that point we were playing hard to the end which I ask of you.   That action made everyone connected with the club appear a joke which I will not tolerate.   Captains player of the match  - Harry, good tackling and determination throughout   Coaches Award - Liam and Jack, excellent all round performance making good use of the good.   Rob

16th Feb - Training off - Snow and ice is still on the court

22nd Feb 09 - Game v Croft is off

We will do a training session at the Rec from 10.30 to 11.45

9th Feb - U13 Training off

15th Feb - Home to Shrivenham

Meet at 11.10 (sharp) for 11.45 kick off.   The following players are missing this game : Jonny, James, Chris Strong and Ryan.

U13's - 8th Feb - Oaksey Away - Game Off

8th Feb - U13's - Directions to Oaksey

Sundays game will be played at the Oaksey Rec, meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 ko.   On arriving in Oaksey from the direction of the A419 (East) drive through the village past the church on the left, the Rec is on the left just after the school and before the Village Hall. Please park in the car park immediately after the school and not at the village hall.   Rob

U13 Squads - 8th Feb to 1st March

The squad members missing the next four games are:   8th Feb - Oaksey - Ryan / Joe missing  (Gareth now playing)   15th Feb - Shrivenham - Ryan / James missing (Alex now playing)   22nd Feb - Croft B -  Jonny, Ben, Ryan missing (Keilan now playing)   1st March - Shaw B - James, Ryan missing ( Josh now playing)   From the 8th March we will revert to the squads as per my previous e mail, hopefully Ryan will be back by then.

1st Feb v Tetbury - Coaches View

I thought today was an excellent performance, the best of the season for me.   Positive   We played as a team working hard for each other You passed the ball well Good tackling in defence We had a game plan created by Gareth which worked very well You matched the team who are top of the league There were no excuses about the weather, you got on with the game   Learning Points   We were second to the rebound for the first goal, as soon as a shot is made you need to chase in and be first to clear the ball. Always be aware of a player moving into a position behind you, don't just watch the ball, watch the player you are marking as well. In midfield we always need to be first to be ball (Mark and I will explain in training)   Captains Player of the match - Bradley - Two excellent goals, played intelligent football linking with the midfield to help us attack as a team. Great skill when scoring the free kick.   Coaches Player of the Match - Josh - Exceptional game winning tackles, headers, showing leadership in talking to the rest of the team and encouraging people, used the ball well when he had the opportunity.   Rob