on-side, issue 2, nov-dec 2014
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The latest news from inside Little Sports Coaching. News, articles, coaching tips and competitionsTRANSCRIPT
ON-SIDE The latest news from inside Little Sports Coaching
Issue 2 Nov/Dec 14
Sportsman’s Dinner info
• Futsal • Active
Mums
Andy Lynch Masterclass
TOTS FC on the march
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NEW
Since the start of the academic year, in September, the Little
Sports Coaching Team have been very busy.
We have opened a number of new centres which have proved
to be extremely successful and our new Tots FC programme, targeting 18 month to 5 year olds, has been very popular in the centres we have been running it.
Behind the scenes we’ve been working extremely hard to
create some fantastic new partnerships which will benefit all concerned. We have linked up with Play Factore, based in Trafford, which will see our partner schools given the opportunity to utilise the fabulous facilities as well as Play Factore supporting our junior football team, FC Sports.
At Hotel Football, opening this December directly opposite
Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium, we will providing them with coaching support for their various events, including birthday parties and corporate events on their 3G pitch situated on the roof of the hotel!
Once again, On-Side is packed full of news, information and not
to be missed opportunities. We received very positive feedback from the first edition and we hope we have listened and made changes to improve the magazine. Happy Reading!
Craig Brennan, CEO Little Sports Coaching
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FUN, FOOTBALL AND
FANTASTIC SKILLS
This September saw the launch of Tots FC, a football programme for anyone aged 18 months to 5 years old. The sessions have been a huge success...here are a few images!
TINY TOTS 18 months to 3rd birthday
Weekly sessions hosted at Prestwich, Cheadle, Wilmslow, Droylsden, Burnage, Woodley, Macclesfield, Wythenshawe and Oldham, plus mid-week at Play Factore in Trafford.
MIGHTY TOTS 3 years old to 5th birthday
A fantastic, fun-based activity for the whole family – don’t miss out; courses available now!
www.littlesportscoaching.co.uk The session Andy has planned is a tennis coaching session, for 5 and 6 year olds.
It is a fun, interactive session that will keep all children involved.
Andy is also available for one-to-one coaching sessions which
enables the individual player to develop their skills in a positive
and fun environment.
Andy works as the Head Coach at our popular Cheadle Hulme High School Centre on a Saturday morning.
Each Saturday morning he leads on the delivery of our Tots FC programme and Mini Soccer Centre. Andy also supports FC Sports Coaches.
ANDY LYNCH
@Andy1to1coach
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Andy Lynch is the Assistant Coaching Manager at Little Sports Coaching.
Andy has a wealth of coaching
experience in a variety of sports.
Part of Andy’s role involves coach observations and support to
continually improve and develop the staff at Little Sports Coaching
“My coaching philosophy is based around creating a fun-based environment where the young people can develop their skills and knowledge in every aspect of the sport I am coaching. I want to improve every child I come in contact with.” “Each day at Little Sports Coaching is varied as our coaching staff work in different settings and deliver multi-sport activities. This ensures that the days are action packed and we have to be innovative and creative with our session planning and delivery. My role at Little Sports Coaching is very enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.”
Looking for a role in sports coaching?
Please send us your CV online via our website.
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SCHOOL’S COMPETITION This academic year, Little Sports Coaching has introduced it’s very own schools sport competition.
• Term 1: Football • Term 2: Netball • Term 3: Athletics
During each term there will be an opportunity for all partner Little Sports Coaching Schools to participate in a competition against other local community schools. We are supporting the National Curriculum by ensuring that the pupils we work with are engaged in competitive sports and activities throughout the school year.
In addition, we are allowing each partner primary school to invite another school into the competition, if they wish to.
Little Sports Coaching has linked up with Football4Football.com and Play Factore to ensure that all participants will be able to access a variety of fantastic prizes and opportunities…these will be available to all schools who enter the competition!
6-a-side football; Year 5 and 6 Tuesday 25th November 2014
Burnage Academy, 4.00pm-6.00pm 3G surface under floodlights
Deadline for entries
Friday 7th November 2014
For further details email [email protected]
What is Futsal? Futsal is a fast flowing game with a growing reputation. The ball is slightly smaller than a normal football and is heavier so it is weighted to the ground. It is aimed to improve your first touch and skills. Its a great way to learn new tricks so you can show off in front of your friends. World class Futsal teams in Brazil, Spain, Argentina and Portugal are popular with players like Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka and Fabregas who have developed their football by playing Futsal.
Click above for more info
Futsal with the FA…read more
In this country we are still a long way behind in terms of the technical development of young players. Futsal has been accredited for being a tool to aid this development. By having less players on the pitch, playing on smaller pitches, the players will get more touches, create more one versus one situations and therefore develop as better technical players.
In many foreign countries, these formats of the game are played to a much older age which means they are, generally speaking, developing the skills and techniques to make them better players for a longer period of time. Hence why so many people rave about the technique of foreign players when compared to their British counter-parts.
Traditionally, the larger, physical players within our game, have always flourished. Because they can kick further, run faster and further. The new formats of the game, as we are introducing, even things up. Those smaller players, with quick feet and clever minds are now coming to the forefront and that is a positive thing for the development of the game in this country. We’ve still got a long way to go, but we are getting there slowly but surely.
FEBRUARY 2015 HOLIDAY COURSES MONDAY 16th to FRIDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2015
MINI SOCCER includes: • Passing, dribbling, shooting,
heading, control, speed, agility, co-ordination
• Fun games, matches, tournaments and penalty shoot-outs
OLYMPIANS includes: • An introduction to three
different sports each day • Olympic Games tournament
and other fun sport related activities
RHYTHMIX includes: • Co-ordination, balance,
flexibility, strength, agility, posture and rhythm
• Street Dance, Gymnastics, Cheerleading and more
BOOK NOW
0800 032
1806
Cheadle. Crewe. Gorton. Oldham. Wilmslow.
WEEKLY TOTS FC SESSIONS HOSTED AT PLAY FACTORE!
LOOKING TO HOST A PARTY OR SPECIAL EVENT? CONTACT PLAY FACTORE TO BOOK playfactore.com 0844 824 6030
SCHOOL AWARDS In September, Little Sports Coaching launched it’s School Awards Scheme. The scheme enables schools to access some fantastic benefits simply by working more with Little Sports Coaching. The scheme allows schools to be ranked bronze, silver and gold depending on their involvement. For further information about how your school can be involved, please contact Paul Barrett at the Little Sports Coaching Head Office.
Access amazing benefits,
discounts, freebies and much, much
more for your school.
Sign up TODAY!
Starts Thursday 4th December
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