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NEW LOGO FOR THE FOOTY TOTS PROGRAM
The Footy Tots Program for 3-4 year olds continues from September - November 2018. This year we decided to create an official logo for the program as seen below :
FOOTY TOTS GRADUATES
CUSTOM DESIGNED BALL FOR THE FOOTY TOTS Admiral is our official supplier of our programs and we have worked with the company to customize a ball specifically for the toddlers. We are excited to add these balls to the Footy Tots program and at the end of the term each toddler will be given a ball to take home and keep to practice on their own.
The Footy Tots introductory class teaches toddlers kicking, balance, dribbling,foot-eye coordination as well as listening and following directions. We use avariety of props and games with lots of physical activity. At the end of the term each player is given a certificate and a ball to help them with their skill training at home.
May 2018 Term Graduates Footy Tots Program will continue with term dates in September 29, 2018 and April, 2019. Footy Tots Sweatshirts are available for sale and can be purchased at the time of registration or by emailing footypromotions@gmail.com
15 COACHES CERTIFIED FUTSAL LEVEL 1 Footy Force Futsal Academy (FFFA) has sponsored 15 local coaches to complete their Futsal Level 1 Diploma course, provided by the United Soccer Coaches Association Eurique Wilkin,Technical Director of FFFA, said, “We continue to improve player's skills through futsal. The interest in our futsal program is growing and we have a waiting list for almost every age group, we felt it was vital to not only to increase our coaching staff but to give them a solid foundation in Futsal education. “This is a course that we worked closely with United Soccer Coaches Association to allow us to sponsor which in return the coaches have contributed their time back into the program. We were extremely pleased in the positive response from the people interested. We now have 15 coaches certified and with eight of them under the age of 18.” “The course taught the fundamental concepts of futsal as well as how to run and manage training sessions and games.
Our program then provides these coaches with a platform to put their theoretical knowledge to practical use. “We want to be known as an organization that not only teaches futsal to develop players' technical ability but also develops and creates good people in the community. We are using our coaching education platform for coaches to contribute back into the program at a young age. “The junior coaches have been able to complete their community service hours. In addition, they are also given support to further their education and apply for scholarships. We believe by teaching the game to others it will help them to develop their own understanding of the game as well as work on soft skills, being leaders and role models.”
FUTSAL WORLD CUP TEAMS (5-7 year olds)
SPAIN WAS CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF FFFA WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT (MVP Jace Postlethwaite)
FUTSAL WORLD CUP TEAMS (8-11 year olds)
PORTUGAL WAS CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF FFFA WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT (MVP Jabari Hayward)
FOOTY PROMO TV LAUNCH
P R O M O
TV
Footy Promotions has launched our Footy Promo TV Youtube channel with a Destination Football Game. Check out the video and subscribe on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U CdAYREoFmNZIhCbrcROSwOw
FUTSAL WORLD CUP TEAMS (12-15 year olds)
FRANCE WAS CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF FFFA WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT (MVP Quayan Watson)
FOOTY TENNIS LAUNCHED IN DOCKYARD
We hosted Footy Tennis games at Destination Dockyard on Monday nights. Footy Tennis is a game played on a court which is divided by a low height net with two opposing teams. The teams will score a point by hitting the football with any part of their body except the hands and also making it bounce in the opponent's court area in a manner that it makes it almost impossible for the other team to return it over the net. Footy Tennis improves player's touch, movement and anticipation skills.
Footy Tennis
HARLEM VISITS DCFA SELECTED BY ELITE 96 PROGRAM
Harlem Bean -Fox was selected by Denison Cabral (Founder of Denison Cabral Futsal Academy- DCFA) as a standout player in our Annual Samba Futsal clinic 2017. Therefore, he was sponsored to train with DCFA in Maryland, USA. Harlem took the opportunity to attend in July 2018. DCFA were great host to Harlem, in which their players even made Bermuda posters to welcome him to the club. (Left to Right: Denison Cabral, Harlem Bean Fox and Miquel Feixas -Goalkeeper/FC Barcelona)
Footy STAR Management Services
In addition, Harlem was also able to participate and train with Pro players in the Elite 96 futsal program hosted by DCFA. The program is one of the most prestigious futsal player ID programs in the United States and Australia. Harlem performed very well at this event and was therefore selected to advance to the Top 12 Experience held in Barcelona, Spain 2019.
Through our Footy STAR brand, we have now increased our services by providing the following: ¡ Personal Training - Player Evaluation - School Recommendations / Referrals - School Tour Arrangements - Scholarship Negotiations - Player CV Review - Trial Opportunities - Enrollment in Football & Education Programs We are currently enrolling players into 2019 programs, if you are interested and would like more information, please email us at footystarmanagement@gmail.com
LANGLEY SCHOOL VISITS BERMUDA
(football showcase)
We hosted a visit from Mr. Andrew Walker (Deputy Headmaster) from Langley Boarding School in the United Kingdom. Mr. Walker presented information about the school to local athletes and also attended showcase matches for football and netball while in Bermuda. In the showcase matches, the local players really impressed with their skills, passion and positive attitudes. As a result of the visit, four football players and one netball player has committed to Langley School for September 2018. In addition, Langley in partnership with Footy Promotions will now be oering a scholarship to a Bermudian player on a yearly basis.
(netball players)
Supporter Membership is Available
Membership provides the opportunity to not only be a fan of football and futsal but it gives you the ability to be connected and assist with building a positive program for as low as $50/per year. http://footypromo.com/aboutus/donations/
DIEGO AND ROYAL RUSSELL ARE ISFA SIXES CHAMPIONS
2018
MALACHAI SIGNS FOR FULHAM FC Malachai Belboda is officially a Fulham FC u12 player.
Diego Richardson had recently began his studies at the Royal Russell School in January 2018 and is also a vital defender in their 1st XI u18 football team. Diego and his Royal Russell teammates played in an excellent final game against Hampton School but it was Royal Russell who scored the only goal to claim their third straight Complete Sports Solutions ISFA Sixes title, the first team to ever win three in a row in the competition's history.
@malachai11: It’s official!!! I signed a new contract with @fulhamfc. It’s been a whirlwind of fun and intensity training with other clubs and making friends at these clubs but in the end out of all of them, I felt FFC was the best fit for me. I’m sad to move on and leave @cpfc but it was time. This move is a great opportunity for me and my future. I’m excited to start my new journey with Fulham FC
FOOTY KINGS PLACED THIRD IN THE CORONA 2017/2018 LEAGUE
YOUNG FOOTY KINGS PARTICIPATE IN LIVE FREE TOURNAMENT
Footy Kings is often mentioned as one of the most exciting teams in the Corona League. This year the team beat league winners West End 10-2 and also posted a high score against Vasco 15-7. However, with 4 draws in the season and 4 loses the team settled for third place.
The Footy Kings sponsored a younger team this year with a few experienced players in the Live Free Tournament held in July 2018. The team made it to the Quarter Final Knock Out Stages.
Footy Kings is looking forward to kicking off the 2018/2019 Corona League season.
FOOTY PROMOTIONS http://footypromo.com Big thanks to our sponsors:
footypromo @footypromotions @footypromotions footypromotions@gmail.com
FOOTY TIP: Players MUST develop a feel for the ball. Feel means touch, and a fine touch requires a player to be comfortable touching the ball with all parts of the foot. Players must practice controlling balls on the ground as well as balls out of the air. Remember, that good control is the ability to take the ball with one touch in such a way that you can play the ball with your next movement without having to chase or reach for it. The ability to control the ball with the feet is a basic element of football. A good touch is very instinctive to some players, but harder for others. Whatever your level is, practice will always help improve your first touch on the ball - https://www.soccerxpert.com
Footy Promotions President - Vinzie Zuill is now an FA Registered Intermediary Vinzie Zuill is registered with the English FA under the Intermediary Number: IMS003305. She becomes the first Bermudian female registered intermediary. Vinzie Zuill says, “FIFA had introduced new regulations in 2015, in which they replaced FIFA player's agents with FA registered intermediaries. Given this, intermediaries are now required to register with a national association in the region that they are conducting activity on behalf of players and clubs. I am now in a great position to further assist players from Bermuda with trials, contract negotiations, marketing etc. in the United Kingdom.” “Over the years, Footy Promotions has specialized in player development and placement. We have provided opportunities to Bermudian players by hosting the UK trials company and bringing representatives from top UK clubs to evaluate and train players. All the players that have benefited from these opportunities have performed and represented Bermuda well. In working with these players, we outsourced our intermediary services so now I have taken that role on to support Bermudians, manage their careers and work in their best interest.” “In addition to my intermediary license, I have also taken a course in talent identification. This course will help me to identify talent and provide players with the guidance needed to take their
game to the next level and prepare for opportunities. Players will continue to be monitored through our Futsal programs (5-15 years old), Footy STAR programs (10-19 years old) and player development events directed by Eurique Wilkin. In an effort to reduce initial cost by sending players overseas, club scouts from Europe will regularly be on the island to see the talent here in Bermuda.”
VINZIE ZUILL WINS BEST OF BERMUDA AWARD 2018
Excerpt from https://www.thebermudian.com: Doing her not-so-small part to help those talented youth footballers reach their goals is coach Vinzie Zuill, the president of Footy Promotions, who recently became the first female Bermudian FAregistered agent. With a focus on player development, her futsal programme teaches kids from age 3 to 19. Now with this new designation she is able to assist local players with trials and contract negotiations and generally expand the opportunities for all those girls and boys who want to grow up to be just like Nahki.
Vinzie Zuill says, “I am very humbled to be recognized for this award. As I continue on this journey to assist local players with their ambitions, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Footy Promotions staff, coaches, players, parents, volunteers, sponsors and everyone that has contributed to creating positive environments for youth players.”