Cheers HammaOriginally Posted by Hamma12
Cheers Hamma
The first ever trials for the newly established Emerging Jets junior development program took place at Wallarah Oval in New Lambton over the weekend.
Junior players in the under 10s and under 11s age groups trialled for the program which aims to provide identified players with access to the coaching, support services and competition required to play in the future for the Newcastle Jets in the A-League and W-League.
“To have worked so hard with Northern NSW and the FFA to put this program together, it was great to finally see it get underway with the trials on the weekend,” Jets CEO Robbie Middleby said.
“For these young boys and girls in our region to have the chance to get quality coaching and have a clear pathway to one day play for the Jets in the A-League and the W-League is fantastic.
“It was great to see so many young and talented local footballers take part in the trials. We were very happy with the response as well as the interest and excitement surrounding the Emerging Jets program.”
Jets head coach Gary van Egmond, assistant coach Craig Deans and NNSW technical direction David Smith were oversaw the trials on both Saturday and Sunday.
“It was really pleasing to see Gary and Craig attend both days of the trials, especially on Sunday, just hours before the first game of the A-League season for the Jets against Adelaide,” Middleby said.
“Gary and Craig are both very excited about the program and the young players coming through to potentially play for the Jets.”
While van Egmond, Deans and Smith were looking at the football skills of the talented youngsters trialling, there were also keeping a close eye on the coaches overseeing the training drills.
“One of the biggest steps is identifying the right coaches in each age group, to make sure they’ve got the right mentality and fit the culture we’re looking to build,” Middleby said.
The poor kids are ****ed before they started. Deans should be keeping out of this shit.
Deans Out
Bit harsh MFKS.
Regardless if he should have input or not, just the fact the he was there (after all he is 2IC to GVE) would have given the kids a huge boost and made them feel on top of the world that 2 blokes who coach at the top level in this country would make the effort to observe them playing.
Bit Harsh??? This is Deans we are talking about. The bloke single handledly cost us the game on Sunday. Dean's influence permeates the club far too much.
Deans Out
Forget deans, d smith couldn't pick his nose with any success let alone a decent kid. Maybe I'm just bitter but its not all its cracked up to be when it involves nnsw. It's at the start when it's all happy days and great opportunity, but when you need them to support you with injury management and a return to play that they let the kids down. I applaud the concept but keep smith away!!
I'm with the Member on this.
Next gen of Jets has already had the stink put on it.
Hope is dying,
Won't someone please think of the children.
From NJ Twit....
Would say that the 11,000 has been passed today - well done all.We also have some exciting MEMBER news coming your way... #staytuned #Jets11k
griff
nah, pretty sure it is an announcement about MemberforKotaraSouth.
or as q says, griff's member.
It must be hard being a brother to Griff & Ryu, always being reminded your the underachiever.Brother v Brother In F3 Derby
Sportal Australia
Oct 9 2012 14:23
BRO v BRO...Adam and Ryan Griffiths set for weekend showdown
BROTHERS but club rivals Adam and Ryan Griffiths grew up sharing some fierce battles in the family backyard - and will now resume hostilities on a far bigger stage this weekend.
Saturday night's Sydney FC-Newcastle Jets match has been hyped for the clash between marquee signings Alessandro Del Piero and Emile Heskey.
But there's another head-to-head battle that will be just as intriguing when the Griffiths brothers face off for the first time in a professional match.
With Adam at the heart of the Sydney's defence and Ryan part of Newcastle's attack, the pair are almost certain to come together at some stage throughout the 90 minutes.
Asked about the rivalry with his younger brother and those physical matches in the backyard as kids, Adam recalled: "It used to be me and (twin brother) Joel versus Ryan.
"But it's just me now and I'm looking forward to the challenge against Ryan again. Obviously there's a few boys I know from the time I was (at Newcastle).
"The town's a really great town and the people and fans really get behind the team. I had good times there.
"I'm just looking forward to playing against them now."
Ryan knows how hard it will be for the Jets to breach the Sydney defence and isn't relishing the challenge of re-igniting the old family rivalry.
"I find it hard to play against my brother," the Jets striker said. "It's a lot different to just playing against anyone else.
"I hope he does kick me because it gives me that bit of extra incentive to do well and get over him. It's tough but the most important thing is we win.
"It's going to be a great game, especially with the crowd they are expecting to get there."
Ryan isn't the only concern for the Sky Blues defence though, with former England international Heskey sure to be a handful after a solid debut in round one.
"He's a big man, we'll have to play well against him and work together as a team," Adam said of Heskey.
"But he's not the only player. They've got some great players as well. They have some good young players and a lot of attacking ability.
"We can't just focus on one player but he's someone I'll definitely be keeping my eye out on anyway."
Adam, who was part of the Jets side that won the championship in 2008, was a firm favourite of the Newcastle fans in his two years at the club but isn't likely to get too much support from those same supporters this weekend.
Not that he's too concerned.
"I don't really care much for the Squadron," he said. "I'm looking forward to playing in front of the Cove and getting a good victory at home.
"We're looking to pushing forward and move on and take some positives from the first game (against Wellington).
"We need to focus on what we can do better because we've got a lot of improvement."
Both sides are coming off disappointing opening-round defeats and will be desperate to register a win in front of what should be a crowd of over 30,000 in Sydney.
http://www.au.fourfourtwo.com/news/2...-f3-derby.aspx
Newy boy makes it on to the FFA board.....
Ron Walker departs FFA board as ex-Socceroo Tredinnick and Ramsay Health CEO Rex get call ups
Football Federation Australia has announced the appointment of two new directors to the FFA Board following the retirement of Ron Walker (pictured) after nine years.
Peter Tredinnick, a partner in corporate law firm Moray & Agnew and a former Socceroo international, and Chris Rex, managing director and CEO of Ramsay Health Care and a former Sydney FC director, join the board under chairman Frank Lowy.
Tredinnick, who played six times for Australia from 1979-1983, was appointed to a casual vacancy to replace Walker. Rex fills the third appointed director position provided for under the FFA’s Constitution.
“Peter and Chris are part of the renewal process that’s an essential element in any governance model, whether it’s business or sport,” said Lowy in a statement.
“They bring fresh thinking, vast experience in commercial life and particular insights to football from their personal involvement. Their addition will give FFA a new impetus as we implement our Strategic Plan towards 2015.”
Lowy praised the contribution of Walker.
“Ron came onto the board in 2003 following the Crawford Report and has been with us through the major transformation of the game since then. With his wealth of experience he made his mark in Board deliberations and brought valuable counsel to the table,” said Lowy. “He will remain a firm friend of football in the years ahead.”
http://www.sportsbusinessinsider.com...-get-call-ups/
Well they did it. Twitter say we now have 11,007 members.
Awesome show of commitment by the people of our region. It is such a healthy number, hopefully the club can grow bigger and better on the back of this. Hopefully our club never faces extinction again.
Now we just need the players to start performing and the bandwagoners to fill the empty seats and it will be a season to remember.
Awesome effort. Surprised that did that today after the loss on the weekend, would have expected it with a win but that is great news.
As hauss said, all we need now is to get some bandwagoners on board and regularly top 15,000 home gate. To do that we need results, results, results (and Hesky knocking a few in!)
I don't really care much for the Squadron," he said
the feeling's pretty mutual, hey
i don't care much for his t-shirts tbh
Oh 3rd brother
You know our name, but we routinely forget yours.
And not caring too much for the squadron makes him just as much Newcastle as probably about 9000 of our club members.
Last edited by GazFish35; 09-10-2012 at 06:31 PM.
haha good on the bloke, still bitter about his horrible shirts
massive DC
i guess adam read/s the forum
Don't know if anyone else agrees but I thought he was pretty awful for Sydney last weekend.
Prob still score against us though.
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