Hucclecote Harriers U9
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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
Can I start by again thanking parents and friends for the massive assistance on and off the pitch we now have. Makes a big difference.
I want to particular thank Anthony for his weeks of work with the boys,particularly in defence and discipline which was really appreciated.
You will see that Matthew Harvey is now part of the coaching team. Matthew has played junior and adult football throughout the county and is now in a position to give something back and expressed a desire to me to be involved in kids coaching. He has made a big impact too and is approachable for comment and feedback as he continues to familiarize himself with our needs and names.
As we see from Hawks though,3 is the magic number and I will want to add to our group sooner rather than later in 2013 to really start to assist with individual and team development. If anyone would like to come forward or knows of anyone that would like to be involved,please let me know as I am making enquiries else where.
To reiterate….We do need to keep improving and coaching on a Tuesday is critical. It is vital the boys come and keep the right attitude of wanting to listen and learn as we introduce new patterns of play and areas to improve. I am sure you can keep reiterating this message to them. Increasingly,availability,effort and discipline shown on a Tuesaday will contribute to selection. Effort and team spirit like in the last game vs Quedgeley to go with the skills they have is exactly what we are wanting. Great performance
You can see from the following table that the fixtures are catching up and it looks like a tight league with the exception of the rogue Abbeymead team. I am not defeatist but realistically 2nd spot and a place in the Champions League end of season play off is our League target and I think we can really do it with hard work and a determination from us all
http://full-time.thefa.com/Table.do?divisionseason=317116794
Just to highlight how the next few weeks are looking
1st December REST WEEK
4th December TRAINING AT BROCKWORTH
8th December Home Abbeymead Development Team (friendly) 1030am
11th December TRAINING AT BROCKWORTH
15th December friendly details tbc
18th December FINAL TRAINING SESSION AT BROCKWORTH
5th January LEAGUE HOME vs HARDWICKE 1030am
Please let me availability details for all the above including Tuesday night training
As things stand,for the next KNOWN AND ARRANGED games,the rest rota will be
Saturday 8th December Roan and Jamie (carried over from 24th)
Saturday 15th December All available players needed!
This could change due to more games and unavailability/illness. It is always good when parents and boys can still support the team on rest weekends. PLEASE LET ME KNOW AVAILABILITY ASAP FOR THE ABOVE AND NEXT YEAR.
I will be reviewing the rota and respond for 2013 asap
I have been able to fix up 4 friendlies so far in 2013 vs Quedgeley,Kings Stanley,Cinderford and Wickwar around the League games.
£12 subs for December are now due please
Harriers website is up and running and you can join and view and participate by clicking the following link and applying. Not all of you are on it at present
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/hucclecoteharriersunder9s/
I will still send emails to you on most issues but all the match reports,photos,stats,league tables etc will be website only
Finally, our place in the ¼ finals of the Mid Glos League County Shield is confirmed for SATURDAY 12th JANUARY. We are hosting Wotton Rovers Tigers who are riding high in u9 South League but definitely beatable. KO likely at 1030m. This is a great chance for the boys to progress and show their skills and desire. Please ensure as many people family and friends can be at the game,as week every Saturday but always a bit more special in a cup game!
Any other comments please email me back or grab me or Matthew on a Tuesday or Saturday
Simon