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"There were 3 camps in Brisbane in September school holidays: Southside Eagles, Teviot Downs and Moggill FC. All 3 camps were received enthusiastically by the young boys and girls, and their parents and club coaches. In all my 46 years around football, I have not seen such a progressive and enjoyable camp, where the children are taught all the essential skills in such a fantastic and enthusiastic manner. All 9 coaches who came over from the UK were fully qualified professional football coaches and their dedication and excitement that they brought to Australia, was the most refreshing I have seen.
At the Moggill FC camp I watched a 5 year old learn, in the space of 3 days, to use both feet, while running with his head up, looking to pass the ball to a team mate and having the confidence to stand on the ball while holding off someone who was trying to take the ball away from him. – I wish we could get the senior team to do this, never mind a first year player.
Do I recommend the camp? You bet I do, in fact, Moggill FC will be holding Challenger camps in every school holiday from now on if I have it my way. This was such a fantastic event that I think in 5 years time everyone playing football in Qld will have some association with Challenger Sports. For Parents, if you want your kids to have fun, learn new skills in football and learn to respect each other and be responsible, then this is what you have been looking for.
As a Senior coach and President at Moggill FC, I want to show the children of our club a potential 'Career Pathway'. With the coaching techniques and directions we are bringing to the club in this coming season 2009, we hope to start down this path to find the next Harry Kewell or Tim Cahill @ Moggill. For instance, just this last week a 12 year old signed professional papers with Manchester United. Just think about that 'Living' the dream… " John Battersby, President - Moggill FC
Jayden had a fantastic time at the Challenger clinic and is looking forward to the next clinic in the school holidays, I also have my Daughter who also wants to do the clinic after seeing how much fun Jayden had. A participant's mother after her son had taken part in a week long clinic
I just want to thank you for giving my son a week of total enjoyment. The coaches you provided this camp with were the best they conversed with the kids they were patient and kind and a joy to watch. My son has come home with many stories of things he has learnt which is what we want to hear. Please inform us of the next camp held in our area and we will be first on the list. We appreciate this experience for our son. Kind Regards, Rebecca White - parent of a NSW camper
From the Higgins family, we would like to say that we could not be happier regarding your coaching of the team. We have a son who started the season very disappointed with the treatment by the club and was thinking of giving the game away after having played for 5 years, to a player who puts in a enthusiastic 110% every week. This we believe is due to your professionalism, love of the game and your ability to make it fun. Keep up the good work. Karen Higgins speaking of Ray Wood's coaching of her son Sean's team
I have observed Ray(Challenger Coach) with the U10c of which one of my sons is a player. After a less than ideal start to the season the team has forged into a well drilled cohesive unit. More importantly, some members of the team were becoming disenchanted with football last season and these boys have rediscovered their love for the game. Ray speaks to the boys with great respect and is very patient with them. The drills he gets them to do are clearly enhancing their skills which are becoming increasingly obvious on the pitch. Finally, I have observed Ray's interaction with the parents which is exemplary. A parent speaking of how Ray Wood changed the morale and fortunes of her son's team
Host families get an incredible week with their coach and receive up to $80 refund on camp fees. Contact camp coordinator if interested. For more information on any of these soccer schools for details of hosting your own Challenger Sports British Soccer School please contact: Ray Wood - Challenger Sports Australia National Director 07 3865 5675 aus.football@challengersports.com.
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