Who won out of that game, ikon?

My son was in the SAP program last year and again this year, and he played at the most (arguably) unpopular club in the northern zone. This year the spots available for SAP doubled as it went from North/East and South/West last year to North, South, East and West this year. That expansion is great ...

My son was in the SAP program last year and again this year, and he played at the most (arguably) unpopular club in the northern zone. This year the spots available for SAP doubled as it went from North/East and South/West last year to North, South, East and West this year. That expansion is great ...

There's a soccer specific school on the NSW central coast. Looks fantastic.

Going ahead in 2015...

I think ZJ would look great in a green Kappa jacket!

Initial info has gone out to the clubs and nominations are due by the 13th. I don't think there is a date for trials yet.

He might need you to spell it out for him again!

Are you likening yourself to a modern day Don Dunstan? I think it's easy to be dismissive of what's happening when your club only stands to benefit from it. It's a bit different being on the receiving end.

No, I think any extras play in the FFSA Junior League.

Let's do it the other way. Raiders have started good junior development. Croydon I think might be on the right path. Metros, Campbelltown, Comets on their way... The rest, I don't know? Is their development so spectacularly better that they deserve to be singled out over State league clubs? If this ...

The thing that gets me, is that some of the teams who are staying in the PL this year, are not there because they have sound junior structures. They are there because they are wealthy clubs and could afford big bucks for their seniors players. If this is all about promoting junior development, then ...

I wonder if this would be better phased in slowly? ie u13 and below next year, then u14 and below the following etc. It would be a kinder way to do it...

Well, a couple of months on and I'm telling a different story. Playing with the boys at a competitive club hasn't done for her development what I had hoped it would. Instead she has lost her confidence and is now no longer playing. We will take the rest of the season off and then look for a girls ...

I have been wondering the same. It will be a long day for the juniors.

What was it like? Is it something that you would make a trip to do or just good to do if you happen to be in the area?

Have you been to a barca camp, ZJ?

Thanks for the response. She's got a few more years with the boys then

Any thoughts on how long girls should be kept playing with boys? Is there an age they have to switch to an all girls team?

Wow, they're awesome.

They are currently being finalised.

Yeah it was great day - Thumbs up for the cake stall!

What happens with younger players, u9 for example? Is there a sign on day for them?

Best - I don't know! I was assuming that Richie was.

Is that confirmed ZJ?

MDM, did you receive an email this week? The dates were in there.

Are the players all required to trial in their own age group?

Kicking a ball around the park with your friends and attending an academy over summer aren't mutually exclusive.

Jeff Napier's academy is great if you are looking for fun with some structure.