Another week down, anyone have any highlights or observations they want to share?
Any teams exceeding expectations?
Clubs already looking to 2022 for additional players. It’s about that time of year I guess.
Everyone’s thoughts on coaches reaching out to “minors” directly via Instagram rather than via Club TD or (hang on, here’s an idea) the kids parents?
True story.
Do you still actually believe in trials ? Outside of U9s is any trial an actual trial. Most clubs have always tapped the kids on the shoulder they want and then give the spool of we can’t officially give you a spot in writing until this date because of NNSW rules etc but you have a spot, so turn up to the first trial and we can officially give it to you then.
It’s worked that way since the TD of Newcastle football used to give his whole team to olympic 13’s. There’s usually a final spot here and there in the big clubs for a triallist and the rest will filter on through the other clubs until they end up at lakes. Unless a kid literally has 2 left feet, they should find a spot somewhere
100% old mate from NF now at a club in between New Lambton and Jesmond spends his time siphoning players and offering informed opinions. He has always been a decent pied piper but his intentions have never been as pure as he portrays. Let's be honest. The HILARIOUS thing is that there are STILL NPL Youth Coaches offering chances to come to NPL programs when the only thing PREMIER about them is the amount of complete bullshit that these clubs continue to trot out year after year after year whilst D Eland and co remain anonymous. Come and play NPL for us........aside from a couple of clubs.....run in the other direction....
Old mate as you put it has away to make himself big, he is apart of most discussions on the SAP forum but I want to ask why is 90% of it negative toward him and his new club land role. What has he done ? Hasn’t he been in the region now for a significant time and had a significant contribution?
how do you know who knows what or who volunteers where? you are making assumptions based on your own very little knowledge it appears.
If football was less about politics and "who you know, or how much sponsorship you are willing to pay" and actually based on skill, commitment and dedication, Youth football wouldn't be the bag of rubbish that it currently is in NNSW.
On another note has anyone got any idea about the philosophy behind the 9v9 Wednesday night tournament that's starting at the end of June??? small sided games with I assume the SAP sized goals???