Western Springs FC June Magazine 2018

WESTERN SPRINGS

JUNE 2018

FOOTBALL MAGAZI N E

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PROFILE

SC HO OL HOLI DAY

MATCHES SHOWN AT THE CLUB SEE INSIDE FOR MORE DETAILS

PROGRAMME Monday 9 July – Thursday 12 July

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WSAFC Our Men’s First Team continue their strong season with and sitting higher on the league table than any previous year Men’s at the time of writing are still in the Chatham Cup. Our from pressure of Reserve Team sits in second position with plenty

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those teams around them. but remain Our Woman’s First Team is finding the season a little tougher and have a safe distance in front of relegation threatened Claudelands to be a lot higher on delivered enough close results to suggest they deserve ready to make a the table. The Woman’s Reserve Team sits safely mid table teams we also move in the second half of the season. Beyond the Premier time of writing. have many teams leading their respective divisions at the Good luck to all. the benefits With winter now well and truly on top of us we can appreciate during heavy of our artificial pitches. However for those who have played has looked into rainfall will have experienced ‘pooling’ on occasions. Council centre circle. This the issue and has trialled ‘coring’ on pitch #1 around the across the whole appears to have helped so now plan to extend the coring when pitches are pitch as soon as we get a series of clear days and a period not in use.. the changing The club continues to work on improving our facilities with for seating, rooms receiving a spruce up, new square toblerones suitable of a new electronic positioned between pitch #1 and #2 and the addition pipeline but will wait scoreboard. We have a few further improvements in the until these are further underway before communicating. (especially The senior committee would also welcome any club members as we would women) interested in joining the committee to make contact welcome new eyes and ideas within the team.

All the best for the rest of the season

CAR PARK Drive slowly and carefully

Monday 16 July to Thursday 19 July 9.30am – 12.30pm

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Stop and allow people to use the crossing.

JUN IOR AN D YO UTH TEAM PHOTOS There’s still 2 nigh ts to

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Thanks to all those teams who have had their photos taken so far. What a gorgeous bunch you are!

Walk on the path, NOT down the middle of the road.

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5th - 8th Inhouse Sunday 9 September from 9am 9th/10th Grades Thursday 13 September from 6.30pm 11th Grade+ Thursday 20 September from 7pm

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Senior Chairman

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We’re halfway through the 2018 football season and it is pleasing to see the Men’s First Team competing at the top end of the table. With a new coach and the hard work from our players and management we’re going to achieve a top placing.

SPORTS PHYSIO

What a pleasure watching our Juniors and I am proud to see so many kids playing football; this is what our sponsorship is all about, helping to develop the game through all grades.

MENTAL HEALTH IN FOOTBALL PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR ACC & Private provider • Education • Prevention • Treatment • Rehabilitation

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC Symptoms of depression

Hey team,

Contact on 021Include 673 732sadness, www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz This month I would like to focus on Justin mental decreased appetite, sleep Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd health awareness in football.

A recent disturbances, decreased pleasure and report from the Ministry of Health on interest in activities (including activities that the Social, Emotional and Behavioural the player previously enjoyed), excessive difficulties in New Zealand Children guilt, low energy, increased fatigue and based on the Strengths and Difficulties decreased concentration.

Questionnaire highlighted the prevalence Helping people who are struggling of mental health difficulties in the general

population in New Zealand. As in the general population, there will be a lot of people at our club who struggle with mental health issues, and of course in football there can be pressures or situations that can exacerbate symptoms. The stigma of mental health issues is reducing, and I hope we are getting better at dealing with these issues when they arise.

Please be considerate and only park here if you have a mobility parking permit.

All others will be towed at owners expense.

Just like injuries and illness, our mental health can affect our playing availability and performance. Football has been described as being a game ‘of the top two inches’ representing how important our brain is in the way we play. When we are not in the best of mental health, performances can suffer. Exercise has also been shown to improve our mental health, although sometimes the competitive nature of competition or stress of performance can have negative results. Life of a professional footballer is something many aspire too, but research has shown that professional footballers have higher rates of depression than the general population.

A little update from the team at PBT, with winter arrived we work hard to keep freight moving up and down the country.

The winter weather disrupts the Cook Straight ferry services and closes roads, a great amount of work is put into managing these disruptions.

The team at PBT wish all teams at Western Springs a great second half to the season with more fine days than wet.

Go give it your best!

Scott Sheppard Club Captain

If you are aware of a player or club member who may be struggling with mental health issues then offer them the opportunity to be supported. Give them the opportunity to open up and discuss the difficulties that they are having and try and help them to find a solution. Sometimes just communicating about issues can help.

Social support and having players feel like those around them care helps the player when they are dealing with things such as injury, loss in form, bad results etc.

It is OK to ask for help… There are professional people who can help and the Mental Health Foundation has a list of support organisations on its website.

Mental Health Foundation Lifeline Aoteoroa: 0800 LIFELINE or text 4357

OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

ACC & Private provider • Education • Prevention • Treatment • Rehabilitation

Justin: 021 673 732

Stay on your feet,

Justin

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC Katie: 021 023 45503

Contact Justin on 021 673 732

Silas: 021 053 3639

www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz

Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd

Like us on Facebook: Back To your Feet Physio

Remember, IT IS ONLY A GAME!, things will get better. Your health is paramount!

Ref: Pruna R, Bahdur K (2016) Depression in Football. J Nov Physiother 6: 317. doi:10.4172/2165-7025.1000317

SPORTS PHYSIO

TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR You can book online at:PROUD http://nzappts.gensolve.com/back_to_your_feet_physio or text me for an appointment.

Follow us on Twitter@back2yourfeet for updates on the team and other BTYF activities.

Remember we are here for our members: Sponsored rates with NO SURCHARGE for ACC consultations, disounted rates for family members and you can refer your friends as we are open to the public too. www.wsafc.org.nz June 2018 9

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COACH PROFILE

FIORENTINA 11th Grade Fiorentina LOVE the beautiful game. Our girls work very hard to be the best that they can be. This season the girls have been lucky enough to have their very own Football Fern coaching them once a week... congratulations to Liz Anton, who had her second appearance with the Football Ferns against Japan in June. Not only is she great with the girls but she is someone that they can aspire to!

Maybe it’s the age difference, maybe it’s her coaching style, maybe it’s the drills, I don’t know, but apparently our little rockets prefer Liz’s coaching session to the ones that the “Old Men” put on later in the week (Thanks Kurt and Al and the rest of the dedicated parents that run around supporting kids in the rain). As much as we think we have age and experience on our side, the speed and skills don’t look quite as good on us at our training sessions as they do on Liz and team Fiorentina.

In a game dominated by men, watching our girls develop over the last couple of years has been a joy. From raw beginners to a determined and gutsy team, they have progressed through the ranks in their Premier Girls division from being utterly defeated in the first few games when they first started out together to now holding their own with the top Auckland teams. They pass the ball, they hold their positions and they play as a team.

Most importantly they do this with a smile on their faces whether they win or lose (with odd cartwheel and giggle thrown in).

We look forward to sharing the next few years with our girls and hope that they continue with their positive experiences in the beautiful (and occasionally not so beautiful –refer to the dad’s training sessions) game. Always learning, always trying and always smiling, what a way to live.

David Simons

Co-coach – Team Fiorentina

LI Z

ANTO N Nickname: Liz

What position do you play? Centre back When did you first start playing football? I played a few on and off seasons from 5–10 in which I started properly playing at 10.

What do you eat before a game? Usually banana and peanut butter on toast.

Favourite ground played at? The National Stadium of Costa Rica in the 2014 FIFA U-17 women’s world cup when we played Japan.

Best player played with/against? I don’t know specifically the players but best international team I have played against would be USA or France or Japan.

Best tips for younger players? To keep working hard and to not give up because you never know what opportunities might be around the corner.

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CA BIAIN LE S ST

Nickname: B Team coaching: U16 Girls (Fusion) Where were you born? Auckland, New Zealand

When did you first start playing football?

I started playing football when I was five years old at East Coast Bays Football Club with a boys team, and carried on playing boys till I was 15 and then moved to playing girls football at 17.

Where were you born? (town and country) Auckland, New Zealand.

Why do you play / coach football? I play because it’s what I love and I love the experiences and people that you get to meet with it. I coach because I want to help and inspire younger players so that they can achieve their goals.

COACH PROFILE

What position do you play? Centre Back

Team coaching: Florentina

Pre-match routine? Listen to some good music.

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What do you think is key for team success?

Unity, everyone being on the same page with tactics and everyone striving for the same goals and doing whatever they can to help the team to achieve these goals.

Who’s your favourite professional team?

Argentina.

Who’s your favourite professional player?

Cristiano Ronaldo.

Favourite movie? Crazy stupid love.

Favourite actor? Emma Stone.

Favourite cartoon as a kid? Scooby-doo.

Favourite band? The Internet. www.wsafc.org.nz June 2018 11

Why do you play / coach football? I play football because I love the game so much, there are so many positive assets you get from playing football inside and outside of football, for example, the amount of friends and people you meet. I currently have football friends all spread out around over New Zealand, from Queensland to Whangarei and even more internationally, and then also by playing football at such a young age it keeps you focused growing up, as you aren’t distracted by “teenage things”, I believe that me involving myself in soccer at such a young age has shaped me to the person I am today. I coach football because I love to help in peoples progress, I learnt the best from my dad Nobby Stiles who represented NZL in football, so I’m full of knowledge from him, so I love spreading and helping girls improve their skills.

Pre-match routine? Stretching!! Stretching is so important, I always ensure to stretch at least 20 minutes before any game, and if I’m not stretching, I am rolling out. I also get my ankle strapping done and a rub down in my lower legs as they tend to get tight before my game. I make sure to drink a lot of water before I go to my warm up.

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What do you eat before a game? Eggs on toast or cereal, with a bottle of water.

Favourite ground played at? Western Springs United ( Seddon Fields !!) love playing on turf.

Best player played with/against? Katie Bowen, not only my friend but also my idol was fortunate enough to play in Glenfield Prems with her in 2014 – 2015. Katie Bowen is in the Football Ferns.

Best goal celebration seen? Defender :( rare occasion of a cheeky goal from me.

Best tips for younger players? Stay focused and get involved, try take in everything your coach says to you, they’re full of knowledge who just want to make you a better player.

What do you think is key for team success?

Effective communication, positivity, good environment, respect, hunger to win.

Who's your favourite professional team?

Liverpool!!! my family have always supported them.

Who's your favourite professional player?

Neymar!!

Favourite movie? Black Panther Favourite actor? Dwayne Johnson Favourite cartoon as a kid? Winnie the Pooh, Favourite band? Migos

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FRONT COVER DESIGN Mini Reis Cover photo: David Simons CONTRIBUTORS Warwick Hooper Tracy Cunnington Justin Lopes David Simons Michael Pleciak Dave Cranefield

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P15 WOMEN’S FIRST TEAM FIXTURES Thursday 28 June – 7.00pm

Friday 20 July – 7.45pm

Glenfield Rovers v WSAFC at QBE Stadium 3

WSAFC v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields

Sunday 1 July – 1.00pm

Sunday 29 July – 1.00pm

Sunday 8 July – 1.00pm

Sunday 5 August – 1.00pm

WSAFC v Hamilton Wanderers at Seddon Fields

Three Kings United v WSAFC at Keith Hay Park 1

WSAFC v Claudelands Rovers at Seddon Fields

F I X T U R E S S H OW I N G

WSAFC v Papakura City at Seddon Fields

The cafe will be open for breakfast

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GROUP B Portugal v Spain : Saturday 16th June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 9am.

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MEN’S FIRST TEAM FIXTURES Saturday 30 June – 5.15pm

Saturday 28 July – 3.00pm

Saturday 7 July – 3.00pm

Saturday 4 August – 3.00pm

Saturday 21 July – 5.15pm

Saturday 11 August – 5.15pm

WSAFC v Birkenhead United at Seddon Fields

Argentina v Croatia : Friday 22nd June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 7am GROUP E

Three Kings United v WSAFC at Keith Hay Park

Waitakere City v WSAFC at Fred Taylor Park 1

Serbia v Brazil : Thursday 28th June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 7am

Central United v WSAFC at Kiwitea Street

WSAFC v Onehunga Sports at Seddon Fields

WSAFC v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields

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GROUP F Germany v Sweden : Sunday 24th June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 9am.

GROUP G England v Belgium : Friday 29th June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 7am

C’mon down and enjoy World Cup fever!

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CLUB APP Our Club App was a huge success last season.

Whatever key team and club information you need, this App has it all at your fingertips.

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• TEAM TRAINING SPACE ON THE TURF • RESULTS AND FIXTURES OF ALL AFF GAMES

OUR NEW CLUB RECYCLING AND ORGANIC COMPOST BINS HAVE BEEN A MASSIVE SUCCESS!

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They’ve significantly reduced the amount of rubbish needlessly going to landfill each week. And we’re no longer seeing messy, overflowing rubbish bins at Seddon Fields anymore either - hooray! It’s been an awesome effort by all club members who’ve gotten behind and supported this innovative project - we just might be the first football club in New Zealand to do it!

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You’ll notice there are now bright new labels on all the bins around the turf to help people sort their own waste properly. Generally everyone is doing well and getting it right but please remind your teams and supporters that ALL takeaway coffee cups (and their lids) sold from the club cafe are eco-friendly and compostable (but NOT recyclable!) so please put them in the green compost bins after you’ve had your morning caffeine fix. If you bring one from a neighbouring cafe, take a moment to look up from the football action and check the lids and cups - some are compostable, some are recyclable, some are neither. So be sure to put them in the right bins please.

This reduces a lot of work by club volunteers who sort and empty the bins each week.

Graphic design: logos, magazine layout, book covers and promotional material.

NEXT MONTH...

Next month is “Plastic Free July”, a national awareness campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastics. We can all do our bit by using reusable drink bottles and avoiding single use plastics where possible - the fish, whales and sea birds will thank you for it!

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FROM THE SENIOR COMMITTEE WSAFC Our Men’s First Team continue their strong season with and sitting higher on the league table than any previous year Men’s at the time of writing are still in the Chatham Cup. Our sure from Reserve Team sits in second position with plenty of pres those teams around them. her but remain Our Woman’s First Team is finding the season a little toug nds and have a safe distance in front of relegation threatened Claudela to be a lot higher on delivered enough close results to suggest they deserve ready to make a the table. The Woman’s Reserve Team sits safely mid table ier teams we also move in the second half of the season. Beyond the Prem time of writing. have many teams leading their respective divisions at the Good luck to all. eciate the benefits With winter now well and truly on top of us we can appr d during heavy of our artificial pitches. However for those who have playe ncil has looked into rainfall will have experienced ‘pooling’ on occasions. Cou centre circle. This the issue and has trialled ‘coring’ on pitch #1 around the g across the whole appears to have helped so now plan to extend the corin d when pitches are pitch as soon as we get a series of clear days and a perio not in use.. the changing The club continues to work on improving our facilities with ble for seating, rooms receiving a spruce up, new square toblerones suita of a new electronic positioned between pitch #1 and #2 and the addition pipeline but will wait scoreboard. We have a few further improvements in the until these are further underway before communicating. bers (especially The senior committee would also welcome any club mem act as we would women) interested in joining the committee to make cont welcome new eyes and ideas within the team.

All the best for the rest of the season

Warwick

Senior Chairman

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PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY J U LY Y SCHOOL HOLI DA PROG RAM M E Monday 9 July to Thursday 12 July 9.00am – 12.00pm

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J U N IOR AN D YO UTH TEAM PHOTOS There’s still 2 nig h

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Tuesday 26 June Wednesday 27 Ju ne

Thanks to all those teams who have ha d their photos taken so far. What a gorgeous bunch you are!

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5 - 8 Inhouse Sunday 9 September fr om 9am 9th/10th Grades Thursday 13 September from 6.3 0pm 11th Grade+ Thursday 2 0 Septembe r from 7pm www.wsafc.org.nz June 2018 5

CAR PARK Drive slowly and carefully

Stop and allow people to use the crossing.

Walk on the path, NOT down the middle of the road.

Drive safe • Kids safe

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Please be considerate and only park here if you have a mobility parking permit.

All others will be towed at owners expense.

OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

SPORTS PHYSIO

MENTAL HEALTH IN FOOTBALL PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR ACC & Private provider • Education • Prevention • Treatment • Rehabilitation

Hey team,

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC Symptoms of depression

Contact on 021Include 673 732sadness, www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz This month I would like to focus on Justin mental decreased appetite, sleep Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd health awareness in football. A recent disturbances, decreased pleasure and report from the Ministry of Health on interest in activities (including activities that the Social, Emotional and Behavioural the player previously enjoyed), excessive difficulties in New Zealand Children guilt, low energy, increased fatigue and based on the Strengths and Difficulties decreased concentration.

Questionnaire highlighted the prevalence Helping people who are struggling of mental health difficulties in the general population in New Zealand. As in the If you are aware of a player or club member general population, there will be a lot of who may be struggling with mental health people at our club who struggle with mental issues then offer them the opportunity to health issues, and of course in football be supported. Give them the opportunity there can be pressures or situations that to open up and discuss the difficulties can exacerbate symptoms. The stigma of that they are having and try and help mental health issues is reducing, and I hope them to find a solution. Sometimes just we are getting better at dealing with these communicating about issues can help. issues when they arise.

Social support and having players feel like Just like injuries and illness, our mental those around them care helps the player health can affect our playing availability and when they are dealing with things such as performance. Football has been described injury, loss in form, bad results etc. as being a game ‘of the top two inches’ It is OK to ask for help… There are representing how important our brain is professional people who can help and in the way we play. When we are not in the Mental Health Foundation has a list of the best of mental health, performances support organisations on its website. can suffer. Exercise has also been shown to improve our mental health, although Mental Health Foundation sometimes the competitive nature of Lifeline Aoteoroa: competition or stress of performance can 0800 LIFELINE or text 4357 have negative results. Life of a professional footballer is something many aspire too, Remember, IT IS ONLY A GAME!, things but research has shown that professional will get better. Your health is paramount! footballers have higher rates of depression Stay on your feet, than the general population.

Justin

Ref: Pruna R, Bahdur K (2016) Depression in Football. J Nov Physiother 6: 317. doi:10.4172/2165-7025.1000317

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We’re halfway through the 2018 football season and it is pleasing to see the Men’s First Team competing at the top end of the table. With a new coach and the hard work from our players and management we’re going to achieve a top placing.

What a pleasure watching our Juniors and I am proud to see so many kids playing football; this is what our sponsorship is all about, helping to develop the game through all grades.

A little update from the team at PBT, with winter arrived we work hard to keep freight moving up and down the country.

The winter weather disrupts the Cook Straight ferry services and closes roads, a great amount of work is put into managing these disruptions.

The team at PBT wish all teams at Western Springs a great second half to the season with more fine days than wet.

Go give it your best!

Scott Sheppard Club Captain

OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

SPORTS PHYSIO ACC & Private provider • Education • Prevention • Treatment • Rehabilitation

TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR You can book online at:PROUD http://nzappts.gensolve.com/back_to_your_feet_physio or text me for an appointment.

Justin: 021 673 732

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC Katie: 021 023 45503

Contact Justin on 021 673 732

Silas: 021 053 3639

www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz

Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd

Like us on Facebook: Back To your Feet Physio

Follow us on Twitter@back2yourfeet for updates on the team and other BTYF activities.

Remember we are here for our members: Sponsored rates with NO SURCHARGE for ACC consultations, disounted rates for family members and you can refer your friends as we are open to the public too. www.wsafc.org.nz June 2018 9

11th GRADE

FIORENTINA 11th Grade Fiorentina LOVE the beautiful game. Our girls work very hard to be the best that they can be. This season the girls have been lucky enough to have their very own Football Fern coaching them once a week... congratulations to Liz Anton, who had her second appearance with the Football Ferns against Japan in June. Not only is she great with the girls but she is someone that they can aspire to!

Maybe it’s the age difference, maybe it’s her coaching style, maybe it’s the drills, I don’t know, but apparently our little rockets prefer Liz’s coaching session to the ones that the “Old Men” put on later in the week (Thanks Kurt and Al and the rest of the dedicated parents that run around supporting kids in the rain). As much as we think we have age and experience on our side, the speed and skills don’t look quite as good on us at our training sessions as they do on Liz and team Fiorentina.

10 June 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

In a game dominated by men, watching our girls develop over the last couple of years has been a joy. From raw beginners to a determined and gutsy team, they have progressed through the ranks in their Premier Girls division from being utterly defeated in the first few games when they first started out together to now holding their own with the top Auckland teams. They pass the ball, they hold their positions and they play as a team.

Most importantly they do this with a smile on their faces whether they win or lose (with odd cartwheel and giggle thrown in).

We look forward to sharing the next few years with our girls and hope that they continue with their positive experiences in the beautiful (and occasionally not so beautiful –refer to the dad’s training sessions) game. Always learning, always trying and always smiling, what a way to live.

David Simons

Co-coach – Team Fiorentina

COACH PROFILE

LI Z

ANTO N Nickname: Liz Team coaching: Florentina Where were you born? (town and country) Auckland, New Zealand.

What position do you play? Centre back When did you first start playing football? I played a few on and off seasons from 5–10 in which I started properly playing at 10.

Why do you play / coach football? I play because it’s what I love and I love the experiences and people that you get to meet with it. I coach because I want to help and inspire younger players so that they can achieve their goals.

Pre-match routine? Listen to some good music.

What do you eat before a game? Usually banana and peanut butter on toast.

Favourite ground played at? The National Stadium of Costa Rica in the 2014 FIFA U-17 women’s world cup when we played Japan.

Best player played with/against? I don’t know specifically the players but best international team I have played against would be USA or France or Japan.

Best tips for younger players? To keep working hard and to not give up because you never know what opportunities might be around the corner.

What do you think is key for team success?

Unity, everyone being on the same page with tactics and everyone striving for the same goals and doing whatever they can to help the team to achieve these goals.

Who’s your favourite professional team?

Argentina.

Who’s your favourite professional player?

Cristiano Ronaldo.

Favourite movie? Crazy stupid love.

Favourite actor? Emma Stone.

Favourite cartoon as a kid? Scooby-doo.

Favourite band? The Internet. www.wsafc.org.nz June 2018 11

COACH PROFILE

A C N A BI S E L I T S

Nickname: B Team coaching: U16 Girls (Fusion) Where were you born? Auckland, New Zealand What position do you play? Centre Back When did you first start playing football?

I started playing football when I was five years old at East Coast Bays Football Club with a boys team, and carried on playing boys till I was 15 and then moved to playing girls football at 17.

Why do you play / coach football? I play football because I love the game so much, there are so many positive assets you get from playing football inside and outside of football, for example, the amount of friends and people you meet. I currently have football friends all spread out around over New Zealand, from Queensland to Whangarei and even more internationally, and then also by playing football at such a young age it keeps you focused growing up, as you aren’t distracted by “teenage things”, I believe that me involving myself in soccer at such a young age has shaped me to the person I am today. I coach football because I love to help in peoples progress, I learnt the best from my dad Nobby Stiles who represented NZL in football, so I’m full of knowledge from him, so I love spreading and helping girls improve their skills.

Pre-match routine? Stretching!! Stretching is so important, I always ensure to stretch at least 20 minutes before any game, and if I’m not stretching, I am rolling out. I also get my ankle strapping done and a rub down in my lower legs as they tend to get tight before my game. I make sure to drink a lot of water before I go to my warm up.

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What do you eat before a game? Eggs on toast or cereal, with a bottle of water.

Favourite ground played at? Western Springs United ( Seddon Fields !!) love playing on turf.

Best player played with/against? Katie Bowen, not only my friend but also my idol was fortunate enough to play in Glenfield Prems with her in 2014 – 2015. Katie Bowen is in the Football Ferns.

Best goal celebration seen? Defender :( rare occasion of a cheeky goal from me.

Best tips for younger players? Stay focused and get involved, try take in everything your coach says to you, they’re full of knowledge who just want to make you a better player.

What do you think is key for team success?

Effective communication, positivity, good environment, respect, hunger to win.

Who's your favourite professional team?

Liverpool!!! my family have always supported them.

Who's your favourite professional player?

Neymar!!

Favourite movie? Black Panther Favourite actor? Dwayne Johnson Favourite cartoon as a kid? Winnie the Pooh, Favourite band? Migos

JULY

L O H SC O HOLI DAY

E PROGRAMM2018 Monday 9 July – Thursday 12 July 9.00am – 12.00pm daily $145 for the 4 mornings (for ages 5yrs+)

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WOMEN’S FIRST TEAM FIXTURES Thursday 28 June – 7.00pm Glenfield Rovers v WSAFC at QBE Stadium 3

Sunday 1 July – 1.00pm

Friday 20 July – 7.45pm

WSAFC v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields

Sunday 29 July – 1.00pm

WSAFC v Hamilton Wanderers at Seddon Fields

Three Kings United v WSAFC at Keith Hay Park 1

Sunday 8 July – 1.00pm

Sunday 5 August – 1.00pm

WSAFC v Claudelands Rovers at Seddon Fields

WSAFC v Papakura City at Seddon Fields

MEN’S FIRST TEAM FIXTURES Saturday 30 June – 5.15pm

Saturday 28 July – 3.00pm

Saturday 7 July – 3.00pm

Saturday 4 August – 3.00pm

Saturday 21 July – 5.15pm

Saturday 11 August – 5.15pm

WSAFC v Birkenhead United at Seddon Fields Waitakere City v WSAFC at Fred Taylor Park 1

WSAFC v Onehunga Sports at Seddon Fields

Three Kings United v WSAFC at Keith Hay Park Central United v WSAFC at Kiwitea Street

WSAFC v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields

FIXTURES SHOWING The cafe will be open for breakfast GROUP B Portugal v Spain : Saturday 16th June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 9am.

GROUP D Argentina v Croatia : Friday 22nd June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 7am GROUP E Serbia v Brazil : Thursday 28th June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 7am GROUP F Germany v Sweden : Sunday 24th June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 9am.

GROUP G England v Belgium : Friday 29th June - kick off 5.30am. Record and play as live at 7am

C’mon down and enjoy World Cup fever!

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GET KITTED OUT! Our WSAFC playing kit is now available at TWO GREAT LOCAL RETAILERS, as well as all your other football needs such as boots, shin-pads, balls etc.

Purchase our official playing kit, and tell the staff instore you are a WSAFC member, and get 10% off your purchases of other products.

10% DISCOUNT

OUR RETAIL PARTNERS ARE: SOCCER SCENE

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1201 Great North Road, Pt Chevalier, in the Arcade shops.

09 845 6219

14 Melrose St, Newmarket, (off Khyber Pass Road) 0800 522 817 www.wsafc.org.nz June 2018 17

CLUB APP Our Club App was a huge success last season.

Whatever key team and club information you need, this App has it all at your fingertips.

• ALL IN-HOUSE FIXTURES FROM 5th – 10th GRADE • TEAM TRAINING SPACE ON THE TURF • RESULTS AND FIXTURES OF ALL AFF GAMES • BOOK A PHYSIO APPOINTMENT ONLINE AT BACK TO YOUR FEET • BUY CLUB GEAR ON THE LOTTO SHOP

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DOWNLOAD THE WSAFC APP! Key club information at your fingertips.

Download it today!

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SPRINGS’ SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE OUR NEW CLUB RECYCLING AND ORGANIC COMPOST BINS HAVE BEEN A MASSIVE SUCCESS! They’ve significantly reduced the amount of rubbish needlessly going to landfill each week. And we’re no longer seeing messy, overflowing rubbish bins at Seddon Fields anymore either - hooray! It’s been an awesome effort by all club members who’ve gotten behind and supported this innovative project - we just might be the first football club in New Zealand to do it!

You’ll notice there are now bright new labels on all the bins around the turf to help people sort their own waste properly. Generally everyone is doing well and getting it right but please remind your teams and supporters that ALL takeaway coffee cups (and their lids) sold from the club cafe are eco-friendly and compostable (but NOT recyclable!) so please put them in the green compost bins after you’ve had your morning caffeine fix. If you bring one from a neighbouring cafe, take a moment to look up from the football action and check the lids and cups - some are compostable, some are recyclable, some are neither. So be sure to put them in the right bins please.

This reduces a lot of work by club volunteers who sort and empty the bins each week.

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Next month is “Plastic Free July”, a national awareness campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastics. We can all do our bit by using reusable drink bottles and avoiding single use plastics where possible - the fish, whales and sea birds will thank you for it!

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WSAFC SPONSORS Phone Paul Thomas

Fuji Xerox delivers market-leading document services and print solutions.

www.fujixerox.co.nz Complimenting McDonald’s local sponsorship of clubs like Western Springs AFC, a new national sponsorship has been agreed with New Zealand Football.

Building on the Small Whites and McDonald’s Skills Zone programmes, McDonald’s Junior Football cements McDonald’s position as a key supporter of junior football in New Zealand. McDonald’s is working with New Zealand Football to increase the number of young players registered with clubs around the country, and also providing additional resources to football development officers. 15,000 footballs will also be handed out to Kiwi kids through the season.

Bayleys have continued to be a major sponsor of WSAFC so please make sure you support them if you are considering selling Bayleys are pleased to be able to offer all WSAFC members an opportunity to support their local club by way of a $1,500 donation for every property which is listed exclusively and sold by Bayleys Real Estate Ltd. If you’re thinking that this might be the time to sell, let’s make a time to discuss the possibilities.

Call Bernadette Morrison on 021 345 520 20 June 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

National Business Development Manager, Production Systems

DDI: 09 356 4381 Mobile: 027 499 5909 Email: paul.thomas@nzl.fujixerox.com

Proud supporters of Western Springs AFC Since planting roots in Wellington in 1972, PBT, then known as Peter Baker Transport, has grown from a one man, one truck operation to the country’s leading provider of Courier, Transport, Bulk and Logistics services.

At PBT, we operate as an extension of your business and before we do anything we take the time to understand your unique business requirements. We use these requirements to tailor and develop smart solutions that will not only work for you but will provide your business with an economic and quality service.

As part of our commitment to WSAFC, all new business bought on through a WSAFC affiliation will result in a percentage of that sale being donated back to the club.

Give us a call today – 09 250 0449 www.pbt.co.nz

Giltrap Nissan has a star studded line up in its vehicles which will suit all members of the family.

You can check out all the latest models on our website

www.giltrapnissan.co.nz.

Call Alan Yates on 09 522 9925 or 021 465 545 or email ayates@giltrapnissan.co.nz for a competitive quote and join the team.

WSAFC FAMILY SPONSORS Deloitte Private works with individuals, families and privately owned businesses to complete accounting & tax compliance work cost effectively using cloud based technology. Whatever your ambition for your business – boosting performance, expansion, solving operational issues or selling – we also have the specialists, strategies and connections to make it happen.

Lotto is a high quality international sportswear brand, that combines Italian fashion flair with performance technologies to help athletes play and look their best. In New Zealand, Lotto is football. We sponsor and supply clubs and tournaments nationwide because we love the game.

Darren White +64 9 3030778 dwhite@deloitte.co.nz www.deloitteprivate.co.nz

www.lottosports.co.nz info@scoresportswear.co.nz 09 828 7430 West Lynn Painters & Panelbeaters is a local family business run by father and son, Barry and Drago Jujnovich. Using the most up-to-date services available, your car will look like new.

www.harmonyhomes.co.nz

Pop in for all your paint or panelbeating jobs or call them on 378 6090

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Back To Your Feet Physio are proud WSAFC Physiotherapists.

We also look after New Zealand Football, Aotearoa Roller Derby, NZ Ice Fernz, Pirate City Rollers, Auckland Roller Derby League, and the West End Lawn Tennis Club.

Justin has a 10 year history working in football at national and international level with all age groups. We play the game, we know the game and we know how to get you back playing.

Our passion for prevention, rehabilitation and performance is what drives us to make us the premier football physiotherapy clinic in the country... all on your doorstep!

NO SURCHARGE for ACC consultations for WSAFC Members.

Discounted rates for family of WSAFC Members.

We sell tape, creams, exercise equipment and other consumables.

We are based in the WSAFC Club rooms at Seddon Fields.

Open Mon to Fri and Sat mornings, Sun by appointment To book an appointment online please go to www.backtoyourfeet.co.nz or text Justin on 021673732

PREVENTION TREATMENT PERFORMANCE

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2018 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2018 Executive Committee Grant Russell – grant@harmonyhomes.co.nz Executive Chairman Zoran Jerkovic – zoran.jerkovic@bayleys.co.nz Treasurer - 027 577 3715 Joanne Powell – jopowellnz@gmail.com Registrar & Junior Controller 5th-8th grade Peter Andrew, Steve Lowe, Paul Rutland, Barry Noyer, Phil Dunn, Mike Cunnington, Warwick Hooper

2018 Senior Committee Warwick Hooper – warwick.hooper@lionco.com Senior Chairman – 027 445 3538 Mario Campbell – info@greylynnglass.co.nz 0275 744 644 Barry Noyer – badbaz44@hotmail.com 021 615 881 Douglas Robinson – robinsond@poal.co.nz Paul Blanchard – paulb@pbt.co.nz Tony Jones – tony@artbureau.co.nz Howard John – howardwjohn@gmail.com Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz 027 294 7984

2018 Junior/Youth Committee Phil Dunn – phillip@annecy.co.nz Junior/Youth Chairman – 021 807 640 Kate Beddoe, Paul Thomas, Mike Cunnington, Ralph Walker, Gary Hughes, Michael Pleciak, Dave Cranefield, Spencer Turner, Racheal Monks, Tracy Cunnington

Football Development Manager Andy Vernon – fdm@wsafc.org.nz 0204 048 2472

Club Manager Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz 027 294 7984

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