Our final league game was played away to Charlestown on Thursday 4th May. We began the game having to make a change in Goal as Ciaran was unable to play due to a cut chin, which meant that Thomas although not being meant to play due to illness and having turned up to watch playes in goal for the first time in borrowed boots and gloves that would probably have fitted Joe Hart!
We began really well and were unlucky not to score early on through Roland. Charlestown got back into the game and only excellent defending from Jack helped keep the Bodmin goal intact. The second half was again even although the post and bar came to our rescue on a couple of occasions. Despite further chances for both teams the game ended in an unusual score for boys football of 0-0.
Over the last game and a half we have began to show signs of becoming a team and not just relying on individuals to make a difference, hopefully we can continue this into the new season, after a well deserved break!
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Bodmin 4 v Wadebridge 5 - Friday 27th April
We played our final home match of the season Friday against a Wadebridge side that we drew 2-2 with earlier in the Season. Bodmin started off well creating a couple, of early chances, bu then Wadebridge took over and scored on the breakaway, an equaliser came from a great shot by Siam cutting in from the left wing. Then due to defensive mistakes and good finishing Wadebridge scored a further three goals to lead 4-1 at half time. After a few words of encouragement at half time Bodmin began to look a different team and deservedly scored through Fin. Then a third was added through the effort and persistence of Roland, at 4-3 down it looked like we may come back and at least earn a draw, but Wadebridge were to regain a two goal advantage with a fine shot from the edge of the area. We did score again through Owen but a couple of good saves from the Wadebridge keeper ensured that they came away 5-4 victors.
Our last game of the season is now away to Charlestown this coming Thursday.
Our last game of the season is now away to Charlestown this coming Thursday.
Friday, 20 April 2012
Newquay 4 v Bodmin 1 - Thursday 19th April
This was a deserved win for Newquay after an even first half in which the teams were level 1-1. Newquay opened the scoring from a penalty given for handball against Si-am but soon equalised with a goal from Owen. The second half began with chances for both teams being missed before the final 10 minutes saw Newquay score 3 further goals without reply. Unfortunately this seems to be a recurring theme with us at the moment with goals being consistently conceded in the final 10 minutes of matches, although we played almost the whole game without being able to make any substitutions after Thomas succumbed to a leg injury in the opening minutes. Once again though the boys cannot be faulted for the effort shown. Next game at home to Wadebridge on Friday evening 27th April.
The Team v Newquay,
Back Row L to R - Ciaran,Oscar,Owen,Fin
Front Row L to R - Jack,Roland,Si-am,Thomas
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
small sided games
A short video showing how a small sided game without influence from adults can benefit the child.
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Barcelona's approach to youth development
If it is good enough for Barcelona, then maybe it is something all coaches and parents involved in youth football should take note of:
Barcelona's approach to youth development
By Mike Woitalla
Alexanco provided me with details on how Barcelona ran its youth teams. "We don't demand that the youth teams win," said Alexanco. "We demand that they play good soccer. We don't use the word, 'winning.'" Not until after the players reach age 16 is there fitness training. "That's when we start to concentrate on the technical, tactical and physical requirements they need for the first team," Alexanco said. "Before that age we mainly play soccer. Everything is with the ball. We work on skills and some tactics."
The Barca program fields teams from age 10 up. The 10-year-olds - the Benjamins - practice four days a week, in 45-minute sessions, and play 7-v-7 games on the weekend. All of the older age groups play 11-v-11. "They play the same system, in the 4-3-3 formation, used by first team," says Alexanco. "The developmental teams have to reflect the personality of the first team.
That also means playing attacking,attractive soccer. That's what our fans demand and what we want to give them."
Through age 17, Barcelona fields two teams at each age group. Each player plays at least 45 percent of the games. Choosing the right players for its youth program is the key to its success. Barcelona does not hold tryouts. They don't work, says Alexanco. Charged with finding the talent are the ojeadores, the scouts. The players they pick come in for trials before they are invited to join the cantera. Barcelona employs 25 scouts throughout Spain, with at least one in each province. They convene twice a year at Barcelona, where the bosses reiterate the criteria and quality they're seeking in players. Barcelona also works with about 30 youth clubs throughout Catalonia, with the aim of finding players from the province it prides itself on representing, and it uses contacts throughout the world to find players. "You have to have eyes everywhere," Alexanco says. "You need to see the kids who are playing soccer on the playground. "We're looking for players who have technique and speed, and who look like players. And we're looking for players who offer something different." (Mike Woitalla, who coaches youth soccer in Northern California, is the executive editor of Soccer America. His youth articles are archived at YouthSoccerFun.com.
Barcelona's approach to youth development
By Mike Woitalla
Alexanco provided me with details on how Barcelona ran its youth teams. "We don't demand that the youth teams win," said Alexanco. "We demand that they play good soccer. We don't use the word, 'winning.'" Not until after the players reach age 16 is there fitness training. "That's when we start to concentrate on the technical, tactical and physical requirements they need for the first team," Alexanco said. "Before that age we mainly play soccer. Everything is with the ball. We work on skills and some tactics."
The Barca program fields teams from age 10 up. The 10-year-olds - the Benjamins - practice four days a week, in 45-minute sessions, and play 7-v-7 games on the weekend. All of the older age groups play 11-v-11. "They play the same system, in the 4-3-3 formation, used by first team," says Alexanco. "The developmental teams have to reflect the personality of the first team.
That also means playing attacking,attractive soccer. That's what our fans demand and what we want to give them."
Through age 17, Barcelona fields two teams at each age group. Each player plays at least 45 percent of the games. Choosing the right players for its youth program is the key to its success. Barcelona does not hold tryouts. They don't work, says Alexanco. Charged with finding the talent are the ojeadores, the scouts. The players they pick come in for trials before they are invited to join the cantera. Barcelona employs 25 scouts throughout Spain, with at least one in each province. They convene twice a year at Barcelona, where the bosses reiterate the criteria and quality they're seeking in players. Barcelona also works with about 30 youth clubs throughout Catalonia, with the aim of finding players from the province it prides itself on representing, and it uses contacts throughout the world to find players. "You have to have eyes everywhere," Alexanco says. "You need to see the kids who are playing soccer on the playground. "We're looking for players who have technique and speed, and who look like players. And we're looking for players who offer something different." (Mike Woitalla, who coaches youth soccer in Northern California, is the executive editor of Soccer America. His youth articles are archived at YouthSoccerFun.com.
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