2011/2012 SEASON 2ND EDITION

H.H Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-SabahAmir of The State of Kuwait

Prime Minister of The State of Kuwait

State of Kuwait

H.H Jaber Al-Hamad Al Sabeh Named

Specialist Goalkeeper Training

Freestyle

Winter Camp

Centre of Excellence

Diet & Nutrition

Coaching Schedule

Diet & Nutritionarabic

Special Needs of the Young Player

Dubai Tour

Festival of Football

Royal Navy Visit

Ministry of Defence& KAFATournament

LFK Festival

UK Tour

Manchester United visit

PGA Host Palestinian Club

PGA Stars of theFuture

Global Development

EvertonWayTerminology

Porsche ShowroomVisit

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Foreward from HE the British Ambassador

Message from Everton F.C.

Welcome Message

PGA Photo Gallery

Coaching Team

Code of Conduct

Official PGA EvertonPlaying Strip 2011 - 12

Coaching Programme

Tricks of the Trade

Celtic Visit to PGA

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The Premier GOAL Academy – Kuwait’s Centre of Excellence provides the Premier League experience for all players to enjoy and develop their football skills and experience here in Kuwait.

The Premier GOAL Academy is affiliated with top English Premier League side Everton F.C. Youngsters in the Academy will have the opportunity to follow a proven coaching programme that has developed some of the finest young players in England, including Wayne Rooney. Players will follow the Everton Way online coaching programme and receive coaching sessions from fully qualified and experienced English F.A. and UEFA coaches, all certified by Everton F.C.

The Premier GOAL Academy aims to provide the best opportunities for young players to maximize their potential in a safe, controlled and fun environment.

The P.G.A. offers:-Trials and training at professional clubs in the U.K. for selected players

We invite you to join us for what is sure to be an exciting and rewarding season ahead !

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I am delighted that the Premier Football Academy is bringing to Kuwait the opportunity for hundreds of young people to participate in organised football events.

This ‘Football For All’ programme will provide players with access and inclusion to top class coaching in a safe, controlled and fun environment which will improve skills and maximise potential. For those players who show exceptional ability the Centre of Excellence offers advanced coaching to Premier League Standards.

Football is a wonderful way to encourage young people to improve their fitness and develop their communication and good team work – essential skills as they grow up.

The Premier Football Academy utilizes the expertise and experience of one of English Footballs most successful clubs, Everton F.C., who have been successful in developing young players and promoting football in the community.

The Premier Football Academy in Association with Everton F.C. is sure to have a positive impact upon development of football within Kuwait.

Frank BakerBritish Ambassador to Kuwait

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Wayne Rooney is one of the many promising young professional players to come through the Everton Youth Development programme.

Paul Harris, Everton F.C. International Development Manager is very enthusiastic about the new Premier GOAL Academy in association with Everton F.C. The EvertonWay online coaching programme is available to all aspiring players and coaches on:

www.evertonway.comThis programme provides a structured and comprehensive curriculum developed by some of the English Premier League clubs top coaches. It is proven in developing young players to play professionally in the number one league in the World. Paul and his team of specialist coaching staff will visit Kuwait to support the development of the Premier GOAL Academy, with selected players invited to train at the Everton Academy. Over eighty players from Kuwait have visited Everton F.C. Academy.

Everton F.C. is the official partner of The Premier GOAL Academy, located in Shaab Park, Kuwait, bringing English Premier League experience, opportunities and standards to the State of Kuwait.

Everton Football Club has been at the forefront of English Football ever since the club was formed in 1878 having won countless honours in both domestic and European competitions. This famous Premiership Club can boast many famous managers and players over the years, a world class stadium and huge fan base.

Everton Football Club has a world renowned youth development policy and looks forward to a productive association with The Premier GOAL Academy, Kuwait in supporting the development of players with the potential to play at the highest level. Manchester United and England player

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Baker Al-Nazer - Executive Director

Chairman Mr. Ahmad I. Al-Shatti

Mike Finn - Academy Director

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The Premier GOAL Academy – Kuwait’s Centre of Excellence provides the Premier League experience for all players to enjoy and develop their football skills and experience here in Kuwait.

The Premier GOAL Academy is affiliated with top English Premier League side Everton F.C. Youngsters in the Academy will have the opportunity to follow a proven coaching programme that has developed some of the finest young players in England, including Wayne Rooney. Players will follow the Everton Way online coaching programme and receive coaching sessions from fully qualified and experienced English F.A. and UEFA coaches, all certified by Everton F.C.

The Premier GOAL Academy aims to provide the best opportunities for young players to maximize their potential in a safe, controlled and fun environment. The P.G.A. offers:

•Top class playing facilities and equipment

•Experienced and qualified English F.A./UEFA Coaches

•Proven coaching programme from Everton F.C. – the EvertonWay

•Coaching courses for all ability levels from 3 to 16 years of age

•Centre of Excellence programme for advanced players aged from 7 to 18 years of age

•Tournaments for all players

•Regular fixtures for Centre of Excellence teams

-With opportunities to compete at the highest level in Europe and the Middle East. Tours and tournaments in Bahrain, U.A.E. and Manchester/Liverpool, England this season 2011-12 including attending live Premiership matches, stadium tours and training at the Everton Academy in Liverpool

-Visits from top English (Everton F.C.) and Scottish (Glasgow Celtic F.C.) Premier League Coaches twice a year to Kuwait

-Trials and training at professional clubs in the U.K. for selected players.

We invite you to join us for what is sure to be an exciting and rewarding season ahead!

Mr. Ahmad I. Al-Shatti - Chairman

Baker Al-Nazer- Executive Director

Mike Finn - Academy Director

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Always do my best, even if we’re losing or the other team is stronger

Play fairly - I won’t cheat, complain or waste time

Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee, spectators or my coach/team manager

Do what the referee tells me

Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game

Listen to my coach/team manager and respect what he/she says

Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

Remain outside the field of play and behind the Designated Spectator Area (where provided)

Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour

Always respect the match officials’ decisions

Applaud effort and good play as well as success

Remember that children play for FUN

Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do

Encourage the players to respect the opposition and match officials

Never criticise a player for making a mistake -mistakes are part of learning

When playing football, I will: I will:

Young Players Spectators

In addition, when attending youth games I will:

We fully support the English Football Association’s Respect campaign and attach the Code of Conduct endorsed by Everton F.C. We believe we all have a responsibility to ensure that football is played in a safe, secure environment that promotes positive attitudes and enjoyment. At the Premier Football Academy, Players, Parents and Coaches are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct – please read it carefully.

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Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators

Adhere to the Laws of the Game

Display and promote high standards of behaviour

Always respect the match officials’ decisions

Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission

Never engage in public criticism of the match officials

Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning

Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me

Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations

Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying

Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem

Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance

Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, experience, age and maturity

Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists) for each player’s best interests

I will:

When working with players, I will:

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Wayne Rooney attended the Everton F.C. Academy, following the Everton Way Coaching Programme, before making his first team debut at 16 years of age and rising to international stardom.

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the technique then applying the move in unopposed then increasingly competitive match play.Here are some of the individual moves our players will master using BOTH feet; Fake Take, Fake Fake Take, Circle Take, Circle Circle Take, Stop Turn, Drag Back, Inside Hook, Outside Hook, Bish Bash, Scissors, Inside Inside Flick, Studs Turn, Toe Roll, Late Touch, Okocha, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cruyff, Maradona. To introduce the moves we ask the player to shout the moves out loud and talk to the feet.We gradually introduce more complex coaching as players develop. Here are some of the topics covered within our coaching sessions;Dribbling, Turning, Running with the Ball, Passing and

Receiving, Defending, Goalkeeping, Movement, Overlaps, Diagonal runs, Creating Space, Awareness, Improvisation, Disguise, Attacking, Shooting, Throw-ins, Corners, Defending, Roles, Formations.Players will also develop speed and endurance. Good acceleration is essential in football. A player who can accelerate quickly has more chance of getting to the ball or into space before an opponent. We use SAQ’s (Speed and Quickness) excercises; plyometrics, hurdles and ladder drills combined with ball skills to improve start speed and acceleration.Team Games will enable players to apply what they have been practising in Matchplay.

Our aim at the Premier GOAL Academy is to enable all our young players to access the Everton Way

At the Premier GOAL Academy in association with Everton F.C. we follow the Everton Way (www.evertonway.com), a complete Academy Player Development Programme, developed by coaches at Everton Football Club. This proven programme has enabled dozens of young players to progress into the Everton First Team and play in the English Premier League, thousands more young players have developed their playing potential through this programme. Our aim at the Premier GOAL Academy is to enable all our young players to access the Everton Way and develop physically, mentally, tactically and technically, enabling them to fulfil their playing potential.Players will learn individual moves, firstly mastering

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Senior Coaches from Glasgow Celtic F.C. visited Kuwait to support football development and provide expert coaching to hundreds of young players attending the Premier GOAL Academy. Greig Robertson, the International Academy Development Officer and Senior Youth Team Coach at Celtic was joined by Mark Reid, Senior Football Development Officer and Senior Youth Team Coach. Greig and Mark visited Kuwait as part of their role to develop strong working relationships with clubs and associations globally focusing on key elements such as coach education, player development, talent identification, facilitating tours to Scotland and parent education. Both hold elite level coaching positions at Celtic F.C., working with the very best young players in the country and focusing on development of technique and game awareness. They delivered the

P.G.A. coaching sessions during the five day visit, training all age groups and casting a close eye over some of Kuwaits’ most talented young players at the Premier Goal Academy based at Shaab Park. In addition they provided certified coaches education sessions for over forty local football coaches, visited the Sheikh Jaber National Stadium and held productive talks with clubs from the

Kuwait Football Federation and the Ministry of Education.The visit was organised by the P.G.A. and supported by H.E. the British Ambassador, Mr. Frank Baker, and the Movenpic Hotel, Salmiya.The support and active involvement of Scottish Premier League giants Glasgow Celtic

alongside the association with English Premier League club Everton ensures that players at the Premier GOAL Academy receive the very best football development programme available in the State of Kuwait.

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The Premier GOAL Academy in association with Everton Football Club of the English Premier League held a fantastic five day Winter Football Coaching Camp at Shaab Park in December.

Coaching sessions, fun and games took place from 0930 to 1330 daily for players from beginner to advanced levels led by fully qualified UEFA coaches following the Evertonway curriculum.

Individual skills and techniques were developed through a series of training exercises, games and activities with daily competitions and team matches.

The Winter Camp attracted over 50 players from 3 to 14 years of age and great progress was achieved by everyone.

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PGA Everton U-11’s & U-12’s vs Kazma Club26

PGA U-13’s & U-14’s at S.F.Ex Soccer Fiesta

PGA U-15’s & U-17’s vs. Hassan Abul Academy

PGA U-10’s vs International Academy

PGA Everton U-10’s U-11’s U-12’s vs CBS and HPES

U-15’s & U-16’s vs. Bayan School

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PGA U-13’s & U-14’s at S.F.Ex Soccer Fiesta

THE BASICS

Having a good diet for playing football is about three things:

• Eating high carbohydrate foods.• Drinking plenty of fluids.• Eating a balanced diet.

High Carbohydrates foods:

You body has two main sources of energy – carbohydrate (used during hard and easy exercise) and fat (used only during easy exercise). Your body contains only small amounts of carbohydrate stores and these are likely to run out near the end of a match. People who eat more carbohydrate in their diet store more in their body. So, the simple message is to eat plenty of carbohydrates and don’t run out of energy!

A good diet won’t turn you into Superman but it will make sure that you play to the best of your ability throughout the whole match because:

• Energy stores will be high enough to last the full 90 minutes.• Concentration will be better.• There will be less of a chance of getting injured.

Players who eat a good diet for energy run longer, sprint more, keep their concentration longer, and are less likely to get injured. Players at Academy level are increasingly playing with the benefit of a good diet.

Fluids:

Just as important as eating plenty of carbohydrates is keeping yourself well topped up with fluids. In a match you can lose 1-2.5kg of body weight from sweat loss! This will effect your ability to complete exercise because you will overheat, and lose your concentration throughout the match. Our advice is to drink plenty of fluids!

A balanced diet:

It is important to eat different foods because no single food type gives you everything you need. Your body needs a variety of foods to get all the nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins, carbohydrates) you need to stay healthy, train hard and play better.

As you can see it’s easy to get the basics right – eating plenty of carbohydrates, drinking plenty of fluids and eating different foods. We’ll now look at which foods will provide you with the best sources of energy for meal times.

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EXCELLENTWholemeal toast and jamBaked beans Cereal and skimmed milkFruit or fruit juice

GOODLean turkey baconMuffinsEggsYoghurt

BADSausagesFatty Beef baconHash brownsCheese

EXCELLENTBaked potatoes with tuna or baked beans.Turkey, chicken or tuna sandwichPastaSaladFruit or fruit juiceYoghurt

GOODTurkey bacon sandwich or baguetteEgg sandwich or baguetteJaffa cakesLow fat crispsPancakes

BADCheese sandwichBeef baconChips or friesBurgersFried chickenPizzaFried eggs

EXCELLENTChicken (fillet, no skin, boiled or oven cooked)Fish (not in batter)Baked, boiled, or mash potatoesBoiled ricePastaSalad and vegetables

GOODGrilled lean steakPasta bakeLasagne (made with low fat cheese and lean mince beef)Spaghetti Bolognese (made with lean mince beef)

BADCheese burgersPizzaSausagesFried meatFried chips/friesFried riceFast food

HOW to get the right types of foods for Dinner?

Try to keep you fat intake low.

Oven chips/fries (particularly thick cut chips) are better than fried chips/fries, as they contain less fat and are also a good source of carbohydrates. When frying chips/fries try and use thick cut, as this will reduce the amount of fat consumed.

Burgers, pies and sausages should only be eaten rarely during the week.

Try to increase the amount of carbohydrate you eat. Eat more pasta, rice, potatoes and vegetables.

When eating meat, e.g. chicken, beef or lamb, cut off the excess fat. This will reduce the amount of fat consumed and reduce body fat.

BREAKFASTBreakfast is said to be “the most important meal of the day”. If you don’t eat well in the morning, or if you skip breakfast altogether, then your body will have to look for other energy stores. This is taken from your muscle! So, if you haven’t had your breakfast then you might find that what’s on the menu is actually yourself!The table shows breakfast foods that are excellent, good and bad for your performance.

LUNCHFor lunch you should be eating sandwiches or salad, baguettes with lean meat such as turkey, chicken or tuna. Baked potatoes with tuna and baked beans, or spaghetti with chicken are also good. These foods are low in fat and contain a good source of carbohydrates. For dessert you could eat yoghurt or fruits such as bananas, apples, oranges, grapes, or strawberries.The table below shows examples of excellent, good and bad foods to eat.

DINNERDinner for many people is the main meal of the day and so you must try and get the right types of foods for this meal.

Players who eat a good diet for energy run longer, sprint more, keep their concentration longer, and are less likely to get injured.

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EXCELLENTWaterFruit JuiceSports drinksSkimmed milk

GOODWhole milkCordialMilk shakes

BADFizzy drinks

FLUIDSOther than low energy stores, dehydration is the other main cause of fatigue. Even small levels of dehydration will make performance worse. Fluid intake is so important even special rules are made to allow athletes to re-hydrate during competition in hot climates such as the 1994 World Cup in America, where players were allowed to drink at the touchline. As much as 3 litres of water can be lost during a match. Water is the purest form of fluid in the body. Drinking water can help flush out toxins in the body and speed recovery after activity. Fruit and cordial drinks after exercise increases fluid uptake, speeding up the rate of re-hydration.Scientific studies have proven that Sports drinks such as Lucozade Sport have more energy in them than water allowing you to run for longer and recover more quickly.Don’t drink fizzy drinks before, during or directly after exercise, this can make performance worse.

EXCELLENTFruitCerealPastaBeans on Wholemeal ToastSandwiches

GOODChocolateYoghurtNutsCheeseNoodles

BADCrispsCakesSweetsFast foods

SNACKSSnacks are an important top-up of a player’s diet and all players can benefit from these types of food. There are plenty of snacks that are easily available (e.g. crisps, chocolate bars). However, it is important to choose the snacks that are best for your performance. Eat snacks that are low in fat and high

in carbohydrates.

Eat lots of fruit

To avoid having to buy crisps or chocolate bars, bring snacks with you.

Try not to consume large amounts directly before going to bed.

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Training sessions and games are different to other activities carried out during the week because: They last longer (up to 90 minutes at least) Players very rarely stop runningThe amount of work carried out during a game or training session eats away at your energy stores. Players get tired towards the end of a game or practice session and this is a signal that energy stores are low. So, to have as much energy available as possible, players need to prepare well beforehand.

Professional footballers often get into routines over the foods they eat before training or playing a match. These meals are high in energy and are eaten in good time beforehand in the form of a main meal or snacks.

Tony Hibbert - “It is essential that football players pay attention to what they eat and drink. If you eat and drink the wrong things at the wrong times you are not giving yourself the best chance”.

It is important to fill up on lost energy stores as soon as possible after a match or training. Players may time their main meal for 1-2 hours after but must try to eat something small immediately after.

Players may not feel like something to eat straight after a game. Energy drinks are ideal as you not only restore your energy levels but also your lost fluids.

MAIN MEALMain meals need to be eaten 3-4 hours before training or a match. However, breakfast may be eaten with 2 hours of training.

SNACKSSnacks should be eaten 1-2 hours beforehand.Players must also fill up on the right fluids before, during and after a game or training session.

SUMMARY

Eat carbohydrate containing food before and after games.

Pre-match meals should be eaten 3-4 hours before.

Snacks can be eaten up to 1-2 hours before a game or training session.

Eat something small immediately after training or a game.

Eat a high-energy meal within 2 hours after a game or practice session.

Drink a large amount of fluid before, during and after training sessions and matches.

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Football enjoys one of the highest participation rates for children and adolescents around the world, offering the benefits of aerobic fitness, skill development, and a team environment without the risks of a contact sport.Girls and boys can start playing at an early age, often with modifications to

rules, playing time, and pitch sizes.Football continues as a popular sport from junior school through to college or university levels. Those with particular talent may be chosen for scholarships to youth development programs for football. Others to play football for recreation, fitness or social contact.

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Depending on the age and calibre of the young player, ‘’training’’ may range from the weekly match to structured squad sessions. The goals of training may range from simply having fun through to a progressive program aimed at developing the skills and specific fitness and physique required to play

football at higher levels. Talented young players may be invited to train with a senior squad, often in addition to their involvement with their primary team. Whatever the long term ambition, the focus should be very firmly on fun and on the development of motor skills. Aerobic fitness will develop naturally over time.

At junior levels, players may follow modified rules, which alter the duration of their play and the activity patterns of the game. Young players typically play in a weekly competition, over a short competition season. Players who are being developed towards a potential career in elite or professional teams, however, may play in a number of teams or competitions. This can lead to heavy physical demands on these young players and parents, teachers, and coaches should be aware of the risks of playing too many games.

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Parents are often roped in to become the coaches and trainers of under-age teams. They may accept these positions without an appreciation of either the physical demands or the nutritional needs of football or young people, and without any resources to implement a team program. It is important that education resources are made available to these coaches so that they can guide young players in to good habits.Players should be encouraged to develop good nutritional habits at an early age. Adolescence is a time marked by an increased independence in food choice and food preparation. The promise of sporting success may provide strong motivation to develop good dietary practices. Information and the example of good role models may help a young person to develop sound eating practices in their everyday (training) diets as well as the specific preparation for matches.

The physiology of children and adolescents differs from that of adults in several ways. The mechanisms of thermoregulation are less efficient in children and special attention must be paid to the environment, activity patterns, clothing, and hydration to avoid problems of hyperthermia and hypothermia.The growth spurts during childhood and adolescence require nutritional support in terms of adequate intake of energy, protein and minerals. Active young people may find it difficult to meet their needs for energy and nutrients when the costs of training and growth are added. Young people may not have developed the nutritional knowledge and time management skills to fit in all the eating occasions required to achieve high energy, nutrient-rich eating.The rate of obesity in children is still rising, but active youngsters do need to eat lots of food.

Many young players are eager to increase the rate of their growth and muscular development in pursuit of the physique of an adult player. While growth and maturation are genetically determined, high-energy eating plans can assist the athlete to maximize the outcomes of growth and specialized training programs. Young players eating a wide range of foods should not need to use dietary supplements, and parents and players alike should be aware that these do not provide a short cut to success.

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It is usually more efficient to increase the number of times that food is eaten each day-for example, a series of 5-9 meals and snacks-than trying simply to increase the size of meals.Drinks such as fruit smoothies, liquid meal supplements, fortified milkshakes, and juices can provide a substantial source of energy and nutrients that are quick and compact to consume and less likely to cause gastrointestinal discomfort than bulky foods.Sugary foods and specialised sports products (drinks, bars) cane provide a compact from of carbohydrate and other nutrients, which is particularly useful when energy needs are high.A food record can identify the times in a busy day that aren’t being well used for fuelling up. The player should use creative ideas and good planning to arrange a supply of portable snacks and drinks that can travel with them over their day.Adaptation to a resistance training program may be enhanced by consuming ‘’recovery’’ snacks providing protein and carbohydrate before and after each workout.

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The Premier GOAL Academy in association with Everton F.C. and sponsored by Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Co. enjoyed a trip to Dubai recently where they participated in an International Football Tournament at Sharjah University. Three PGA teams competed at Under 10, 11 and 13 age groups with over 40 young players taking part. Each team played 6 matches in the leagues with the teams from Kuwait all finishing in a very creditable 3rd place against strong opposition from

PGA U-10s match in Dubai

Under 10s and Under 12s in Dubai

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throughout the UAE. Following a full day of football, the players then enjoyed some well earned leisure time with visits to the Shopping Malls, the Aquarium and finally a Hawaii Bowling Tournament. The next PGA coaching course begins this coming Friday 9th March at Shaab Park, registrations for all interested boys and girls aged 3 to 17 years are taking place at the PGA Shaab Park office from 5-7pm daily. For further information visit;www.PGA-kuwait.com.kw

Over 500 players participate in Kuwaits’ Premier youth football event

The 2011 Winter Festival of Football event organized by the Premier GOAL Academy in association with Everton F.C. and sponsored by PORSCHE Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Co. was held at Shaab Park on Saturday under the patronage of H.E. the British Ambassador, Frank Baker. The Festival kicked off early morning with the Junior Tournament and 31 teams played matches in four age groups; 3-5 years, 6-7 years, 8-9 years and 10-11 years. Each team played 5 or 6 games resulting in over 150 matches played on the 4 pitches during the course of this all day event – the biggest and best attended football tournament in Kuwaits’ sporting calendar, packed with goals, near misses, fantastic team and individual performances and most importantly, immensely enjoyable for players and spectators alike. The Senior Tournament took place throughout the afternoon with matches for under 13s, 14s, 15s and 16s with a further 25 teams involved. In total over 550 players from 3 to 16 years of age participated in the event, including teams from the P.G.A./Everton Coaching Courses and Everton Centre of Excellence, Don Bosco Indian School, GAC, Mishref, Hawally Pakistan English School, the French

School of Kuwait, American Bilingual School, Canadian Bilingual School and Pakistan School and College, Kuwait. A huge turn out of enthusiastic parents and spectators cheered and encouraged the players who were superbly organized and guided by their coaches throughout a series of exciting, closely fought and sporting matches. Wrigley provided the brightly coloured tournament playing shirts and also sponsored the matchballs in addition to providing all the players with free samples of Wrigley Extra Chewing Gum to help the players maintain their concentration throughout the extensive programme of matches. Special thanks also to DJ Simon for providing the musical entertainment throughout the day.The P.G.A. freestyle players, Karam, Arman and Obeid presented a display of amazing football tricks and skills in front of a 1000+ crowd, prior to the Awards ceremony when H.E. the British Ambassador, Frank Baker, and several other VIP guests presented medals to all participants and certificates of appreciation to the event sponsors and supporters. Supporters of the event contributed free gifts and special offers to ensure everyone had a great time and included; Wrigleys Extra Chewing Gum, United Sports Company GOAL, ABC Juices, Light Foods (Mickey Chips), Crowne Plaza,

Go Sport, The Print Shop and Luscious Foods who provided delicious refreshments. H.E. the British Ambassador Frank Baker expressed his appreciation and recognition of their support for such an important community event and congratulated all the players and coaches who took part. “It’s fantastic to see so many young people participating in this programme and obviously having a great time. Apart from the joy of the game itself, football is a wonderful way to encourage young people to become physically active, improve fitness and develop their communication and good teamwork – essential skills as they grow up. Congratulations to all who took part and made this fabulous event possible – to the P.G.A. organizers Mike and Baker, Wrigley and the other generous sponsors and all the teachers and coaches who have taught and encouraged the players and teams to such an exceptionally high standard”

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PREMIER GOAL ACADEMY FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL AT SHAAB PARK

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HMS Middleton and HMS Ramsey, two ships from the British Royal Navy visited Kuwait

ROYAL NAVY VISIT

HMS Middleton and HMS Ramsey, two ships from the British Royal Navy visited Kuwait recently and the crew members participated in an enjoyable and competitive evenings football organised by the Premier GOAL Academy in association with Everton F.C. and sponsored by Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Co. Teams from HMS Middleton and HMS Ramsey competed against the coaching teams from the PGA in a typically competitive British tournament producing plenty of goals, near misses and skillful football to entertain the spectators, excellently refereed by Adriaan Vickery.

The event was supported by Go Sport, Multitrend who kindly provided the match balls, GOAL United Sports Company for the Shaab Park venue and the British Embassy, Kuwait.

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KAFA U-9 TOURNAMENT

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The Premier GOAL Academy, Kuwaits’ Centre of Excellence, sponsored by Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company, enjoyed the real English Premier League experience when 24 selected players and their coaches Mike, Baker and Roman, along with several parents, visited the UK to compete in four prestigious international matches against UK teams. They visited several Premier League Clubs to enjoy live matches and stadium tours, met several Premier League footballers and trained with Everton Football Club coaches at their training complex. The first match was Leeds United vs Reading in the English Championship, followed by the 1-1 draw between Wolves and Fulham. Next was a visit to the impressive Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers to enjoy the Bolton vs. Arsenal match which ended in a dramatic win for Bolton.

A fun filled day of thrilling rides was enjoyed by all at Blackpool Pleasure Beach – the UK’s number one tourist attraction, in a break from the football action. This was followed by the evening game between Blackburn Rovers

UK Tour and Manchester City. The following day the Academy players were guests of Stoke City F.C. at the Britannia Stadium where they witnessed an exciting 3-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in front of a 30,000 crowd.

The next stadium visit was to the magnificent Old Trafford home of Manchester United F.C. for a tour of the stadiums changing rooms, players lounge, pitchside and museum. There was also a stadium tour of Everton’s Goodison Park and a visit to Anfield, the home of Liverpool F.C.

The highlight of the trip for the players and coaches however was experiencing the training programme at Everton F.C’s state of the art Academy where they trained for two days alongside the Premier League Clubs professional and academy players under the expert guidance of Everton coaches Kieron and Colin. All the players showed tremendous improvement in performance and ability over the course of the tour and gained great experience which will be invaluable in their continued footballing development.

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The matches against UK opposition, the live Premier League matches and stadium tours of Everton and Manchester United and the Everton Academy Training complex were all impressive locations on this dream trip which has provided many lasting memories for all the participating players, parents and staff of the Premier GOAL Academy.

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Pictured are players from the Premier GOAL Academy at Old Trafford, Manchester United F.C. - home of the new English Premier League Champions. These players from Kuwait are following in the footsteps of star striker Wayne Rooney, whose penalty goal clinched the title. Rooney began his footballing development as a young player at Everton F.C., following the unique Everton way coaching curriculum. The P.G.A. in association with Everton F.C. offers the same Premier League programme that helped develop Rooney, here in Kuwait. Sponsored by Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company, the P.G.A. coaching courses are held at Shaab Park and open to all between the ages of 3 and 18 years. There are regular trips to the UK for selected players to visit and train with top English Premier League clubs.

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Al Hilal Jerusalem F.C. Under 14 team from Palestine enjoyed a six day visit to Kuwait as guests of the Premier GOAL Academy in association with Everton F.C. – sponsored by Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company, and under the Patronage of His Excellency the British Ambassador to Kuwait, Mr. Frank Baker.

The aim of the visit was to give their players an opportunity to travel outside Palestine and experience English Premier League standards with professional coaching from the Everton Academy coaching team, in addition to playing matches against international opposition. The players attended three coaching sessions at Shaab Park where they joined the P.G.A. Everton Under 14 squad, under the expert guidance of Everton coaches Darren Jarvie, Mike Finn and Liam O’Brien. An international friendship tournament was then played between Al Hilal Jerusalem, Everton Academy, AC Milan Academy at Salmiya Club, giving these young players the opportunity to compete and establish friendships at international academy level. The team from Al Hilal also played friendly matches against Kazma Club and the Kuwait National Team at Under 14 level to complete their comprehensive fixture schedule.

The boys made the most of their leisure time with a trip to Entertainment City and a visit to the Porsche Centre Kuwait showroom in Al Rai, where they were presented with individual gifts, before returning to Palestine. The visit was a memorable experience for all the young players and official presentations were made to the P.G.A. officials for making the visit possible – Chairman Ahmad Al-Shatti, Academy Director Mike Finn, Executive Director Baker Al Nazer and Event Co Ordinator Nasser Dakak. Officials and players from the P.G.A. Everton Academy, Kuwait, have been invited to travel to Jerusalem as guests of Al Hilal Club on a reciprocal visit next season.

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Friday Coaching Group

C.of Ex. U-9’s & U-10’sC.of Ex. U-11’s & U-12’s

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Saturday Coaching Group

Hawally Pakistan English School

Canadian School

Ladies Coaching

Goalkeeping Coaching

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The Premier GOAL Academy in association with Everton F.C. donated soccer balls to Batanai Youth Centre in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. The centre helps to empower disadvantaged youths by encouraging them to participate in soccer. The contribution of the soccer balls was greatly appreciated by the Youth Coordinator, Mavis Mukwananzi who highlighted that prior to PGA/Everton’s contribution; only 2 balls were available for over 100 kids at the centre. This was the first batch of PGA Everton’s contribution to the community, more soccer balls are planned to be shipped to Zimbabwe in the next few months.Pictured here are some of the male and female players from Batanai with PGA Everton Coach, Peter Mapendere.

Mike Finn, Academy Director from the P.G.A. in association with Everton F.C. , visited Bangladesh to donate footballs to several village schools and arrange future soccer coaching programmes as part of the P.G.A. global ‘Football in the Community’ initiative that provides opportunities for young people to become involved in the sport. Pictured are the delighted children from Dhomki Village School, Bangladesh receiving footballs from the P.G.A., Kuwait

We are appealing for used football boots and trainers to be donated for children in Bangladesh when the P.G.A./Everton coaches hold a coaching camp there in February 2013.Please bring your used footwear to Shaab Park for collection.If you would like to support this project in any other way please contact us.

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LUNCHSNACK

BREAKFAST DINNER

The Everton Way is a complete Academy programme, developed by coaches at Everton Football Club. As the Everton Way philosophy develops, so does the language. The language we use is simply a method of communication that works well with the players. Here is a glossary of some of the terms we use:

Back Foot; The receiving player’s foot furthest away from a team mate who passes to him.

Bibs; Bibs are coloured tops that go over the top of your playing strip for coaching exercises.

Check Your Shoulders; Have a look around. Look for space, opposing players, team mates depending on the situation.

Cushion; An instruction to take the pace off the ball.

Decision; A coaching question to ask if the player has chosen the right technique or pass for any given situation.

Excite Me; A prompt for coaches to encourage players to be more inventive.

Eyes on the ball on contact; Eyes should be looking at the ball when the foot makes contact.

Fix your shape; Get your body ready to receive the ball. This is likely to be on the back foot.

Functions; Functions are practices designed to isolate the individual and work specifically on the area covered by the individual.

Get into line; The player must make sure they are directly in front of the thrower to receive the ball to make sure they are in the best position to control the ball easily.

Get in the gaps; A term used to encourage players to move into gaps between opposing players.

Groups; Groups are a combination of units working together e.g. the two strikers working with the midfield or the midfield working with the back four.

Instep/laces; The area on the top of the foot.

Key points; Key points highlight what a player should concentrate on and what a coach should be looking for in developing a technique or move. The key points are set out in a logical order of things to do or action.

Patience; A prompt for coaches to encourage the players to maintain possession and wait for the right opportunity to play forward.

Phase of play; Phase of play is practice that works with units and groups in certain areas of the pitch.

Playing in the hole; Playing in the space behind the oppositions midfield and ahead of the defensive line.

Shaping up; Using body shape to disguise the intention of play.

Take over; This is when one player takes over possession of the ball from a team mate.

Tempo; Increasing the speed of play.

Touch out of feet; A correctly weighted touch of the ball to aid acceleration.

Tread the grapes; A term used to tell younger players to prepare and be ready to move with the ball. When instructed the players should bend their knees slightly, raise their heels off the floor and be ready to move pushing off on the balls of their feet.

Units; Units are a core set of players in a match situation e.g. the defence is a unit, as is the attack.

What can you do?; A coaching question to encourage the players to think about the best options available when in control of the ball.

What can you see?; A coaching question to encourage players to look around for options.

Where can you go?; A coaching question to encourage the players to trhink about their movement off the ball and where best to run.

Touch tight; The distance a defender should stay in relation to an opposition striker – close enough to reach out and touch.

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PremierGoal AcademyPlayersVisit PorscheShowroomThirty Premier GOAL Academy players aged from 9 to 16 years travelled to the UK for an exciting eight day football tour in April 2011. P.G.A. sponsors Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Co. received some of the UK trip participating players and accompanying staff at the Porsche Showroom, Al Rai where Brand Manager Darren Abel wished them bon voyage and good luck before presenting the players with special Porsche souvenirs, shirts, bags and tracksuits for this trip of a lifetime.

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