ONE WEEK TO GO!

With only one week to go until the start of the Round Ball EDP Summer Program places are filling fast with over 48 players signed up to take part in the under 12, under 14 and under 17 squads.

WHO WILL BE NEXT?

In an amazing turn of events 2 more players that were part of our EDP Squad last year are in negotiations to sign contracts with high profile sides involved in metropolitan competitions bringing the total of Round Ball players signed by city based clubs in the past 6 months to 6. Stay tuned as the transfers develop.

EDP PLAYER SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE SOON

We are delighted to announce that we will be releasing our EDP PLAYER SPONSORSHIPS within the next week. This opportunity will support our elite players and provide them with a solid foundation for success during the 2010 season.

For sponsors the rewards are huge with regular updates on the progress of your player, a framed sponsorship photograph and your name printed on the 2010 game day player polo shirt.

Players available to support in 2010 include...

Cameron Hart

Thomas Renzi

Callum Ferguson

Matthew Weistra

Jose Estevez

and Brodey Koop.

For more information contact The Round Ball office.

EDP vs CENTRALS TRIAL GAME

The EDP Squad went down tonight 2 nil against a Gambier Centrals squad.
The boys worked hard and despite dominating for long periods of the game lacked the quality to finish in the final third.

Highlights of the fixture were the first team debut of 14 year old Jayden Breuker and that the side comprised 6 under 17 players for the majority of the game.

WRIGHT - MUTEBI

SAINT/PRIMER - TOBIN - BISEL - FERGUSON - JUDD/LLOYD

DOMASHENZ - HOUGH - REINER/PILVEN

ARMANDI/BREUKER

EDP vs CENTRALS TRIAL GAME

Alex Sims is set to make his first team debut on Friday night.

The EDP squad takes their undefeated record into the trial game against Gambier Centrals on Friday night at the Den.

KO is set for 6.15pm

NEXT GAME - FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 GCSC vs EDP

Come out on Friday night to watch our EDP squad take on Gambier Centrals.

GCSC vs EDP

At the Den, Bishop Rd

Players meet 5.45pm

KO 6.30pm

BLSC 7 A Side Success

Jose Estevez directs the traffic in the midfield.

Congratulations to our EDP side who took out the BLSC 7 A Side tournament on Monday night.

Well done boys!

Photos courtesy of Adrian Sims

EDP vs Apollo Trial Game

The squad recorded a good result defeating a strong Apollo outfit 3 nil tonight.

All players played well and contributed to the team plan.

Koop

Domeshenz/Bissell/Lloyd - Reiner - Bytheway - Hough

Renzi

Wright/Judd - Estevez - Ferguson - Saint/Primer

Weistra/Mutabi

Hart Trains with The EDP

Cameron Hart and Callum Ferguson warm up.

Cameron Hart attended training on Thursday night to offer support to the EDP squad. The squad had a good hit out before the Apollo game with the largest attendance at training 19 players.

Hart was impressed with the work ethic of the squad and committed to a new Round Ball program set to be launched in the next few weeks.

U21 EDP cruise into the finals

The EDP u21 squad cruised into the finals of the BLSC 7 aside winning the first semi final 11 goals to 1.

U21 EDP make the semis

Good luck to our u21 boys who take part in the BLSC 7 aside tonight.

EDP Trail Game vs Apollo

We are delighted to announce that our next trail game we will be against Apollo SC on Friday January 22 at Grant High School. Kick off is at 6.30pm.

EDP Trial Game vc Gambier Centrals

The EDP squad recorded a pleasing result tonight against a composite Gambier Centrals side.

Playing 2 25 minute halves we recorded a 5 nil win.

Squad

Whitenbury/ Armandi

Phillips / Pilven - Bytheway - Saint

Inglis / Weedon - Lloyd - Ferguson - Wallace - Primer

Estevez - Weistra / Mutabi

Scorers: Weistra 2, Estevez 1, Ferguson 1, Mutabi 1

Do You Want To Wear Our Strip?

2009 was a huge year for The Round Ball and 2010 has started with the bar being raised even further. If you would like to be part of the EDP you must first of all agree to our Policies and Procedures.

An overview of our expectations is listed below...

PART I

In order for this program to achieve its goals, we need to be focused, driven and committed. Mediocrity will not be acceptable. We must demand more of ourselves on and off the playing field. "Winners make a commitment, losers make a promise," this statement will become the standard for our team in the future. It is easy to say I want to improve and help the team achieve its goals; but ultimately, it's your actions not words that will demonstrate your commitment to this program.

There are many challenges in life and as a result of this, sacrifices is inevitable. It is incumbent on you to make choices as to what is a priority. Just coming to practice is not enough. We cannot force you to do anything outside of the prescribed training regiment. As a member of the EDP, you are in essence putting soccer near the top of your priority list and in turn may be sacrificing many other opportunities. One of the expectations we spoke of as a recruited soccer player was your commitment to achieving our goals and your priorities being family, school or work and soccer.

Like in life, there are no guarantees! It is important to understand that everyone will have a role to play in this program. Accepting this responsibility depends on you. No matter the situation you find yourself in, you are a valuable member of the squad and our success is directly tied to your positive contribution on and off the playing field.

In order to clearly define what our expectations are of you as a member of this team, we have outlined our philosophy, policy and procedures. The following policies are not negotiable; if broken, there will be consequences. Read the information carefully. If you have questions or need clarification, please address them as soon as possible. Remember that ignorance will not be an excuse. We want everyone on the same page and hope this will help you focus on our goals.

Soccer in elite drive forward

THE Round Ball Academy is thrilled to have Carlin and Gazzard Subaru on board as sponsors for its Elite Preparatory Program which was established in March this year with a focus of bridging the gap in development between country and metropolitan standards of soccer.
The elite program was established after three Round Ball members, Callum Ferguson, Thomas Renzi and Cameron Hart were involved in the reality television series Football Superstar at the
beginning of the year.
After such achievements had emerged from Mount Gambier, head coach Scott Dickson got in contact with Australian soccer icon Josip Skoko and his brother Ante who watched the boys play
and recommended a more elite and intense program was needed for them to reach
their true potential.
As the Round Ball only previously offered grass roots development to those aged 6-14, the Elite Preparatory Program, which comprises a squad of 18 players aged between 13-21, was created.
Dickson then sought out Carlin and Gazzard in an attempt to secure sponsorship
for jerseys.
“We went to Carlin and Gazzard because it is a local business with a proven track record of service to locals within the district in a high quality and professional manner,” Dickson said.
“In seeking Carlin and Gazzard’s sponsorship, we would like to emulate the success the business has had.”
Subaru sales manager Joe Dunning, who has strong ties within the soccer community,
playing senior soccer at Blue Lake, was pleased to offer sponsorship to the Round
Ball Academy in its efforts to help develop elite players in country South Australia.
“We want to help further the success the Academy has had so we have provided
them with new strips with our company name across the front,” Dunning said.
“The corporate identity associated with us (Carlin and Gazzard) will give the
Round Ball the ability to gain more exposure.
“We want to show our customers that we are supporting the local community.”
Dickson, yesterday, handed over a jersey which will be framed and hung in the
Carlin and Gazzard showroom.
The Round Ball is continuously building on and further developing its strong ties
with North Geelong Soccer Club arranging exhibition matches, one of which is
planned to be held in Mount Gambier in late January. Cameron Hart has recently
been signed with North Geelong while Renzi and Ferguson anxiously await trials.
Jose Estevez has been invited to participate in preseason training with the club
which is a good indication that with the assistance of the Elite Preparatory Program
many local soccer players will have the opportunity to reach their potential and move on
to bigger things.
“It’s all about improving the standard of country SA soccer to extend the players’
boundaries,” Dickson said.

BY SAM DOWDY
Email: sam@tbw.com.au

WBSA UNDER 17 BEST AND FAIREST

CONGRATULATIONS
TO
CALLUM FERGUSON
WINNER WBSA UNDER 17
BEST AND FAIREST.

WBSA UNDER 14 BEST AND FAIREST RUNNER UP

CONGRATULATIONS

TO

MONIQUE IANELLA

RUNNER UP WBSA UNDER 14

BEST AND FAIREST.

EDP PLAYER TO WATCH

JOSE ESTEVEZ

GAMBIER CENTRALS

EDP PLAYER TO WATCH

CALLUM FERGUSON
BLUE LAKE RANGERS

EDP Pathways Program - Become A Sponsor

We are delighted to announce the signing of
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as a Sponsor for our Elite Development Program.

Would you like to help sponsor our Elite Development Program?

If you are interested in supporting one of the wide variety of programs we offer please contact
The Round Ball at

theroundball1@hotmail.com

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What is the EDP?

The EDP is a football development program that focuses on the development of the whole player in a wider, wrap around manner.

Who can participate in the EDP?

Any player can nominate or be nominated to participate in the program.

How much is the EDP?

The program is provided free of charge to participants and includes a NIKE training kit also provided free of charge.