MMYFC MWC 2024 Programme

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our 1100 plus managers and players, their families and friends. Our annual Mini World Cup is now in its 32nd year and each year the event continues to grow. Our Club has been committed to encouraging the growth of soccer within our community for over 50 years. The Club fields 72 schoolboy/girl soccer teams

Merrion Youths Football Club is a community based club which provides young people with the opportunity to participate in structured football in the local area. The Club encourages its players to play at the highest level possible recognising their skills and abilities. Our aim is to provide a facility where players from the age of five, can develop their skills and reach their full potential in a safe and professional environment The establishment of our partnership with UCD AFC has opened up huge opportunities for all of our members as we continue to move forward.

Once again we would like to thank our Mini World Cup sponsor, South Dublin Credit Union for their support. We would also like to welcome our community partner, Lisney Sotheby’s

If you would like to join MMYFC and be a part of our ongoing success please talk to any of our Mini World Cup co-ordinators during the week, or through our website www.mmyfc.ie.

We hope you enjoy this year’s Mini World Cup and you can see what our Club has to offer in terms of its football and it progressive ethos.

BARRY SAUL, Chairperson

Email: info@mmyfc.ie Tel: 087 911 5043

BOYS MINI WORLD CUP PITCH LAYOUTS

Litter: Please assist us in keeping Deerpark tidy by removing all litter. Bins will be placed at various locations around the park.

Parking: To minimise traffic disruption on adjoinging roads, we request that all visitors should use the car park in St. Teresa’s church. On Sunday please use Deerpark Road & Mount Anville parking facilities.

Under 5 Competition

Under 6 Competition

Under 7 Competition

Game 1 09:30ArgentinavItaly

1 09:30HollandvGermany Game 2 09:50UkrainevIreland

2 09:50EnglandvUSA Game 3 10:10ArgentinavSpain

3 10:10HollandvS. Africa

Game 4 10:30ItalyvIreland

Game 510:50UkrainevSpain Game 5 10:50EnglandvS. Africa

Game 6 11:10ArgentinavIreland Game 6 11:10HollandvUSA Game 7 11:30SpainvItaly Game 7 11:30S. AfricavGermany Game 8 11:50ArgentinavUkraine Game 8 11:50HollandvEngland

Game 9 12:10SpainvIreland Game 9 12:10S. AfricavUSA Game 10 12:30UkrainevItaly Game 10 12:30EnglandvGermany

Under 8 Competition

SFAI U14 Cup Winners SFAI U14 Cup Winners

Our U14s made history this season, becoming the first team in the club to win the Subway SFAI National Cup. The run to the final included wins over teams from Dublin, Cork, Mayo, and Limerick, culminating in a 4-0 win over St Kevins FC in the final. The run started with an away trip to Baldoyle, which the boys came from 1-0 down to win 4-1, thanks to a hat trick from Ben Woods. St Mochtas were next, and the boys put on an excellent display in Colaiste Eoin, with goals from Cillian Murphy, Darragh Bailey and Tymon Gora. An early morning away trip to Esker Celtic awaited the boys in Round 3. In a tight game in Ballyowen, goals from Matthias Ruiz and Tom Murphy helped progress us to the final regional round, where a tricky Finglas side awaited. Despite going 1-0 down early, goals from Bobby Callanan, Peter Murray and Darragh Bailey put the boys in the hat for the Round of 32 and the first national round.

Blarney United were drawn to make the long trip north to Marley Park. A Julian Browne hat-trick, with the help of goals from Ben Woods, Darragh Bailey and Tymon Gora saw us through to the last 16. Special thanks to the parents for who provided food and drinks for all visiting teams over the course of the year. The boys watched the draw desperate for an away trip, and that they got with a trip west to play Castlebar Celtic.

The boys went 2-0 up early but were pegged back to 2-2. A MOTM performance from Matthew Reyes with 2 goals from midfield, including the winner to make it 3-2, meant a loud bus journey home and a place in the quarter finals. The boys congregated around a phone watching the draw live the following Wednesday in Benildus to find out their fate and were allotted a home draw against Aisling Annacotty of Limerick. Despite an even start, a strong second half performance meant progression to the semi-finals, for only the second time in the club’s history. Special mention to U13 player James O’Brien, who started the game at left back and was exceptional. Credit must also go to subs on the day, Patrick Tierney, Matthew Davy and Ben Woods who contributed hugely in turning the tide in our favour.

U14 UCD/MMYFC Division 1 team beat St. Kevins 4-0 in the final to win the SFAI National Cup.

Lakewood FC of Cork, who were unbeaten locally and nationally this season, made the trip to Colaiste Eoin for the club’s first ever home National Cup semi-final. A huge crowd turned up to support the boys, with players ranging from our academy, SSG teams, underage DDSL/LOI and Senior set ups cheering on their clubmates. Julian Browne got us off to the dream start, with a goal inside 22 seconds. Jamie Blake was excellent on the left and won a free kick which Tom Murphy converted. Lakewood pulled one back, but a Cillian Murphy header put us back in control before half time. The boys managed the game exceptionally in testing conditions, and a late Tom Murphy penalty secured a 4-1 win and a spot in the final.

May 12th, 2024 will go down as a memorable one for the club. The boys walked out to a huge crowd in Wayside Celtic and sang Amhran na bhFiann before kicking off against a well organised St. Kevins side, a team sitting top of DDSL Premier. However, the boys were not phased. Strong performances from Luke McNiff and the rest of our back 4 kept the Kevins front 4 quiet for most of the game and gave us the platform to go and attack. A first-half Julian Browne brace put us in dreamland going into half time. With a dogged and determined second half, the boys ran out 4-0 winners, delighting the hundreds of supporters there to watch. A further 2 U13s made their presence felt in the game, with Sam Cruz making a huge impact at right back when coming on for the excellent Matthias Ruiz, and goalkeeper Max Millar coming on for MOTM Adam “Kirkie” Kirkland, who’s shotstopping and distribution was outstanding all day. Well done to the players and coaching staff, pictured below.

They now contest the SFAI Subway Cup-Winners’ Cup final against Glentoran, and look to secure the league title with 2 wins from their last 3 to mark a memorable season.

Squad: Adam Kirkland, Max Millar, Luke McNiff, Sam Cruz, James O’Brien, Tom Murphy, Peter Murray, Matthias Ruiz, Matthew Reyes, Tymon Gora, Cillian Murphy, Jamie Blake, Patrick Tierney, Matthew Davy, Darragh Bailey, Bobby Callanan, Julian Browne, Ben Woods.

GermanyS.

Under 9 Competition

U.S.A.

Wednesday 5 June

Pitch 1 (20 minutes per game)

Group A 18:00SpainvS. Africa

Group B 18:25IrelandvUkraine

Group A 18:50GermanyvEngland

Group B 19:15HollandvU.S.A.

Group A 19:40ArgentinavSpain

Group B 20:05Italy vIreland

Group A 20:30EnglandvSpain

Thursday 6 June

Pitch 1 (20 minutes per game)

Group B 18:00ItalyvHolland

Group A 18:25S. AfricavArgentina

Group B 18:50U.S.A.vUkraine

Group A 19:15GermanyvArgentina

Group B 19:40HollandvIreland

Group A 20:05EnglandvS. Africa

Group B 20:30ItalyvUkraine

Friday 7 June

Pitch 1 (20 minutes per game)

Group A 18:00GermanyvSpain

Group B 18:25Italyv U.S.A.

Group A 18:50GermanyvSouth Africa

Group B 19:15IrelandvUSA

Group A 19:40EnglandvArgentina

Group B 20:05UkrainevHolland

Saturday 8 June

Pitch 4 (25 minutes per game)

Game 1 09:30A1vB2

Game 2 10:00A2vB1

Game 3 10:30A3vB3

Game 4 11:00A4vB5

Game 5 11:30A5vB4

Sunday 9 June

Pitch 4 (25 minutes per game)

Under 10 Competition

GermanyS. Africa

Germany

S. Africa

England

Argentina

Spain

Monday 3 June Pitch 2 (20 minutes per game)

Group A 17:00SpainvS. Africa

Group B 17:30IrelandvUkraine

Group A 18:00GermanyvEngland

Group B 18:30HollandvU.S.A.

Group A 19:00ArgentinavSpain

Thursday 6 June Pitch 2 (20 minutes per game)

Group B 17:30Italyv U.S.A.

Group A 18:00GermanyvSouth Africa

Group B 18:30IrelandvUSA

Group A 19:00EnglandvArgentina

Group B 19:30UkrainevHolland

Tuesday 4 June Pitch 1 (20 minutes per game)

Group B 17:30Italy vIreland

Group A 18:00EnglandvSpain

Group B 18:30ItalyvHolland

Group A 19:00S. AfricavArgentina

Group B 19:30U.S.A.vUkraine

Saturday 8 June

Pitch 3 (20 minutes per game)

Game 1 09:30A1vB2

Game 2 10:00A2vB1

Game 3 10:30A3vB3

Game 4 11:00A4vB5

Game 5 11:30A5vB4

Wednesday 5 June Pitch 2 (20 minutes per game)

Group A 17:30GermanyvArgentina

Group B 18:00HollandvIreland

Group A 18:30EnglandvS. Africa

Group B 19:90ItalyvUkraine

Group A 19:30GermanyvSpain

Sunday 9 June Pitch 3 (20 minutes per game)

FINAL 09:30R’UP GAME 5VR’UPGAME 4

FINAL 10:00WINNER GAME 5VR’UP GAME 3

FINAL 10:30WINNER GAME 3VWINNER GAME 4 B FINAL 11:00R’UP GAME 1VR’UP GAME 2 A FINAL 11:30WINNER GAME 1VWINNER GAME 2

Under 11 Competition

GermanyS. Africa

Germany

S. Africa

England

Argentina

Spain

Tuesday 4 June (25 minutes per game)

Group A Pitch 3

Game 1 17:30SpainvSouth Africa Game 2 18:00GermanyvEngland

Game 3 18:30ArgentinavSpain Game 4 19:00EnglandvSouth Africa

Group B Pitch 4

Game 1 17:30IrelandvUkraine Game 2 18:00HollandvU.S.A.

Game 3 18:30Italy vIreland Game 4 19:00UkrainevHolland

Wednesday 5 June (25 minutes per game)

Group A Pitch 3

Game 1 16:30South AfricavArgentina Game 2 17:00EnglandvSpain Game 3 17:30GermanyvArgentina

Group B Pitch 4

Game 1 16:30ItalyvHolland Game 2 17:00U.S.A.vUkraine Game 3 17:30Italyv U.S.A.

All games on Pitches 3 or 4 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Thursday 6 June (25 minutes per game)

Group A Pitch 3

Game 1 17:30GermanyvSouth Africa Game 2 18:00EnglandvArgentina Game 3 18:30GermanyvSpain

Group B Pitch 4

Game 1 17:30IrelandvUSA Game 2 18:00ItalyvUkraine Game 3 18:30HollandvIreland

Saturday 8 June

Pitch 3 (25 minutes per game)

Game 1 12:30A1vB2

Game 2 13:00A2vB1 Game 3 13:30A3vB3 Game 4 14:00A4vB5 Game 5 14:30A5vB4

Finals – Sunday 9 June Pitch 4 (25 minutes per game)

FINAL 13:00WINNER GAME 3VWINNER GAME 4

yours to explore...

Another Successful Season –Willie Boland

Iwouldlike to welcome everyone involved in the 2024 Mount Merrion mini world cup. Here is a review of what's been happening this season at Mount Merrion.

Academies and Merrion Kickers

We have had increased numbers for our Saturday morning Academies in Colaiste Eoin which also includes Merrion kickers, which is for 3 to 4-year-olds to prepare them for the Academy. We also have an afternoon Academy up in Benildus. These Academies are also run by some of our young coaches to encourage them into the coaching and for them to also develop.

This is the first steppingstone for all involved to be introduced to 5-a-side football within the club at U8s.

Teams

We have 52 underage boys' teams that play across Saturday and Sunday ranging from U7 to U18. We also have 4 senior teams that compete in the Leinster Senior League. On the girls' side we have 17 teams that compete on Sundays.

Overall, we have 71 teams in the club with over 1,000 players along with close to 200 volunteers helping out with the clubs. We also have three LOI teams – An U13 Development squad to prepare the players for LOI football as well as an U14 and U15 LOI squad that represents UCD/MMYFC in the National League.

Transition Year Programme

I ran a Transition Year programme which offers players within the club as well as students from local colleges to have access to extra training down in UCD as well as acquiring their PDP1 qualification for coaching. They also had access to a referee's course to encourage younger referees into the game which is needed in our area.

Schools Programme

Each week I go into local schools to take some football sessions during and after school to promote the club. This year I have been in 6 different schools including Oatlands, Mount Anville, SST Mount Merrion, Our Lady’s Grove, St Raphaelas and Our Lady of Mercy, Booterstown.

Schools Cup

Both a Boys and Girls cup were held again this year

with participation from all the local schools coming together up in Deer Park.

Goalkeeper Sessions

Peter Quinlan once again took GK sessions every Thursday night and caters for all ages and levels.

Final Note

A final note to say thank you to all the players for their

commitment, effort and application each week at training and games – to the managers for their unbelievable commitment and enthusiasm to help improve our players – to coaches for supporting the managers and volunteering their free time every week –to committee members for their continued support in striving to improve the club

at every level and of course the parents for supporting and encouraging their children when representing the club. H

I hope everyone enjoys the experience of the Mini World Cup and once again thank you all for your efforts for this season.

Willie Boland

U14 Division 1 team - winners of the SFAI National Cup

U15 Premier Cup Finalists

SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS

OPEN FOR BOYS & GIRLS FROM 5-14 Y.O €90 PER PERSON

12 WEEKS AVAILABLE RUNNING BETWEEN

4TH JUNE - AUGUST 23 10AM - 3PM EACH DAY

LEAGUE OF IRELAND COACHES

UCD 5-A-SIDE PITCHES, UCD CAMPUS, BELFIELD

Under 13 Competition

Points – Group A

GermanyS. Africa

Germany

England Argentina Spain

Monday 3 June (30 minutes per game)

Group A Pitch 3

Game 1 18:30SpainvSouth Africa Game 2 19:00GermanyvEngland Game 3 19:30ArgentinavSpain Game 4 20:00EnglandvSouth Africa

Group B

Pitch 4

Game 1 18:30IrelandvUkraine Game 2 19:00HollandvU.S.A. Game 3 19:30Italy vIreland Game 4 20:00UkrainevHolland

Tuesday 4 June (30 minutes per game)

Group A

Pitch 3

Game 1 19:30EnglandvSpain Game 2 20:00GermanyvArgentina

Group B

Pitch 4

Game 1 19:30U.S.A.vUkraine Game 2 20:00Italyv U.S.A.

Wednesday 5 June (30 minutes per game)

Group A Pitch 3

Game 1 20:00GermanyvSpain Game 2 20:30S. AfricavArgentina

Group B Pitch 4 Game 1 20:00IrelandvU.S.A. Game 2 20:30Italyv Holland

U.S.A.

Thursday 6 June (30 minutes per game)

Group A

Pitch 3

Game 1 20:00GermanyvSouth Africa Game 2 20:30EnglandvArgentina

Group B

Pitch 4 Game 1 20:00ItalyvUkraine Game 2 20:30HollandvIreland

Friday 7 June

Pitches 3 & 4 (30 minutes per game)

Game 1 18:30A1vB2

Game 2 19:00A2vB1

Game 3 19:00A3vB3

Game 4 19:30A4vB5 P3 Game 5 19:30A5vB4 P4

Finals – Sunday 9 June Pitches 3 & 4 (30 minutes per game)

UCD/MMYFC U14 LOI Team UCD/MMYFC U14 LOI Team

Our U14 UCD/MM Academy team recieved an invite to the Prestigious Mechelen Rising Stars tournament on 11th-12th May in KV Mechelen training grounds in Belgium against some illustrious opposition including: West Ham, KV Mechelen, Feyenoord, Bodo Glimt (Norway), Stadbaek Espoo and eventual winners QPR.

The boys had an amazing tournament. In their first game they lost out narrowly to a late goal againist a very talented KV Mechelen team with the Mechelen keeper taking off some wonderful saves from Sean Kelly and JP Power to deny our boys a well deserved equaliser. Buoyed by a partisan home crowd KV Mechelen hung on for the win.

Next up was West Ham and another brilliant performance from the boys. A game of missed chances for the boys with JP Power coming close on a couple of occasions and Matthew Gormley also keeping the keeper busy but it was the Premiership’s team sharpness in front of goal which gave them a 2-0 victory.

Third game on a busy day was Norwegian giants Stadbaek. This was the game the boys had their shooting boots on with a well deserved 2-0 win with goals from Jack Brady and a brilliant move for the 2nd with Sean Kelly and Dylan Taylor combining brilliantly to provide Jack Corrigan a great ball which was expertly finished by the impressive midfielder.

The early start on the Sunday worked against the boys in their 4th game againist Espoo. A tired looking display in a 2-0 loss.

The last game against againist Norwegian king pins Bodo Glimt who had 4 Norwegian internationals proved to be a great game with the boys showing brilliant character with a 1-0 win thanks to a real poacher’s goal from Jack Brady, with the very impressive Conor Wheeler making a world class save to deny Bodo Glimt a draw in the last few minutes.

A truly brilliant weekend for all who attended with thanks to everyone in Mount Merrion and UCD. Special thanks to Barry Saul and Willie Boland for all their support for making the trip possible.

UCD/MMYFC

at the Mechelen Rising Stars Tournament

UCD/MMYFC U15 LOI Team UCD/MMYFC U15 LOI Team

Our U15 UCD/MMYFC team began their season in early February with a 3-2 win over Bohemians and have amassed 20 from a possible 30 points, finishing 2nd in their group and qualifying for the Elite Stages, meaning they contest a 14 game league phase with the top teams in the country. The team travelled to Sunderland in early April to play 2 games, winning both

including a 2-1 win over Sunderland U15s in The Academy of Light, pictured below. A number of the squad have featured for the UCD U17 team this season, with Niall Murphy and Ben Mahon both scoring crucial goals vs Athlone and Galway respectively. You can follow fixtures and results for the team on the FAI Connect App, and support is always appreciated.

U15 UCD/MMYFC team beat Sunderland U15s in The Academy of Light

U15 UCD/MMYFC team beat Sunderland U15s in The Academy of Light

Boys Teams in Action Boys Teams in Action

MMYFC U14B Saturday

U10s getting a pep talk

U14 team from the trip to Birmingham in April

U14 group from the trip to Birmingham in April

U14 team from the trip to Birmingham in April

Under 8 & 9 Girls Competition

Friday 14 June (25 minutes per game)

Game 1 17:30 ItalyvIreland Pitch 1

Game 2 17:30 UkrainevArgentina Pitch 2

Game 3 18:00 S. AfricavHolland Pitch 1

Game 4 18:00EnglandvGermany Pitch 2

Game 5 18:30ArgentinavItaly Pitch 1 Game 6 18:30UkrainevIreland Pitch 2

Game 7 19:00 GermanyvS. Africa Pitch 1

Game 8 19:00 EnglandvHolland Pitch 2

Saturday 15 June Pitch 2 (25 minutes per game)

Saturday 15 June Pitch 2 (25 minutes per game)

Game 1 10:00 ItalyvUkraine

Game 2 10:30ArgentinavIreland

Game 3 11:00S. AfricavEngland

Game 4 11:30GermanyvHolland

Finals – Sunday 16 June Pitch 2 (25 minutes per game)

Game 1 10:00R’UP GAME 1VR’UP GAME 2 Game 2 10:30WINNER GAME 1VWINNER GAME 2 Game 3 11:00R’UP GAME 3VR’UP GAME 4 Game 4 11:30WINNER GAME 3VWINNER GAME 4

GermanyS.

Under 10 & 11 Girls Competition

U.S.A.

Wednesday 12 June Pitch 1 (20 minutes per game)

Group A 18:00SpainvS. Africa

Group B 18:35ItalyvUkraine

Group A 18:50GermanyvEngland

Group B 19:15HollandvU.S.A.

Group A 19:40ArgentinavSpain

Group B 20:05Italy vIreland

Group A 20:30EnglandvSpain

Thursday 13 June

(20 minutes per game)

Pitch 1

Group B 18:00ItalyvHolland

Group A 18:25S. AfricavArgentina

Group B 18:50U.S.A.vUkraine

Group A 19:15GermanyvArgentina

Group B 19:40HollandvIreland

Group A 20:05EnglandvS. Africa

Group B 20:30IrelandvUkraine

Friday 14 June

Pitch 3 (20 minutes per game)

Group A 18:00GermanyvSpain

Group B 18:25Italyv U.S.A.

Group A 18:50GermanyvSouth Africa

Group B 19:15IrelandvUSA

Group A 19:40EnglandvArgentina

Group B 20:05UkrainevHolland

Saturday 15 June

Pitch 1 (25 minutes per game)

Game 1 09:30A1vB2

Game 2 10:00A2vB1

Game 3 10:30A3vB3

Game 4 11:00A4vB5

Game 5 11:30A5vB4

Sunday 16 June

Pitch 1 (25 minutes per game)

Mount Merrions U12 MGL Premier team won the MGL Astrocup v Stepaside Mount Merrions U12 MGL Premier team won the MGL Astrocup v Stepaside

Mount Merrions U12 MGL Premier team won the MGL Astrocup V's Stepaside fighting back from 1-0 down to a 4-1 win out in the AUL on Sunday, May 12th.

The route to the final was not easy and included an away win in extra time vs the All-Ireland SFAI cup finalists Ballyouster. It also included a 1-0 win at home vs the All-Ireland Trophy Quater finalists Swords and a hard-fought away match out in Donabate Vs St Itas.

A fantastic cup win for the team and an inspiration for all the Girls currently playing in the club.

SOCCER

July Camps

Week 1 July 1st-5th

Week 2 July 8th-12th

Week 3 July 15th-19th

Week 1 Aug 12th-16th

Week 2 Aug 19th-23rd August Camps

All participants receive Free Voucher for Football Fun Day in September

Camps run Monday to Friday 10am-2pm

Open to boys & girls aged 5-14

Open to boys & girls aged 5-14

€100 (per week)` €100 (per week)

€75 for second child from same family.

€75 for second child from same family.

Camps run by UEFA & FAI Qualified Coaches Camps run by UEFA & FAI Qualified Coaches

Under 12 & 13 Girls Competition

Thursday 13 June

(25 minutes per game)

Game 1 17:30 ItalyvIreland

Game 2 18:00 UkrainevArgentina

Game 3 18:30 S. AfricavHolland

Game 4 19:00EnglandvGermany

Game 5 19:30ArgentinavItaly

Game 6 20:00UkrainevIreland

Friday 14 June Pitch

(25 minutes per game)

Game 7 17:30 GermanyvS. Africa

Game 8 18:00 EnglandvHolland

Game 9 18:30 ItalyvUkraine

Game 10 19:00ArgentinavIreland

Game 11 19:30S. AfricavEngland

Game 12 20:00GermanyvHolland

Teams in Action Girls Teams in Action

MOUNT MERRION F.C. Player Pathways

THE CLUB PHILOSOPHY

The club objective is to play football at the highest level possible, across every age group & across every league entered in to. The club will achieve this by utilising a style of football that is attacking & skilful in its nature. The club will continually endeavour to facilitate matching player’s talent with the appropriate level of challenge & participation.

A player centred approach will be employed by all coaches & managers. There will be a focus on performance & development rather than results. Players will be encouraged to make their own footballing decisions in an effort to increase learning. The club also recognises that fun & social inclusion is important for all teams regardless of league or ability.

LONG TERM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

Active Start Stage – Ages: 2, 3 & 4

Soccer contributes to the well-being of children by engaging them in the sport, while teaching them basic movement skills. At this introductory level, the objective is to get moving, keep active & have fun, in a safe, low pressure, positive learning environment.

Fundamentals Stage –Ages: 5, 6, 7 & 8

At this stage, individual player development is paramount. Players at this stage are totally self-centred & the primary focus should be on individual, technical ball mastery. Coaches should create a stimulating learning environment where the atmosphere is one of freedom and fun.” A “positive coaching” philosophy is vital at this stage.

Learning to train stage –Ages: 9, 10 & 11

The effect of the role-model is very important at this stage. Children begin to identify with famous players and successful teams, and they want to learn imaginative skills. Skill demonstration is very important, and the players learn best by “doing.”

Training to train stage – Ages: 12 & 13

Awareness of tactics within the game becomes an important facet of the learning process. Players tend to be self-critical and begin to question more, but they are also beginning to form a strong commitment to the team.

Training to compete stage –Ages: 14 & 15

Athletes who are now proficient at performing basic and soccer-specific skills are working to gain more game maturity as they learn to perform these skills under a variety of competitive conditions. Players must have a sound understanding of the game principles and concepts.

Training

to win stage – Ages: 16+

The majority of the player’s social, physical, technical, tactical, and psychological qualities are now fully established, and the focus of training has shifted to optimisation of performance. The focus at this stage is on the maximisation of all capacities, in an effort to produce good people as well as good footballers.

Active

for life: Retention & Recruitment stage – Ages: All

The recruitment and retention of players, coaches, referees and administrators is key to the ongoing development & long term future of Mount Merrion Youth F. C.