Welcome to the latest edition of Come Play! News

In just two days time we will know whether or not Australia has won the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

This is an incredible period of time in the history of our sport and the culmination of what has been a wonderful example of Aussie determination and spirit in pulling together all the various elements required by FIFA of Bidding Nations.

Tomorrow (midnight AEDT) we will stand before the FIFA Executive Committee and make Australia's Final Presentation. Our very proud Aussie delegation is ready and our Final Presentation, which we rehearsed at the Home of FIFA yesterday, looks fantastic.

I can assure you we have done everything possible to prove Australia is a worthy host, and will continue to do so right up until the FIFA Executive Committee vote.

With the final decision now days away, I again urge you to encourage everyone you know to show their support by joining the bid.

Let's invite the world to Come Play!

Ben Buckley
Chief Executive Officer
Football Federation Australia

Melbourne Heart FC Media Release

Melbourne Fans Unite For Heart Health

The dynamic new beat of Victorian football, Melbourne Heart FC wants to invite fans off the stadium terraces and onto the turf of AAMI Park to form a giant, dancing human heart in the very first ‘Human Heart Beat’ in support of the National Heart Foundation.

Melbourne Heart FC has initiated the unique event in conjunction with its not-for-profit partner the National Heart Foundation to help raise awareness of the devastating effects of cardiovascular disease – Australia’s biggest killer.

1500 fans and their friends can show their ticker to create a ‘beating heart’ at AAMI Park before the Melbourne Heart FC Vs Newcastle Jets game on Wednesday 8 December, 2010.

Being a part of the ‘Human Heart Beat’ can help make a difference to the 46,000 Australians who lose their lives to cardiovascular disease each year. Every ticket sold will guarantee a $10 donation to the Heart Foundation to assist with their life-saving work.

Melbourne Heart community partner Metlink are also joining in and will pay for 100 public transport operator staff to participate in the Human Heart Beat.

Tickets for non-Melbourne Heart members are $20 each and they include:

• Entry to the Melbourne Heart FC vs Newcastle Jets game

• A red poncho and a bottle of water

• A minimum $10 donation to support the Heart Foundation’s life-saving work

Current Melbourne Heart FC members are also obviously welcome to be a ‘part of the Heart’ for a $10 donation to the Heart Foundation.

What: Participants who agree to be involved in the Human Heart Beat will join with 1,500 people to form a heart-shaped “Human Heart Beat” on the field at AAMI Park before the Wednesday 8 December game of Melbourne Heart vs Newcastle Jets. The heart will represent the 1,500 Victorian men who will lose their lives to heart disease during the A-League season.

Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne
When: From 5pm, Wednesday 8 December
Simply visit our Ticketek page to secure your tickets now!

Participants will need to arrive at AAMI Park at 5.00pm SHARP. You will need to register upon arrival at Gosch’s Paddock, on the east side of the stadium behind car park F.

IMPORTANT: Participants can only wear rubber-soled shoes (sneakers, trainers or thongs) to participate in this event. Dress shoes or heels are not permitted.

WHITE RIBBON CUP MAKES ITS MARK

For the second year Mount Gambier’s Community Football Project, The Round Ball has staged a soccer match in honour of victims of domestic abuse.
The White Ribbon Cup was the brainchild of Scott Dickson CEO of The Round Ball and a local White Ribbon Ambassador and was held at Grant High School on Sunday November 28. The Round Ball teamed up with local White Ribbon Ambassadors to launch a trophy, which aims to raise awareness about violence against women and follows International White Ribbon Day and The Shout on November 25. Sundays match saw over 40 local junior soccer players unite to say No to violence against women and provided the opportunity for both male and female players to stand together. “It was a fantastic morning” said local White Ribbon Ambassador and creator of The Shout Tony Byfieldt. “To see all the children giving up their own time to make a stand is a credit to them and their families.
The White Ribbon Campaign is specifically aimed at getting men to stand up against domestic abuse of all forms. The Round Ball‘s support in running this event goes even further by uniting boys and girls, their families and friends. It brought kids from all over the Limestone Coast together, kids from Millicent, Naracoorte, Penola, Portland and of course Mount Gambier participated. It is clear to see that this is a significant initiative.” The match was won 5 goals to 3 by the Telstra T[terrors] coached by Tom Dickson. Mr Dickson went on to say, “The result is not the important thing, it is the message that we are trying to convey that is important. The Round Ball is very happy to support such an initiative in the local community. We are really pleased to be working with the local White Ribbon Ambassadors on this initiative and we value their efforts in raising awareness of the White Ribbon campaign”

GAMBIER CENTRALS MEDIA RELEASE

Gambier Centrals Soccer Club is delighted to announce that club stalwart Adrian Koop has taken over the reigns as Soccer Club President for the 2011 season. Koop takes up the position after long standing President Shane Dycer stood down at the end of the 2010 season.

“ Shane has done a fantastic job over the past nine years and there is no doubt that we would not be in the position we are at the moment without his valuable contribution” said Koop.

“It is going to be hard to replace Shane, he has been involved in so many positive ventures for the club for nearly a decade, however, I am very keen to begin this new era in a positive manner and we, as a committee are keen to see the club improve both on and off the pitch” Koop added. The first progressive step on the pitch is the establishment of a Football Operations Department.
“We will advertise for a Director of Football over the next fortnight who will aid in the appointment of coaches for 2011 and beyond. This role is new, both to the club and to region and we see it as a very positive step in the right direction”

‘Once the successful applicant is in place we will advertise for coaches for all grades and start restructuring our coaching program to better extend our players at all levels.”

Koop is a Life Member at Gambier Centrals and believes that he has the right credentials to return Centrals to the top.

“For over a decade Centrals has enjoyed wonderful success both on and off the park. We have won three A Grade premierships, been successful in B Grade and won a massive amount of silverware in the juniors add to the that the successful track record we have in developing juniors of the highest quality, there is no doubt that we have a lot to offer. Thomas Rienzi is playing Super League in Adelaide, Cameron Hart won promotion last year with North Geelong, Jose Estevez did well on Football Superstar, our junior development has been successful our challenge is to return to the top of the table in A Grade and win that title" Koop said with a smile. Persons interested in applyin for the position of Director of Football are urged to contact Adrian Koop : adrian.koop@bjhcontrols.com.au

Last week Gambier Centrals advertised the all coaching positions for the 2011 season.

TOMMY'S TERRORS WIN CUP

Scott's Stars.

Tommy's Terrors.

Tommy's Terrors took out the White Ribbon Cup this morning 5 goals to 3. Scott's Stars scored first with Lewis March scoring a fine goal in the first five minutes and they doubled their lead ten minutes in. The Terror's struck back before the first break to make it 2 goals to 1. After the first break the Terror's put on the pressure moving to the lead 3 goals to 2.

The Terror's then moved 2 goals ahead before the Star's brought it back to 4 goals to 3.

The Terror's scored late to make the score 5 goals to 3.

WHITE RIBBON AMBASSADOR ATTENDS CUP GAME

White Ribbon Ambassador Tony Byfieldt attended this mornings White Ribbon Cup game and presented the cup to the winning captains Eleni Kourmouzis and Alex Sims. He spoke with joy of the large numbers attending the game and the players who travelled to participate.

ARE YOU A DOUBLE GOAL COACH?

Criteria of a Double-Goal Coach

Redefines "Winner" through a focus on mastery, rather than a scoreboard orientation, teaching players that a "winner" makes maximum effort, continues to learn and improve, and is not stopped by mistakes or fear of mistakes.

Fills Players' Emotional Tanks, refusing to motivate through fear, intimidation, or shame. Recognizing that a player's "Emotional Tank," like the gas tank of a car, must be full in order to go anywhere, the Double-Goal Coach provides a fuel mixed of five specific, truthful praises for every specific, constructive correction.

Honors the Game by respecting ROOTS (Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, Self).

WHITE RIBBON SENIOR CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED

Eleni and Alex will once again captain a side on Sunday.

The leadership team has been announced for Sundays White Ribbon Cup game...

Tommy's Terrors - Red - A Sims and E Kourmozis
JJ Breuker (gk), N Hewish, J Kourmozis, J Blackwell, E Kourmozis*, A Sims*, M Morony, L Harris, M Donaldson, M Ianella, L Spehr

Scott's Stars - White - T Lloyd and J Smith
J Widdison (gk), L Pitson, W Circelli, T Lloyd*, J Reader, J Maiden, N Morony, O March, K Macoviak, J Smith*, T Weedon, K Sykes

WHITE RIBBON PRIMAVERA CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED

Kyra Sykes has been named as a captain for Sundays game.

The leadership team has been announced for Sundays White Ribbon Cup game...

Tommy's Terrors - Red - J Blackwell and M Ianella
JJ Brueker (gk), A Pilven, J Blackwell*, N Hewish, E Kourmozis, M Morony, A Sims, M Ianella*, M Wilmot, L Harris, L Spehr

Scott's Stars - White - W Circelli and K Sykes
A Pham (gk), L Pitson, K Sykes*, W Circelli*, J Templeton, M Sims, L March, J Maiden, O March, I Pratt, R Pilven, T Weedon, K Mackoviak

WHITE RIBBON JUNIOR CAPTAINS NAMED

Imogen Pratt will be the female captain of Scott's Stars on Sunday.

The leadership team has been announced for Sundays White Ribbon Cup game...

Tommy's Terrors - Red - K Pitson and M Wilmot

M Sykes (gk), D Wilmot, A Pilven, K Pitson*, B McCormick, M Wilmot*, J Milligan, J White,

J Breuker, H March, S Johnston

Scott's Stars - White - J Ellis and I Pratt

T Weedon (gk), R Domashenz, J Templeton, L March, M Sims, D Waye, J Ellis*, I Pratt*, R Pilven,

J Johnston, J Donaldson, J Van Dyk

COACHES SPONSOR SOON TO BE FINALISED

Adelaide United captain Travis Dodd was invited to Mount Gambier as a special guest of The Round Ball.

We are pleased to announce that over the next week or so we will announce a Coaching and Development Sponsor for 2011. The sponsor will provide uniforms for our coaches and junior mentors as well as provide funds to purchase additional coaching resources and support materials.

This is a massive boost to our community based programs.

WHITE RIBBON CUP

2009 White Ribbon Cup senior players after the completion of last years game.

With less than a day to go prior to the secong annual White Ribbon Cup game, Tony Byfieldt, local White Ribbon Ambassador and creator of The Shout! will attend to present the trophy to the winning captains.

TELSTRA T[tots] CANCELLED TODAY 27-11-2010

Due to poor weater TELSTRA T[tots] will be cancelled this morning.

A catch up session will be announced at a later date.

Dont forget the opportunity to pre-order an IDM Cosmic size 3 ball for Christmas.

TELSTRA T[tots] RETURNS

After a week off the TELSTRA T[tots] program will return to Grant High School this Saturday morning.

This week all participants will recieve Adelaide United posters and stickers.

Girls FC - Westfield Matilda's Top Tip

Monique Ianella passes the ball at a recent training session.

This week, Sarah Walsh from the Westfield Matildas gives us some tips on Football Drills to help improve your touch on the ball.

Football can be much easier and lots more fun to play, if you have a great touch and feel for the ball.

Firstly, a lot of the time it can be difficult to find a friend to train with, fortunately these two drills can also be effective when carried out alone.

Juggling the ball with your feet, thighs and head can be hit and miss with many footballers, some enjoy the practice and some are not so enthusiastic about it. But I must say that these exercises should be given a go by all footballers, as they have definitely helped my game over the years.

It’s a great idea to set yourself a target to reach when juggling. Start off with 10 touches using your feet, keeping the ball in the air without it dropping to the ground.

Once you achieve this target, raise the number to 20; repeat this over and over until you acquire a target in which you are happy with. A good number to aim for would be around 100 touches.

After you have achieved your goal, you can then incorporate your thighs and head into the equation which will prove to be much more difficult.

Also remember to use your left and right foot, as it is an art to be competent with both feet and it will be an invaluable asset for you to have later on when playing games.

The second drill will require you to have a flat wall to practice against.

To begin with, stand approximately 5 metres away facing the wall.

Pass the ball along the ground against the wall, hitting it firm, in order for it to return to you quickly.

On the balls return, stop it with the inside of your foot, taking a touch that will enable you to pass it back on your second touch.

Once you are finding this easy, test yourself by alternating between your left and right foot and advance closer to the wall.

Finally to finish, stand a metre away from the wall to pass, again using both feet, count the number of times you can pass it back and forth, taking only one touch without making a mistake. Again, set yourself targets to reach in the process.

Hopefully these drills can assist you moving forward as a footballer and most importantly, help you enjoy the game we love, so much more.

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Hello Everyone,

Christmas is just around the corner and before we know it we will be rushing out to buy those last minute presents. This year FootballTricks.Com is offering an amazing deal to its members with all DVDs are half price. All you need to do is email Scott and he will give you the code to write in the comments field on the order form and you will get any DVD at half price.

The 'Tricks of the Trade' DVD is a terrific present for any young player. Kids love to learn how to do tricks plus it helps develop their co-ordination and control of the ball. A fantastic present and great value with this special offer.

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Thanks
Sean

WHITE RIBBON CUP OVERVIEW

Sunday October 28 Grant High School

9.00am Kick off

BLUE LAKE FUN RUN TRIUMPH

BORAL BLUE LAKE FUN RUN
21st November 2010 - 3.2km Results

00:12:01 Tom Lloyd 1st Male
00:12:06 Alex Bissell 3rd Male
00:13:22 Alex Sims 5th Male

00:14:43 Imogen Pratt 1st Female
00:16:01 Mel Wilmot 2nd Female

Sunday 21st November 2010 - 10.4km Results
00:41:09 Monique Ianella 1st Female

TELSTRA T[tots] BALL OFFER

We are delighted to announce that we have stocks of size 3 IDM Madrid training balls. They are up for preorder at the moment and may be collected at the final session of the year, Saturday December 11.

Girls FC - 3rd Edition Newsletter‏

Dear Scott,

It's a Triple Treat in the Westfield W-League as Week Three offers up three spectacular games all this Saturday. A trio of star players, (Kate Gill, Michelle Heyman and Kyah Simon) have taken the early lead with the highest number of goals scored so far. Can they match last season's Golden Boot winner, Michelle Heyman who found the back of the net a record 11 times?

This week, Westfield Matilda Sally Shipard gives us her insights on National teammate, and one of the leaders of the goal scoring pack, Kyah Simon. Find out why this Sydney FC Super Striker is known to her Westfield Matilda's teammates as 'The Princess, The Punk'!

Our first 'fan of the week' is actually a whole team, and a pretty inspirational one at that! We profile the University of Wollongong Hippos. An outstanding women's team who took out every major trophy in NSW in 2009 while undertaking numerous charity events and being all-round great girls.

Sarah Walsh's Westfield Matildas Top Tip will give you an insight into pre-match preparation techniques. We'd love to hear what your tips are on match preparation so tell us how you have perfected match preparation.

We hope you enjoy this week's read and the games on Saturday.

Yours in Football,
The Girls FC team

Contact us at girlsfc@footballaustralia.com.au or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/girlsfc

WHITE RIBBON CUP NOVEMBER 28

The annual White Ribbon Cup will take place on Sunday November 28 at Grant High School. Kick off will be at 9am and presentations will take place at the completion of the game at 10.30am.

All interested players are urged to take up this opportunity to take part in an 11 a side fixture that will be an excellent warm up for next years Mashup Cup against Warrnambool Wolves.

BLUE LAKE FUN RUN SUCCESS

Monique Ianella (winner of the 10k womens) , Tom Lloyd (winner of the 3.2k mens) and Imogen Pratt (winner of the 3.2k womens)

all results unofficial at this stage

Tom Lloyd, Alex Bissel and Alex Sims break away from the Gorilla


The boys prior to the start of the 3.2k event.

WE ARE OFF AND RUNNING!

The Round Ball will have a team competing in the Blue Lake Fun Run Sunday morning.

Good luck to all involved.

THE ROUND BALL ON THE VERGE OF A NEW BALL DEAL

We are delighted to announce that The Round Ball is very close to signing a contract with a major ball distrubutor. The contract will see special deals provided for Round Ball Members and clubs affiliated with us.

TELSTRA T[tots] REMINDER

Just a reminder that there is not Telstra T[tot]s today November 20th due to the Christmas Pagaent.

Come Play! News‏

Today marks five years since that memorable night at Stadium Australia when John Aloisi slotted the penalty that secured Australia's place at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, our first appearance at a FIFA World Cup in 32 years.

If FIFA World Cup qualification united our country in a manner never before witnessed in Australian sporting history - I can only imagine what winning the right to host a FIFA World Cup in Australia could do.

We are now only 16 short days away from the announcement of the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. I urge you to continue to show your support of our bid, by getting your friends and family to join the bid.

Thank you for your support - and best of luck to the Qantas Socceroos as they take on Eygpt on 17 November in Cairo.

Ben Buckley
Chief Executive Officer
Football Federation Australia

BECOME A MEMBER AND WIN!

Don't be the one crying in the stands, join The Round Ball blog today

With 61 members and 1000 hits a week, we want you to join our blog and become a follower. We offer the opportunity to win great prizes, we would love you to join. The blog provides a wonderful opportunity to connect and for businesses a great chance to network.

You have to be in it, to win it!

WHITE RIBBON CUP DATE ANNOUNCED

Members of the 2009 White Ribbon Cup

We are delighted that once again The Round Ball will host this years White Ribbon Cup. The game will take place at Grant High School on Sunday November 28.

TELSTRA T[tots] PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

We are delighted to announce that we will be holding our own photography competition to coincide with the running of the T[tots] program.

To take part its simple, take a picture at Telstra T[tots] on any Saturday morning and email it in to be in the running to win great prizes.

This weeks photo was taken by Erin Munday.

Girls FC - 2nd Edition Newsletter‏

Dear Scott,

It's hard to believe we're already one week into the Westfield W-League season. An incredible 13 goals were scored with the play of the week going to Brisbane Roar. This spectacular display of skill is definitely worth a look in the video section at www.w-league.com.au if you weren't lucky enough to see it in person!

Just when we thought our vocal chords were about to get a rest, the AIS Sports Achievement Award nominees were announced. Super Striker Sam Kerr has been nominated for Junior Sports Person of the Year, Tom Sermanni nominated for Coach of the Year and the Westfield Matildas nominated for Team of the Year! Congratulations to all the nominees, we look forward to the final winners being announced on the 13th of December.

This week, the Girls FC Experts have dodged footballs at training sessions, popped-up in school classrooms, feigned knee strains and shadowed our favourite women's football coach to bring you this week's inside scoop.

Check out our interview with Adelaide United's Victoria Balomenos, the latest Westfield Matildas Top Tip and the answer to our first 'Ask the Girls FC Experts' reader question around the differences between men and women's football. A toughie, but a goodie!

We hope you enjoy this week's read and look forward to seeing you on the field soon!

Yours in Football,
The Girls FC team

RENZI TRAINS WITH SENIORS

Former Round Ball star and Super League player Thomas Renzi returned to train with the seniors tonight. It was fantastic to have his input and enthusiasm in the group.

8000! VISITORS

The good thing about hitting the 8000 hits mark is that we are now clocking up 1000 hits in just over 1 week!

ROUND BALL MEDIA RELEASE

Mount Gambier’s Community Football Initiative, The Round Ball has continued to increase its stature in the soccer community by winning a nationwide coaching search.
Leading soccer publication Four Four Two recently called for coaches nationwide to apply to write for a new section in the magazine and website entitled Performance.
The competition provided the opportunity for successful coaches to write on a coaching periodical once a fortnightly.
CEO of The Round Ball, Scott Dickson applied for one of the positions and was fortunate enough to have his application short listed. “The first part of the application process was to provide a coaching c.v. and list of my credentials as a coach. I was thrilled at being short listed” Dickson said. “The next part was to write an article for the magazine as a sample of our direction and style and I was over the moon to find out that I was given the opportunity to provide an article for publication.”
Dickson’s first article “The REAL coaching blog” was published online last month and his second article “The MOST important thing” has recently been added.
“I am really enjoying writing for the magazine, Four Four Two is the leading football magazine in the country and one of the highest selling magazines on the market in the UK.”
“I have received some very good feedback from the editor of the magazine and from several of the other contributors to the website. I am really enjoying contributing and the opportunity to publish my opinions on coaching.“
Dickson’s articles will feature fortnightly on the Australian Four Four Two website

TELSTRA T[tots] PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This weeks TELSTRA T[tots] photo of the week was taken by David Cole and features

Young Dickson, Young Galloway and Young Cole.

That would be a good team in the future!

SEWFA MEDIA RELEASE

Last Saturday, the Western Border Soccer Association, in conjunction with the South East Women’s Football Assoc, made history by sending a team to play at Hindmarsh Stadium. In the curtain raiser for the W League fixture of Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets, the SEWFA Team of the Year represented its parent association, WBSA.
The Football Federation of SA provided a top class welcome and facilities to match. Realising the honour bestowed upon them, the local girls presented themselves professionally before and during the match, with co-captains Tania Grant and Julia Reader leading by example.
Conditions were very warm which perhaps suited the opponents from Riverland slightly in the opening half, however, coach Stuart Birch utilised the substitute bench well, giving all players the chance to replenish fluids and recover.
Early in the game, Riverland used the offside trap very well and Western Border was caught out numerous times before Jenn Smith made the break to open the scoring. She added another shortly after, catching the goal keeper off her line and sent the ball over her head. Western Border settled more quickly and used the width of the pitch well, keeping Gabby Tentye and Kylie Durbidge busy on the flanks. The Riverland goal keeper made some timely saves and Western Border had to be content to take the 2-0 lead into the break.
Cloud cover reduced the heat in the second half and Western Border lifted intensity as players began to work together to construct attacks at goal. Well worked passages of play, with deft one touch passing by Lauren Birch, caused havoc in the Riverland backline and numerous shots at goal for Western Border. Jenna McCormick found the target early in the half and a Leonie McCallum corner was headed home for Jenn Smith’s hat trick.
Despite the result being sealed, Riverland continued to attack when possible, however defensively the local team were exceptional with the ball rarely getting past them.
The scoreline crept up as exhausted Riverland heads dropped and Western Border gained confidence as the match wore down. The final whistle saw a 9-0 victory to the exhausted but jubilant Western Border side. All players were keen to witness the W League match and were impressed by the standard, despite the home side conceding 2 goals in the final 10 minutes of play to lose their opening match of the season.
With the success of this visit, it is hoped that this collaboration between all three Associations can continue and a repeat performance won’t be too far away.
Goal scorers: J Smith 3, J McCormick 2, T Grant, W Robinson, K Kilgour, own goal.

TELSTRA T[tots] ENJOY THE SUNSHINE

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"I am not going let anyone use my ball"

"Hey didn't you send my dad off in the semi-final?"

T T[tots] WEATHER UPDATE

The weather prediction for tomorrows TELSTRA T[tots] session is for 23 degrees,

should be good weather for it.

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THE ROUND BALL MEDIA RELEASE

Back row: Josh Kourmosis, Jayden Brueker, Mayor of Warrnambool Mike Neoh , Tom Weedon, Jake Blackwell, Monique Ianella

Front row: Max Donaldson, Alex Sims, Luke Pitson, Nick Hewish

The Round Ball has returned from the South West Games in Warrnambool as Under 15 Champions for the second time in three years. Competing in the Under 13 and Under 15 age divisions The Mount Gambier based Community Football Projects sides dominated the minor rounds winning every game and finishing top of the table in their divisions. CEO of The Round Ball, Scott Dickson was very impressed with their performance and heaped praise on both teams. “I was incredibly impressed with the quality of football on show. We have a focus on high quality football rather than the result as we believe that if we play to the best of our ability a good result will
follow. On Sunday that was certainly the case.”
The Under 13 squad defeated North United, The Panthers, Portland and the Warrnambool Wolves Yellow side on the way to the semi final and after being held 1 all at half time against North United Black went on the attack in the second half running out eventual winners 5 goals to 1.
The Under 15s made similar progress defeating the Warrnambool Wolves, Hamilton and Portland on the way to a top of the table clash against the Warrnambool Rangers A side. “We went into the game fixture against the Rangers knowing that we had to win to progress to the final and despite sitting locked together at the top of the table we recorded a strong victory.” The 11 nil win set tongues wagging and resulted in The Round Ball topping the group only conceding 1 goal in 5 fixtures.
The Under 15 saw The Round Ball take on Portland and in the final game of the day it was The Round Ball that once again displayed fine skills to cruise to a 7 nil victory. “I am very proud of both squads.” Dickson stated. “They played great football and conducted themselves well both on and off the park. It is our second under 15 title at the South West Games in three years and seventh time we have made a grand final in this tournament for our third South West Games Championship.”

"The fact that this side has players from every Mount Gambier club, an under 13 player and 2 under 14s is a real testament to the qualities of these players", Dickson added.

The REAL Coaching Blog 2

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I read with interest both Andy’s latest blog and the feedback he was given and the main point is that as coaches, we are all unique. We all have our own style that we take with us. You may be the local Fergie, hairdryer at the ready or perhaps Rafa is more your style, leaving the players to guess what’s going on, or maybe you are one step ahead of the local pack, in possession of the master plan and the special one oozes through your veins.
The most important thing that you need to have is your own style, something that is unique to you and something that you will be remembered by. Structure and organisation are two key ingredients that you must possess, the third and by the far the most important is developing relationships.
You need to know the players you are working with, where they are coming from and where they go when they leave your care. This is essential to all players regardless of age or ability, to a large extent the younger, the less developed and the more disadvantaged deserve your attention most of all.
When they turn up for one of your sessions, be there. Now, I don’t just mean be there in being there, I mean really be there for them. When you are taking your session you need be there for the session, 100% organised and 100% committed to the group you are working with regardless of where you are, who you are working with, or what you have just been doing.
The local u12 side deserves the same attention to detail that van Ship would put in to the Melbourne Derby or Pep will put in when Mourinho’s men come calling this year. I know that they are full time coaches, have a coaching staff to back them up and maybe a few million more reasons to be prepared than you do, but those kids deserve it.
You should have a session plan for every session that you take and it should have a purpose and an outcome. You should know where the team is and where they are going and your session will sit in that slot. Maybe between a one nil away loss and the return fixture, maybe the last training session prior to the start of the season it doesn’t matter when it is, there is always something that will guide the session and an outcome that should follow otherwise you are just filling time or rather wasting both theirs and your time.
Planning the session is simple and requires
about 5 minutes using a template like this.
What are your goal/s for the session?
How do you decide on what they should be?
How are you going to break up the session?
How much time are you going to spend on each element?
And what resources do you need for implementing the session?
The best way to plan your resources is to overlap and reuse an area or an a teaching tool. That way you don’t have to hire a mini van or borrow your dads Ute to get the gear to training, and if you forget something you can do without it. I will talk about this in a later blog.
So, how do you decide what to focus on for the session? What is your main goal? The best way to do this is to think about what you need to improve on from last weeks game or training session if it is preseason. You will need to think about what the team did well? What area/s does the team need to improve? What did individual; players do well? And what areas do individual players need to improve on?
It is the answers to these questions that will give you the opportunity to direct your focus. You need to remember that you can’t do everything in one session.
For an all round approach when choosing your drills focus on one area that was good, focus on one area that needs improvement, and focus on one drill from the last training session to reinforce the learning for your players.

NEW KITS READY TO GO

Our new kits took centre stage in Warrnambool last weekend when our under 15s stormed to the title and our under 13s played a fantastic standard of football. Round Ball members can order theirs today.

Footballtricks.com - 1/2 Price Christmas Sale‏

Hello Everyone,
Christmas is just around the corner and before we know it we will be rushing out to buy those last minute presents. This year FootballTricks.Com is offering an amazing deal to its members with all DVDs are half price. All you need to do is write 'Members Offer' in the comments field on the order form and you will get any DVD at half price.

The 'Street Moves' DVD is what every young player dreams about getting for Christmas. A DVD that shows them step-by-step how to go past players using the amazing 1 v 1 moves that the top players use such as the Ronaldinho Flip Flap, The Ronaldo and many, many more.

To have a look at the trailer for the 'Steet Moves' DVD click Street Moves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPw6r2HlQFM

To sample an amazing move as explained on the DVD click Sample

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBZsmGI-s1Q

To make buying Christmas presents easier for you just click Order here

http://www.footballtricks.com/View.aspx?nID=166

I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Sean

Footballtricks.com, Glencraig Crescent, Kinross, WA

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