FAI Football Development Officer Update
Wednesday, 9th January 2008
Happy New Year
Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to wish everybody involved in our game the very best wishes for 2008.
Emerging Talent Game
On Friday 28th of December and Thursday 3rd of January the Emerging Talent Regional Centre (Clonmel) played two challenge games against the Regional centres of Kerry and Ennis.
The Under 14 squad performed very well throughout their games and defeated the Kerry centre 4-0 and the Ennis Centre 2-0.
The U15/16 squad also performed very well in these games and defeated the Kerry centre 1-0 and the Ennis Centre 4-1. Waterford was well represented in both of these games and it was also very encouraging for the players to see the International manager Vincent Butler in attendance in Cahir Park.
These games are non-competitive and are aimed towards player development only so therefore results are not a priority for these lads but to put in excellent performances and results is very rewarding and a testament to the hard work put in by all players and staff throughout the season.
Well done to all the players and the coaches Darren Murray, Billy Hearne, Tommy Griffin, Derek Browne, and our physio Seamus Conway.
Coaching Calendar 2008
This week the coaching calendar for Waterford City will be distributed to all clubs and will be published in next week's update. Coach education is of course to the forefront which is critical to the development of our game. Other courses that will take place in 2008 include a volunteer management course, IT Skills, Fundraising for clubs, Grounds keeping and pitch development.
Database
Anybody who would like to receive the weekly update online and to receive the calendar of courses of 2008 and other news and information can do so by sending me their e-mail address to be added to the database.
Contact Details
Gary Power FAI Community Development Officer for Waterford City can be contacted by mobile 086-3883850, or by e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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