The training environment was vibrant this week with players completing their full training week across all the categories.
What we see and observe is an improvement in technical ability, desire, discipline and focus throughout the sessions and beside the training culture driving this trend, I will credit the Friendship Cup One for providing players with continuity after the end of the winter season. With the Friendship Cup One coming to an end on November 18th, players will have the opportunity to prepare for next season and consolidate on their early progress with the introduction of Friendship Cup Two from November 25th-March 29th with a Christmas break between December 2nd and February 9th.  
This 10 week competition will be an ideal pre-season preparation for all players involved.  
Existing teams will be able to reconfirm their participation via their respective managers and new teams will also be able to join by registering on the website. 

The development structure of the academy has also been updated with Mini Mongo now falling under our Pre Academy Programs. 

Term 4 provides us with a unique opportunity to further emphasise on individual and collective technical development and game intelligence. So far players have responded in a positive way working on improving their game in small groups.
We are gradually building our teams for next season with a number of external players provided with the opportunity to join via our individual trial process. Ideally we would like to have 3 teams in our Pre Academy Program (U6-U8), 3 Teams in our Advanced Pre Academy Program (U9-U10),  3 teams in our Academy Program (U11-U12) & 3 teams in our Advanced Academy Program (U13-U16) for the 2024 season. 

The technical team is also being restructured with the arrivals of Sean Hart, a former Canadian International and Ulysse Ferrand from France. We continue to work to identify talented and ambitious coaches ready to join our technical team in fulfilling our curriculum goals and objectives. 

Term 4 Parents meeting will be held on Monday week 3 at Willis (next to the cafe on the top courts). 5pm-5.30 & 6pm-6.30. It is important to attend to make sure you are familiar with your child’s training environment and directions of the program and club. 

Have a lovely Weekend

Cheers

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