DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE!
"True success comes only to an individual by knowing that you gave everything to become the very best that you are capable of."
The Academy squad is made up of regular BSS players from both Salisbury & Andover from school years 1, 2 & 3. Players are selected on good behaviour, a commitment to training and by reaching certain levels on the Core Skills section of our Skills Badge scheme. The Academy meet for advanced coaching sessions and take part in summer tournaments. We are also hoping to arrange some games with professional clubs. Please contact Perry on 07876135770 or p.cocking@btinternet.com for more information.
The Development Squad is made up of all players form Salisbury and Andover that reach level two of the Core Skills section of our Skills Badge scheme. The group meets every month for a high tempo, professional training session.
MORE TOURNAMENT SUCCESS!
The BSS Academy (under 6’s & 7’s) squad had another successful tournament on Sunday 19th June.
The squad (pictured above) won all 4 games in the tournament scoring ten goals and conceding none. The Academy squad is made up of regular BSS players from both Salisbury & Andover from school years 1 & 2. Players are selected on good behaviour, a commitment to training and by reaching certain levels on the Core Skills section of our Skills Badge scheme.
The Academy has been a great success since it started and we hope to Andover FC expand into other age groups as soon as possible.
Well done to all of you!
BSS ACADEMY – TOURNAMENT SUCCESS!
The BSS Academy squad took part in their first ever tournament on Sunday 8th May. The tournament was organised by Tidworth Royals FC and was held at Double Hedges in Bulford. The team played 5 games, winning 3 and drawing 2.
“This was a great success for the team as they have never played together before and three of the team were playing a year above their age group. They showed some great skills and restricted the opposition to just one shot against them in the entire tournament.” Academy Coach – Perry Cocking
The BSS Academy is made up of regular BSS players from both Salisbury and Andover. The Academy is currently running in under 6 and under 7 age groups with more age groups being set up soon. Selection for the Academy squad is based on a child’s core skills scores and each child has to have a good attitude towards training and learning. The core skills require a certain amount of practice and dedication to achieve and is a fantastic base line for selection. There are 10 different core skills that have been designed to make players as comfortable as possible with the ball. They are a mixture of ball coordination exercises and simple moves to beat players. All the moves are practiced regularly during our weekly sessions and the children should become very familiar with them over time.
The Academy meet for 2 hours every fortnight for a free advanced coaching session using the best youth coaching methods from around the world. For more information please email p.cocking@icfds.com or call Perry Cocking (BSS Academy Head Coach) on 07876135770.
SOUTHAMPTON FC STAR OPENS ACADEMY
Our new Academy was officially launched on Sunday 3rd April with Southampton Football Club’s Dean Hammond as special guest. The new Academy, which is currently made up of under 6, 7 & 8 year old players, played an exhibition match against BSS Islington thoroughly impressing Southampton FC’s current Captain.
“The children were absolutely fantastic and the level of skill and close control was unbelievably high for such young children. I’m glad I will be retired by the time they are older!”
ADVANCED COACHING WORKSHOP
As a precursor to the BSS Academy, BSS Salisbury & Andover put on an advanced coaching session on Tuesday 22nd February with guest coach Byron Andrew. Only players that are averaging level 2 or above on the Core Skills assessments were invited to take part in the free session at Wilton, Salisbury.
The session was a fantastic success with all the players being put through their paces for an hour and a half at a very intense level. “I’ve been involved in football from grass routes level right through to the Premiership and I’ve never seen a coaching session of such a high intensity and skill level. All the players deserve so much credit for their hard work and amazing attitude!” Said Head Coach Perry Cocking afterwards.
More advanced sessions are being planned for the near future.