Western Springs Football Club Magazine May 2016

WESTERN SPRINGS

MAY 2016

DIRTY HOUDINIS

FOOTBALL CLUB MAGAZI N E

TEAM PROFILE

VITESSE

RETAIN THE TITLE

MYER BEVAN JOINS NIKE ACADEMY IN EUROPE

REBECCA O’NEIL

PLAYER PROFILE

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME PHOTO GALLERY

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P4 NOTICEBOARD Holidays, Holidays and Football The April school holidays have come and gone and it is great to see everyone back training and a full weekend of games. For many the holidays come as a welcome break from usual routines, a chance for children and families to recoup and reenergise. For others the holidays interrupt the flow of the early season football, two weeks off when we are only three weeks into the season can feel like a lot of lost momentum.

While most teams either stop training or run skeleton sessions there are opportunities to treat the holidays as a chance to further

develop football skills and have a pile of fun with a ball at your feet. In the first week we had the Coerver Holiday Programme and in the second week both the Neil Emblen and Rico Wilson Holiday Programmes were run. All these programmes offer children of all abilities the chance to continue developing individual football skills in a professional, friendly and action packed environment.

Keep an eye on our website for details on the July school holiday programmes

Phil

Junior Chairman

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

WOMEN’S

Wednesday 17 May – Western Springs v Birkenhead at Seddon Fields – 7.30pm kick off Saturday 21 May – Bay Olympic v Western Springs at Olympic Park – 3pm kick off Saturday 28 May – Western Springs v TKU at Seddon Fields – 5.30pm kick off Saturday 4 June – Melville Utd v Western Springs at Gower Park – 2.45pm kick off Friday 10 June – Forrest Hill Milford v Western Springs at Becroft Park 1 – 7pm kick off

Sun 8 May – Hamilton Wanderers v Western Springs at Porritt Stadium – 1pm kick off Friday 20 May – Western Springs v Lynn Avon at Seddon Fields – 7.30pm kick off Sunday 29 May – Forrest Hill Milford v Western Springs at Becroft Park 1 – 1pm kick off Friday 10 June – Western Springs v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields – 7.30pm kick off

JUNIOR, YOUTH, RVES FIRST AND RESE TEAM PHOTOS

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ANOTHER CBR COURSE AT WESTERN SPRINGS! Due to popular demand, we have another Club Based Referee course at the club.

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WSAFC EVENTS CALENDAR MAY 2016 Mon 9

Tues 10

AFF Junior Level 2 coaching course – Player Centered coaching

AFF Youth Level 2 coaching course – Player Centered coaching

Mon 16

Tues 17

AFF Junior Level 2 coaching Course – Developing technique and skill

AFF Youth Level 2 coaching course Developing technique and skill

Mon 23

Tues 24

Wed 11

Thurs 12

Fri 13

Sat 14

Sun 15

Wed 18

Thurs 19

Fri 20

Sat 21

Sun 22

WSAFC Women’s First Team v Lynn Avon at Seddon Fields, 7.30pm kick off

Bay Olympic v WSAFC Men’s First Team at Olympic Park, 3pm kick off

Wed 25

Thurs 26

Fri 27

AFF Junior Level 1 6pm –10pm

Sat 28

Sun 29

WSAFC Men’s First Team v TKU at Seddon Filelds, 5.30pm kick off

Forrest Hill Milford v WSAFC Women’s First Team at Becroft Park 1, 1pm kick off.

Sat 4

Sun 5

JUNE 2016 Mon 30

Tues 31

AFF Junior Level 2 coaching Course – Football Fitness

AFF Youth Level 2 coaching Course – Football Fitness

Mon 6

Tues 7

Wed 1

Thurs 2

Melville Utd v WSAFC Men’s First Team at Gower Park, 2.45pm kick off Wed 8

Thurs 9

Club Based Referee Course – Seddon Fields

Wed 8 June and Wed 15 June Both nights 6.30pm–9.30pm

Fri 3

To book, click here or go to our website.

Fri 10

Sat 11

WSAFC Premier Women’s First Team

2015

WSAFC Premier Women’s First Team

2010–2014

Glenfield Rovers Women’s First Team

2006–2008

WSAFC Premier Women’s First Team

2005

West Michigan Fire, Michigan, USA

2003–2005

Marconi Stallions, NSW, Australia

1999–2002

Marist Women’s First Team, Wellington

1994–1998

Upper Hutt Women’s First Team

SENIOR REP TEAMS Northern Federation National Youth League 2011, 2012 Capital Football National League 2002, 2004, 2006–2008 NSW Sapphires 2003 Football Ferns Wellington Women’s National Tournament 1998–2001 Wellington and NZ under 17s and 19s New Zealand Marist

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Favourite Football Club to watch:

Playing Position:

Barcelona

Centre back, Centre Mid or Centre Forward

WSAFC Women’s First Team v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields, 7.30pm kick off

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2016

New Zealand Universities 2002, 2003, 2005

Forrest Hill Milford v WSAFC Men’s First Team at Becroft Park 1, 7pm kick off

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Club / Team History:

Other interests:

Proudest Football Moment:

Adventure racing

Captaining The New Zealand Universities to two World Student Games (South Korea 2003, Turkey 2005)

Coaching

Winning the National Knockout Cup - 2007 (Western Springs), 2011, 2014 (Glenfield Rovers)

Hanging with my kids

Boxing

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Goal of the season so far: Myer Bevan scored a fantastic flying volley against Central United.

Buzz of the season so far: Myer Bevan being named in the Nike Academy in the UK this week.

Myer epitomises a player hungry to succeed and he continues to push himself with great work ethic and superb quality. Well done Myer!

Highlight of the season so far: Our first half performance against Central United. Top drawer 45 minutes of play.

One to watch out for award so far: Connor Probert was on fire before he strained his quad. He is back fit again now and will be looking to have a superb last four or five games before leaving for Kentucky University in June on a Scholarship.

Unluckiest player award so far: Unfortunately, Dylan DeJong and James Debenham both endured season ending injuries prior to the season even starting. Both great lads who are both now helping in coaching roles at the club. Hopefully the rest of the players stay fit and healthy from now on!

As expected the league is very close with no weak teams and every game we play being a very tough contest. We need to learn from our mistakes quickly and be more resilient in our mindset and man up physically better than we have done in some games.

New signing of the season so far: With such a young side, the addition of Brian Shelley has been great in the games he has played. Brian is a very experienced player and a good bloke who will pass on his experience in the correct way to all the younger players, especially the defenders.

We currently sit 9th.

Stand up and be counted award so far goes to: the baby faced assassin, Scott Sellar. He is really looking the goods in midfield with his combative displays and is leading by example.

Comeback of the year so far: Saturday’s great comeback against unbeaten Glenfield Rovers.

3–1 down at half time the boys rallied against a more

I will make sure that we work hard to gain the points we need to not only just stay up in the Premier League but to try and improve on last seasons finishing position of 9th.

Thanks to everyone who has been at the games supporting. Our young team is exciting to watch, but are still learning about senior football at this level so we need all that support and more.

Yours in football.

Neil

WESTERN SPRINGS MEN’S FIRST TEAM RESULTS 2016 Fri 25 March

Forrest Hill Milford (H)

Won 3–1

Fri 1 April

East Coast Bays (A)

Lost 4–0

Sat 9 April

Tauranga City (H)

Drew 1–1

Sat 16 April

Central United (A)

Won 4–1

Sat 23 April

Eastern Suburbs (H)

Lost 5–0

Mon 25 April

Hamilton Wanderers (A)

Lost 3–1

Sat 30 April

Glenfield Rovers (H)

Drew 4–4

Sat 7 May

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JEREMY SUTTON’S BEST ACTION SHOT SHOT IN INAPRIL MAY

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Join our facebook group.

Western springs action shots

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

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Portland, Oregon, USA, and then will spend the remaining six months to a year playing against other teams in Europe. Myer’s goal is to be scouted and signed by a professional club while in Europe and continue to pursue his dream of playing football for a living!

Five weeks ago Myer Bevan won the NZ leg of the 2016 Nike Most Wanted event – a competition to find the best non-professional under-20 youth players in the world. Liam Mulrooney (from Springs) urged Myer to apply, and within two weeks he’d won the event, beating over 200 kids from around NZ.

We are immensely proud of Myer – for not just being an amazing footballer, but for being one of the nicest boys around.

Myer then jumped on a plane to Paris where 42 winners from around the world congregated – boys from Belgium, Poland, Japan, England, France, Germany, Israel, Australia. They met in Clairefontaine, 55 mins drive from Paris, at the French Football Federation’s National Academy Centre, and trialed for three days, being tested on every aspect of their game.

The final day was held on Sunday 1 May, with each of the three trialist teams playing each other, and then each of the three teams playing a 30 minute stint against the incumbent Nike Academy team. Myer was the joint top scorer in those trial games, coming off the bench in the final game to slot a penalty and drill home another goal (he missed a third by lashing it against the cross bar!). Together with 11 other boys, Myer was chosen to join the Nike Academy in England, where he will go at the end of June for six months. The team of 24 Academy players will start their pre-season in

Jeremy Sutton & his team will chose their fave pic.

That team will win a trip to Uptown Bounce.

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Vitesse retains title in the Tron Vitesse 10th grade traveled down SH1 hoping to hold on to the trophy it won last season.

It wouldn’t be easy though, with many more Auckland teams participating this year.

Small goals and poor pitches were just the first challenge to overcome. We drew Eastern Suburbs in our opening game and they gave us a tough opener, which ended in a stalemate.

The boys hit their stride in game two against the home team and hit them for six, with goals to Theo (2 headers), Max (2), Oscar and Fenton.

Game three was a very physical affair v Western United but we prevailed 4–1 with some good goals from Freddie, Ari, Maxi B, and an OG. Game four pitted us against a strong Manurewa team in a game that ended all square at 1–1. Will provided the key moment with a defence splitting through ball to Max, who buried his chance.

The semi-final against Forest Hill was another tight one that ended up going to penalties.

The boys held their nerve though to send us through to the championship final.

In the final, against an unbeaten East Coast Bays, we were on fire and dominated the game with some quality passing football. The crucial breakthrough just wouldn’t come though, so to a penalty shoot-out it went again – drama!

Carlo coolly converted our last spot kick and George saved the day for us in goal to retain the trophy that all the boys had worked so hard for during a full on day of football.

Well done team!

Scott McKee

Neil and the boys will miss Myer in the Men’s First Team, and we will keep you updated as we follow his Nike Academy progress.

We wish Myer all the very best in his quest for a professional contract. Myer will be back in NZ soon before he heads off to the UK. If you see him at the club, please wish him all the best too.

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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 May. Here’s what you need to do:

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.

Our turf was filled with smiles and laughter during the April School Holiday Programme as Neil, Rico and their coaches kept the entertainment flowing.

Thanks to all those who attended and made it such a fantastic holiday programme.

(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!

See you all again in the July holidays!

Enjoy the season everyone.

Cheers, Jeremy.

KAHA TOURNAMENT SUCCESS IN HAMILTON Western Springs 8th Grade Team Kaha played in the Hamilton North tournament recently. As the first tournament of the year, the boys were very excited and couldn’t wait to get stuck in. Although there were only a small number of teams in their grade, there was still some tough competition with teams from Bay Olympic and Bucklands Beach also travelling down from Auckland. With the pitches being very small and the goals tiny (and manned with a goalie) it made scoring very difficult. The format however suited Kaha as their superior technical skill level in tight space saw them progress to the final unbeaten. They managed to create space very well by playing the ball back out from the back better and quicker than their opposition, and quickly turning defence into attack. In the final against Bucklands Beach, they went down by one goal in the first half, however, you could see the determination in their eyes and you could hear them encouraging each other. They fought back dominating the second half and winning 2–1, the final goal coming a few seconds from full time. Winners and smiles all round.

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P14 TEAM PROFILE

TEAM PROFILE

Team Name Background

Team Rituals and Traditions

Team Name Background

Biggest Rivals

The name Hardly Athletic is one of prestige and performance but is mainly a classic take on the English club, Charlton Athletic. None of us are fans of said team ironically but most of us are unfit so we opted for the Primary word “Hardly” which strikes fair into opposition eyes, for the first 10 minutes anyway.

We have a pretty dead set format of fines that are accrued over the duration of the season, relating to either on field or off field antics. We’re a social bunch and the need for punishment when a foot is stepped out of line is always closely followed by a swift and very public acknowledgment. The fines are collected weekly and if this season finishes much like it started then we should be in for a pretty decent end-of-season rinse up with our faces seemingly covered in glitter.

After many years with a name that didn’t fit the league and with one of the key players (Kirk) wanting to have an interesting team name, The Dirty Houdinis were born. Only a few know the true meaning of the name. Please don’t google it at work!

We have a few big rivals, 3 Kings Ramrod who are our oldest rivals from 2000 something and still a few of the original team. We’ve had some close games, just a few weeks ago we came from 1 nil down to be 4–1 up to hold on in the last 10mins for a 4–3 win while both managers stood on the side-line talking about last years close games.

Competition Last year we successfully competed in ninth division of the men’s senior grade; winning every game and finishing the season with a goal difference of over 100. This season we’ve raised the bar (and drank it dry) to division 6, the level of football is much more enjoyable and we’re currently sitting mid table.

Founded and Team Origins A bunch of the lads started playing together at Eastern Suburbs about seven years ago before moving to Ellerslie.

Then in 2015 we made the best move of our career as a team, settling at Seddon and haven’t looked back.

Magic Moments I’d have to say that our most treasured moment was winning the league in 2015 but in particular when we reached the 100 goal mark it was pretty special. We didn’t just have a stand out marksman which I’m pretty proud of.

Everyone goes out every Saturday arvo and really gives their best for the lads. A true bunch of Roosters who don’t mind a few darts.

Competition With half the team eligible for over 30’s, but the speed and the agility of the lesser aged, fresher players reminding the older players what the 20’s looks like, the Dirty Houdinis enjoy the social and competitive Division nine along with knockout cups and any other tournaments we can find (haven’t found one yet, hint hint springs team comp).

Founded and Team Origins Founded 2005, 2006 or 2007 (the older members don’t remember) at Three Kings. Back then the team was called Gomez and then in the late 2000’s the team moved to the brighter / sandy pastures of Western Springs AFC. Each year we’ve lost players to other commitments but have kept a core group, with only a couple from the originals still in the team.

Biggest Rivals We’re lucky to have a few rivals. Three Kings always come to the party in a physical sense but I’d have to say the intensity of our games against our former club Ellerslie are almost the most celebrated. Whether it be in the league or in the cup we always cherish the battle.

Over the years the team has been made up from is a group of work mates, family, friends of friends and old college / Uni football mates. With 5 new players and two ring-ins from the past two years joining, the 2016 Dirty Houdinis are sure to surprise the competition.

Pukekohe has been the most recent team to get the honours of being Dirty Houdini rivals, having only finished a few points from each other in the table in the last few years.

Team Rituals and Traditions We have a number of traditions that have come and gone over the years but the ones that have continued are beer rotation, mid and end of season social event (which last year did involve being asked to leave a pub because we’d “spent too much”), losing to the bottom of the table, key player injuries, and having at least one of the Cole brother’s in the team.

Magic Moments

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COERVER TERM 2 PROGRAMMES FIRST KICKS – Ages 4 – 6yrs

From Monday 9 May until Monday 27 June 8 week programme 4pm – 5pm

From Tuesday 10 May until Tuesday 28 June 8 week programme 4pm – 5pm

Coerver are happy to introduce their newest program “First Kicks”.

Coerver are happy to introduce their newest program “First Kicks”.

Aimed at our youngest audience yet (4–6 years) our “First Kicks” programs offers more one on one time for each individual as the groups are set at 6–8 players per session instead of our usual groups of up to 16. Also with a curriculum designed for the younger age band.

Aimed at our youngest audience yet (4–6 years) our “First Kicks” programs offers more one on one time for each individual as the groups are set at 6–8 players per session instead of our usual groups of up to 16. Also with a curriculum designed for the younger age band.

Cost $150 for the 8 week programme

Cost $150 for the 8 week programme

CDU (Coerver Development Unit)

CDU (Coerver Development Unit)

AGE: 7–9 years

AGE: 7–9 years

DATE: Monday 9 May 2016 – Monday 27 June 2016

DATE: Monday 10 May 2016 – Monday 28 June 2016

COST: $140.00 for the Term

VENUE: Seddon Fields TIME: 4.00pm–5.00pm COST: $140.00 for the Term

CDU (Coerver Development Unit) - AGE: 10-12 years DATE: Monday 9 May 2016 – Monday 27 June 2016 VENUE: Seddon Fields TIME: 5.15pm–6.15pm COST: $140.00 for the Term

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TIME: 4.00pm–5.00pm

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Thanks to our major sponsors: McDonald’s, Bayleys, PBT and Jeremy Sutton

When the team was asked for magic moments things like knockout cup wins, cup competition champs, mid table finishes, janko’ knee cap, Kev’s goal celebrations, come from behind wins, with 10 on the field, for me as a manager getting more than three people to Wednesday night training and having 11 turn up on Saturday is a magic moment.

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MONDAYS

CONTRIBUTORS Phil Dunn Tracy Cunnington Ralph Walker Scott McKee Neil Emblen Rico Wilson Justin Lopes

PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST HAMSTRING INJURIESOF CHOICE FOR

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC

This week Katie from BTYF has reviewed hamstring it is common to tear / strain some of the muscle injuries. The hamstrings are a group of three fibers. There are three grades of muscle tears, muscles that attach from the pelvic bone to the grade 1, 2 and 3 respectively which allude to the Contact Justin on 021 673 732 www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz knee and have shown to be oneClinic of the most severitySprings of the Pavilion, injury, 1Seddon being Fields, the least severeRdand is located upstairs at Western 108 Meola commonly injured muscles in the body by individuals 3 being the most. When these injuries occur it is participating in sports. The impact that hamstring common to feel a pulling or tearing sensation. injuries can have on athletes is significant due to the In the clinic, we have ultra sound imaging that is lengthy time frame required for recovery. Therefore, able to determine the extent of the tear. The return it is paramount that recovery and rehabilitation to sport timeframe generally relates to the extent is prioritised, as having had one hamstring injury of the tear. This is roughly 14 days to 6 weeks. greatly predisposes you to sustaining another.

As soon as the tear occurs I get the player to Approximately a third of all athletes who sustain RICE, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, this a hamstring injury are likely to injure the same can reduce the swelling in the muscle. Stretching hamstring in their first week back at sport. and massage should be avoided initially. Physio Hamstring injuries are commonly sustained during treatment will involve range of movement, exercise periods of acceleration, deceleration and during prescription, stretches, gentle massage and return high kicking movements. When these injuries occur to play advice.

The best exercise to prevent and treat hamstring strains is the Nordic drop. This works on strengthening and lengthening the hamstring, which is needed when kicking and running. The nordic drop requires no equipment and can be quickly and easily done on the training field. Below is a picture of how to do a nordic drop and a prescription of reps.

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P18 The Evergreens Club Trivia Quiz Night

The April Evergreens “winter” Trivia Quiz function was another success, to mirror the inaugural and successful November “summer” quiz night.

About 70% of the 80 players were first-timers, who all enjoyed a laugh, a gasp, a scream and a tear. The same two teams took to the podium at the end.

Team Fact Hunt (formerly Go Feet / Matt Hunt) retained the trophy, while Team Smart Arses (Steve Wildsmith) stormed home with a late run, to steal back second place.

The Evergreens “club culture and welfare” focus received solid support and the back account has been boosted another $1,500!

Acknowledgements were called, for tremendous support from the sponsors, Scoresportwear (Lotto), The Crown Hotel, Peter Baker Transport, Steve Noyer Moselle Racing Team, EBOS and Aimee Birth-Family Photography.

We were equally well supported in the auctions, led by a “racing” friend in Mark Evans’ team and Ollie Maisey, set to arrange a family photo shoot.

Quiz Facility operator “CQDIFY” again officiated.

We look forward to our anniversary function this November.

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Stay on your feet,

Justin Lopes

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Team Name Background Royal – Over 40 Div 1 – having worked our way “upwards” from O35 Conference, O35 Div 1 and O40 Conference.

Royal have a long tradition dating back to the early 1980’s when a group of Waikato University students put a team together. The name came from the original “sponsor” of the team – the Royal Tavern in Hamilton, which unfortunately did not survive as long as the team did - and has stuck through many years of Sunday League and Western Springs participation.

Given that a number of the players that formed the team still play, and that as of last season our youngest player was 49 (oldest 56), it was logical that we moved through the O35’s divisions and now into the O40s.

Team Rituals and Traditions Royal’s main strength is primarily our keen participation at the WS bar, but we’ve caused a few upsets over the years, and count Go Feet amongst our scalps in the cup.

Unfortunately we achieved some infamy over the summer with a couple of spectacular near deaths in our ranks that have forced some off-season recruitment – but have also proven our resuscitation capabilities. Rees in particular has gained popularity and is yet to buy a beer this season (though some may cruelly suggest that is not uncommon).

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process. We are certainly a team that knows how to celebrate our victories, though we tend to take losses pretty well also which might be just as well given our recent record.

Royal has always maintained a high level of eccentricity in our player make-up – in both an on and off-field way. New players are selected primarily on a social basis, though the odd non-drinker has snuck through. Our matches could rarely be called boring, and have featured incidents such as playing in skins until some shirts could be found, clearing kicks into a nearby creek until more players arrived, and match reports that bore little relevance to the game actually played.

The management and senior positions are changed each year to ensure the work gets shared around, and to confuse the WS officials as to who does what. We have surprisingly failed to attract a loyal fan base, with even our wives refusing to come along to support us, and our kids only turning up for the interesting language used.

The highlight of the year is generally the end of season tour – a three day mystery tour of fierce competition, weird activities, and hours of the sport at which Royal could truly be world champions (if only we could stop arguing about the rules) – soccer tennis.

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NOTICEBOARD Holidays, Holidays and Football The April school holidays have come and gone and it is great to see everyone back training and a full weekend of games. For many the holidays come as a welcome break from usual routines, a chance for children and families to recoup and reenergise. For others the holidays interrupt the flow of the early season football, two weeks off when we are only three weeks into the season can feel like a lot of lost momentum.

While most teams either stop training or run skeleton sessions there are opportunities to treat the holidays as a chance to further

develop football skills and have a pile of fun with a ball at your feet. In the first week we had the Coerver Holiday Programme and in the second week both the Neil Emblen and Rico Wilson Holiday Programmes were run. All these programmes offer children of all abilities the chance to continue developing individual football skills in a professional, friendly and action packed environment.

Keep an eye on our website for details on the July school holiday programmes

Phil

Junior Chairman

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

WOMEN’S

Wednesday 17 May – Western Springs v Birkenhead at Seddon Fields – 7.30pm kick off Saturday 21 May – Bay Olympic v Western Springs at Olympic Park – 3pm kick off Saturday 28 May – Western Springs v TKU at Seddon Fields – 5.30pm kick off Saturday 4 June – Melville Utd v Western Springs at Gower Park – 2.45pm kick off Friday 10 June – Forrest Hill Milford v Western Springs at Becroft Park 1 – 7pm kick off

Sun 8 May – Hamilton Wanderers v Western Springs at Porritt Stadium – 1pm kick off Friday 20 May – Western Springs v Lynn Avon at Seddon Fields – 7.30pm kick off Sunday 29 May – Forrest Hill Milford v Western Springs at Becroft Park 1 – 1pm kick off Friday 10 June – Western Springs v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields – 7.30pm kick off

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ANOTHE R CBR COU RSE AT WESTER N SPR ING S! Due to popular demand, we have another Club Based Referee course at the club.

Wed 8 June and Wed 15 June Both nights 6.30pm–9.30pm To book, click here or go to our website. https://reg.sportingpulse.com/regoform. cgi?formID=58869

WSAFC EVENTS CALENDAR MAY 2016 Mon 9

Tues 10

AFF Junior Level 2 coaching course – Player Centered coaching

AFF Youth Level 2 coaching course – Player Centered coaching

Mon 16

Tues 17

AFF Junior Level 2 coaching Course – Developing technique and skill

AFF Youth Level 2 coaching course Developing technique and skill

Mon 23

Tues 24

Wed 11

Thurs 12

Fri 13

Sat 14

Sun 15

Wed 18

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Fri 20

Sat 21

Sun 22

WSAFC Women’s First Team v Lynn Avon at Seddon Fields, 7.30pm kick off

Bay Olympic v WSAFC Men’s First Team at Olympic Park, 3pm kick off

Fri 27

Sat 28

Sun 29

WSAFC Men’s First Team v TKU at Seddon Filelds, 5.30pm kick off

Forrest Hill Milford v WSAFC Women’s First Team at Becroft Park 1, 1pm kick off.

Sat 4

Sun 5

Wed 25

Thurs 26

AFF Junior Level 1 6pm –10pm

JUNE 2016 Mon 30

Tues 31

AFF Junior Level 2 coaching Course – Football Fitness

AFF Youth Level 2 coaching Course – Football Fitness

Mon 6

Tues 7

Wed 1

Thurs 2

Fri 3

Melville Utd v WSAFC Men’s First Team at Gower Park, 2.45pm kick off Wed 8

Club Based Referee Course – Seddon Fields

Thurs 9

Fri 10

Sat 11

Sun 12

WSAFC Women’s First Team v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields, 7.30pm kick off Forrest Hill Milford v WSAFC Men’s First Team at Becroft Park 1, 7pm kick off www.wsafc.org.nz May 2016 5

PLAYER PROFILE

Club / Team History: 2016

WSAFC Premier Women’s First Team

2015

WSAFC Premier Women’s First Team

2010–2014

Glenfield Rovers Women’s First Team

2006–2008 WSAFC Premier Women’s First Team 2005

West Michigan Fire, Michigan, USA

2003–2005

Marconi Stallions, NSW, Australia

1999–2002 Marist Women’s First Team, Wellington 1994–1998 Upper Hutt Women’s First Team SENIOR REP TEAMS Northern Federation National Youth League 2011, 2012 Capital Football National League 2002, 2004, 2006–2008 NSW Sapphires 2003 Football Ferns New Zealand Universities 2002, 2003, 2005 Wellington Women’s National Tournament 1998–2001 Wellington and NZ under 17s and 19s New Zealand Marist

Playing Position: Centre back, Centre Mid or Centre Forward

Favourite Football Club to watch: Barcelona

Other interests:

Proudest Football Moment:

Adventure racing

Captaining The New Zealand Universities to two World Student Games (South Korea 2003, Turkey 2005)

Coaching

Winning the National Knockout Cup - 2007 (Western Springs), 2011, 2014 (Glenfield Rovers)

Hanging with my kids

Football Hero: Mia Hamm, Paul Scholes, Zinedine Zidane

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Boxing

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experienced team and were well worthy of the point we gained after drawing 4–4.

Goal of the season so far: Myer Bevan scored a fantastic flying volley against Central United.

Buzz of the season so far: Myer Bevan being named in the Nike Academy in the UK this week.

Myer epitomises a player hungry to succeed and he continues to push himself with great work ethic and superb quality. Well done Myer!

FI R ST TEAM Highlight of the season so far: Our first half performance against Central United. Top drawer 45 minutes of play.

One to watch out for award so far: Connor Probert was on fire before he strained his quad. He is back fit again now and will be looking to have a superb last four or five games before leaving for Kentucky University in June on a Scholarship.

Unluckiest player award so far: Unfortunately, Dylan DeJong and James Debenham both endured season ending injuries prior to the season even starting. Both great lads who are both now helping in coaching roles at the club. Hopefully the rest of the players stay fit and healthy from now on!

As expected the league is very close with no weak teams and every game we play being a very tough contest. We need to learn from our mistakes quickly and be more resilient in our mindset and man up physically better than we have done in some games.

New signing of the season so far: With such a young side, the addition of Brian Shelley has been great in the games he has played. Brian is a very experienced player and a good bloke who will pass on his experience in the correct way to all the younger players, especially the defenders.

We currently sit 9th.

Stand up and be counted award so far goes to: the baby faced assassin, Scott Sellar. He is really looking the goods in midfield with his combative displays and is leading by example.

Comeback of the year so far: Saturday’s great comeback against unbeaten Glenfield Rovers.

3–1 down at half time the boys rallied against a more

I will make sure that we work hard to gain the points we need to not only just stay up in the Premier League but to try and improve on last seasons finishing position of 9th.

Thanks to everyone who has been at the games supporting. Our young team is exciting to watch, but are still learning about senior football at this level so we need all that support and more.

Yours in football.

Neil

WESTERN SPRINGS MEN’S FIRST TEAM RESULTS 2016 Fri 25 March

Forrest Hill Milford (H)

Won 3–1

Fri 1 April

East Coast Bays (A)

Lost 4–0

Sat 9 April

Tauranga City (H)

Drew 1–1

Sat 16 April

Central United (A)

Won 4–1

Sat 23 April

Eastern Suburbs (H)

Lost 5–0

Mon 25 April

Hamilton Wanderers (A)

Lost 3–1

Sat 30 April

Glenfield Rovers (H)

Drew 4–4

Sat 7 May

Onehunga (A)

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Here at Springs, many of our players have dreams about playing professionally, but for one of them, this could almost be a reality.

Portland, Oregon, USA, and then will spend the remaining six months to a year playing against other teams in Europe. Myer’s goal is to be scouted and signed by a professional club while in Europe and continue to pursue his dream of playing football for a living!

Five weeks ago Myer Bevan won the NZ leg of the 2016 Nike Most Wanted event – a competition to find the best non-professional under-20 youth players in the world. Liam Mulrooney (from Springs) urged Myer to apply, and within two weeks he’d won the event, beating over 200 kids from around NZ.

We are immensely proud of Myer – for not just being an amazing footballer, but for being one of the nicest boys around.

Myer then jumped on a plane to Paris where 42 winners from around the world congregated – boys from Belgium, Poland, Japan, England, France, Germany, Israel, Australia. They met in Clairefontaine, 55 mins drive from Paris, at the French Football Federation’s National Academy Centre, and trialed for three days, being tested on every aspect of their game.

The final day was held on Sunday 1 May, with each of the three trialist teams playing each other, and then each of the three teams playing a 30 minute stint against the incumbent Nike Academy team. Myer was the joint top scorer in those trial games, coming off the bench in the final game to slot a penalty and drill home another goal (he missed a third by lashing it against the cross bar!). Together with 11 other boys, Myer was chosen to join the Nike Academy in England, where he will go at the end of June for six months. The team of 24 Academy players will start their pre-season in 8 May 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

Neil and the boys will miss Myer in the Men’s First Team, and we will keep you updated as we follow his Nike Academy progress.

We wish Myer all the very best in his quest for a professional contract. Myer will be back in NZ soon before he heads off to the UK. If you see him at the club, please wish him all the best too.

H T R O N N O T L I HAM PR E-S EAS O N TO U R NAM E NT Vitesse retains title in the Tron Vitesse 10th grade traveled down SH1 hoping to hold on to the trophy it won last season.

It wouldn’t be easy though, with many more Auckland teams participating this year.

Small goals and poor pitches were just the first challenge to overcome. We drew Eastern Suburbs in our opening game and they gave us a tough opener, which ended in a stalemate.

The boys hit their stride in game two against the home team and hit them for six, with goals to Theo (2 headers), Max (2), Oscar and Fenton.

Game three was a very physical affair v Western United but we prevailed 4–1 with some good goals from Freddie, Ari, Maxi B, and an OG. Game four pitted us against a strong Manurewa team in a game that ended all square at 1–1. Will provided the key moment with a defence splitting through ball to Max, who buried his chance.

The semi-final against Forest Hill was another tight one that ended up going to penalties.

The boys held their nerve though to send us through to the championship final.

In the final, against an unbeaten East Coast Bays, we were on fire and dominated the game with some quality passing football. The crucial breakthrough just wouldn’t come though, so to a penalty shoot-out it went again – drama!

Carlo coolly converted our last spot kick and George saved the day for us in goal to retain the trophy that all the boys had worked so hard for during a full on day of football.

Well done team!

Scott McKee

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JEREMY SUTTON’S BEST ACTION SHOT SHOT IN INAPRIL MAY

1.

Join our facebook group.

Western springs action shots

2.

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

3.

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 May 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

WE WELCOME BACK GOLD SPONSOR JEREMY SUTTON FOR THE 2016 SEASON

Jeremy Sutton NZ Family Law

www.jeremysutton.co.nz

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 May. Here’s what you need to do:

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.

KAHA TOURNAMENT SUCCESS IN HAMILTON Western Springs 8th Grade Team Kaha played in the Hamilton North tournament recently. As the first tournament of the year, the boys were very excited and couldn’t wait to get stuck in. Although there were only a small number of teams in their grade, there was still some tough competition with teams from Bay Olympic and Bucklands Beach also travelling down from Auckland. With the pitches being very small and the goals tiny (and manned with a goalie) it made scoring very difficult. The format however suited Kaha as their superior technical skill level in tight space saw them progress to the final unbeaten. They managed to create space very well by playing the ball back out from the back better and quicker than their opposition, and quickly turning defence into attack. In the final against Bucklands Beach, they went down by one goal in the first half, however, you could see the determination in their eyes and you could hear them encouraging each other. They fought back dominating the second half and winning 2–1, the final goal coming a few seconds from full time. Winners and smiles all round.

What awesome team effort!! www.wsafc.org.nz May 2016 11

THAT SCHOOL HOLIDAY FEELING...

Our turf was filled with smiles and laughter during the April School Holiday Programme as Neil, Rico and their coaches kept the entertainment flowing.

Thanks to all those who attended and made it such a fantastic holiday programme.

See you all again in the July holidays!

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TEAM PROFILE

Team Name Background

Team Rituals and Traditions

The name Hardly Athletic is one of prestige and performance but is mainly a classic take on the English club, Charlton Athletic. None of us are fans of said team ironically but most of us are unfit so we opted for the Primary word “Hardly” which strikes fair into opposition eyes, for the first 10 minutes anyway.

We have a pretty dead set format of fines that are accrued over the duration of the season, relating to either on field or off field antics. We’re a social bunch and the need for punishment when a foot is stepped out of line is always closely followed by a swift and very public acknowledgment. The fines are collected weekly and if this season finishes much like it started then we should be in for a pretty decent end-of-season rinse up with our faces seemingly covered in glitter.

Competition Last year we successfully competed in ninth division of the men’s senior grade; winning every game and finishing the season with a goal difference of over 100. This season we’ve raised the bar (and drank it dry) to division 6, the level of football is much more enjoyable and we’re currently sitting mid table.

Founded and Team Origins A bunch of the lads started playing together at Eastern Suburbs about seven years ago before moving to Ellerslie.

Then in 2015 we made the best move of our career as a team, settling at Seddon and haven’t looked back.

Biggest Rivals We’re lucky to have a few rivals. Three Kings always come to the party in a physical sense but I’d have to say the intensity of our games against our former club Ellerslie are almost the most celebrated. Whether it be in the league or in the cup we always cherish the battle.

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Magic Moments I’d have to say that our most treasured moment was winning the league in 2015 but in particular when we reached the 100 goal mark it was pretty special. We didn’t just have a stand out marksman which I’m pretty proud of.

Everyone goes out every Saturday arvo and really gives their best for the lads. A true bunch of Roosters who don’t mind a few darts.

TEAM PROFILE

Team Name Background

Biggest Rivals

After many years with a name that didn’t fit the league and with one of the key players (Kirk) wanting to have an interesting team name, The Dirty Houdinis were born. Only a few know the true meaning of the name. Please don’t google it at work!

We have a few big rivals, 3 Kings Ramrod who are our oldest rivals from 2000 something and still a few of the original team. We’ve had some close games, just a few weeks ago we came from 1 nil down to be 4–1 up to hold on in the last 10mins for a 4–3 win while both managers stood on the side-line talking about last years close games.

Competition With half the team eligible for over 30’s, but the speed and the agility of the lesser aged, fresher players reminding the older players what the 20’s looks like, the Dirty Houdinis enjoy the social and competitive Division nine along with knockout cups and any other tournaments we can find (haven’t found one yet, hint hint springs team comp).

Founded and Team Origins Founded 2005, 2006 or 2007 (the older members don’t remember) at Three Kings. Back then the team was called Gomez and then in the late 2000’s the team moved to the brighter / sandy pastures of Western Springs AFC. Each year we’ve lost players to other commitments but have kept a core group, with only a couple from the originals still in the team.

Over the years the team has been made up from is a group of work mates, family, friends of friends and old college / Uni football mates. With 5 new players and two ring-ins from the past two years joining, the 2016 Dirty Houdinis are sure to surprise the competition.

Pukekohe has been the most recent team to get the honours of being Dirty Houdini rivals, having only finished a few points from each other in the table in the last few years.

Team Rituals and Traditions We have a number of traditions that have come and gone over the years but the ones that have continued are beer rotation, mid and end of season social event (which last year did involve being asked to leave a pub because we’d “spent too much”), losing to the bottom of the table, key player injuries, and having at least one of the Cole brother’s in the team.

Magic Moments When the team was asked for magic moments things like knockout cup wins, cup competition champs, mid table finishes, janko’ knee cap, Kev’s goal celebrations, come from behind wins, with 10 on the field, for me as a manager getting more than three people to Wednesday night training and having 11 turn up on Saturday is a magic moment.

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COERVER TERM 2 PROGRAMMES MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

FIRST KICKS – Ages 4 – 6yrs

FIRST KICKS – Ages 4 – 6yrs

From Monday 9 May until Monday 27 June 8 week programme 4pm – 5pm

From Tuesday 10 May until Tuesday 28 June 8 week programme 4pm – 5pm

Coerver are happy to introduce their newest program “First Kicks”.

Coerver are happy to introduce their newest program “First Kicks”.

Aimed at our youngest audience yet (4–6 years) our “First Kicks” programs offers more one on one time for each individual as the groups are set at 6–8 players per session instead of our usual groups of up to 16. Also with a curriculum designed for the younger age band.

Aimed at our youngest audience yet (4–6 years) our “First Kicks” programs offers more one on one time for each individual as the groups are set at 6–8 players per session instead of our usual groups of up to 16. Also with a curriculum designed for the younger age band.

Cost $150 for the 8 week programme

Cost $150 for the 8 week programme

CDU (Coerver Development Unit)

CDU (Coerver Development Unit)

AGE: 7–9 years

AGE: 7–9 years

DATE: Monday 9 May 2016 – Monday 27 June 2016

DATE: Monday 10 May 2016 – Monday 28 June 2016

VENUE: Seddon Fields TIME: 4.00pm–5.00pm COST: $140.00 for the Term

VENUE: Seddon Fields TIME: 4.00pm–5.00pm COST: $140.00 for the Term

CDU (Coerver Development Unit) - AGE: 10-12 years DATE: Monday 9 May 2016 – Monday 27 June 2016 VENUE: Seddon Fields TIME: 5.15pm–6.15pm COST: $140.00 for the Term

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To register for any of these programmes, please click on this link: http://coerver.co.nz/wp/aucklandcentral/ programs/

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This week Katie from BTYF has reviewed hamstring it is common to tear / strain some of the muscle injuries. The hamstrings are a group of three fibers. There are three grades of muscle tears, muscles that attach from the pelvic bone to the grade 1, 2 and 3 respectively which allude to the Contact Justin on 021 673 732 www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz knee and have shown to be oneClinic of the most severity of the injury, 1 being the least severe and is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd commonly injured muscles in the body by individuals 3 being the most. When these injuries occur it is participating in sports. The impact that hamstring common to feel a pulling or tearing sensation. injuries can have on athletes is significant due to the In the clinic, we have ultra sound imaging that is lengthy time frame required for recovery. Therefore, able to determine the extent of the tear. The return it is paramount that recovery and rehabilitation to sport timeframe generally relates to the extent is prioritised, as having had one hamstring injury of the tear. This is roughly 14 days to 6 weeks. greatly predisposes you to sustaining another.

As soon as the tear occurs I get the player to Approximately a third of all athletes who sustain RICE, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, this a hamstring injury are likely to injure the same can reduce the swelling in the muscle. Stretching hamstring in their first week back at sport. and massage should be avoided initially. Physio Hamstring injuries are commonly sustained during treatment will involve range of movement, exercise periods of acceleration, deceleration and during prescription, stretches, gentle massage and return high kicking movements. When these injuries occur to play advice.

The best exercise to prevent and treat hamstring strains is the Nordic drop. This works on strengthening and lengthening the hamstring, which is needed when kicking and running. The nordic drop requires no equipment and can be quickly and easily done on the training field. Below is a picture of how to do a nordic drop and a prescription of reps.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 021 673 732 You can book online http://nzappts.gensolve.com/back_to_your_feet_physio Stay on your feet,

Justin Lopes

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The Evergreens Club Trivia Quiz Night

The April Evergreens “winter” Trivia Quiz function was another success, to mirror the inaugural and successful November “summer” quiz night.

About 70% of the 80 players were first-timers, who all enjoyed a laugh, a gasp, a scream and a tear. The same two teams took to the podium at the end.

Team Fact Hunt (formerly Go Feet / Matt Hunt) retained the trophy, while Team Smart Arses (Steve Wildsmith) stormed home with a late run, to steal back second place.

The Evergreens “club culture and welfare” focus received solid support and the back account has been boosted another $1,500!

Acknowledgements were called, for tremendous support from the sponsors, Scoresportwear (Lotto), The Crown Hotel, Peter Baker Transport, Steve Noyer Moselle Racing Team, EBOS and Aimee Birth-Family Photography.

We were equally well supported in the auctions, led by a “racing” friend in Mark Evans’ team and Ollie Maisey, set to arrange a family photo shoot.

Quiz Facility operator “CQDIFY” again officiated.

We look forward to our anniversary function this November.

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TEAM PROFILE

Team Name Background Royal – Over 40 Div 1 – having worked our way “upwards” from O35 Conference, O35 Div 1 and O40 Conference.

Royal have a long tradition dating back to the early 1980’s when a group of Waikato University students put a team together. The name came from the original “sponsor” of the team – the Royal Tavern in Hamilton, which unfortunately did not survive as long as the team did - and has stuck through many years of Sunday League and Western Springs participation.

Given that a number of the players that formed the team still play, and that as of last season our youngest player was 49 (oldest 56), it was logical that we moved through the O35’s divisions and now into the O40s.

Team Rituals and Traditions Royal’s main strength is primarily our keen participation at the WS bar, but we’ve caused a few upsets over the years, and count Go Feet amongst our scalps in the cup.

Unfortunately we achieved some infamy over the summer with a couple of spectacular near deaths in our ranks that have forced some off-season recruitment – but have also proven our resuscitation capabilities. Rees in particular has gained popularity and is yet to buy a beer this season (though some may cruelly suggest that is not uncommon).

process. We are certainly a team that knows how to celebrate our victories, though we tend to take losses pretty well also which might be just as well given our recent record.

Royal has always maintained a high level of eccentricity in our player make-up – in both an on and off-field way. New players are selected primarily on a social basis, though the odd non-drinker has snuck through. Our matches could rarely be called boring, and have featured incidents such as playing in skins until some shirts could be found, clearing kicks into a nearby creek until more players arrived, and match reports that bore little relevance to the game actually played.

The management and senior positions are changed each year to ensure the work gets shared around, and to confuse the WS officials as to who does what. We have surprisingly failed to attract a loyal fan base, with even our wives refusing to come along to support us, and our kids only turning up for the interesting language used.

The highlight of the year is generally the end of season tour – a three day mystery tour of fierce competition, weird activities, and hours of the sport at which Royal could truly be world champions (if only we could stop arguing about the rules) – soccer tennis.

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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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6pm–10pm

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

6pm–10pm

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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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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.

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.

SHOP ONLINE

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

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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.

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

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 May 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

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Please see his website for free information or call Jeremy on 09 309 4647

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.

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

Grey Lynn Store 09 360 2014 6/29 Surrey CresentGrey Lynn Auckland 1021 sales@playmakersports.co.nz www.playmakersports.co.nz

Jervois dental provides you with personal care. We specialise in managing your anxiety, with high tech sedation (if needed). Ceramic crowns, can be done in a single visit using CEREC cad cam.

Graham Shaw is the only dentist, so you know who you will be seeing.

See our website for more details: www.jervoisdental.co.nz 139 Jervois Road Herne Bay. Phone: 09 3602475 Email: admin@jervoisdental.co.nz

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.

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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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 May 2016 27

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