Western Springs Football Club Magazine April 2016 by Minimax Design

WESTERN SPRINGS

APRIL 2016

FOOTBALL CLUB MAGAZI N E

TEAM PROFILE

OUR NEW WOMEN’S DIVISION 2 TEAM

AUCKLAND CITY FC

U17 YOUTH TOURNAMENT

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WSAFC EVENTS CALENDAR

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN And the 2016 season kicks off. I’d like to extend a really warm welcome to all of our members, but particularly those new to the club and those little ones just starting out on their football careers. I hope the season brings you all lots of joy, great goals, good memories and a few new friends. A real issue for the club is the congestion on Meola Road, especially on Saturday and Sunday mornings. This is a very busy thoroughfare and we strongly encourage all parents to please avoid parking on Meola Road due to the dangers.

Walking, cycling and even the bus is far more pleasant than parking and crossing Meola Road. If you do need to drive, then please consider parking in the Western Springs College carpark on Motions Road or in the large metalled carpark above Field 3 which can also be accessed from Motions Road (where the trams exit MOTAT). The walk is only brief and we really want to keep our little ones safe. All the best for the season

Grant

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Coerver School Holiday Programme 9am–3pm

Fri 22 NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND

Executive Chairman

WOMEN’S

Saturday 16 April – Central Utd v WSAFC 3pm at Freyberg Field Saturday 23 April – WSAFC v Eastern Suburbs 5.30pm at Seddon Fields Monday 25 April – Hamilton Wanderers AFC v WSAFC 2.45pm at Porritt Stadium Saturday 30 April – WSAFC v Glenfield Rovers 5.30pm at Seddon Fields Wednesday 11 May – WSAFC v Birkenhead 7pm at Seddon Fields

Sunday 17 April – WSAFC v Papatoetoe 1pm at Seddon Fields Sunday 24 April – Glenfield Rovers v WSAFC 1pm at McFetridge Park Friday 29 April – WSAFC v Three Kings Utd 7.30pm at Seddon Fields Sunday 8 May – Hamilton Wanderers v WSAFC 1pm at Porritt Stadium

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ANZAC DAY Neil and Rico School Hamilton Holiday Wanderers Programmes v WSAFC 9.30am– Men’s 12.30pm First Team 2.45pm Kick Off at Porritt Stadium

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Fri 29

Neil and Rico School Holiday Programmes 9.30am– 12.30pm

Neil and Rico School Holiday Programmes 9.30am– 12.30pm NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL TONIGHT

WSAFC Women’s First Team v Three Kings Utd 7.30pm kick off at Seddon Fields

AFF JUNIOR JUNIOR LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE Due to overwhelming demand for the AFF Junior Level 1 course, we are running another one at the club!

New date of Monday 23 May 6pm–10pm

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Schools break Central Utd up. vs WSAFC Men’s First Team 3pm Kick Off at Freyberg Field

Men’s and Women’s First Team Draw MEN’S

SCHOOL HOLI DAY PROG RAM MES

COERVER APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

APRIL 2016 WSAFC Women’s First Team v Papatoetoe 1pm Kick Off at Seddon Fields

Sat 23 NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND

Sun 24 NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND

WSAFC Men’s First Team v Eastern Suburbs 5.30pm Kick Off at Seddon Fields

Glenfield Rovers v WSAFC Women’s First Team 1pm Kick Off at McFetridge Park

Sat 30 NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL TODAY

Sun 1 MAY

WSAFC Men’s First Team v Glenfield Rovers AFC 5.30pm Kick Off at Seddon Fields

Metro / Conference 14, 15, 16, 17 Grade play

Coerver WSAFC Holiday Camp For those not familiar with Coerver coaching, their philosophy is to teach: A football skills teaching method suited for all ages, but especially for players aged 5-16 years old of all abilities. A method that focuses on individual skills development, ball mastery and small group play. Coerver is our preferred partner for football coaching. When:

Monday 18 April – Thursday 21 April 2016

Where:

Seddon Fields

Duration:

9am – 3pm

Suitable for: Ages 5 upwards Cost:

$170 (4 days) / OR $45 per day / per student.

Up to 17 hours of professional development with fun and challenging games/competitions. Spot prizes, giveaways, certificate of completion and camp photo (all incl.) Players need: Soccer Boots/Turf Shoes (no metal studs), shinguards, water bottle, sunscreen, training apparel /wet weather jacket, packed lunch and snacks. Registrations available until Sunday 17th April 2016. Book online via our website - wsafc.org.nz

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Hamilton Wanderers v WSAFC Women’s First Team 1pm Kick Off at Porritt Stadium

We are limited to space, so register soon so you don’t miss out!

See page 20 for full details.

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APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

JU NI OR OPEN DAY

Neil Emblen’s Programme for Boys

Words by Ralph Walker, images by Tracy Cunnington A fantastic day was enjoyed by all at our Junior Open Day on Sunday 13 March. The event was targeted at junior players to give them an opportunity to come along to the club, grab some new kit, swap some old boots and kick off a new season. There were various stations with coaches helping kids to learn and practice their skills. A number of Junior Committee members and a few parents provided the coaching and a huge number of kids got stuck in and had a go.

involved and show off their skills and their eagerness to start the season was evident. McDonald’s, who sponsor WSAFC and are the national partner to New Zealand Football Juniors, supported the event. The kids enjoying the inflatable pitch and all the freebies they were handing out!

PHYSIO PHYSIO NO ACC SURCHARGE FOR WSAFC MEMBERS! NO ACC SURCHARGE FOR WSAFC MEMBERS!

$0.00 ACC consultations $40.00 Private consultations

We had an amazing turn out for the Boot Swap too. Thanks to everyone who bought in old pairs of boots, letting other players give them a new lease of life! • • • • • •

It was great to see so many new faces and football mad kids come along. It was a sea of Barcelona, Messi, Ronaldo and Chelsea supporters gear, unsurprising a few Leicester City shirts have also started to make an appearance. The kids were eager to get

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We gave all our remaining boots to Otahuhu FC who are already putting them to good use.

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Thank you to everyone who helped on the day and for all those who turned up to give football a go.

Please text Justin for an appointment Please text Justin for an appointment

Enjoy the season ahead.

Just wanted to say a big thanks again for the boots. Here are a couple of feet modeling their new boots at the 5th grade training last night. One of these players was wearing boots two sizes too small to training and when I explained the selection I had in my car they were very excited to put their daughter in boots that actually fit. They will be put to good use! Thanks, Fiona (Otahuhu FC)

$0.00 ACC consultations $40.00 Private consultations

021 673 732

021 673 732 Proud to sponsor and support WSAFC and their families We offer discounted rates for your family members too!

This programme will be skills and drills based for part one, then a mid-morning break will be followed by games and competitions in part two, so plenty of fun for all! When: Where:

Tuesday 26 April – Friday 29 April Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

$140 incl GST – for all four days

Please register by Monday 18 April at the latest. Due to coach/player ratios we cannot accept late enrolments after this date. Please note we do not accept daily bookings and no refunds will be given. Please bring a change of clothing, towel, mid-morning snack, water bottle and sunscreen. https://reg.sportingpulse.com/regoform.cgi?formID=57510

Rico Wilson’s Programme for Girls Our holiday programme for Western Springs girls. This programme will be skills and drills based for part one, then a mid-morning break will be followed by games in part two, so lots of fun for everyone! When: Where:

Tuesday 26 April – Friday 29 April Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

$140 incl GST – for all four days

Please register by Wednesday 20 April at the latest. Due to coach/player ratios we cannot accept late enrolments after this date. Please note we do not accept daily bookings and no refunds will be given. Please bring; football boots suitable for our turf, a towel, a jacket incase it rains, a mid-morning snack, water bottle and sunscreen.water bottle and sunscreen. https://reg.sportingpulse.com/regoform.cgi?formID=57509

Proud to sponsor and support WSAFC and their families We offer discounted rates for your family members too! www.wsafc.org.nz April 2016 9

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JEREMY SUTTON’S BEST ACTION SHOT IN APRIL

Join our facebook group. Western springs action shots

Upload action pics to the Facebook page and include team name, player name & #jsactionshots

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Jeremy Sutton & his team will chose their fave pic. That team will win a trip to Uptown Bounce.

#js action shots

The Evergreens Club, is delighted to announce a football community support package. Junior club parent, Mrs Robyn Challenger took up the offer of the Evergreens Club grants process and submitted a compelling story, of brothers Ayub and Masud Sayid. They have been side line supporters and friends of Robyns kids teams for a couple of years, anxious to become members, but unable to make the transition. The Evergreens Club and contributor, the Junior committee, liked the story and gave it the big stamp of approval. Junior club co-ordinator Gaz Dalhousie arranged team placements to WS and WS Jedi’s respectively, while Tracy Cunnington, Joanne Powell and Steve Wildsmith worked away with Robyn to complete the package of fees and full WS Lotto playing uniform.

Taller brother Ayub and Masud are snapped smiling, after presentation of their kit.

together until the actual week of the tournament.

WE WELCOME BACK GOLD SPONSOR JEREMY SUTTON FOR THE 2016 SEASON

NZ Family Law

Hi everyone, hope you’ve all had a great summer. We’ve had a good one, spending some of the Christmas break down in Queenstown with family. We’re all amped for football season to begin and I’ll be coaching the Toros this winter, along with Tom Lowe.

Want to win your team a trip to Uptown Bounce? We know with football there is always plenty of action and we want to see it! We’re giving away a team trip to Uptown Bounce for the best action shot of April. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Join the Facebook group Western springs action shots

Win Uptown Bounce passes for your team

2. Upload your team’s action shots to the page and include team name, player name and the tag #jsactionshots. (Don’t forget to ask player permission before you upload).

At the end of the month we’ll choose the best pic and that team will be bouncing at Uptown Bounce! Enjoy the season everyone. Cheers, Jeremy. www.wsafc.org.nz April 2016 11

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So Game One on the Friday against Eastern Suburbs,(the eventual winners), was a tough assignment, with positions and combinations still to be worked through.

Jeremy Sutton www.jeremysutton.co.nz

Playing on the worst of the pitches, Field 6, didn’t help matters either. While Springs had a strong team on paper and should have at least been able to reach the Cup round in theory it would prove to be a lot harder in practice. Build up and preparation for this tournament hit a speed bump when the normal coach Geoff Brogan, suffered a cardiac arrest in January. Stand-in coach, Grant Ramsay took the reins and kept the girls on track with trainings and trials and looking after the admin side (manager’s role). Geoff recovered in time to help Grant on the sideline for the entire weekend of the tourney but it was not an ideal buildup understandably. Many of these

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club teams include National Rep players as well as ASB league and NRFL Premier players so sharing training time with their other commitments becomes a juggling act for coaches. Springs currently have Ashleigh Emery our goalkeeper as the only U17 Rep player and we also have a number of first team players in the squad. This meant that trainings were often without a number of key players. Come the tournament weekend, Springs had organized and enjoyed a number of friendlies but had not yet had the full squad playing or training

ES won that game 3-0 and Springs were pleased to have not conceded a goal in the second half but were outclassed by a very organized and strong

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GET READY FOR THE 2016 FOOTBALL SEASON Now is the perfect time to update your WSAFC wardrobe. For all our stock, visit the online store at www.wsafc.org.nz

THE BOYS HAD A PRETTY SUCCESSFUL TOURNAMENT FINISHING 3RD OVERALL WE HAD A GOOD START GOING THROUGH UNBEATEN ON THE FIRST DAY WITH THREE GOOD WINS.

The second day saw us finishing the pool stage top of the group and not conceding a solitary goal. The day started with a difficult game v FC Twenty who had not lost a game either. We scored a couple of well constructed team goals. The quarter finals drew us against Cambridge who we accounted for quite comfortably after a shaky start conceding an early penalty which thankfully our GK Bradley Williams saved! We went on to win 2-0 Going into a tough semi final game v eventual winners

Birkenhead the boys were confident having still not conceded a goal. Unfortunately that record was soon broken as we conceded a penalty in the first five minutes of the game! The boys did extremely well to come back against a physically bigger team and again construct a superb equalizer. The game went to extra time and we eventual list 2-1 with a couple of minutes to go just running out of steam in the end.

get a lot of game time during the pool/quarter and semi final stages. The boys came out 1-0 winners to take our 3rd place

Plus, if your shorts and socks are looking tired after a seasons wear, then there is stock available on-line, as well as WSAFC jackets, and for the growing feet of our junior players, see the selection of Lotto boots.

CONTRIBUTORS Grant Russell Tracy Cunnington Warwick Hooper Ralph Walker Chris Zoricich Thanks to our major sponsors: McDonald’s, Bayleys, PBT and Jeremy Sutton

SHOP ONLINE

Our online shop has jackets for players, home shirt, Underskinz for training, caps, bags, shinpads and boots.

The 3rd/4th playoff v Ellerslie was a chance to play some of our players that perhaps didn’t

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If you are organising a team, then our training shirts are a great way of getting your team into the same strip, and you can easily have them numbered and named.

PHOTOGRAPHY Shane Wenzlick / www.phototek.nz, Pauline Foster Tracy Cunnington

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Evergreens Club presents...

TEAM S TO TH E

Hot Springs our Women’s Div 2 team have transferred from Bay Olympic. Manager Ali (Alistair Brackenbury) will be pleased with their first official win in WSAFC colours with a 2–0 win over Bucklands Beach.

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CLUB

On behalf of club members I would like to welcome three new teams joining WSAFC this year, they are:

Get your team together, and come down to our April Quiz night

BLAANS

The Wanderers playing in the Men’s Div 4 Open Grade, transferred from Mt Albert Ponsonby where they’ve played for the last three seasons. Their ‘united nations’ team (only three kiwis) is managed by Tom Hill and The Wanderers also had a successful start with an goal fest 5–3 win over Papakura City.

Sons of Pitches playing in the Men’s Div 2 Over 30’s have moved up from playing midweek 7 a-side at Seddon. Managed by Tristan Corbett (TC) and made up of many ex Springs players will also be pleased with their winning start with a 4–2 victory over fellow Springs team Stuntmen. With a successful three out of three victories we wish them all the best for the remainder of the season. To all club members please make them welcome by introducing yourselves.

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7pm kick off

$10 per person to enter. Teams of 6 to 8 people. Spot prizes, round prizes, and the chance to be crowned the Champion Team. 10 rounds to test your general knowledge, with a few football questions thrown in. Grab members of your football team, coral parents from your junior team, get some workmates together, or just organise a group of friends.

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Back Row: Kelly Bolus, Jane Victoria, Cherie Liu, Karin Tommy, Julie Dunn, Lohnet Waugh, Jacqui Courtney, Ali Brackenbury Front Row: Megan Maguire, Linda Rock, Karen Chew, Kiri Austin, Elouise Wilson, Hannah Rock, Mini Reis (absent: Yasmin Benni-Fisher)

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P20 COURSES SECTION At Western Springs AFC we are committed to providing you with coaching development to help you enjoy and improve your coaching. Whatever stage of coaching you are at; if you’ve never coached a team, to having coached for a few years, you should find these coaching courses give you the ability to coach with confidence.

AFF coaching courses for 2016 Read through the courses below and simply click on the link to register for one or more courses. https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform.cgi

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Junior Level 1 – to coach ages 4 – 12 years This course is perfect for people who are looking to improve their coaching and to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with junior players. Looking at both the ‘How’ and ‘What’ of coaching junior footballers through an interactive and practical approach, as well as providing a comprehensive resource for coaches to take away and use with their players Back Row: Callum Haworth, Nat Harm, Bill Chien, Hayden Wadams, Scott Hannan, Andy Florkowski, James Rutter, Dan Forwood, Ben Pain, Benny Monteith Front Row: Ben Hepburn, Simon Mitchell, Shayne Misslebrook, Richard Ashcroft, Reuben Chandra, Dan Moyle

What is an effective coaching session? The qualities of a football coach working with junior players Meeting junior footballers needs When: Monday 4 April

Division / Grade Mens Division 5

Best Run in the Cup Round 4 (Quarter Finals) in 2015

Current Place 2nd

Best Result This Season 1-0 in Round 2 vs WSAFC Jones - It was a tough and very even game which could have gone either way. They put the ball in the back of the net in the first half but it was ruled offside and we took the lead during the second half through a perfectly executed freekick from Dave van Etchen (last season’s top scorer) over the wall from just outside the box. We held on to the slender lead for the rest of the game to keep our 100% record for the season.

Team Manager / Captain Ben Pain / James Rutter How long have you been with the club? About ten years now. Previous Team Names Longshots and Screaming Eagles Previous Club Mt-Albert Ponsonby AFC - When we joined we thought the club was closer to Ponsonby, it wasnt so we moved clubs after two seasons there. Previous Seasons Winners Division 10 in 2013, Winners Division 8 in 2015.

Pre-season Form 1-1 vs TYO, 4-1 vs Hardly Athletic & 4-2 vs Three Kings Utd Ramrod.

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Junior Level 2 This coaching award is made up of four bite sized modules helping coaches to develop knowledge and skills in specific subject areas. These modules are perfect for developing coaches who want to increase their effectiveness in key areas of coaching relating to junior players. Coaches are able to select particular modules to suit their needs or complete the NZF Junior Level 2 Coaching Award by attending all four modules.

Module 1 Player-Centred Coaching Module (4 hours) (Ref: JL2PCC) Understanding how to use the “Teaching Games For understanding” coaching tool Understanding how to use “questioning” effectively Understanding how players learn and developing strategies to promote learning Practical coaching ideas to develop a player-centred approach to coaching

Goal For The Season: Win Division 5.

When: Monday 9 May Where: WSAFC Clubrooms and Turf Time:

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AFF JUN IOR JUN IOR LEVEL 1 COACHI NG COU RSE Due to overwhelming demand for the AFF Junior Level 1 course, we are running another one at the club!

New date of Monday 23 May 6pm–10pm We are limited to space, so register soon so you don’t miss out!

See page 20 for full details.

WSAFC EVENTS CALENDAR APRIL 2016 Mon 11

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Wed 13

Thurs 14

Fri 15

Sun 17

Schools break Central Utd up. vs WSAFC Men’s First Team 3pm Kick Off at Freyberg Field

WSAFC Women’s First Team v Papatoetoe 1pm Kick Off at Seddon Fields

Fri 22 NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND

Sat 23 NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND

Sun 24 NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND

WSAFC Men’s First Team v Eastern Suburbs 5.30pm Kick Off at Seddon Fields

Glenfield Rovers v WSAFC Women’s First Team 1pm Kick Off at McFetridge Park

Sat 30 NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL TODAY

Sun 1 MAY

Mon 18

Tues 19

Wed 20

Thurs 21

Coerver School Holiday Programme 9am–3pm

Mon 25

Tues 26

Wed 27

Thurs 28

Fri 29

Neil and Rico School Holiday Programmes 9.30am– 12.30pm

ANZAC DAY Neil and Rico School Hamilton Holiday Wanderers Programmes v WSAFC 9.30am– Men’s 12.30pm First Team 2.45pm Kick Off at Porritt Stadium

Sat 16

NO JUNIOR FOOTBALL TONIGHT

WSAFC Women’s First Team v Three Kings Utd 7.30pm kick off at Seddon Fields

WSAFC Men’s First Team v Glenfield Rovers AFC 5.30pm Kick Off at Seddon Fields

Metro / Conference 14, 15, 16, 17 Grade play

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COERVER APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Coerver WSAFC Holiday Camp For those not familiar with Coerver coaching, their philosophy is to teach: A football skills teaching method suited for all ages, but especially for players aged 5-16 years old of all abilities. A method that focuses on individual skills development, ball mastery and small group play. Coerver is our preferred partner for football coaching. When:

Monday 18 April â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday 21 April 2016

Where:

Seddon Fields

Duration:

9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm

Suitable for: Ages 5 upwards Cost:

$170 (4 days) / OR $45 per day / per student.

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OUR JUNIOR O PE N DAY Words by Ralph Walker Images by Tracy Cunnington

A fantastic day was enjoyed by all at our Junior Open Day on Sunday 13 March. The event was targeted at junior players to give them an opportunity to come along to the club, grab some new kit, swap some old boots and kick off a new season. There were various stations with coaches helping kids to learn and practice their skills. A number of Junior Committee members and a few parents provided the coaching and a huge number of kids got stuck in and had a go.

involved and show off their skills and their eagerness to start the season was evident. McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, who sponsor WSAFC and are the national partner to New Zealand Football Juniors, supported the event. The kids enjoying the inflatable pitch and all the freebies they were handing out! We had an amazing turn out for the Boot Swap too. Thanks to everyone who bought in old pairs of boots, letting other players give them a new lease of life!

We gave all our remaining boots to Otahuhu FC who are already putting them to good use. Thank you to everyone who helped on the day and for all those who turned up to give football a go. Enjoy the season ahead.

PHYSIO NO ACC SURCHARGE FOR WSAFC MEMBERS!

$0.00 ACC consultations $40.00 Private consultations • • • • • •

Hands on treatment & Acupuncture Exercise prescription Injury prevention Pre & post surgery rehabilitation Video biomechanical analysis Strapping and sports braces We are passionate football Physio's here for you! Located upstairs at the Western Springs Pavilion

Please text Justin for an appointment

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APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Neil Emblen’s Programme for Boys This programme will be skills and drills based for part one, then a mid-morning break will be followed by games and competitions in part two, so plenty of fun for all! When:

Tuesday 26 April – Friday 29 April

Where:

Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

$140 incl GST – for all four days

Tuesday 26 April – Friday 29 April

Where:

Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

$140 incl GST – for all four days

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JEREMY SUTTONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST ACTION SHOT IN APRIL

Join our facebook group. Western springs action shots

Upload action pics to the Facebook page and include team name, player name & #jsactionshots

Jeremy Sutton & his team will chose their fave pic. That team will win a trip to Uptown Bounce.

#js action shots Win Uptown Bounce passes for your team 10 April 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

WE WELCOME BACK GOLD SPONSOR JEREMY SUTTON FOR THE 2016 SEASON

Jeremy Sutton NZ Family Law

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1. Join the Facebook group Western springs action shots 2. Upload your team’s action shots to the page and include team name, player name and the tag #jsactionshots. (Don’t forget to ask player permission before you upload).

At the end of the month we’ll choose the best pic and that team will be bouncing at Uptown Bounce! Enjoy the season everyone. Cheers, Jeremy. www.wsafc.org.nz April 2016 11

THE ACFC U17 TOURNAMENT IS RENOWNED AS THE FLAGSHIP YOUTH TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR. IT’S ALWAYS A FABULOUS TOURNAMENT TO BE A PART OF AND THE CLUB NEVER LOOKS BETTER THAN WHEN THE TOURNAMENT COMES TO TOWN. together until the actual week of the tournament. So Game One on the Friday against Eastern Suburbs,(the eventual winners), was a tough assignment, with positions and combinations still to be worked through. Playing on the worst of the pitches, Field 6, didn’t help matters either. While Springs had a strong team on paper and should have at least been able to reach the Cup round in theory it would prove to be a lot harder in practice. Build up and preparation for this tournament hit a speed bump when the normal coach Geoff Brogan, suffered a cardiac arrest in January. Stand-in coach, Grant Ramsay took the reins and kept the girls on track with trainings and trials and looking after the admin side (manager’s role). Geoff recovered in time to help Grant on the sideline for the entire weekend of the tourney but it was not an ideal buildup understandably. Many of these

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ES won that game 3-0 and Springs were pleased to have not conceded a goal in the second half but were outclassed by a very organized and strong

Suburbs side bristling with National Rep players including Grace Jale and Jacqui Hand. Game Two was against a physical Waimakariri side on the hallowed No.1. Despite an improved performance and a home ground advantage, Springs went down 0-2 and were still without a goal despite a host of chances. Things were starting to look tougher. Game Three brought a much needed victory, 1-0 over Dunedin Technical with a goal to Tatjana Simmons. But again this game was a lot closer than it should have been and could have gone the other way a number of times in the 2nd half. On the Saturday, Springs took another unexpected loss 0-3 to FC Twenty in Game Four and coach Grant Ramsay was looking to make some radical changes to try to get the girls into a scoring mood.

Game Five was against the much fancied TKU side that won last year and featured another clutch of rep players including Hannah Blake. Springs conceded 3 goals in the first half and then held TKU for the second and deserved to have a couple of goals themselves. But this was not their day nor their tournament. Still, this game was their finest performance of the tournament and drew a measure of praise from the opposition and spectators despite the one sided scoreline. In previous tournaments Springs have twice won the Bowl. The loss to TKU meant that they would now only be contesting for the Plate against Stop out in the semi final. This game was won easily 2-0 as WS finally found scoring form with Tatjana claiming a second for the tournament and Margot Ramsay snatching another.

But the final for the Plate would be another missed opportunity as Springs went 1-0 up in the first 10 minutes with a lovely goal set up by Shania Heathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long range shot and finished by Tatjana tidying up on the rebound. Despite the early lead a determined effort from Dunedin Technical was rewarded with two goals by the end of normal time and Springs had let the Plate slip from their grip with a 1-2 loss to finish the weekend off. The tournament was a great showpiece and a fantastic learning opportunity for the younger players in the squad. Katjana Grgecevich, Genevieve Ryan, Faye Busfield, Margot Ramsay, Ashleigh Emery, Hayley Miller, Nova Peterson and Becky Gillespie will all be back to fight for another chance to win that elusive Cup for Springs with valuable experience under their belts.

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THE BOYS HAD A PRETTY SUCCESSFUL TOURNAMENT FINISHING 3RD OVERALL WE HAD A GOOD START GOING THROUGH UNBEATEN ON THE FIRST DAY WITH THREE GOOD WINS.

get a lot of game time during the pool/quarter and semi final stages. The boys came out 1-0 winners to take our 3rd place

A great result considering only 5 or 6 of the squad canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play in next years tournament. Young players Oscar Browne and Oscar Spragg deserve special mention as both produced some outstanding football which was beyond their tender age of 15. The older players such as Troy Tapsell and Dane Schnell also deserve a mention. (Dane is currently starting for First team until he got injured last week

verses ECB) Bradley Williams deserves mention for conceding only 1 goal all tournament although the it was a team effort. Overall pleased with the effort and the attempt to play good football on at times not great fields and against physically older opposition.

Chris Zoricich

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GET READY FOR THE 2016 FOOTBALL SEASON Now is the perfect time to update your WSAFC wardrobe. For all our stock, visit the online store at www.wsafc.org.nz If you are organising a team, then our training shirts are a great way of getting your team into the same strip, and you can easily have them numbered and named.

Our online shop has jackets for players, home shirt, Underskinz for training, caps, bags, shinpads and boots. Just go to www.wsafc.org.nz and click the ONLINE SHOP. 16 April 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

Evergreens Club presents...

Get your team together, and come down to our April Quiz night

Friday 22 April 2016

7pm kick off

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S G N I R P S N R E WE ST E E R H T E M W E LC O R O I N E S W E N B U L C E H T O TEAM S T On behalf of club members I would like to welcome three new teams joining WSAFC this year, they are: Hot Springs our Women’s Div 2 team have transferred from Bay Olympic. Coach Ali Brackenbury will be pleased with their first two official wins in WSAFC colours with a 2–0 win over Bucklands Beach and a 4–1 win over Ellerslie. The Wanderers playing in the Men’s Div 4 Open Grade, transferred from Mt Albert Ponsonby where they’ve played for the last three seasons. Their ‘united nations’ team (only three kiwis) is managed by Tom Hill and The Wanderers also had a successful start with an goal fest 5–3 win over Papakura City.

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TEAM PROFILE

Back Row: Callum Haworth, Nat Harm, Bill Chien, Hayden Wadams, Scott Hannan, Andy Florkowski, James Rutter, Dan Forwood, Ben Pain, Benny Monteith Front Row: Ben Hepburn, Simon Mitchell, Shayne Misslebrook, Richard Ashcroft, Reuben Chandra, Dan Moyle

Division / Grade Mens Division 5

Best Run in the Cup Round 4 (Quarter Finals) in 2015

Current Place 2nd

Best Result This Season 1-0 in Round 2 vs WSAFC Jones - It was a tough and very even game which could have gone either way. They put the ball in the back of the net in the first half but it was ruled offside and we took the lead during the second half through a perfectly executed freekick from Dave van Etchen (last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top scorer) over the wall from just outside the box. We held on to the slender lead for the rest of the game to keep our 100% record for the season.

Pre-season Form 1-1 vs TYO, 4-1 vs Hardly Athletic & 4-2 vs Three Kings Utd Ramrod. Goal For The Season: Win Division 5.

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COURSES SECTION At Western Springs AFC we are committed to providing you with coaching development to help you enjoy and improve your coaching. Whatever stage of coaching you are at; if you’ve never coached a team, to having coached for a few years, you should find these coaching courses give you the ability to coach with confidence.

AFF coaching courses for 2016 Read through the courses below and simply click on the link to register for one or more courses. https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform.cgi

Junior Level 1 – to coach ages 4 – 12 years This course is perfect for people who are looking to improve their coaching and to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with junior players. Looking at both the ‘How’ and ‘What’ of coaching junior footballers through an interactive and practical approach, as well as providing a comprehensive resource for coaches to take away and use with their players What is an effective coaching session? The qualities of a football coach working with junior players Meeting junior footballers needs When: Monday 4 April Where: WSAFC Clubrooms and Turf Time:

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Module 2 – Developing Technique & Skills Module (4 Hours) (Ref: JL2DTS) Development an understanding of technique and skill Ideas for practices and games to develop technique and skill Understanding of effective coaching techniques for developing techique and skills Information on how to effectively structure activities to achieve specific technique and skill outcomes When: Monday 16 May Where: WSAFC Clubrooms and Turf Time:

6pm–10pm

Module 3 – Football Fitness (4 Hours) (Ref: JL2FF) This module focuses on the training and development of fundamental movement patterns. These movements form the foundation for physical skills like speed, agility, balance and co-ordination. Differences in growth & maturation Gender differences between boys and girls Windows of accelerated development of speed Misconception of Talent Identification When: Monday 30 May Where: WSAFC Clubrooms and Turf Time:

6pm–10pm

Module 4 – Tactical Module (4 hours) (Ref: JL2Tact) Creating a game day coaching philosophy Understanding the needs of your players on game days Overview of the basic tactics and principles of play in small sided games Developing player-centred coaching strategies to support player learning on game days When: Monday 20 June Where: WSAFC Clubrooms and Turf Time:

6pm–10pm

Youth Level 2 – to coach ages 13 – 19 years The module content has been carefully designed to provide you with the relevant knowledge and skills to progress your learning and help you to work effectively within this particular age group of players. The modules have been classified as either age specific modules or generic modules. The generic modules involve content and learning that is relevant to all coaches regardless of the age of the players they coach, i.e. Player-Centred Coaching and the specific modules contain content that is relevant to a designated community of players (i.e. Game Day Coaching 9v9 and 11v11). These modules are perfect for beginner and developing coaches who want to increase their effectiveness in key areas of coaching pertaining to youth players.

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Module 1 Player – Centred Coaching Module (4 hours) (Ref: YL2PCC) Understanding how to use the “Teaching Games For Understanding” coaching tool Understanding how to use “questioning” effectively Understanding how players learn and developing strategies to promote learning Practical coaching ideas to develop a player-centred approach to coaching When: Tuesday 10 May Where: WSAFC Clubrooms and Turf Time:

6pm–10pm

Module 2 – Developing Technique & Skills Module (4 Hours) (Ref: YL2DTS) Development an understanding of technique and skill Ideas for practices and games to develop technique and skill Understanding of effective coaching techniques for developing techique and skills Information on how to effectively structure activities to achieve specific technique and skill outcome When: Tuesday 17 May Where: WSAFC Clubrooms and Turf Time:

6pm–10pm

Module 3 – Football Fitness Module (4 Hours) (Ref: YL2FF) This course examines the physical demands of the game in order to develop an understanding of the physiological characteristics of youth football. Determining the role of growth and maturation and discussing the impact of Relative Age Effect. Understand how injuries are caused and what can be done to prevent them. Provide some guidelines for effective development of strength and conditioning. Examine the role of endurance training and look at how small sided games can be used in this regard. Examine the role and use of strength and power training with youth footballers. Requirements for developing speed appropriate to the game of football. When: Tuesday 31 May Where: WSAFC Clubrooms and Turf Time:

6pm–10pm

Module 4 – Tactical Module (4 hours) (Ref: YL2Tact) Creating a game day coaching philosophy Understanding the needs of your players on game days Introducing a system of play to youth players Overview of the basic tactics and principles of play and diagnosing football problems to support player learning Developing player-centred coaching strategies to support player learning on game day When: Tuesday 21 June Where: WSAFC Clubrooms and Turf Time:

6pm–10pm

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We are delighted to be able to offer you a range of courses run by Tony Bullen. Tony has coached at WSAFC since 1999 and holds the Senior Level 3 Certificate. His coaching courses always fill up fast, so don’t delay – book today! This is an excellent opportunity to get ready for the upcoming season and to learn from one of our most experienced and respected coaches. Read through the courses below and simply click on the link https://reg.sportingpulse.com/regoform.cgi?formID=56601 to register for any of the courses. We are setting up a coaches database, so please take a few minutes to complete all necessary fields. All this information will enable us to offer you relevant courses and coaching practises in the future. Module 3 Coaching a system of play Course Details – Focuses on how to train a team to have a common understanding of playing together within a shape/formation. It will also cover how to include set pieces into your training. It will cover – FIFA’s Principals of play, the four moments and six pitch geographies, continuum of simple playing models to complex systems of play, planning your training sessions and the different types of sessions, five key factors to getting game day realism. Who will benefit from attending - Coaches of A or B Development Teams from 11th - 17th grades When is it – Sunday 8 May 2016 2.30pm–5.30pm (Duration: 3 hours) Where is it held – Clubrooms and Seddon Fields

Since 1999 Tony has coached 24 team seasons for WSAFC including youth teams from 7th to 17th Grade, both Girls and Boys, competitive and social sides. He has coached the Senior Women’s and Senior Men’s Reserve sides, the Senior Women’s First Team and was assistant coach to Glenn Sheppard for the Senior Men’s First Team. Tony holds many coaching qualifications, including the Senior Level 3 Certificate. Tony is a past Junior Club Captain and Senior Club Captain and has run in-house coach education courses at WSAFC for the last 4 years and coached age grade academies.

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WSAFC GOLD SPONSORS 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.

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

Jeremy Sutton NZ Family Law 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 24 March 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

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Justin Lopes and Back To Your Feet Physiotherapy are proud to be the physiotherapists of choice for WSAFC. We provide physiotherapy services to both WSAFC Senior Mens and Womens teams, New Zealand Football. the New Zealand Roller Derby Team, the New Zealand Ice Fernz, Auckland City FC, Pirate City Rollers and Auckland Roller Derby League. 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! Our clinic is based upstairs in the WSAFC pavilion and we are here to provide ACC covered treatments for no charge to all WSAFC members, we offer discounted rates for their families, and the public only has to pay $20.00 for an ACC consultation.

We are open all day Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. Please text Justin for an appointment on 021 673 732

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2016 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2016 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, Mark Evans, Michael Hope, Steve Lowe, Paul Rutland, Barry Noyer, Phil Dunn

2016 Senior Committee Warwick Hooper – warwick.hooper@lionco.com Senior Chairman – 027 445 3538 Mark Evans – mark.evans@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Mario Campbell – info@greylynnglass.co.nz 0275 744 644 Zoran Jerkovic – zoran.jerkovic@bayleys.co.nz 027 577 3715 Barry Noyer – badbaz44@hotmail.com 021 615 881 Douglas Robinson – robinsond@poal.co.nz Paul Blanchard – paul.blanchard@transdiesel.co.nz Tony Jones – tony@artbureau.co.nz Howard John – howard @mindfood.com

2016 Junior/Youth Committee Phil Dunn – phillip@annecy.co.nz Junior/Youth Chairman – 021 807 640 Michael Hope , Jason Laing, Kate Beddoe, Paul Thomas, Mike Cunnington, Ralph Walker, Gary Hughes

Football Development Officer Geoff Brogan – FDO@wsafc.org.nz 021 400 480

Communications & Sponsorship Coordinator Tracy Cunnington – comms@wsafc.org.nz

Club Manager Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz 027 294 7984 www.wsafc.org.nz April 2016 27

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