Carniny Youth welcome Foundation of Light to Ballymena later this month

The club’s recent partnership with the Premiership side will see the Foundation of Light coaches deliver the coaching program with Foundation of Light coaches working with SAFC Academy and SAFC Player Development Squads.

All attendees will receive a two hour coaching session delivered by the Foundation of light coaches during the programme on Tuesday, August, 25 and Wednesday, August 26.

Coaching subjects will include technical ability and skills, player development, agility strength, speed and balance, fair play and teamwork, tactical awareness, player specific skills.

Carniny Youth Coaches will also be taking part in a Coach Education program which will also be delivered by the Foundation of Light Coaching Staff.

Age Groups catered for over the two days will include 20011s, 2010s, 2009s, 2008s, U9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18/19.

The precise time timetable can be found on the club website or from individual team managers.

Whilst the two day program is aimed at Carniny Youth Players, the club have opened up the opportunity to all local youth players who think they would benefit from the sessions, subject to space availability and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Each player will take part in a two hour session and the cost per player is £5.

All Carniny Players should see their individual team managers to book a place on the course and those from outside the club should visit the Club website where they can download an application/consent form.

Players attending may be invited at a later date to take part in open trails with Sunderland AFC – Foundation of Light, but this is by no means guaranteed and will be strictly by invitation only.

All players should come appropriately dressed with full football kit, waterproofs as necessary with hinguards mandatory and their own water.

Club sponsorship

The club is delighted to have a new sponsor on board, E McIntyre’s Tools and Equipment Ltd from Kilrea and Dungannon, who have kindly stepped in to act as sponsor for the Sunderland AFC – Foundation of Light Coaching Programme later this month.

Carniny Youth in Association with Coerver Coaching Ulster

Carniny Youth are also delighted to announce the new session of their Football Development centre is to commence in September.

The sessions will now be based around the Coerver Coaching methods and Coerver Coaching Ulster Director, Austin Speight will be acting as the lead coach every week.

Sessions will be held on a Monday evening over a 10-12 week period with ‘Games days’ on the Saturday.

The sessions are open to all children born in 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

Those interested in getting their children started in the Football Development Centre should make contact with Linda Boyd 07788548780 for enrolment details.

Interest is expected to be high for this excellent opportunity and those interested so make contact as soon as possible as spaces will be limited.

CLUB CONDOLENCES

All at Carniny Amateur and Youth FC would like to pass on their sincere condolences to Coach and Committee member Stephen Armstrong on the recent passing of his mother, Maureen.

Maureen was also grandmother to former player Jake Armstrong and wife to club photographer, Trevor Armstrong.

The club’s thoughts are with Stephen, Lesley, Jake, Robbie and Trevor at this sad time.

COACH EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES

As always the club are continually providing access to not only the IFA Coaching ladder but also other coaching programmes for all the club coaches.

The club will be processing 10 young aspiring coaches on the first rung of the coaching ladder over the next few months.

The club are also delighted to provide six coaches with the opportunity to attend a Coerver Youth Diploma Course.

If you think you would like to progress through the coaching ladder please make contact with the club. The club particularly welcomes interest from young, enthusiastic, aspiring coaches.

INTRODUCING FUTSAL

In another development within the club, Carniny are introducing their coaches to Futsal.

Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided football game that is widely played across the world and is officially recognised by both UEFA and FIFA.

The nature of the game places a large emphasis on technical skill and ability in situations of high pressure, and is subsequently an excellent breeding ground for football competencies that can be translated into the 11-a-side format of the game.

Many of the top world class footballers played Futsal in their youth and credit it with supporting their footballing development; players of the calibre of Pele, Zico, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Lionel Messi to name but a few of the South American legends all played and enjoyed Futsal.

The club will be hosting a Futsal session for all club coaches which will be delivered by the IFA’s Jonny Michael on August 20.

Coaching and Player Opportunities

As always Carniny are always on the look out for new players and coaches and backroom staff for the club. If any players or potential coaches out there are interested in becoming a part of the club’s set up they are most welcome to make contact.

Players will be invited to open training sessions.

For further enquiries contact Billy O’Flaherty 07850669666 or visit the website www.carninyyouthfc.co.uk