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ABF’s Brazillian Summer Soccer Camp 2010August 9-13The soccer camp is full.Please send an email to info@abfsport.nl if you wish to be put on the waiting list. The junior English language camp is organized by Wouter von Brucken Fock, founder of SOCATOTS The Hague, who has many years' experience coaching young children. THE COACHESWouter von Brucken Fock, founder of the first and only Brazilian Soccer School in the Netherlands, organizes the Brazilian School Summer Camps. Specially trained coaches, who all have a wide experience with youth training and development, assist him. WHAT DO YOU GET?
Recreational Soccer - Start Date is September 11Register by September 5 for last year’s prices and to ask to have a friend on your team (after that time, we cannot guarantee team selections). Make a note in the “comments” section when you register.Boys and girls ages 4 and 12 are welcome to join our recreational program. The program focuses on helping kids develop skills in a positive environment in an English-language setting. And, it’s a lot of fun!
The coaches are volunteers that have had some direction by our professional trainer, Joost de Gelder, who has extensive experience with young children. We can always use more coaches and assistant coaches, so please consider attending our train-the-trainer program and joining us on the pitch! It’s a great way to help kids learn to love the sport!
The recreational soccer program is an intramural program that takes place on Saturdays and Sundays at ABF in the spring and fall, and an indoor program in the winter. It starts at Tykes (4 year-olds) and runs through E division. Tykes and Pee Wees (5-6 year-olds) are Saturdays only while the E’s and F’s play both days of the weekend. Girls and boys play together on mixed teams through the F division. Children falling into the D divisions and older are encouraged to sign up for KNVB soccer due to the numbers of athletes participating. ABF also runs an intra-mural all-girls division in the recreational league on Saturdays and Sundays in the fall and spring for girls from approximately 8-12.
Times of play: (still tentative)
*Saturdays will be traditional teams that train together for the first portion and then play games. Sundays will run academy/clinic style….meaning kids will not be assigned to specific teams, but will be split on a weekly basis based on age/ability. Fall 2010 Dates
Some General Practical Information:
ABF Recreational League trains with Small-Sided ApproachABF takes the small-sided approach to soccer. When girls and boys sign up to be a part of the recreational program at ABF, they’ll enjoy a formalized (and FUN) training program and curriculum for all recreational players that will include simple, clear information for planning and running training sessions. The new skills development program is based on a progressive curriculum that is focused on age specific skills development for all players. ABF offers English–speaking soccer and baseball programs where kids learn technical skills, rules and teamwork and have fun playing the game.
What is small sided soccer?Small-sided soccer starts with games of 3–on–3 from the youngest participants and progresses to 4–on–4, 7–on–7, 11–on–11, in a graduated manner for the older groups. Small sided games give kids a better chance to engage in the game, touch the ball and get excited about the game of soccer. The small-sided approach gives each child more individualized attention so they can each hone their skills. And, it’s FUN!
Small-sided soccer will be implemented for the recreational programs only and will not affect KNVB.
For more information on Small-Sided Games please check these links:
Can I coach?Of course! ABF is always looking for volunteer coaches. Coaches who volunteer prior to the season starting will be invited to complimentary training sessions and all coaches will receive support regarding small-sided approach. ABF will provide coaches plans for activities and drills, and help setting up the small-sided fields. It’s a great opportunity to get involved with kids and help develop their love for sports. For more information on how to volunteer, send an e-mail to: info@abfsport.nl.
Thinking about coaching in the recreational program?…YOU’RE INVITED!If you are planning on (or thinking about) coaching recreational soccer at ABF, you’re invited to attend a train-the-trainer session Saturday, September 4 (time is still TBA). At the session, you’ll be guided through the keys to being successful at the recreational level by ABF’s professional trainer, Joost de Gelder, who has worked extensively with Socatots and the Brazilian Soccer School in the Netherlands. You’ll get an overview of the program along with info and walk-throughs of how to run the training sessions with kids of particular ages. You’ll also get some materials to help plan your team’s specific sessions. And, you’ll have an opportunity to get any of your coaching questions answered. Send an e-mail toinfo@abfsport.nlto let us know if you’d like to attend.
How can I volunteer in other ways?It’s your club and you are welcome to volunteer! There are volunteer opportunities with programs, fields, publicity, facilities, uniforms, web site development, and the board, to name a few. Let us know how you’d like to help—and we’ll put you to work! For more information on how to volunteer, send an e-mail to: info@abfsport.nl
How much does it cost?The cost for the recreational program is €70 for Tykes and Pee Wees and €115 for all other ages + the membership fee. Click here to register.
Do parents stay?Yes. Parents are strongly encouraged to stay and support their children and the club. Our trainers are working with many athletes and our coaches are volunteers. They cannot be expected to take sole responsibility for the needs of the athletes.
The club is a volunteer-run organization. Parents and athletes are encouraged to help with clean-up and set-up activities. If you have any questions about program specifics, please contact info@abfsport.nl |
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