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It's all about ME...
by Streaky25
" Remember lads, good habits and if we can't be positive, be patient. Enjoy it out there " I said to my team as we prepared ourselves for the first of four games, that we would be facing in the group stage of the English Schools' FA Football Festival.
The Festival is held annually on the Isle of Wight, which involves a total of 16 under 14 representative sides including a local side from the island. Each team plays four games in four days, with the winning team from each group going through to a semi final, which is swiftly followed by the final on the same day.
The team I will be managing in the tournament is a side made up of 'Gifted and Talented' players from a private school, Stroud School, in Hampshire, where I work as their Sports Development Manager.
Before accepting my new role, I was working in various schools delivering curriculum P.E lessons throughout Hampshire and working very closely with a semi-professional team, coaching players from under 8 right through to the under 18s. I currently hold FA Level 1 and 2 coaching badges, along with the newly introduced FA Youth Module levels 1 & 2 and I'm currently waiting to take my Level 3, so I have a very detailed and in-depth coaching portfolio which allows me to coach Elite players.
Despite being the only school present at the festival, we gained a very creditable draw with East Cowes U14s on the first day after trailing 2-0 at half time. Midfielder Jacob Allen scored the first and last goals of our reply in the second half, while Joel Trudgeon netted a 20 yard free kick, making the final score 3-3.
In our second game the following day we lost 3-0 to Barnsley, who fielded several Barnsley FC Academy players and we faced the same situation when we played against Havant & Waterlooville U14s, who included players from the Portsmouth FC Academy, that had travelled to the island on the third day. Though this time the performance and score line was much more rewarding, as we were only beat by a single goal to nil.
On the fourth and final day we had our best performance when we played the team topping our group, Salisbury City. They were unbeaten and already qualified and as we were already out and had nothing to play for it allowed us to play with much more freedom and confidence which resulted in us winning 2-1.
" Well played Andy, I was very impressed with how you set your side up to play against us and you thoroughly deserved the win." Neil Benson, the Salisbury City Head of Youth said, as we were exchanging the post match handshakes. " Thank You, I appreciate that and it's nice receiving compliments about something I'm so passionate about. " I responded in a shocked voice. Having been around the grassroots football scene for a while now, Neil Benson isn't the sort of person who gives out praise easily, as it's normally him thinking he's the best at everything, so to hear his positive words and get the genuine feeling he meant it, brought a wry smile to my face.
As we made our way over to the tents that were supplying food for the participants, Neil began talking. " Andy, I'd like you to meet Darrell Clarke, who's Salisbury City's First Team Manager. " I took a quick glance over my shoulder in the direction that Neil was beckoning someone over and was then introduced to Salisbury's Manager. " Hi, I'm Darrell. " said a slim, yet well built man. " You must be Andy, I've heard many positive things about you! " He continued. During the slight pause, I was frantically trying to piece together who he may know or what he had been told. " Don't worry, nothing bad. In fact it's all good what I've been told, so you don't need to worry. " Darrell chuckled, as he took a sip from his coffee, before being interrupted by a parent of one of the boys that play for the Under 14s. With Darrell now walking over to where the rest of the Salisbury parents had set up camp, I was left on my own with Neil and as I was just about to make an excuse, as to why I had to leave, Neil struck up another conversation. " That's a shame Darrell had to go that quick, he was going to ask if you would be interested in working with our Under 18s on a temporary basis? " Neil asked, on behalf of Darrell Clarke. " Yes I'd be very happy to work with the Under 18s " I immediately answered.
Since leaving the grassroots club I had been working with before I started work at Stroud School, I was looking to get back to working with a club and with the Salisbury City First Team currently playing in the Blue Square South, this opportunity will allow me to gain more experience working alongside more elite players, which will only benefit me in the long run and help me achieve any plans I have of becoming a manager.
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Hi All, Following a couple of failed stories lately, I'm really keen to get a long term save and story going and after looking back through previous stories I've written that have received a lot of comments and feedback, I noticed I received them when I did a story based on myself and my own coaching pathway, so I've decided to follow that route again.
I really need your help in making this story last, as I thrive on your comments and feedback to give me that extra buzz to write and update the story, so I would be delighted if you guys could leave feedback/comments when appropriate to help me make this story one of my best.
The story will be based around me, my current work and then will include when I take over a club and their successes and failures, plus I will be asking for your advice if any job offers come up, as to whether I should accept or decline the offer.
I'm playing with the official latest patch 13.3.3, my experience is set as Semi-Professional, as that's what level I have played and also the level I coach at currently, so I've made it as realistic as possible. The leagues I've loaded are English, French, German, Dutch and Spanish.
Finally I hope you will all enjoy my story and will find the time to leave positive or negative comments. Thanks.
*** NEXT UPDATE WILL FOLLOW SOON ***
by Streaky25
" Remember lads, good habits and if we can't be positive, be patient. Enjoy it out there " I said to my team as we prepared ourselves for the first of four games, that we would be facing in the group stage of the English Schools' FA Football Festival.
The Festival is held annually on the Isle of Wight, which involves a total of 16 under 14 representative sides including a local side from the island. Each team plays four games in four days, with the winning team from each group going through to a semi final, which is swiftly followed by the final on the same day.
The team I will be managing in the tournament is a side made up of 'Gifted and Talented' players from a private school, Stroud School, in Hampshire, where I work as their Sports Development Manager.
Before accepting my new role, I was working in various schools delivering curriculum P.E lessons throughout Hampshire and working very closely with a semi-professional team, coaching players from under 8 right through to the under 18s. I currently hold FA Level 1 and 2 coaching badges, along with the newly introduced FA Youth Module levels 1 & 2 and I'm currently waiting to take my Level 3, so I have a very detailed and in-depth coaching portfolio which allows me to coach Elite players.
Despite being the only school present at the festival, we gained a very creditable draw with East Cowes U14s on the first day after trailing 2-0 at half time. Midfielder Jacob Allen scored the first and last goals of our reply in the second half, while Joel Trudgeon netted a 20 yard free kick, making the final score 3-3.
In our second game the following day we lost 3-0 to Barnsley, who fielded several Barnsley FC Academy players and we faced the same situation when we played against Havant & Waterlooville U14s, who included players from the Portsmouth FC Academy, that had travelled to the island on the third day. Though this time the performance and score line was much more rewarding, as we were only beat by a single goal to nil.
On the fourth and final day we had our best performance when we played the team topping our group, Salisbury City. They were unbeaten and already qualified and as we were already out and had nothing to play for it allowed us to play with much more freedom and confidence which resulted in us winning 2-1.
" Well played Andy, I was very impressed with how you set your side up to play against us and you thoroughly deserved the win." Neil Benson, the Salisbury City Head of Youth said, as we were exchanging the post match handshakes. " Thank You, I appreciate that and it's nice receiving compliments about something I'm so passionate about. " I responded in a shocked voice. Having been around the grassroots football scene for a while now, Neil Benson isn't the sort of person who gives out praise easily, as it's normally him thinking he's the best at everything, so to hear his positive words and get the genuine feeling he meant it, brought a wry smile to my face.
As we made our way over to the tents that were supplying food for the participants, Neil began talking. " Andy, I'd like you to meet Darrell Clarke, who's Salisbury City's First Team Manager. " I took a quick glance over my shoulder in the direction that Neil was beckoning someone over and was then introduced to Salisbury's Manager. " Hi, I'm Darrell. " said a slim, yet well built man. " You must be Andy, I've heard many positive things about you! " He continued. During the slight pause, I was frantically trying to piece together who he may know or what he had been told. " Don't worry, nothing bad. In fact it's all good what I've been told, so you don't need to worry. " Darrell chuckled, as he took a sip from his coffee, before being interrupted by a parent of one of the boys that play for the Under 14s. With Darrell now walking over to where the rest of the Salisbury parents had set up camp, I was left on my own with Neil and as I was just about to make an excuse, as to why I had to leave, Neil struck up another conversation. " That's a shame Darrell had to go that quick, he was going to ask if you would be interested in working with our Under 18s on a temporary basis? " Neil asked, on behalf of Darrell Clarke. " Yes I'd be very happy to work with the Under 18s " I immediately answered.
Since leaving the grassroots club I had been working with before I started work at Stroud School, I was looking to get back to working with a club and with the Salisbury City First Team currently playing in the Blue Square South, this opportunity will allow me to gain more experience working alongside more elite players, which will only benefit me in the long run and help me achieve any plans I have of becoming a manager.
**************************************************
Hi All, Following a couple of failed stories lately, I'm really keen to get a long term save and story going and after looking back through previous stories I've written that have received a lot of comments and feedback, I noticed I received them when I did a story based on myself and my own coaching pathway, so I've decided to follow that route again.
I really need your help in making this story last, as I thrive on your comments and feedback to give me that extra buzz to write and update the story, so I would be delighted if you guys could leave feedback/comments when appropriate to help me make this story one of my best.
The story will be based around me, my current work and then will include when I take over a club and their successes and failures, plus I will be asking for your advice if any job offers come up, as to whether I should accept or decline the offer.
I'm playing with the official latest patch 13.3.3, my experience is set as Semi-Professional, as that's what level I have played and also the level I coach at currently, so I've made it as realistic as possible. The leagues I've loaded are English, French, German, Dutch and Spanish.
Finally I hope you will all enjoy my story and will find the time to leave positive or negative comments. Thanks.
*** NEXT UPDATE WILL FOLLOW SOON ***
