Wasps U16 2011 - 2012 season

29th January 12 - Coaches View

2012-01-29T17:24:00.001Z

Excellent effort today, I couldn't have asked more from any of you.

Positives

- Created chances.

- Good passing movements.

- Competed well in every part of the team.

- Good fitness levels and effort right to the end.

Learning Points

- We can't let a player turn in the box.

- Go with the runner at all times.

- Don't let the ball bounce - get your header in.

- Don't get involved in verbals - all you do is lose your concentration.

Player of the Match - Keir - Excellent all round performance.

Rob

U16 - 15th Jan 12 - Game off - Pitch Frozen

2012-01-24T07:57:00.001Z

22nd Januuary 12 - Coaches View

2012-01-22T14:04:00.001Z

Up until now we have played well but today was very disappointing

Positives

- The majority of you never gave up right to the end.

- Some excellent saves from Jonny.

Learning Points

- We have got to mark our players - apart from the sweeper nobody should be marking space.

- Communications - encourage each other

- Play the simple ball

Rob

8th Jan 12 - Coaches View

2012-01-08T20:12:00.001Z

Overall excellent display considering we haven't played for a while.

Positives

- Good passing movements particuarly in the first half.

- Created lots of opportunities.

Learning Points

- Tracking back is key

- Call for the ball, we had two players going for the ball a couple of times.

It was a really good start to the year.

Rob

18th December - Game Postponed

2011-12-13T20:27:00.001Z

Please note that Sundays game has been postponed and there is no training on the 19th Dec.

We will commence training on the 9th Jan.

Thanks

Rob

4th December - Coaches View

2011-12-04T14:26:00.001Z

You showed great team spirit today the way you fought back in the game.

Positives

- Great attitude - particuarly in the 2nd half.

- We played some great football when we stayed calm on the ball.

Learning Points

- We must pick up and follow the runs from Corners.

- Don't give the ball away cheaply around our 18 yard box.

Rob

13th November Game Postponed

2011-12-03T17:23:00.001Z

Croft have postponed Sundays game - we will train at Hoopers from 11.00 to 12.15 - Rob

4th December - U16's away to Calne

2011-11-29T22:58:00.001Z

We will meet at 9.30 for a 10.00 kick off.

The game is at Beversbrook Sports Facility, Beversbrook Road, Calne, SN11 9FL.

The Calne coach advised to allow 40 mins to get to the ground from Swindon (and to go via Wootton Bassett, Lyneham and then follow signs for Calne).

The squad members missing Sunday's game are James and Alex.

Rob

27th November 11 - Coaches View

2011-11-27T14:11:00.001Z

Best performance of the season, everyone did well.

Positives

- We retained the ball much better in the 2nd half

- Players in new positions adapted well to the role.

- Excellent all round effort.

Learning Points

- We can't let a player go unmarked from a corner, that was really disappointing.

- We need to play to the conditions - if the wind stops the ball going so far as normal we need to be where the ball is dropping.

Rob

27th November - Home to Croft A

2011-11-21T22:44:00.001Z

We are at Hoopers again on the 27th November, meet at 9.50 for 10.30 kick off.

Squad members missing this game are Ryan and Josh Rowland.

Rob

20th November - Cricklade - Coaches View

2011-11-20T13:52:00.001Z

It was another good performance, you deserved more from the game.

Positives

- We are creating chances

- Free kicks caused lots of problems

Learning Points

- We need to stick to what we have agreed to do.

- Be sharper in the tackle.

Rob

20th November - U16's v Cricklade

2011-11-15T22:42:00.001Z

We are playing at Hoopers on Sunday, meet at 9.50 for 10.30 kick off (not pm as previous home games).

The players missing this game are Marcus and James.

Rob

1th November -Training Update

2011-11-12T19:16:00.001Z

Reminder that Monday 15th November will be our last at 9 till 10.00pm.

From the 21st November we will move the training to 8 to 9pm.

The turn out has been really good at the 9 to 10pm sessions which I really appreciate.

Thanks

Rob

13th November 11 - Croft A

2011-11-08T22:31:00.001Z

On Sunday we are away to Croft at the Croft Sports Centre.

Please meet @ 10.00 for a 10.30 kick off.

For the last couple of games some of the boys have turned up late, please ensure the boys arrive on time.

The players missing Sunday's game are James and Josh Rowland.

Rob

6th November - Coaches View

2011-11-06T17:59:00.001Z

Good effort in the 2nd half, you deserved a lot more from the game.

Positives

- Created lots of opportunities, the keeper pulled off some very good saves.

- We played the simple ball in the second half and were much more effective.

- We adapted quickly to the different formations we tried during the game.

Learning Points

- We need to move up the pitch quicker from defence

- We must put pressure on a player taking a shot in 18 yard box

- I want to hear encouragement throughout the game, if you haven't anything positive to say keep quite.

Rob

6th November - U16's - Home v Old Town

2011-11-01T21:59:00.001Z

We will meet on Sunday at Hoopers at 13.20 for a 14.00 kick off.

The squad members missing this game will be Marcus and James.

Rob

24th October - U16's training cancelled

2011-10-29T15:56:00.001+01:00

Please note there will be no training on the 24th Oct due to low numbers - Thanks Rob

9th October - Coaches View

2011-10-22T18:59:00.001+01:00

I was really pleased with our performance today and the contribution everyone made to it.

Positives

- You all adapted to the formation change very well.

- We were much sharper when breaking forward.

- We retained better possession of the ball when attacking.

Learning Points

- A few times we let the ball bounce which created problems.

- When players switch positions we need to adapt to this quicker.

- Midfield were drifting too far forward from goal kicks.

Overall I’m really pleased with the start to the season and progressing the furthest we have been in the Cup.

Rob

17th October update

2011-10-17T19:58:00.001+01:00

Reminder that there is no game this weekend, as so many boys are away I won't be doing a training session on Sunday.

I do intend doing a session next Monday (please let me know if anyone apart from Jonny, Chris and Gareth can't make it).

The Cup Quarter Final Draw was made today by Don Rogers, we are playing Croft A on the 15th Jan, not Wroughton as the boys had thought.

Well done to the boys yesterday, they showed great determination.

Ian and I did speak to the boys afterwards about not getting involved in verbals with the other team and the importance of staying composed.

Rob

16th October 11 - Coaches View

2011-10-16T17:24:00.001+01:00

You showed great determination today, it would have been easy to have given up after the poor start.

Positives

- Great determination.

- Big thanks to Jake for his performance in goal.

- Good finnishing.

- Set pieces caused problems.

Learning Points

- Keep concentration - don't get involved in verbals.

- Ensure we are ready to play - we started poorly.

- Use the simple pass, release the ball early.

Rob

16th October 11 v Avonvale

2011-10-11T21:42:00.001+01:00

Message Body

16th October - The game is at home, please meet @ 13.20 @ Hoopers for 14.00 kick off.

The squad members missing this game are Brad, Chris and Jonny.

Training - Many thanks to all the boys for the excellent turn out on Monday despite the late start, I really appreciated it.

23rd October - Game has been postponed and put back to later in the season, we didn't have enough players due to half term.

Rob

U16's - 4th October update

2011-10-04T22:57:00.001+01:00

9th October - Away to Old Town

The game is @ Lydiard Park. We will meet at 9.30 for a 10.00 kick off.

The squad members missing the game will be Marcus, James and Josh Reynolds.

Avi

I wanted to let you know that Avi is giving up football to concentrate on Babminton which he is really doing well at.

Avi was at our very first training session, he has played 138 times for us, during which time Avi won the Parents Player of the Year Award three times.

Avi really will be missed, a big thanks from me for all his effort for the club, he represents everything I have asked the boys to be, 100% effort all the time no matter what the score, tackles hard but fair, encourages the rest of the team and is a great sportsman, it has been a pleasure to have Avi in the squad.

In one of our first games when Avi was our keeper he walked back into the net when going to kick the ball forward, it didn't make much difference as we were already 13 goals down - great memories.

I know everyone will wish Avi success with his Babminton.

Training - 10th October until 21st November is at PGL from 21.00 to 22.00.

I'm waiting for details but presume as per last year we enter via the side gate in the road leading to the Shepherds Rest and go to the main car park, the boys can then walk to the court.

I will bring the boys back promptly to the car park.

Home Games

Just to let you know I have taken on board feedback from the boys and will no longer do the end of match presentation in front of everyone, I will still do something but it will be in a different format which will be lower key and not involving the boys.

Thanks

Rob

2nd October 2011 - Croft B

2011-10-02T18:12:00.001+01:00

Overall I thought today was a good performance, considering it was only our 2nd competitive game of the season.

Positives

- Excellent first league debuts for Keir, George and Mike.

- We created some good chances, particuarly in the first half.

- We matched a team who beat us 8-1 / 6-1 last season.

Learning Points

- Be first to the ball from rebounds, that cost us today.

- We must keep our shape and discipline, we can't afford for people to go out of position.

- The defence must come out together - we were too disjointed.

- Win the headers - too many balls allowed to bounce.

Rob

Training Update

2011-10-01T21:23:00.001+01:00

Help on Home Match Day's

Home Matches - For home matches I would be grateful if at least one of you could come along 30 minutes before the boys are due to turn up to help with the nets.

I have made an excellent recovery from my heart attack but clearly this isn't the type of thing I should be doing on my own so your support would be appreciated, it does need a couple of adults to do it.

If you can come along please let me know before to save several of you turning up.

Training

3rd October will be at Hoopers from 18.00 to 19.15.

From the 10th October we will be at PGL, I'm afraid until the 21st November this will be from 9 to 10pm which I appreciate is really late for all of us.

PGL still has people attending until the 21st November when we will move the training to 8 to 9pm.

Thanks

Rob

2nd October - Home to Croft B

2011-09-26T21:33:00.001+01:00

We will meet at 13.20 (to help with the nets / flags etc) for a 14.00 kick off at Hoopers Field.

The squad members missing this game are Jake, Josh Rowland, Marcus and Guy.

Rob

U16's - 20th Sept update

2011-09-20T21:11:00.001+01:00

Well done to the boys on an excellent performance on Sunday, many thanks to Ray for running the team and to Mark for doing the line.

We haven't got a game this weekend, the overall vote from the boys was not to train on Sunday so we will meet up again next Monday.

Given the light is closing in fast training will start at 18.15 and end at 19.30 on Monday at Hoopers.

Thanks

Rob

18th September - Away to Purton

2011-09-15T22:05:00.001+01:00

Directions for Sunday's game at the Red House, Purton.

Red House is near Village Hall Square, situated on the B4041 Wootton Bassett to Cricklade Road, the Post Code is SN5 4DY

This is a non league football ground, anyone in Purton will know where it is if you have trouble finding it.

We will meet at 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

Reminder that Ray is taking the team on Sunday.

Rob

18th September 11 - Purton away

2011-09-11T22:45:00.001+01:00

Please note that the squad members missing next weeks game are John, Ryan, Avi and Chris.

This is a cup game against Purton, we will meet at 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

The location is the Red House @ Purton, I have asked the Purton coach for directions.

I'm away next Sunday, Ray has kindly agreed to take the team.

I'm around on Saturday if there are any issues, if you need to contact Ray on the Sunday his contact numbers are 01793-790343 / 07989487181.

Once I get the directions I will forward them on.

Thanks

Rob

2011 / 2012 Season

2011-09-03T22:16:00.001+01:00

I hope you are all having a good summer.

I'm pleased to welcome Mike, George and Kier to our squad for next season.

Some dates for your diaries:

*Monday 5th Sept - Training starts @ Hoopers, 18.30 to 20.00 (continues on Monday's until further notice).

*Thursday 8th Sept - Game v Wanborough U17's @ Hoopers (meet time TBA - all the boys will play).

*Sunday 11th Sept - Futsal - Meet at 10.20 for 10.30 start, please collect the boys at 12.30.

*Monday 12th Sept - Training @ Hoopers.

*Sunday 18th Sept - First game of the season.

Futsal will include a pizza and drink at the Futsal, this event is being funded by the club for the boys coming runners up in the Sportsmanship Award.

Details of next seasons fixtures are at:

http://full-time.thefa.com/ProcessPublicSelect.do?psSelectedSeason=2809660&psSelectedDivision=5067304&psSelectedCompetition=0&psSelectedLeague=8577245&Submit.x=5&Submit.y=7

I look forward to seeing the boys on the 5th September.

Rob

Welcome to the 2011/12 season

2011-08-27T07:22:00.001+01:00

The website is now updated for 2011/12. Please contact the team manger for more information.

Wasps website being updated for 2011/12 - please bear with us

2011-07-30T19:05:00.001+01:00

8th May v Kingshill - Coaches View

2011-05-08T16:39:00.001+01:00

A excellent performance, you started well and retained the same tempo throughout.

Positives

- We are runners up in the league, an excellent effort.

- You executed the moves we practised.

- Everyone was focussed and played well.

Learning Points

- Remember and enjoy this moment, you have worked hard for it.

Coaches Player of the Match - All of you were brilliant.

Rob

27th April - Coaches View

2011-04-27T22:11:00.001+01:00

An excellent effort tonight, well done, it was really hard work with all the injuries and having only 12 players.

- Positives

* We started well.

* Everyone kept our defensive shape well.

* We created lots of chances.

- Learning Points

* When closing a game out don't get caught out of position.

* Don't swop positions without speaking to the coach.

Coaches player of the Match - Avi - despite not playing for a long while he produced an excellent performance.

Rob

17th April 11 - Coaches View

2011-04-17T17:20:00.001+01:00

Really good determination today in hot conditions, well done.

- Positives

* We created lots of chances

* A better start to the game

* Good finishing

Learning Points

* Closing out a game is key

* Keep the shape of team (e.g. stay in position)

* Communication is key letting each other know who to mark.

Coaches player of the match - Marcus - Good use of the ball, made tackles at vital times.

Rob

27th March 11 - Coaches View

2011-03-27T17:25:00.001+01:00

A really tough game today, the key thing was that you kept going right to the end.

- Positives

* Once we settled into the game we competed without conceding lots of chances

* Everyone worked hard, nobody gave up.

- Learning Points

* We conceded some really basic goals today, most of which we will discuss in training and cut out going forward.

* We have got to be tighter in our marking, especially in midfield and work as a unit, not individuals.

Coaches Player of the match - Brad - an excellent display at Centre Back.

Rob

27th March 2011 - Home to Croft

2011-03-20T20:02:00.001Z

Well done to the boys today.

Next Season

As we approach the end of the season I wanted to let you know that Ian and I intend to carry on running the team next season.

In order to plan for next season could you please let me know as soon as possible if the boys intend to carry on playing for Wanborough.

27th March v Croft

We are playing at Hoopers, meet at 13.20 (sharp to allow Ian and I to do the team talk and full set of stretches / warm up) for 14.00 kick off.

The squad members missing this game are Avi, James, Jack and Marcus.

A couple of volunteers to come down at 13.00 to help set up the nets etc would be appreciated.

Training

Will be on Saturday from 11.00 to 12.00 at Hoopers.

Wanborough Tidy Up

Please see below note from Club Secretary, Jon Raymond, if anyone from our age group could help out this would really be appreciated.

Each year there is a village clean-up in Wanborough, which includes some tidying up at Hooper's Field; normally involving some rubbish collection and re-spreading the stones on the driveway. This year it is on 2 April, starting at 9.30am.

Hooper's Field is a valuable village asset and the Club is fortunate to be able to benefit from its facilities at a reduced rate. As the U16 team is one of the users, it would be good if as many of the players (and their families) as possible, especially those from outside the village, could give a hand for a few minutes on the day.

Thanks

Rob

20th March 2011 - Coaches View

2011-03-20T13:34:00.001Z

Today was a tough battle where we needed to compete for every ball, you did this surperbly.

Positives

- We batteld throughout and showed the required level of desire to win the match.

- Organisation improved as we went through the game.

- It wasn't a game where lots of passes where made but we still created several good scoring chances.

Learning Points

- When marking from corners everyone must take responsibility to mark and keep with the player until the ball is cleared.

- Don't just let somebody run across the pitch without ensuring they are marked.

Well done to all the squad today, because of the exceptional performance we didn't give out the coaches award, instead

the reward for the performace will be another event at the Futsal Centre at the end of the season.

Rob

20th March 2011 - Away to Highworth

2011-03-15T21:00:00.000Z

This Sunday we away to Highworth.

We will meet at 9.30 (sharp please) for a 10.00 kick off.

The squad members missing this game are Jack, Avi, Jake and Marcus.

We have played at this ground several times before, it is on the left hand side just before entering Highworth, the football pitches are at the same location as the 9 hole golf course.

The address is:

Pavilion, Elms Rec Ground, Swindon Road, Highworth, Wilts SN6 7DD

Training

Reminder that training is on Saturday morning at Hoopers from 11.00 to 12.00.

Remaining fixtures for the season

I would be grateful if you could let me know if any of the boys are not available for these games, I know some of the boys will be on school trips which clash with some of these fixtures.

DATE	TIME	HOME	AWAY	VENUE
L	20/03/11	10:00	Highworth Town Juniors T	Wanborough Juniors	Elms Rec 1
L	27/03/11	14:00	Wanborough Juniors	Croft Juniors B	Hoopers Sports Ground
L	03/04/11	12:30	Blunsdon Colts	Wanborough Juniors	Sutton Park, Blunsdon 1
L	10/04/11	13:00	Wanborough Juniors	Kingshill	Hoopers Sports Ground
L	17/04/11	13:00	Wanborough Juniors	Shaw B	Hoopers Sports Ground

Thanks for all your good wishes, I have now received the clearance to start some light exercise and have returned to work on phased basis, things are looking positive for a full recovery.

Rob

Coaches View - 13th March 2011

2011-03-13T13:47:00.000Z

We played some good passing movements towards the end of the game, we need to do this from the start.

Positives

- Responded well to comments made at half time.

- Passing in 2nd half was much better.

- Players in new positions played well.

Learning Points

- We must start well.

- Picking up players from Corners

- Keeping our passing simple.

Coaches Player of the Match - Ollie, good play up front never giving up and well taken goals.

Rob

13th November - Away to Northern Lights

2011-03-09T21:22:00.001Z

Please meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 kick off.

We are playing at Meadowcroft.

The squad members missing this game are Will, Avi, Jake and Josh Reynolds.

Reminder that we are training Saturday morning @ Hoopers from 11.00 to 12.00.

Rob

6th March - Home to Blunsdon

2011-03-02T18:12:00.001Z

We will meet @ 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

Squad members missing this game are Josh Rowland, Avi, Marcus and Chris.

We are playing on the other pitch at Hoopers this week as our Under 16's are playing at the same time.

Volunteers Needed

Martin Strong is away so we need two volunteers to set up the nets and a volunteer to be linesperson.

Training

Please note there will be no training on Monday as it is the 21.00 - 22.00 slot and neither Ian or I can make it.

We hope to commence training on Saturday mornings from the 12th March @ Hoopers from 11.00 to 12.00 until the evenings allow us to move back to Monday evenings.

I'm just awaiting confirmation this is ok.

Thanks

Rob

27th Feb - Game off v Kingshill

2011-02-26T18:47:00.001Z

I'm afraid the pitch is waterlogged, training will be on at PGL as normal on Monday - Rob

27th Feb - Home to Kingshill

2011-02-22T09:42:00.001Z

Please meet at 13.30 for 14.00 kick off.

The squad members missing the game are Avi, Marcus, Brad and James.

I would be grateful for a volunteer to help Martin Strong with the nets (to meet up at 13.00).

Ian will be in charge of the team.

Thanks

Rob

Monday 21st Feb - Training off

2011-02-19T15:58:00.001Z

Training cancelled this week as neither Ian or I can make it - Rob

20th Feb 11 - Kingshill Away

2011-02-16T16:23:00.001Z

Sunday's game is at Kingshill School, Kingshill lane, GL7 1HS.

Please meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 kick off.

The squad members missing this game are Jack, Scott, Josh Rowland and Gareth.

You will need to allow 35 minutes from Wanborough.

Ian will be in charge of the team (mobile 07739838652).

The majority of boys are available next Monday so training will still be on even though it is half term.

Rob

13th Feb - Shaw B - Game off

2011-02-13T11:33:00.001Z

The pitch is waterlogged so we have had to cancel the game.

Our next two games against Kingshill are over the half term week, to date Josh Rowland and Gareth Hook have informed me they can't play, could you by return let me know if any of the other boys are not available.

- 20.2.11 - Away - KO 10.30 - Kingshill

- 27.2.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Kingshill

I know that Ryan can't make training on Monday 21st Monday, could you also let me know if any of the other boys will not be attending training on Monday 21st.

Thanks

Rob

13th Feb - Home to Shaw B

2011-02-09T21:54:00.001Z

On Sunday we are at home to Shaw B, please meet at 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

The squad members missing this game are Josh Rowland, Jake, Avi and James.

Rob

6th Feb - Game Postponed

2011-02-02T21:39:00.001Z

Please note that Highworth have moved this weekends game to the 20th March.

Given that we have a packed full fixture list until April we will have a rest this weekend and train again on Monday.

For your information our remaining fixtures are:

- 13.2.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Shaw

- 20.2.11 - Away - KO 10.30 - Kingshill

- 27.2.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Kingshill

- 6.3.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Blunsdon

- 13.3.11 - Away - KO 10.30 - Northern Lights

- 20.3.11 - Away - KO TBA - Highworth

- 27.3.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Croft B

- 3.4.11 - Away - KO 12.30 - Blunsdon

Could you please let me know if the boys are not available for any of these fixtures.

Thanks

Rob

30th Jan 11 - Coaches View

2011-01-30T18:13:00.001Z

We started the game much better this week, well done.

Positives

- We created a lot of chances.

- We stuck to our game plan well.

- Good defensive tackling.

Learning Points

- At times we played ourselves into trouble, clearly we need to avoid this.

- We pushed up too high towards the end of the game leaving gaps in our defence.

Coaches Award - Guy for good tackling and heading and for some excellent long passing.

Rob

30th Jan - Home to Supermarine

2011-01-25T22:26:00.001Z

Please meet at Hoopers at 13.15 for 14.00 kick off.

The squad members missing the game are Jack, James, Avi and Marcus.

Rob

23rd Jan 11 - Away to Dorcan

2011-01-20T21:18:00.001Z

Dorcan play on the other pitch at Hoopers.

Please meet at 13.00 for a 13.30 kick off.

The squad members missing this game are Marcus, Jack, Avi and Alex.

Thanks

Rob

16th January 11 - Coaches View

2011-01-16T17:41:00.001Z

A good performance, particuarly the 2nd half considering how long it is since we last played.

- Positives

- Some good passing.

- Good finishing.

- We kept the shape of the team well.

- Learning Points

- Movement from throw in's.

- Sharper tackling.

- Information for the players on the ball.

Player of the Match - Will - excellent all round performance.

Rob

16th Jan - Home v Penhill Knights

2011-01-13T22:35:00.001Z

The squad members missing Sundays game are Guy, Avi, James and Josh Rowland.

Please meet at 13.15 @ Hoopers for a 14.00 kick off.

Thanks

Rob

9th Jan 11 - Away to Northern Lights

2011-01-06T23:16:00.001Z

Meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 kick off, Northern Lights play at Meadowcroft (where we played Penhill Knights).

The players missing this game are Jake, Avi, Scott and Chris.

Rob

12th December - Blunsdon Game

2010-12-11T17:57:00.001Z

Game cancelled due to a lack of players.

This is the 2nd game we have called off and we have played one game with 11 players.

Whilst it does call into question the viability of our age group continuing I do think we have been really unlucky in the first half of the season, if I look at the reasons how we got into this position for Sunday:

- Ryan / Alex - withdrew due to illness

- Avi - playing for Wiltshire Badminton team

- Josh Reynolds / Brad - recovering from injuries

- Chris / Guy / James - away for the weekend.

Having run this team for 7 years and previously an adult team for 4 years these circumstances are exceptional.

I would expect 2/3 people being n/a but any squad having 8 players missing would struggle.

I'm hoping that after Christmas when the boys are fit again we won't have to face this situation again.

We are due to be playing against Croft next week, could you please let me know if any of the boys are not available (home @ Hoopers - meet at 13.15 for 14.00 kick off).

After Christmas I will send you the fixtures for the remainder of the season, once the boys are fit I can go back to planning squads in advance.

All of our fixtures are on line at:

http://full-time.thefa.com, go to the North Wilts league and then Under 15's, Divison 3.

Thanks

Rob

6th Dec - Training off - Surface still frozen

2010-12-06T16:28:00.001Z

5th December v Blunsdon - Game Off -Pitch Still Frozen

2010-12-05T08:50:00.001Z

5th December - Blunsdon

2010-12-04T16:53:00.001Z

We will be inspecting the pitch first thing in the morning, I suspect the pitch will be too frozen.

Just in case we do go ahead we will meet at 13.15 for the 14.00 ko.

The squad members missing this game are Josh Reynolds, Brad, Marcus and Jack.

Rob

29th Nov - Training off - Surface is frozen

2010-11-29T11:36:00.001Z

28th November - Home to Kingshill - Game off due to pitch being frozen

2010-11-28T11:00:00.001Z

28th Nov - Kingshill

2010-11-22T21:45:00.001Z

Meet @ Hoopers @ 13.15 for 14.00 kick off.

The squad members missing this game are Josh Reynolds, John, Avi and Jack.

Ian is taking the team on Sunday as I'm away, Ian's mobile number is 07739838652 should you need to make contact.

The boys will help set up, I would be grateful if you could take down the nets, collect the flags etc at the end of the game whilst Ian deals with the boys.

Thanks

Rob

21st November 10 - Coaches View

2010-11-21T16:53:00.001Z

Well done to Ryan on his 100th appearance.

We created lots of chances today with some good passing movements.

Positives

- Some of the passing was 5/6 moves which was really good.

- You organised the defence well after a difficult opening.

- Adapted well to our new approach.

Learning Points

- Tackling needs to be harder.

- We let players drift behind us from throw in's.

- Midfield in the wall.

Player of the Match - Gareth Hook, good skill on the ball, worked really hard, good link up play.

Rob

U15's Update

2010-11-13T17:21:00.001Z

Reminder that we have training on Sunday @ Hoopers from 10.30 to 11.45.

From this Monday (15th Nov) training at the PGL will be from the earlier time of 8pm to 9pm.

Next week we are playing away to Shaw B (meet at Chesnut Springs @ 11.30 for a 12.00 kick off), could you please let me know if any of the boys are not available.

Ian isn't available tomorrow, if one of you could join me for the session that would be appreciated to meet the CRB requirement of 2 adults being present.

Thanks

Rob

Training

2010-11-03T21:32:00.001Z

Please note that we will train on Sunday from 10.30 to 11.45 at Hoopers (if either of the pitches are not free we will train in the space at the bottom of the field).

Monday 8th Nov will be our last session from 21.00 to 22.00, from the 15th Nov we will train from 20.00 to 21.00.

Rob

24th October 10 - Coaches View

2010-10-24T17:24:00.001+01:00

An excellent performance, well done.

-Positives

* You adapted well to our tactics

* A good debut for Jack.

* Best performances for the club from Scott and Marcus.

- Learning Points

* It was sloppy to lose a goal from a corner.

* When to release the ball is key.

* You can compete with any team in the league.

Coaches Player of the match - John, some good through passes and determined tackling throughout.

Rob

17th October - Coaches View

2010-10-17T16:30:00.001+01:00

You showed good determination today to comeback which was good to see.

Positives

- Good organisation, we generally managed our marking in defence well.

- When we played the ball around we looked good.

- Several of you adapted very quickly to new positions.

Learning Points

- We can't allow players to have a free shot from the edge of the 18 yard box.

- We need to be sharper in the tackle in all areas of the pitch.

- Too many under hit basic passes today which gave the ball away.

Coaches Player of the Match - Jake, worked hard in different positions scoring 2 goals.

Rob

PGL - Training - 18th October

2010-10-16T18:01:00.001+01:00

The instructions from PGL are to leave your car in the main car park for both drop off and pick up.

The site is being used so clearly PGL do not want cars driving to the training area.

They have also asked if we can walk over as a group to the court.

I will wait in the car park until 20.55 and then walk across to the training area to ensure we get the full use of our hour.

Derek is helping out this week, we will walk the boys back as a group.

They haven't stated what entrance to use, it is probably safest to use the main entrance.

I appreciate some of you haven't been to the PGL before, those of us in Wanborough go the back way but coming from Wroughton / Chiseldon directions are:

- At the Commonhead Roundabout take the 4th exit B4192 signposted to Aldbourne, Liddington and Baydon.

- Follow road for just over a mile, after crossing the motorway, turn left at the junction signposted Baydon and Little Hinton.

- Follow road for 3/4 mile(crossing back over the motorway).

-The entrance to PGL is on the left between two white lodges.

- Follow the road into the site, when you reach the small roundabout in front of the main entrance turn right, you will then see the main car park.

Any problems, call my mobile - 0791-702-4897.

Thanks

Rob

10th October - Update

2010-10-10T17:41:00.001+01:00

Few things to note:

- No training on the 11th October due to the high number of boys going to the Swindon game (I think we would have struggled with the light anyway).

- Next week - 17th October - Away to Swindon Supermarine - Meet at 12.30 for 14.00 kick off (park at the County Ground - the pitch is between Tesco's and the County Ground).

Squad members missing the game are Jake, Avi, Alex, Jonny.

- PGL Training

Thanks for the quick response, the vote was a yes to the training from the 18th October to the 8th November from 9pm to 10pm.

Due to his work Ian can't attend for these weeks, Ray can help me on the 1st Nov, I therefore need somebody to come along on the 18th / 25th October and the 8th Nov.

Don't worry, I won't make you do overhead kicks, this is to ensure in the case of emergency we are covered and also to meet with CRB best practice.

Thanks

Rob

10th October 10 - Coaches View

2010-10-10T17:07:00.001+01:00

We played some really good passing movements today, it was a good all round performance.

Positives

- We created space with our moves

- Some good finishing

- Our defence was much more solid

Learning Points

- We need to work more on the on field moves, this will only improve with more practice.

- We need to come out of defence in the line and listen for the calls to do this.

Well done to Jake on a good debut and Scott on his best performance for the club.

Coaches Player of the Match - Josh Reynolds - Good defending and very good use of the ball.

Rob

10th October - Home to Northern Lights

2010-10-04T22:19:00.001+01:00

Sunday's game is home @ Hoopers.

The kick off is at 14.00, we will meet at 13.15 sharp.

The reason for meeting earlier is so that the boys can help Ian and I set up, it will be good team building.

The players missing Sundays game are Alex, James, Harry and Chris.

Rob

3rd October 10 - Coaches View

2010-10-03T17:17:00.001+01:00

A really tough outcome following all your hard work, the positive thing for me was that we created lots of chances playing some good football.

Positives

- Lots of chances created

- Some good one two's around the box

- Everyone worked hard

Learning Points

- Poor marking from a goal kick cost us the the game, its something we speak a lot about but we didn't concentrate and we paid for it (the basics are goal side and sweeper doesn't mark).

- We can't let the attacker be first to the ball from a cross.

- Tackling was too weak in our last third.

Coaches Player of the match - Josh Rowland - Created lots of chances and worked hard throughout.

Rob

3rd October 10 - Home to Docan

2010-09-28T20:53:00.001+01:00

Meet @ Hoopers Field @ 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

Squad members missing the game - Harry, Alex, Jake and Chris.

I would be grateful if a couple of you could turn up around 13.15 to put the nets up.

Thanks

Rob

U15's - 26th September update

2010-09-26T21:06:00.001+01:00

Due to the evenings closing in training tomorrow will be from 18.30 to 19.30 @ Hoopers Field.

Next weeks game is at home to Dorcan, 14.00 ko.

I will let you know the squad on Tuesday, I want to see how everyone is fitness wise following training.

Thanks

Rob

26th September - Coaches View

2010-09-26T15:23:00.001+01:00

I was really pleased the way we followed up on lasts weeks game with another good performance.

Positives

- We created lots of chances

- There was no going for glory over the best pass for the team.

- We sorted out the marking against an unusual formation.

Learning Points

- We need to give more information to the player on the ball.

- We can pass the ball around more if an option isn't immediately on.

- Poor behaviour results in a booking.

Coaches Player of the match - Guy , excellent headed goal, worked hard for the team in several different positions.

Rob

U15's - 26th September - Away to Penhill Knights

2010-09-22T22:04:00.001+01:00

Please note the details for Sunday are:

- Meet at Meadowcroft @ 10.00 for 10.30 kick off

- Players missing this game are Alex, Avi and James.

Rob

19th September 10 - Update

2010-09-19T17:50:00.001+01:00

Well done again to the boys today, it was a tremendous effort with all the odds stacked against us.

A few things to update you on:

Training - The session will be from 18.30 to 19.45 tomorrow, I will review the end time on a weekly basis.

Hoopers - Today showed that Ian and I need help in the set up of the nets, I was at Hoopers at 12.30 and am just ending now following doing the paperwork and prep for Mondays session.

Therefore anything to cut down on my time is appreciated, I would ask going forward if two parents could come along about 15 -20 mins before the meet time at Hoopers to set the nets up and whilst we do the talk at the end of the game also take the nets down / collect the corner flags.

Thanks to Trish, Pam, Janet, Martin and Ray for helping out today.

Next weeks game is away to Penhill, meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 KO at Meadowcroft.

Given the amount of injuries it isn't what the squad is, its have we enough to put a team out.

For the boys that are carrying injuries could you let me know by Tuesday if they will be available next week - Josh Reynolds, Brad, Alex, Marcus.

With the exception of Ollie unless I hear otherwise I will assume all the other boys are fit.

Finally I wanted to say how good it was to see Josh, Brad, Ollie and Alex come along and support the rest of the squad today.

Thanks

Rob

19th September 10 - Coaches Review

2010-09-19T17:20:00.001+01:00

A great effort from the boys today, the way you kept going despite being down to 10 players due to injuries was top class.

Positives

- Excellent attitude

- Communications were much better, we passed players on for marking when needed.

- Tackling was much better than in our opening game.

Learning Points

- Communications is key.

- In the first half we were too hurried on the ball, much better in the 2nd half.

Well done to Marcus who had a good debut for the team.

Coaches Player of the Match - Ryan - For excellent leadership in defence.

Rob

19th September 10 - U15's v Marlborough - Cup Match

2010-09-12T19:30:00.001+01:00

Please meet at Hoopers Field at 13.30 for 14.00 kick off.

The players not in the squad for this match are Ollie, Avi and Brad.

One of the boys left their training top last week, I will bring it along tomorrow evening.

Reminder that we will be doing the presentation of the Sportsmanship Award at the end of the session.

Thanks

Rob

12th September 10 - Match Postponed

2010-09-06T22:07:00.001+01:00

Please note that Sunday's game has been moved to the 10th October due to us not having enough players to field a team.

Given the number of people away there will be no training on Sunday, we will train on Monday and do the sportsmanship presentation after.

After next week I will review the time we end the training sessions.

Rob

5th September 10 - Coaches View

2010-09-05T16:43:00.001+01:00

Some tough lessons for us today, however if we quickly learn from it we will be a better team for this experience.

Positives

- Much better performance in the 2nd half.

- We adpated well to different tactics and sharpened up significantly.

- We created good opportunities in the 2nd half.

Learning Points

-There is no substitute for hard workload and desire to win the ball.

-We can't afford to be 2nd to rebounds in the 18 yard box.

-We must challenge at corners.

-Tracking players runs is key.

Coaches / Parents player of the match - Will - showed great desire and determination throughout the game.

Rob

2nd September 10 - Coaches View

2010-09-02T21:58:00.001+01:00

I thought tonights game was a really positive performance against a strong team.

If we play in the same way throughout the season you will enjoy your football this season.

Positives

Some good football was played.
Everybody was brave in the tackles and blocks.
Everyone worked hard throughout the game.
We were creative when going forward.

Learning Points

We didn't track midfield runs.
At times we let players get into positions behind us.
We were 2nd to rebounds
Quicker passing, we lost opportunities when a simple pass would have caused the opposition problems.

Overall a really good start to the season.

Well done to Ollie and Marcus on their first game for the club.

Rob

Wasps U15's - Squads for our first two games

2010-09-01T21:10:00.001+01:00

The details for our first two games are:

5th September - Away to Croft B @ Croft Leisure Centre.
- Meet at 12.00 for 12.30 kick off.
- Squad members missing this game are Avi, Harry and Marcus.

12th September - Home to Northern Lights @ Hoopers Field
- Meet at 12.30 for 13.00 kick off.
- Squad members missing this game are Avi, James and Chris.

Rob

Website updated

2010-09-01T21:03:00.001+01:00

The website is now updated for the new season.

Wasps U15 2010 - 2011 Season

2010-07-04T14:08:00.003+01:00

Sportsmanship Award

2010-06-19T16:31:00.001+01:00

Great news, I have just found out that we won the Sportsmanship Award for last season.

As I have said before this reflects on all of us as a group, but especially the boys.

I suspect we are the first ever team to win both the league and the sportsmanship award.

To have won this award three times is a great achievement.

Rob

Malmesbury Tournament

2010-05-08T19:10:00.001+01:00

I have booked us into the Malmesbury Tournament on the 18th July, please confirm availability, I will then plan the squads.

Reminder that Monday's training at Hoopers will be from 18.30 to 20.00.

Thanks

Rob

9th May - Details for League Presentation

2010-05-03T22:23:00.001+01:00

Details for next week plus updates on the AGM, training and tournaments.

League Presentation - 9th May

Details from the league are below, basically we need to be in the Winners Lounge at Swindon Town Football Club at 5.15 for a 5.45 start.

The Winners Lounge is in the main stand (The nearest one to Tesco's alongside the cricket ground), the entrance is on same level as you walk along.

I suspect there will be lots of people going in and out, text or call me if you can't find the entrance (on my work mobile - 0791-702-4897).

The presentations will last about an hour.

Could you please ensure the boys wear the Wasps Black Short sleeve shirts, the boys can wear jeans, track suit bottoms or whatever they feel comfortable in.

The boys will have 16 places reserved, the rest of us will find a seat or stand up around the bar area.

The communications from the league:

LEAGUE PRESENTATION - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Could you please ensure that you arrive no later than 30 minutes before your scheduled

time and that the team are seated 15 minutes before the start of the presentation.

Dress code for players is either smart (shirt & tie) or casual team wear (tracksuits, polo shirts

etc.).

A photographer will be available to take team/individual photographs on the day and these

will be available for sale after each presentation.

Can you please make sure that only the team players receiving trophies take a seat in the

area reserved for this purpose? Any guests will unfortunately have to stand or be seated

in the bar area due to lack of space in the Legends Lounge. It is important that you make

your guests aware of this to avoid any issues or upset on the day.

A maximum of 16 trophies will be awarded for each team under 11s and upwards and 12

trophies for under 9s and 10s. Should additional trophies be required it will be necessary for

clubs to arrange these separately at their own expense through Don Rogers Sports &

Trophies.

Teams are requested to remain seated for the duration of the presentation and not to get

up and leave until it has been concluded as this is disrespectful to everyone.

Wasps AGM

Could you also please ensure the boys wear the Wasps Black Short sleeve shirts for the Clubs AGM.

Apart from looking smart this is also for safety reasons at the PGL.

Training @ Hoopers Field

Please note that for the remaining training sessions for this season (10th, 17th and 24th May) we are going to be training from 18.30 to 20.00.

The extra 30 mins provides time for fitness work, Ian and I want to see how this works as its an approach we are considering for pre season.

There will be no training on the Bank Holiday, 31st May, we will then have a c.6 weeks break.

I will give you pre season details nearer the time.

Tournament - 6th June - Supermarine

I'm afraid Supermarine have cancelled this tournament, I will find out if we can get into another one.

Rob

No training on the 3rd May

2010-04-29T23:12:00.001+01:00

As its a Bank Holiday there will be no training this Monday.

Thanks for your responses to my questions, some of you haven't answered them all which are:

- Attendance at the AGM?

- Nomination for player of the year

- Availability for the tournaments?

- Signing for the club next year?

Thanks

Rob

AGM and Fun Day - 16 May

2010-04-28T08:03:00.001+01:00

Please see the notice on the home page regarding the AGM and Fun Day.

Don't forget to RSVP and vote for your player of the year.

U14's - Summer Tournaments

2010-04-25T22:54:00.001+01:00

Please note I have applied for the following tournaments:

- 6th June - Supermarine

-27th June - Lydiard

-3rd July - Highworth Juniors

I will try and work things so each boy gets at least one tournament.

Could you let me know if the boys are N/A for any of these so I can plan the squads (Sarah -thanks for your response).

Given the season is now over grateful for a quick response regarding if the boys intend playing next season, thanks for the responses to date.

Rob

25th April 10 - Coaches View

2010-04-25T16:50:00.001+01:00

Well done to all the Squad on an excellent season, its really special to end the season as Champions.

This follows on from our Sportsmanship Award last season which shows that winning and sportsmanship can go together.

Positives

- Overall good performance, we didn't let the loss of an early goal against us impact the way we played.

- Everyone made a good contribution.

Learning Points

- Marking from Corners and Free Kicks.

- Keep the simple passing game going, once we started doing this we played a lot better.

Rob

Training @ Hoopers

2010-04-18T09:17:00.001+01:00

A reminder that training on the 19th April and each Monday thereafter will be a Hoopers Field from 19.00 to 20.00.

This is an excellent facility, there are some common sense rules around the use of Hoopers which I will explain to the boys (don't go on the cricket pitch, kick the ball onto the tennis courts, kick the ball against the walls of the Club House, don't stand on the cricket screen etc).

Sorry, all seems a bit negative, I'm pointing these things out to you up front as any boy that breaks them will be sent home.

Rob

U14's - Champions

2010-04-11T18:59:00.001+01:00

Congratulations to all the boys, we have won the league due to Shaw and Croft B drawing today (Ian and Will were at the game as witnesses ).

This is a great achievement, to win any league is tough.

For me the boys have won the league in the right way, they have shown respect in victory and sportsmanship in defeat.

There are lots of memories and we still have one game to go, for me the late comebacks in several games have demonstrated character from the boys which I have enjoyed seeing.

The important thing is everyone has contributed, its not just the goals scored, its the saves Jonny (and Harry against Shaw B) made, the vital tackles and blocks defenders have made that have got us to this point.

Once the season is over I will agree with the boys a suitable celebration.

Well done again boys, you have done the club and yourselves proud.

Rob

Wasps U14 Update - 5th April

2010-04-05T19:48:00.001+01:00

Training

- We have now finished at PGL for the season, please note the arrangements over the next couple of weeks.

- Sunday 11th April - Training @ the Rec from 10.30 to 11.45.

- Monday 12th April - No training

- Sunday 18th April - Training @ the Rec from 10.30 to 11.45.

- Monday 19th April - Training @ Hoopers Field - 19.00 to 20.00.

- We will then continue training on Monday evenings at Hoopers Field from 19.00 to 20.00 until further notice.

Final Game of the Season

- 25th April v Northern Lights S @ the Rec, meet @ 12.30 for a 13.00 kick off.

Squad members missing the game - Joe and Chris T.

AGM & Fun Day

Will be held at PGL Liddington on the afternoon of Sunday 16 May, more details to follow.

Next Season

I would appreciate it if you could confirm asap if the boys intend to play for the club next season.

Tournaments

Grateful if you could give me holiday dates so I can plan out dates etc.

Skills Assessment

If the boys want me to do a skills assessment in preparation for next season please give me:

1) The 3 areas of their game that they feel they have done well in.

2) The 3 areas of their game for improvement.

Thanks

Rob

28th March 10 - Coaches View

2010-03-28T13:57:00.001+01:00

Well played for never giving up right to the end of the game.

Positives

- We created lots of chances.

- We generally kept well to our positions.

Learning Points

- Don't go for hit and hope forward passes, play angled passes into space.

- Head over the ball to keep the ball low and hard.

- Parents Award - James - Good defending and passed the ball very well.

- Coaches Award - Josh Reynolds - Good organisation of our defence, won vital headers and tackles for the team.

Rob

Malmesbury Game - 28.3.10 - Change in kick off time

2010-03-25T06:52:00.001Z

Kick off time is now 10.30, please meet at 10.00.

Please allow enough time to get there, clearly the next two games are really important so I want to ensure the boys are well prepared for the game.

Thanks

Rob

13th March update

2010-03-14T22:18:00.001Z

Thanks for responding so quickly about next week.

Northern Lights S will struggle to get a team together so we will go with the re arranged game, details are:

SUN 25 APR 2010 11:30
Wanborough Juniors U14 -v- Northern Lights S U14

Venue: Wanborough Rec

Could you please let me know if any of the boys are not available for this game.

21st March - We will do a training session @ the Rec from 10.30 to 11.45.

We are playing Malmesbury on the 28th March, there will be no training on the Easter Weekend, we will train on the 11th / 18th April, venue / time TBA.

Rob

13th March 2010 - Coaches View

2010-03-14T16:56:00.001Z

I was pleased with the way we kept to our positions and passed the ball around.

- Positives

* I was really proud of the sportsmanship, you all showed the opposition the respect they deserved.

* Trying to do the right thing in terms of passing to the person in the best position.

* Understanding the need to ensure our full back drops into the centre of the pitch to mark when the opposition play two up front.

- Learning Points

* Always shoot for the far corner of goal across the keeper.

* When defending stay goal side.

Parents Award - Guy - Good goal and overall display.

Coaches Award - Ryan - Good leadership in defence.

Rob

14th March - Please note change in kick off time

2010-03-08T22:26:00.001Z

The kick on Sunday has changed from 11.30 to 13.00 (apologies to all the mums to do this to you on mothers day).

The details are now Home v Northern Lights - Meet @ the Rec @ 12.30 for 13.00 kick off.

Squad members missing the game are James and Joe.

The reason is that our U11's and U13's are also playing at the Rec on Sunday.

Rob

7th March 10 - Coaches View

2010-03-07T16:11:00.001Z

In my view our first half display was the best ever performance since we started playing football, it was a pleasure to watch.

Positives

- We proved how good we can be when we compete and use good skill on the ball.

- Some very good passing moves.

- The defence prevented any clear cut chances

Negatives

- Work on the basics, eye of ball etc.

Captains / Coaches Award - Because it was an exceptional performance all the boys will get a momento.

Rob