2015 NPL Youth

[Saint James]

I think your forgetting it's only the second year of npl youth for the jaffas,most clubs have long standing youth programs and jaffas gunners maitland are trying to get to the next level it takes time, this year the jaffas have started youth development programs for 10/11/12 ages with good coaches giving I there time also goalkeeping training from first grade keeper swanie , Danny Ireland did the same last year, last year the 17 made the semi and the under 15 just missed out but beat weaton 15 who won the comp the 13 /14 played there hearts out . A new parent to the club took his son out of newcastle development because his son was scared of the man who runs it and didn't want to go to training since joining jaffas he is loving his football and can't wait to play for the jaffas we must be doing something right, and to the Olympic 15 team and coaches, club on and off the field yes you touched up the jaffas but the spirit and style of play is what the game is about and your club show that well done. The u17 npl jaffas side has 7 boys. That started in the under six for the jaffas and have been developed by the club also there are other boys this age playing for other npl clubs that started with the jaffas the club tries to be loyal.

[Why Blue]

PS How's your Latin?

My latin...............poor

My google skills..................excellent

Im feeling flattered again..............lol

My only worry now is I might know someone smart enough to quote latin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Why Blue]

I think your forgetting it's only the second year of npl youth for the jaffas,most clubs have long standing youth programs and jaffas gunners maitland are trying to get to the next level it takes time, this year the jaffas have started youth development programs for 10/11/12 ages with good coaches giving I there time also goalkeeping training from first grade keeper swanie , Danny Ireland did the same last year, last year the 17 made the semi and the under 15 just missed out but beat weaton 15 who won the comp the 13 /14 played there hearts out . A new parent to the club took his son out of newcastle development because his son was scared of the man who runs it and didn't want to go to training since joining jaffas he is loving his football and can't wait to play for the jaffas we must be doing something right, and to the Olympic 15 team and coaches, club on and off the field yes you touched up the jaffas but the spirit and style of play is what the game is about and your club show that well done. The u17 npl jaffas side has 7 boys. That started in the under six for the jaffas and have been developed by the club also there are other boys this age playing for other npl clubs that started with the jaffas the club tries to be loyal.

poor old saint...............what you seem to be forgetting is that this is only everyone's 2nd year at NPL Youth !!!!!!!!!!!

Yes some clubs had better junior programs in place than others, Magic, Olympic, Lake Macq City, Weston & Maitland..............others relied heavily on retuning players from academies etc.

From your comments Jaffas must have had some sort of junior program if 7 of current U/17's are from under 6's. ???

As for kid being scared of Richard.................pfffft...........most kids are.............

recently another member on this forum judged CCB 2014 effort of only 1 team in semi's as not acceptable.................I think it is probably fair to say the same for Jaffa's 2014 NPL Youth performance.

But you are right, hats off to Olympic 15's, they play great football and are a credit to their coach and club

[Why Blue]

The concept of the Emerging Jets is sound, however, many factors have led to it falling short of it's goals. Firstly the quality of coaching, apart from a few exceptions, is poor. This along with some constant changing of coaches for some teams has hampered their development.
Added to this is some questionable player selections, although that will always be a debatable and hard to get right.
Another problem is parental involment. The competition to promote one child ahead of their teammates is far worse with the EJ's.
Perhaps some of the money used to pay salaries of administrators, starting from the top, could be better used on quality coaching.

Ive long stated I'm not a believer in the concept of EJ's as it stands. I believe all players should play NPL and a squad of EJ's should be picked with the view of training and working towards NYC/Nationals etc, but that squad should be transient, not paying $1250 to secure your spot, thats just a club

Coaching is an issue, but from my observations getting better under GVE, he seems to be attracting better quality

Player selections is always questionable..........and always will be.

Parental involvement, was horrendous and bought the whole program down to an almost amateur level. I would hope this has improved, but some little stories still leave me wondering !!! just cause my parent can coach, manage or be a bigger pest don't make me a great player !!!! And you are correct, competition to stay in program is unbelievable, it has been in the past a real dog eat dog environment, kills team spirit, something I believe to be important and something I wanted for my son.

Monies used to pay coach's instead of administrators................ your a funny man..............

[Footyhead]

Why Blue
Emerging Jets have a well run organisation, have the best coaching staff, have definitley picked the best players, now on the best facility and really there fees should be $3,000 like Football NSW.
Why the negativity!

Yes totally agree, their program should be used as a model for all other academies. Their results at State Championships and the NTC attest for themselves.

[The Northern Defender]

Ive long stated I'm not a believer in the concept of EJ's as it stands. I believe all players should play NPL and a squad of EJ's should be picked with the view of training and working towards NYC/Nationals etc, but that squad should be transient, not paying $1250 to secure your spot, thats just a club

Coaching is an issue, but from my observations getting better under GVE, he seems to be attracting better quality

Player selections is always questionable..........and always will be.

Parental involvement, was horrendous and bought the whole program down to an almost amateur level. I would hope this has improved, but some little stories still leave me wondering !!! just cause my parent can coach, manage or be a bigger pest don't make me a great player !!!! And you are correct, competition to stay in program is unbelievable, it has been in the past a real dog eat dog environment, kills team spirit, something I believe to be important and something I wanted for my son.

Monies used to pay coach's instead of administrators................ your a funny man..............

Some very good points Why Blue.
The parent comment is very valid and from the outside is a real problem, maybe as big as many of the other issues the program has. When my son plays the EJs this year I hope for the EJ kids sakes that this has been sorted as the pressure has been very obvious in the past.
Still looking to kick their but though!

(bracing myself now for the "its not a competition comments")

[Why Blue]

Why Blue
Emerging Jets have a well run organisation, have the best coaching staff, have definitley picked the best players, now on the best facility and really there fees should be $3,000 like Football NSW.
Why the negativity!

must have misunderstood me MT..............no negativity................just offering some impute on how to improve the program..........I know they are listening !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Why Blue]

Some very good points Why Blue.
The parent comment is very valid and from the outside is a real problem, maybe as big as many of the other issues the program has. When my son plays the EJs this year I hope for the EJ kids sakes that this has been sorted as the pressure has been very obvious in the past.
Still looking to kick their but though!

(bracing myself now for the "its not a competition comments")

come on now ND..................its development !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but you have hit on very important point that I think few really understand. The pressure put on players by parents is absolutely unbelievable, it seriously inhibits the poor kids and the way they play. That is why I don't like the program, its like these parents decide their kids are superstars and we need to do everything in our power to keep them there. If the kid is as good as they think, then they will shine in NPL, all will be good !!!!

[Why Blue]

who is listening Why Blue?
Didnt misunderstood WB- trying to find positives in the so called football productionline

you mean no one is listening ????? bugger !!!!!!!!!!

[Sacre Bleu]

Why Blue
Emerging Jets have a well run organisation, have the best coaching staff, have definitley picked the best players, now on the best facility and really there fees should be $3,000 like Football NSW.
Why the negativity!

Even the coaches wouldn't agree best players picked. Ask Deans about his 14s. As for coaching, certainly some have ability, but as a whole it's sad that anyone might think of them as elite. The junior muppet master in charge!!!-and some bloggers here criticise Gumps!

[GO AWAY]

Why Blue
Emerging Jets have a well run organisation, have the best coaching staff, have definitley picked the best players, now on the best facility and really there fees should be $3,000 like Football NSW.
Why the negativity!

Missed most this forum, but surely this is Sarcasm, if not MT, is Watt ST still open ?????

[Why Blue]

Watt street........bad memories

[Why Blue]

Good luck to all NPL youth teams this weekend
First round, hope you all play well and enjoy yourselves
It will be a long season remember it won't be won this week end or even this round !!!!!

Have fun gents

[Sacre Bleu]

Good luck to all NPL youth teams this weekend
First round, hope you all play well and enjoy yourselves
It will be a long season remember it won't be won this week end or even this round !!!!!

Have fun gents

Et tu WB,
"carpe diem"
QC
"profiter du présent"
Sacre

[Newsfeed]

17s 2-1 weston
15s 2-1 weston
14s 2-1 broadmeadow
13s 4-0 broadmeadow

[football_macigian23]

17s 2-1 weston
15s 2-1 weston
14s 2-1 broadmeadow
13s 4-0 broadmeadow

Magic 13s too good for Weston and they played shocking in the first half.. 14s Fairly even game, weston had a 1 on 1 last kick off the game and hit it straight at the keeper, if you shut down Magic's #9 and the kid with long blonde hair in the CM they don't have too much going forward.
15s - Weston decided to long ball all day and stacked the defence when Magic had the ball, credit to them! Winning goal game from a keeper mistake, came out of his box to get the ball, striker beat him to it and they chipped him.
Didn't see any of 17s

[football_macigian23]

FMNC vs Olympic;
13s - 4-0 FMNC
14s - 2-0 FMNC
15s - 1-1
17s - 1-0 Olympic HT

[late_to_the_game]

Adamstown vs CCB
13 5-3 CCB
14 2-2
15 4-0 CCB
17 1-0 Adamstown

[TimeAddedOn]

Saw the Magic v Weston 17's game. It was reasonably even though Magic maybe had a slight edge. Magic missed a penalty right on half time. Poor discipline probably cost Magic. 4 yellow cards in the first half and a player finally sent off with a minute or so to go for a second card.

Maitland 17's fell foul of the new heat rules against the Jets today. Pitch temp was apparently 47 degrees at 2.30. 15 above air temp. Perhaps best for both sides the game was called off.

[I changed my user name]

Wow pitch temperature was 47 degrees . You have to loom after this kids and i think although annoying for all involved is without doubt the right decision .

What is everyone's view on that new rule ?